Introduction to Counselling
The Introduction to Counselling course is an introductory course aimed at those who want to begin the process of improving their communication skills in their personal or working lives.
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Adult Education
Adult Education courses for career development and personal enrichment
Develop your career, learn a new skill or try something different with part-time Adult Education courses at Hills Road. Our comprehensive programme includes courses for counselling, languages, art and design, business and recreational activities. Sign up for a course today, and join the celebrations as we mark 30 years of Adult Education excellence!
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Introduction to Counselling
The Introduction to Counselling course is an introductory course aimed at those who want to begin the process of improving their communication skills in their personal or working lives.
Certificate in Counselling Skills
The Certificate in Counselling Skills and Theory Fastrack course is accepted by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) as a suitable foundation for students considering a career in counselling.
Featured online courses
Italian Beginners Level 1
The Beginners course is designed for students who have no previous knowledge of Italian.
Poetry Writing - online course
Learn to write poetry, or enhance your skills, in the comfort of your own home with our online Poetry Writing course.
Japanese Beginners Level 1
The Beginners Level 1 course is designed for students who have no previous knowledge of Japanese.
Featured language courses
Arabic Improvers
The Arabic Improvers course is suitable for students who have already studied Arabic for one year or who have completed approximately 60 hours of tuition. This course is online.
Chinese Beginners Level 1
The Chinese Beginners Level 1 course is designed for students who have no previous knowledge of Mandarin Chinese.
Makaton Level 1
The Makaton Level 1 course is the starting point for learning Makaton. Makaton is a language development programme that uses sign and symbol to communicate.
Featured Art and Design courses
Dressmaking Development
The Dressmaking Development course is for students who already have some experience with Dressmaking and wish to practice and develop these skills further.
Painting with Oils
During this course, you will learn about the basics of oil painting. From understanding aspects of theory to important techniques within this artistic craft, you’ll learn what the best practices are for this exciting medium.
Watercolour Painting
The course is perfect for beginners and more advanced students with an open attitude towards new ideas.
Featured recreational courses
Creative Writing Next Steps
The Next Steps course is for those with some knowledge and experience in creative writing who wish to continue to develop their skills in a supportive environment.
Ballroom and Latin Dancing - Beginners
Learn the basic steps to some of the most famous dances in the world at our Beginners course! This course will give you the opportunity to move your feet in ways you never thought you could!
Ballroom and Latin Dancing - Improvers
The Improvers course is suitable for people who have a reasonable standard of Ballroom and Latin dancing experience and would like to learn more steps.
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