Learndirect courses
We can help you choose the right course and get you started. Once you're up and running, you can log on and learn whenever it suits you, wherever you have access to the Internet - at home or work, or at your local library.- Learning Services
- Courses in Libraries
- Computer Courses
- Solihull Learning Shop
- Learndirect Courses
- Skills for Life
With a Learndirect course in Solihull Libraries you can:
- Improve your reading and maths - and get a National Certificate.
- Develop your computer skills, up to New CLAIT and CLAIT Plus.
You do your learning on the Learndirect website, where the tutorials are on-screen and easy to follow - with simple, step-by-step instructions.
Staff are available for course enrolments and support with your courses at:
Castle Bromwich Library (0121 747 3708)
Tuesday, 10 am - 5 pm
Chelmsley Wood Library (0121 788 4391 )
Monday, 10 am - 7 pm
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday (1st & 3rd in the month only), 10 am - 5 pm
Hobs Moat Llibray (0121 743 4592)
Friday, 1:30pm - 5pm
Kingshurst Library (0121 770 3451)
Thursday, 10 am - 5 pm
Marston Green Library (0121 779 2131)
Monday, 10 am - 5 pm
Solihull Central Library (0121 704 6974)
Monday and Tuesday, 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday, 10 am - 5 pmWhat courses are available?
To help with reading, writing and maths we have a range of Skills for Life courses to match your individual needs and help you towards a National Certificate.
Some of the most popular computer courses include:
- Introduction to using your computer
- Word-processing
- Spreadsheets
- Databases
- PowerPoint presentations
- Internet and e-mail
- Web publishing
What does it cost?
All "skills for life" Learndirect courses in English and maths are free of charge.
There's not even any fee to sit a test for a National Certificate.
There are charges for computer courses, but we keep these as low as possible, and they will depend on both the course itself and your own circumstances. We can advise you when you contact us.
