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Give Yourself The Gift of Learning This Christmas with an Adult Course at Worthing College

13 November 2026
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As Christmas approaches and thoughts turn to gift ideas, why not invest in yourself and put an adult learning course at the top of your wish list this year. 

A photo from a dressmaking adult learners course at Brighton Met College

Mi Whether you’re looking to gain a qualification, develop new skills, explore a hobby, or take the next step in your career, our adult learning courses starting this January, offer the perfect opportunity to learn, grow and achieve your goals.  

With flexible study options designed to fit around family and work commitments, it’s never too late to discover what you can achieve. 

Our courses are available during the daytime, in the evenings and online, with many offered on a part-time basis so that study can be balanced with work and caring responsibilities. They include everything from short, enrichment-style courses to more formal qualifications.  

At Crawley, Chichester, Haywards Heath and Brighton Met College there are also Access to Higher Education programmes for those considering university. Adult learners also benefit from high-quality teaching and a supportive environment.  

Chichester College Group was recognised by Ofsted in 2025 as Outstanding for adult learning. Inspectors highlighted the strong impact that courses have on learners’ confidence, wellbeing and future opportunities. 

An image from the Painting with Acrylics and Watercolours at Brighton Met College

Here are some of the great reasons why you should try an adult learning course:   

1. Boost Your CV and Career Prospects 

Gain new qualifications, update your skills, and improve your chances of securing a promotion, changing careers, or returning to work with confidence. 

2. Learn New Skills for Life and Work 

Whether it’s creative writing, languages or photography, adult learning helps you build practical skills you can use straight away.

3. Study Around Your Commitments 

Many adult courses offer flexible learning options, making it easier to balance study with busy working and family lives and other responsibilities. 

4. Boost Your Confidence and Wellbeing 

Learning something new can help you grow in confidence, challenge yourself, and achieve goals you may have been putting off for several years. Ofsted Inspectors highlighted the strong impact that courses have on learners’ confidence, wellbeing and future opportunities. 

5. Meet New People and Build Connections 

Our colleges provide a supportive environment where you can connect with like-minded people, share experiences, and expand your personal and professional network. 

6. Invest in Yourself 

Taking time to learn is one of the best investments you can make. Adult education can open new opportunities, spark new interests, and help you create the future you want. 

Here are just a few of the courses on offer across our colleges: 

At Worthing College, learners can try British Sign Language, Spanish for beginners, creative writing or accountancy at Level 2, 3 and 4. 

At Haywards Heath College subjects include GCSE Maths, GCSE English, creative writing, photography, British Sign Language, French and Spanish for holidays. 

Courses at Crawley College include French, German, Italian or Spanish for beginners, Introduction to counselling and Level 1 award in bookkeeping.  

Chichester College offers a range of courses including bricklaying, furniture making,  drawing and painting, dressmaking, digital photography and Spanish for holidays. 

Northbrook offers GCSE Maths and English, sewing for beginners and improvers, pottery, digital photography, woodwork, ceramics, stained glass for beginners, jewellery making and drawing for beginners. 

Among the courses at Brighton Met are jewellery making, creative writing, digital photography, dressmaking, drawing for beginners and Photoshop for Beginners, carpentry and joinery, electrical courses, plumbing gas and renewables courses. 

And courses available at Brinsbury College include dog grooming and blacksmithing. 

Please click on the links below to find out more about adult courses at our colleges: 

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