Learndirect

At Learndirect we offer online courses in English and Maths; as well as a range of courses in IT and Business and Management, many of which lead to nationally recognised qualifications.

Would you like to:

• Improve your reading and writing?
• Brush up on your number skills?
• Gain a qualification in Numeracy, Literacy?
• Improve the skills you need for everyday life?
• Become more confident at work?
• Help your children with their homework?
• Achieve the ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence)
• Learn Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Databases, PowerPoint or Desktop publishing


Ask our fully trained tutors about the learndirect courses that are on offer; we can give you advice on the best course for you and support you while you learn.

Our courses are mainly internet-based and are broken down into bite-sized chunks so that you can fit your learning in and around work and family.

Finding a course
Use the Learndirect website (click on the link in the right hand column) to see what courses are available. Make an appointment with a tutor at the learning centre who will discuss course options and and help your enrol.

After you have enrolled you can continue working on your course at the centre, from home or at work, at a time that suits you. If learning away from the centre you can keep in touch with your tutor throughout the course by email or phone.

If you are not sure what course you want to do - just call into the centre and speak to a tutor.

What does it cost?
All English and Maths courses are free of charge, there's not even a fee to sit a test for a National Certificate.

There may be a charge for computer courses; these will depend on your circumstances. We can advise you when you contact us.



Contact Details:
Southampton Central Library Civic Centre Southampton
SO14 7LW
Telephone: Tel: 023 8083 2162
Email: learndirect@southampton.gov.uk
Fax: 023 8033 6305