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Skill Up Somerset

Discover Community Learning Opportunities in Somerset

Community Learning in Somerset offers a wide range of courses for adults aged 19+ who want to develop new interests, build confidence and improve their skills, knowledge and employability.

Courses are delivered across a range of areas, including confidence building, preparation for employment and further learning, essential skills such as English, maths and digital skills, health and wellbeing, family learning and stronger communities.

How Skill Up Somerset supports Community Learning

Skill Up Somerset works in partnership with Somerset Council to provide free, impartial information, advice and guidance to support Somerset’s Community Learning service.

Our advisers can help individuals understand their options, identify suitable learning opportunities and take their next steps with confidence. We also work with Community Learning Partners across Somerset, helping to connect people with local courses, training and wider support.

This partnership helps make it easier for people to access the right advice and opportunities wherever they are in their learning or employment journey.

What can Community Learning help with?

Community Learning is designed to support people at different stages of their lives, whether they want to learn something new, improve their confidence, move closer to employment or simply become more connected with their local community.

Courses can support areas including:

✅ Developing stronger communities
✅ Building confidence
✅ Preparing for employment
✅ Preparing for further learning
✅ Improving English, maths and digital skills
✅ Health and wellbeing
✅ Supporting children’s learning


Ready to explore Community Learning?

Whether you want to learn more about Community Learning, find courses currently available across Somerset, or register your interest in future opportunities, there are several ways to take your next step.