We have pulled together below, a list of current IT training courses that are available to adults in the Pennine Lancashire area

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Councils Lifelong Learning department offer courses for personal development and pleasure within their adult learning programme. IT related courses include Computers for beginners, Intermediate and advanced IT as well as other short courses on Digital imagery and media. Visit the website

Burnley Borough Council offers public computers and computer skills training at designated people centres within the borough. They have courses and training available to meet a variety of needs available through contacting Burnley Library, details on the website

Local colleges for Blackburn, Burnley Nelson & Colne and Accrington & Rossendale offer a wide range of IT courses at various academic levels. From full time courses such as Masters Degrees, BSc Degrees and HNC/HND courses through to part time courses such as ECDL (European Computer Driving License) Computerised Accounts using Sage and Computing for Beginners.

University Education in East Lancashire

Blackburn College

St Mary's College

Burnley College

Accrington & Rossendale College

Nelson & Colne College

Learn Direct offers courses and qualifications that are so flexible so learning can be done at a time and place to suit you or your business. Get started with the IT basics or build on what you already know. You can learn about email, the internet and software applications, improve your office skills or even learn about web design. You can buy some courses online and get learning right away!
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Chamber of Commerce East Lancashire offer a series of one day IT courses on specific business applications such as Microsoft Access, PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Project.
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Train to Gain is a government initiate aimed at businesses administered through the Learning and Skills Council. From National Vocational Qualifications to bespoke on-site training, Train to Gain make sure you find the right skills solutions to meet your needs. Your skills broker, college and training provider will consider the whole spectrum of available training, and tailor their recommendations to your business.
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In Our Hands is a government initiative aimed at employees administered through the Learning and Skills Council. Two out of three jobs in the future will require a higher level of skills and better qualifications. Learning a new skill or gaining a new qualification could be a step in the right direction towards moving up the career ladder at work, earning more money, finding a job, or just simply improving your confidence and self-est