Adult and Community Learning Courses

'The courses listed here are fully funded by the Royal Borough of Greenwich through their adult community learning provision - Greenwich Learns. Contact us to see if you are eligible for a fully funded course and discuss which of the courses below are the right option for you. Our course provision for the Royal Borough of Greenwich changes so check back in to see new options:

Accounting Work Experience

26th January 2026 - 2nd March 2026

Location: Eltham Centre

Days: Monday

Time: 09:30 to 15:00

Duration: 6 Weeks

This course builds skills that are especially useful for accounting work experience, such as using accounting software to create nominal codes, customers and suppliers accounts, posting invoices, processing bank reconciliation, and understanding basic workplace processes. Through practical activities being processed independently, you will improve your confidence and ability to work with others.

This course helps you develop the key skills needed to succeed in the workplace, including communication, teamwork, time management, problem-solving, and workplace ethics.

You will learn how to manage tasks effectively, and understand what employers expect in real work settings.

By the end of the course, you will feel more prepared for work placements and future employment opportunities within an accounting and office work environment.

ICT Practitioners

27th January 2026 - 3rd March 2026

Location: Online

Days: Tuesday

Time: 09:30 to 15:00

Duration: 6 Weeks

This course builds essential IT skills and knowledge needed for work in office and technical environments. You will learn how to use key software to present information, create spreadsheets, produce documents, and complete a range of digital tasks.

The course also covers basic to intermediate Excel software skills and digital technology used in administrative and entry-level IT roles. Through practical activities, you will build confidence in using computer software safely and effectively to carry out computations, set in formula and deliver work place documents.

By the end of the course, you will feel more confident using MS Excel and applying IT skills in study, work, or everyday life.

Business Administration

11th March 2026 - 25th March 2026

Location: Eltham Centre

Days: Wednesday

Time: 09:30 to 15:00

Duration: 3 Weeks

Our Business Administration, Finance, Marketing & Entrprise course builds essential finance knowledge and practical business and employability skills using real-tasks and digital tools.

You will learn how to manage a personal budget, complete simple finance tasks, and use Microsoft Office for everyday business administration. The course also helps you develop your CV, practise interview skills, market and present yourself confidently to build workplace readiness.

Through hands-on activities, you’ll strengthen your digital skills, understand key business concepts, and feel more prepared for employment.

By the end of the course, you will have a clearer understanding of basic business concepts and the next steps towards work, further learning, or furthering your own business ideas.

Management Accounting & Business Reporting

8th June 2026 - 13th July 2026

Location: Online

Days: Monday

Time: 09:30 to 15:00

Duration: 6 Weeks

This course introduces you to the core principles of management accounting and internal business reporting. You will learn how businesses operate, how managers use financial information, and how to prepare simple management reports.

The course covers cost behaviour, budgeting, forecasting, and classifying costs for decision-making. You will also explore office procedures and how financial data is used to monitor performance. Through practical activities, you will build confidence in interpreting numbers and financial information and producing clear reports.

By the end, you will understand the role of management accounting and be able to create basic budgets, cost summaries, and performance reports.

Financial Literacy

9th June 2026 - 23rd June 2026

Location: Online

Days: Tuesday

Time: 09:30 to 15:00

Duration: 3 Weeks

This course helps you build the confidence and skills to manage your personal finances effectively and making better and well-informed decisions on savings and investments.

You will learn how to create a budget, track your spending, and make cost-effective decisions in everyday life. The course explains different types of bank accounts, credit options, maintaining good credit scores, interest rates, and ways to save money or manage debt.

You will also learn how to recognise poor credit habits, financial risks such as scams and staying safe online and financially. The course introduces basic investing concepts to support long-term planning.

By the end, you will be able to make well-informed financial decisions that support your financial well-being and future goals; with increased awareness of financial safety and risk.

Becoming a Freelance Bookkeeper

7th July 2026 - 21st July 2026

Location: Eltham Centre

Days: Tuesday

Time: 09:30 to 15:00

Duration: 3 Weeks

This course helps you learn the core skills needed to work as a freelance bookkeeper or start your own small bookkeeping business.

You will learn about needed qualifications to attain, financial record-keeping systems, client communication, and how to use common digital bookkeeping tools. The course also guides you through practical steps such as registering as self-employed, marketing your services, setting prices, and managing your workload.

You will learn key tasks like invoicing, reconciliation, and record-keeping, and utilise standard digital tools and templates to support bookkeeping activities.

You will understand what freelance bookkeeping involves and feel confident about progressing into further study or starting your own bookkeeping work.

At the end of the course, learners will have the opportunity to progress to either:

  • Further education and learning
  • Apprenticeships
  • Employment
  • Self-Employment

Please feel free to give us a call on 02072529331 or 07496141960 for further details.

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