Maximus delivers the Adult Skills Fund in West Yorkshire on behalf of the Mayor of West Yorkshire and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority.
Skills training
for people in
West Yorkshire
Ready to give your skills the edge?
We deliver a wide range of fully funded courses in West Yorkshire to help you stand out in a new career or get ahead at work.
Develop your skills and confidence
with qualifications and training.
Take your career to the next level
with specialist support, tailored to you.
Get matched with local employers
looking for new hires like you.
About our West Yorkshire courses
These courses are delivered on behalf of the Adult Skills Fund, a government-backed programme that provides financial support for adults aged 19 and over. Our free-access courses are designed to help you to develop essential skills for employment and further education.
Most of our courses are delivered in-person at our sites in:
Leeds – Coronet House, Queens Street, Leeds, LS1 2TW
Bradford – Latitude, 1 The Interchange, Bradford, BD1 5AX
Kirklees – The Glass Box, 6 Friendly Street, Huddersfield, HD1 1RD
Others offer a mix of in-person and online learning. If your course includes online sessions, you will need internet access.
All you need to join is proof of address and evidence to live and work in the UK.
Sign up today if you are:
Aged 19 or above
Living in Leeds, Kirklees or Bradford
Unemployed and not in education or training, and actively seeking work – or employed and want to improve your skills and qualifications
If you think you are eligible, fill out our form now.
Beginner level courses
We offer a range of fully funded courses for beginners which are ideal if you are looking to get back into work. Taking from 10 days to 12 weeks to complete, these courses are accredited by City & Guilds, TQUK, NFCE and Gateway Qualifications.
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Certificate in Well-being
Do you want to understand a variety of well-being topics and the impact they can have? This course will teach you how to support yourself and others.
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Digital Skills
Do you wish you felt more confident using computers? This course will give you more confidence using technology.
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English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
Do you want to improve your English skills and feel more confident talking to others. This course will help you with speaking, reading and writing in English. You will learn useful English words and common phrases, plus grammar and pronunciation.
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Functional Skills English
Do you want to improve your reading and writing skills? During this course, you will learn how to ask and answer questions, understand written and spoken instructions, and read and write clear and simple sentences.
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Functional Skills Maths
Do you want to improve your skills in maths? This course will help you understand how to use maths for daily tasks like budgeting, paying bills, using recipes and more.
Intermediate level courses
We also offer several fully funded intermediate level courses which are ideal if you are looking to progress in a particular field. Intermediate courses all take three weeks to complete.
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Working in Adult Social Care
Do you want to work in the health or social care sectors? This course comes with a guaranteed interview for a health and social care role.
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Working in Business Administration
Do you want to work in an office or in a business administrative role? This course comes with a guaranteed interview for a business administration role.
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Working in Call Centres
Do you want to work in a call centre or contact centre? This course comes with a guaranteed interview for a call centre role.
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Working in Customer Service
Do you want to work in a customer service role such as retail or hospitality? This course comes with a guaranteed interview for a customer service role.
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Working in Hospitality
Do you want to work in the hospitality sector? This course comes with a guaranteed interview for a hospitality role.
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Working in Retail
Do you want to work in the retail sector? This course comes with a guaranteed interview for a retail role.
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Working in Warehousing
Do you want to work in the warehousing sector? This course comes with a guaranteed interview for a warehousing role.
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Frequently asked questions
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Where will my course be delivered?
We offer courses at three sites in West Yorkshire. The location of your course will depend on which is closest to your home. These are:
- Leeds – Coronet House, Queens Street, Leeds, LS1 2TW
- Leeds – Brooklands Court, Tunstall Road, Leeds, LS11 5HW
- Bradford – Latitude, 1 The Interchange, Bradford, BD1 5AX
- Kirklees – The Glass Box, 6 Friendly Street, Huddersfield, HD1 1RD
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Does my course include online modules?
Most of our courses require you to attend our learning centres. The only course that includes online modules in West Yorkshire is Digital Skills.
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What time does my course run?
Most courses are taught Monday to Thursday 9am to 3pm. You will need to attend your specified site consistently for these sessions. Our team will give you more details relating to your course.
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Do you support with travel costs?
Yes, we can support you with travel costs to get to your course. Our team will discuss this with you further.
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What should I do if I’m not sure which course is right for me?
You can find out more about all our courses on this website – simply hover over the words West Yorkshire and a full list will be visible. If you are still unsure, you can email us at skillswy@maximusuk.co.uk and an advisor will call you back within 48 hours and discuss your options. Alternatively, you can fill in our online form below with your preference.
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Do you offer courses for beginners?
Yes, we offer a wide range of beginner’s courses. These include Digital Skills, English for Speakers or Other Languages (ESOL), Functional Skills English and Functional Skills Maths.
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Do you offer intermediate courses?
Yes, we offer several intermediate courses. These include Working in Adult Social Care, Working in Business Administration, Working in Call Centres, Working in Customer Service, Working in Hospitality, Working in Retail and Working in Warehousing.
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If I am aged under 19, can I take part?
Unfortunately, we cannot offer courses to anyone under the age of 19.
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Can I take part if I’m already on a course with another supplier?
Unfortunately, we cannot support learners who are already on a course with another supplier.
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