Training and courses
Find out about training, courses and adult education opportunities available in the borough.
- Apprenticeships - an apprenticeship provides you with training while you work.
- Growth Company Education and Skills - offers free courses for 15–19-year-olds in a variety of subjects, such as construction, business administration, customer service, retail and employability. The Growth Company can also help you find work experience.
- Help with computers and the internet - find IT training in our libraries and other organisations across the borough.
- Hopwood Hall College - huge range of exciting courses whatever your level of education and achievement, including evening classes. Find other colleges.
- PossAbilities Employment - offers services to help people with a disability, including those with learning disabilities and mental health needs, to explore training and employment opportunities.
- Rochdale Training Association - provides training to meet your requirements.
- Skills to help you get a job - Free courses and training for adults. This includes employability, maths, English and sector-specific courses such as business admin and social care.
- Work experience with the council - learn new skills and gain hands-on experience.