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 celebration as we mark 30 years of Adult Education excellence!
View all of our Spring term courses starting in January 2024!
Find out moreCounselling courses
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 Fastrack
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
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.
Art History - Hybrid Course
The course examines a time of great changes, remarkable personalities and stunning art! Come along and take a fresh look at one of the greatest periods of European civilisation and the artworks that captured its magic.
Running Your Own Business - online course
The online course is designed for people who are thinking of setting up a small business and for those who already have a small business up and running.
Written your first novel? Book your place on our one-day Creative Writing: Getting Published course with a leading expert in publishing
Find out moreFeatured language courses
German Advanced
The course is suitable for students who have already studied German for a number of years and are already at approximately B2/C1 according to CEFR levels.
Modern Greek Beginners Level 2
The Beginners Level 2 course is suitable for students who have already studied Modern Greek for one term or who have completed approximately 20 hours of tuition.
Japanese Beginners Level 1
The Beginners Level 1 course is designed for students who have no previous knowledge of Japanese.
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Featured Art and Design courses
Watercolour Painting
The course is perfect for beginners and more advanced students with an open attitude towards new ideas.
Life Drawing
The course welcomes students of all abilities. Whether you are a complete beginner to life drawing who is looking to learn the very basics of drawing or an experienced artist wanting to develop their skills, this is the perfect course for you.
Dressmaking for Beginners
The Beginners course will cover the core skills necessary for garment construction.
Featured recreational courses
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!
Acting for Adults
This course is for people of all ages and ability levels who want to develop their acting and presentation skills.
Introduction to Creative Writing
The Introduction course will help you to express yourself creatively! Ultimately, our life experiences determine how and what we express, so everyone has a story to tell.
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