Learning opportunities

Directory

Search our Community directory for adult learning activities and training courses in your area. Select the 'Education, employment and volunteering' category.

Adult and Family Learning Service

The Adult and Family Learning Service offers a wide range of courses working with community and voluntary organisations.

Learning in Libraries

You can find events, classes and courses at Hampshire libraries.

Facilities and services for older people and people with disabilities at our libraries.

University of the Third Age

The University of the Third Age (U3A) has opportunities for anyone no longer in full-time employment to pursue learning in a friendly environment.

Information for disabled students

Information about studying in the UK as a disabled student.

Online learning

The UK may have more internet users than any other EU country, but 1 in 5 adults still don’t have the basic online skills to benefit from the web. But the good news is that there are now lots of online resources, as well as courses available in your local community, to help you make that first step.

Help for beginners to get online:

• The BBC has produced step by step video guides on how to video call your family using your phone.
  
  
• Age UK has easy to follow advice on how to keep in touch using a video call.
  
  
• Digital Unite has easy guides covering everything you need to know about computers and technology.
  
  
• Learn My Way has easy to follow online tutorials covering everything you need to know - from computer basics and getting online to how to do specific tasks, such as banking, shopping, socialising and looking after your health.
  
  
• Money Advice Service has a Beginners guide to online banking.
  

• Broadband Savvy helps you make sense of broadband terminology and find the best package for you.
  
  
• Age UK offers advice on how to stay safe online.
  
  
• Computers are available to use, free of charge, for all library card holders in Hampshire Libraries. 
  
  
• Portsmouth libraries and Southampton libraries also offer help with computers.
  
  
• AbilityNet is a national charity which helps people of any age and with any disability to use technology to achieve their goals at home, at work and in education.

Find more computer help in our community directory.

Hampshire Superfast Broadband - If your property is not included in the current superfast broadband programme and you can only access a speed of 2Mbps or less, there is a government scheme in place to help you access better broadband.

Family History

Research your family history at Hampshire Records Office.