New courses coming to ELATT this September

We're working on new courses in Hospitality & Customer Service, Early Years, and Health & Social Care — and we'd love to hear from you. Register your interest now and be the first to hear when places open.

These courses are subject to funding confirmation.

ELATT's office at Kingsland Road is closed this week. We're still accepting applications, and queries can be made by email. If you'd like to give us a call however, please call this number: 07400-187-254.

Career Change Courses in London: What’s Free and How to Get Started

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Career Change Courses in London: What’s Free and How to Get Started Thinking about changing careers but not sure where to begin? You’re not alone. Thousands of adults across London search for career change courses every year, whether they want something better for themselves, feel stuck in a job they no longer enjoy, or have […]

5 Intermediate Excel Skills for Office & Admin Jobs

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5 Intermediate Excel Skills for Office & Admin Jobs If you can already sort and filter, total a column, calculate percentages and build a simple chart, you’re ready for the next level. Intermediate Excel skills help you work faster, reduce mistakes, and turn busy spreadsheets into clear updates for managers and teams. This guide covers […]

Get Job-Ready for January: Funded Courses for Adults in London

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Get Job-Ready for January: Funded Courses for Adults in London January is the busiest month of the year for job applications. Employers hire more, competition spikes, and thousands of people decide it’s time for an upgrade or a career change. If you want to step into 2026 feeling confident, skilled, and job-ready, December is the […]

5 Basic Excel Skills for Work (Office & Admin Jobs)

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5 Basic Excel Skills for Work (Office & Admin Jobs) New to Excel and aiming for an office or admin role in the UK? Start with these basic Excel skills for work. These are the excel tasks for admin jobs that employers check in short tests, and you’ll use them every day at work. Download […]

How to Become a Teaching Assistant in London

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Career Change into Tech in London Without a Degree

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Career Change into Tech in London Without a Degree Thinking about a new career in tech but don’t have a degree? You’re in the right place. In London, employers hire for skills, projects and potential. Below we break down three practical routes you can start at ELATT: Web Design & Development, Software Development and Computer […]

Study While Working Full Time in London: Practical Guide

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Post-16 Options in East London: Sixth Form Vocational Routes

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ELATT Students Gain Real-World Experience with Structure Tone UK

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How to Upskill for a Better Job | Free Courses and Career Progression Tips

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New courses starting September 2026: Early Years and Child Development; Youth Work; Health and Social Care.