Our courses for 2025/26
The below table shows the courses planned for the 2025/26 academic year at Manchester Adult Education.
Last updated 23 June 2025.
Key
AMC – Abraham Moss / FOR – Forum / GHB – Gorton Hub / GHY – Greenheys / LLLC – Longsight / NEW – Newton Heath / WIT – Withington / TA – The Avenue / ALL – All centres / ONL – Online / CTY – Citywide
| Course | Next start date(s) | Weeks | Centre(s) | Entry requirements (minimum) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| Functional Skills (Entry-Level 2) | Sept 2025 | 40 | All Centres | Determined by assessment |
| Level 1 Functional Skills English (Intensive) | Sept 2025 | 20 | WIT | Determined by assessment |
| Level 2 Functional Skills English (Intensive) | Feb 2026 | 20 | WIT | Determined by assessment |
| GCSE English | Sept 2025 | 40 | AMC, FOR, LLLC, GHY | Determined by assessment |
| Maths | ||||
| Functional Skills (Entry-Level 2) | Sept 2025 | 40 | All Centres | Determined by assessment |
| Level 1 Functional Skills Maths (Intensive) | Feb 2026 | 20 | AMC, LLLC | Determined by assessment |
| Level 2 Functional Skills Maths (Intensive) | Feb 2026 | 20 | AMC, FOR, LLLC, GHY | Determined by assessment |
| GCSE Maths | Sept 2025 | 40 | AMC, FOR, LLLC, GHY | Determined by assessment |
| Level 3 Certificate in Maths in Context | Sept 2025 | 32 | AMC, GHY | Determined by assessment |
| ESOL | ||||
| Everyday English (Pre entry-Level 1) | Ongoing | 40 | FOR, GHB, GHY, LLLC, WIT, TA | Determined by assessment |
| ESOL for Work (Pre entry-Level 1) | Ongoing | 40 | FOR, GHB, GHY, LLLC, WIT, TA | Determined by assessment |
| ESOL Essential Skills Programme | Ongoing | 40 | AMC | Determined by assessment |
| Computing, Digital and IT | ||||
| Skill Up Workshops | Year round | n/a | AMC FOR GHB GHY LLLC WIT TA | |
| Digital Skills for Beginners | Sept, Jan, April | 12 | AMC, FOR, GHB, GHY, LLLC, WIT | |
| Digital Marketing for Beginners | Sept, Jan, April | 6 | AMC, GHY, LLLC | Level 1 English and maths, Good digital skills |
| Microsoft for Work | Sept, Jan, April | 12 | AMC, FOR, GHY | Entry 3 English, Entry level digital skills |
| Entry 3/Level 1 Essential Digital Skills | Sept, Jan, April | 12 | AMC, FOR, GHB, GHYS, LLLC, WIT, TA | Entry 3 English, Entry level digital skills |
| Level 1 Award in Being Cyber Safe | Sept, Jan, April | 12 | AMC, GHB, GHY | Level 1 English and maths, Good digital skills |
| Level 1 Introduction to Programming | Sept, Jan, April | 12 | GHY | Level 1 English and maths, Good digital skills |
| Level 2 Award in Computer Programming | TBC | |||
| Level 2 Award in Cyber Security | Sept, Jan, April | 12 | GHY | Level 2 English and maths, Good digital skills |
| Level 2 Award in Digital Marketing | Sept, Jan, April | 12 | AMC LLLC | Level 2 English and maths, Good digital skills |
| Level 2 Award in Digital Office Essentials | Sept, Jan, April | 12 | AMC GHY | Level 1 English and maths, Good digital skills |
| Level 2 Award in Networking | TBC | |||
| Level 3 Certificate in Networking and Cyber Security | Jan 2026 | 24 | GHY | Level 2 English and maths, Good digital skills |
| Leadership and Management | ||||
| Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Team Leading | Sept 2025/26 | 24 | ONL | Level 1 English and maths, Good digital skills |
| Business Skills and Enterprise | ||||
| Entry 1 Award in Enterprise | TBC | |||
| Level 1 Award in Business and Retail | TBC | |||
| Level 1 Award in Exploring Enterprise | TBC | |||
| Apprenticeships | ||||
| Business Administration | TBC | TBC | Blended - AMC/ONL | TBC |
| Team Leader | TBC | TBC | Blended - AMC/ONL | TBC |
| Learning and Skills Teacher | TBC | TBC | Apprenticeship based at GH | Apprenticeship - working in a teaching/training position on a minimum 16 hr a week contract - determined by assessment and interview |
| Operations Manager | TBC | TBC | Apprenticeship - blended - ONL/TBC | Apprenticeship - working in a management position on a minimum 16 hr a week contract - determined by assessment and interview |
| Early Years and Education | ||||
| Entry 3 Certificate in Caring for Children | TBC | 26 | AMC | Good level of written English - determined by assessment |
| Level 1 Award in Preparing to Work in Schools | Sept, Jan, April | 16 | GHY, ONL | Entry 3 English and maths |
| Level 1 Certificate in Caring for Children | Sept, Jan, April | 20 | AMC, FOR, LLLC, GHY | Entry 3 English and maths |
| Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools and College | Sept, Jan, April | 26 | GHB, ONL | Level 1 English and maths |
| Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools | Sept 2025 | 36 | GHY, ONL | Level 1 English and maths |
| Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner | Sept 2025 | 36 | LLLC | Level 1 English and maths |
| Level 3 Award in Adult Education and Training | TBC | 16 | AMC, GHY, LLLC | Level 2 English and maths, Good digital skills |
| Level 3 Award/Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement | TBC | TBC | TBC | Level 2 English and maths, Actively teaching/training |
| Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools | Sept 2025 | 36 | FOR, GHY, ONL | Level 2 English and maths, Good digital skills |
| Level 5 Diploma in Teaching (Further Education and Skills) | Sept 2025 | GH | Level 2 English and Maths, Degree in subject specialism or evidenced occupational competency, min. 250-hour teaching placement; DBS check required. | |
| Counselling | ||||
| Level 1 Award in Counselling Skills | Sept 2025 | 20 | FOR | Entry 3 English and maths |
| Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills | Sept 2025 | 14 | GHY | Level 1 English and maths |
| Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills | Sept 2025 | 36 | GHB, GHY | Level 2 English and maths, Level 2 Counselling qualification, Good digital skills |
| Level 4 Certificate in Therapeutic Counselling | Sept 2025 | 2 years (part-time) | GHY | Level 2 English and maths, Level 3 Counselling qualification, Good digital skills |
| Health and Social Care | ||||
| Entry 3 Award in Health and Social Care | Sept 2025 | 18 | GHB | Good level of written English |
| Level 1 Certificate in Introduction to Health, Social Care and Children's and Young People's settings | Sept 2025 | 21 | GHY, WIT | Entry 3 English and maths |
| Level 2 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care | Sept 2025 | 36 | GHY | Level 1 English and maths |
| Level 3 Certificate in Health and Social Care | Sept 2025 | 36 | GHY | Level 2 English and maths, Good digital skills |
| Community Interpreting | ||||
| Community Interpreting (Stage 1) | TBC | 8 | ONL | |
| Community Interpreting (Stage 2) | TBC | 12 | ONL | |
| Professional Development | ||||
| Level 1 Award in Mental Health Awareness | TBC | 8 | ONL | Entry 3 English and maths |
| Level 1 Award in Safeguarding in a Learning Environment | TBC | 11 | ONL | Entry 3 English and maths |
| Level 2 Certificate in Safeguarding, Prevent and British Values | TBC | 16 | ONL | Level 1 English and maths |
| Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties | TBC | 24 | ONL | Level 1 English and maths |
| Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Behaviour that Challenges | TBC | 17 | ONL | Level 1 English and maths |
| Preparation for Work | ||||
| Working In - Sector specific | Year round | 2-3 days | Various | |
| Level 2 Certificate in Information, Advice or Guidance | Sept 2025 | Blended - AMC/ONL | ||
| Entry 3 Award in Employability Skills | TBC | 12 | AMC GHY | Entry 3 English, Good digital skills |
| Community Learning | ||||
| 5 Steps for Wellbeing | Year round | 4-6 | CTY | |
| Get ready to volunteer with Talk English | Year round | 4-6 | CTY | |
| Get ready to volunteer in Museums and Galleries | Year round | 4-6 | CTY | |
| Talk English courses | Year round | 4-6 | CTY | Pre entry ESOL Skills |
| Talk English clubs | Year round | 4-6 | CTY | Pre entry to Entry 3 ESOL Skills |
| Skills for Health | Year round | 4-6 | CTY | |
| Skills for Parents | Year round | 4-6 | CTY | Parent or carer of a child in nursery or primary school |
| Sustainability and You! | Year round | 4-6 | CTY |
