Bolton Council

Adult and community learning provision contributes towards the Bolton Vision Plan 2030 to see an active, connected and prosperous Bolton.  Adult learning aims to boost confidence,  refresh skills, and  help develop skills for employment and career progression, support personal development and wellbeing and provides access to free courses in English, maths and digital essential skills.

Bolton College offer an extensive range of courses for adults 19+.  These include free essential skills, ESOL, vocational entry level employment and careers pathways, access to higher education and community learning. Many courses are free or eligible for reduced tuition.  Courses run from a variety of centres across Bolton.  See Bolton College Adult Learning for further details.