New Year, New Skills!

Adult Learning and Skills Service

New Year, New You: Seven Ways to Learn Something New in 2026

Start the year by investing in yourself! At H&F Adult Learning and Skills Service (HFALS), we offer hundreds of courses designed to help you gain new skills, boost your confidence, and discover fresh interests. Whether you want to upskill for work, explore a creative hobby, or simply meet new people, we’ve got something for everyone.

Here are seven great ideas to kick off your learning journey in 2026:

1. Upskill for a New Career

Looking for a career change or aiming for that dream job? Our vocational courses can help you get there. Choose from childcare, counselling, first aid, interpreting, and more. Thinking of starting your own business? We also offer business development courses to help you succeed.

2. Get Tech Savvy

Digital skills are essential in today’s world. From basic computing to web design, cyber security, and essential digital skills, our courses cater to all levels. Make 2026 the year you feel confident online.

3. Learn a Language

Open doors to new cultures and opportunities by learning a language. We offer courses in Arabic, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish, plus ESOL and IELTS for improving your English for everyday life and work.

4. Get Active

Stay healthy and connected with our fitness and wellbeing classes. Try yoga, pilates, tai chi, or join our Agewell sessions for learners over 50. Prefer something creative? Our dance and performing arts classes are a fun way to keep moving.

5. Get Creative

Reduce screen time and spark your imagination! Explore drawing, painting, photography, ceramics, jewellery, textiles, woodwork, and more. Got a story to tell? Our writing and illustration courses will help you bring it to life.

6. Eat Well

Learn to cook delicious, nutritious meals with confidence. Our cookery courses cover everything from food safety to culinary skills, helping you prepare meals for yourself and others.

7. Uncover History

Dive into the past with our history courses, exploring art movements, influential figures, and major events from the last 200 years.

Ready to start learning?

Browse our full course list and enrol online today. Or call us on 020 8753 3600 for more information.