Exploring new careers with us
Our Skills and Development courses are designed to help you build the confidence and capabilities needed to enter employment, change careers, or grow personally.
Whether you’re looking to improve your prospects or simply want to learn something new, these courses offer practical, hands-on learning tailored to adult learners.
Our experienced tutors will support you in identifying and developing your transferable skills, helping you apply them in real-world settings. Many courses also offer the opportunity to earn recognised qualifications, boosting your CV and opening doors to new opportunities. Whether you’re returning to learning or taking the next step in your career, these courses are a great way to invest in yourself and your future.
What courses are available?
- Award in volunteering (Level 1) – Starting Wednesday 8th October from 1.15pm to 3.15pm. Delivered in Newton Abbot. Find out more here.
- Award in preparing for self-employment (Level 1) – Starting Wednesday 8th October from 10am to 12.30pm. Delivered in Newton Abbot. Find out more here.
- Award in substance misuse awareness (Level 1) – Starting Monday 3rd November from 1pm to 3pm. Delivered in Tiverton. Find out more here.
- Award in volunteering (Level 1) – Starting Thursday 6th November from 10am to 12pm. Delivered in Exmouth. Find out more here.
- Preparing to work with children (Level 1) – Starting Monday 5th January 2026 from 10am to 12.30pm. Delivered online. Find out more here.
- Award in alcohol awareness (Level 1) – Starting Monday 5th January 2026 from 1pm to 3pm. Delivered in Barnstaple. Find out more here.
- Preparing for Self-Employment – Starting Monday 5th January 2026 from 12pm to 1.30pm. Delivered online. Find out more here.
Find out more
If you would be interested in one of these courses, please contact us directly
Email: learndevon@devon.gov.uk
Contacting our team
If you would like to improve your skills or gain qualifications, get in touch with our friendly team who can talk to you about what is available.
Read about our Good OFSTED inspection result from September 2023 here.