There is a huge range of courses available locally from Archaeology to Genealogy. This page gives you an idea of what's on offer, but it doesn't list everything. Check out our 'Where to learn' page to browse providers and click through to their websites to see what they are currently offering.
Childcare
Ever thought about working with children? To find out more about childcare courses and the support available to you on the Southampton Children and Young People's Trust website (link at the bottom of this page)
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
You can find out about some of the places where you can study ESOL by searching the Where to learn database on Southampton 4 Learners (link at the bottom of this page).
Family Learning
Family Learning courses encourage parents and children to learn together and help parents to support their children's learning. They often take place in Children's Centres, pre-schools and schools. Check with your local Sure Start Children's Centre or your child's school, as they may offer courses such as healthy living, keeping up with the children and understanding behaviour.
Health and beauty
Health and beauty related courses include Indian Head Massage and Reflexology. Search the Where to learn database on Southampton 4 Learners (link at the bottom of this page).
IT/Computer courses
There are many venues around the city where you can learn about IT/computers. They include courses for beginners and improvers, specialised courses that will help you learn specific skills, and well-recognised qualification courses such as CLAIT and ECDL. Search the Where to learn database on Southampton 4 Learners (link at the bottom of this page).
Languages
Why not learn a language such as French, German, Italian or Spanish? You can start from scratch with a beginners course, or build on your existing knowledge. Search the Where to learn database on Southampton 4 Learners (link at the bottom of this page).
Literacy and numeracy
There are many college and community based courses to help you brush up on your literacy (English) and numeracy (maths) skills. Search the Where to learn database on Southampton 4 Learners (link at the bottom of this page).
Music and dance
Fancy learning about music or playing a musical instrument? Or perhaps you'd rather learn a few dance moves - how about a bit of ballroom or belly dancing? Search the Where to learn database on Southampton 4 Learners (link at the bottom of this page).
Skills and qualifications for work
Courses related to volunteering and paid employment are many and varied and include Community work, Food hygiene, Health and safety, Jobsearch skills, and teacher, trainer and assessor training in various subjects. Search the Where to learn database on Southampton 4 Learners (link at the bottom of this page).
Sport and Fitness
Southampton offers many opportunities to learn sports, including watersports. And from Body Blitz to Yoga, there are all sorts of fitness courses to keep you in shape, including courses for specific age groups (eg. 50+) and women-only courses. Search the Where to learn database on Southampton 4 Learners (link at the bottom of this page).
Visual arts
Feeling creative? Why not try ceramics and pottery, patchwork and quilting, portrait and life drawing or even upholstery. These and many more art, craft and design related courses are available in Southampton. Search the Where to learn database on Southampton 4 Learners (link at the bottom of this page).
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