Discover 25+ Greater London training providers including City and Islington College, Barking & Dagenham College, Westminster Kingsway College, Lewisham Southwark College, and Harrow College. Find apprenticeships, digital skills, tech training, and adult education across London's 33 boroughs.
Greater London’s 2026 training landscape is anchored by a mix of large FE colleges, specialist digital and fintech providers, and world‑class universities, giving employers and residents unrivalled access to GLA‑funded skills pathways across the capital.
This 2026 directory profiles leading Greater London training providers and the £306M GLA Adult Education Budget, giving organisations external visibility while showing how Yotru standardises CVs, evidences outcomes, and protects GLA and ESFA funding across AEB and apprenticeship cohorts.
The Greater London Authority controls £306 million in devolved adult skills funding (Adult Education Budget), making strategic investment decisions aligned with London's economic priorities. For 2025-26, funding was reduced by 3.3% compared to previous year.
According to GLA, funding priorities for 2025-26 focus on:
Mayor Sadiq Khan has emphasised skills as central to London's recovery from economic challenges, particularly addressing youth unemployment in outer boroughs while supporting growth in Canary Wharf financial services and Tech City.
Campuses: Centre for Applied Sciences (King's Cross), Centre for Business, Arts and Technology (Angel), Sixth Form College (Islington)
Main Campus: 283-309 Goswell Road, London EC1V 7LA
Students: 13,000+ annually
Leadership: Alicia Dumbelton, Principal and CEO
What they offer:
Full-time and part-time courses, apprenticeships, A Levels, T Levels, university-level courses, adult education
Strengths:
One of London's largest AEB providers. Strong employer partnerships with City of London financial services, NHS trusts, and Tech City employers. Excellent transport links serving central and north London.
Notable programmes:
Digital Skills Academy, Creative Industries Centre, Health Sciences provision, Business and Professional Services
Contact: https://www.candi.ac.uk
Campus: Rush Green Road, Romford, Essex RM7 0XU
Students: 10,000+ annually
Community focus: Serves one of London's highest-unemployment boroughs
What they offer:
Vocational qualifications, apprenticeships, A Levels, adult education, university-level courses
Strengths:
Strong construction trades provision, health and social care, business administration. Targeted outreach for NEET young people and long-term unemployed adults.
Employer partnerships:
Close links with Barking Riverside development (major housing and infrastructure project), NHS Barking & Dagenham, logistics employers
Contact: https://www.bdc.ac.uk
Campuses: King's Cross Centre, Victoria Centre, Soho Centre, Regent's Park Centre
Students: 14,000+ annually
Leadership: Part of Capital City College Group
What they offer:
Vocational education, A Levels, apprenticeships, adult education, university-level courses
Strengths:
World-renowned culinary arts and hospitality provision, strong professional services training, excellent central London locations
Notable facilities:
Professional standard kitchens, hospitality training suites, business and IT facilities
Contact: https://www.cwc.ac.uk
Campuses: Waterloo Centre, Lewisham Way, Surrey Quays
Students: 12,000+ annually
What they offer:
Full range of vocational qualifications, apprenticeships, A Levels, adult education
Strengths:
Health and social care, construction, engineering, business, creative industries
Community engagement:
Serves diverse south London communities with tailored provision for adults returning to education
Contact: https://www.lsec.ac.uk
Campus: Harrow-on-the-Hill, Lowlands Road, Harrow HA1 3AQ
Students: 9,000+ annually
What they offer:
Vocational courses, A Levels, apprenticeships, adult education, university-level programmes
Strengths:
Business and professional services, IT and digital skills, construction, health sciences
Location advantage:
Serves northwest London and outer boroughs with strong transport links
Contact: https://www.harrow.ac.uk
Campuses: Enfield and Haringey
Students: 11,000+ annually
What they offer:
Full-time and part-time courses, apprenticeships, adult education
Community focus:
Serves high-unemployment areas of north London with targeted foundation learning and employability provision
Strengths:
Construction, engineering, health and care, business administration
Contact: https://www.conel.ac.uk
Campus: College Road, Croydon CR9 1DX
Students: 10,000+ annually
What they offer:
Vocational education, apprenticeships, A Levels, adult learning
Strengths:
Construction, engineering, business, health and social care, creative industries
Location advantage:
Serves south London and Surrey borders
Contact: https://www.croydon.ac.uk
Location: Farringdon, London
Specialization: Intensive tech skills bootcamps and professional development
What they offer:
12-week Software Engineering Immersive, Data Science bootcamps, UX Design Immersive, Digital Marketing bootcamps, Part-time evening courses in coding and data
Graduate employment:
Strong placement rates with London tech employers, fintech companies, and startups
Delivery:
In-person London campus, remote options available
Contact: https://generalassemb.ly/locations/london
Location: Aldgate, London
Specialization: Software development bootcamps
What they offer:
16-week intensive coding bootcamp, Focus on full-stack web development, Employer hiring partnerships
Programming stack:
Ruby, JavaScript, React, test-driven development
Employment guarantee:
Job placement support and employer network access
Contact: https://makers.tech
Location: London (remote delivery)
Specialization: Tech skills for Black women and non-binary people
What they offer:
Free coding courses and bootcamps, Mentorship programmes, Employer connections and placement support
Mission:
Addressing diversity gap in London tech sector
Community:
5,000+ members across UK
Contact: https://codingblackfemales.com
Location: London-based, nationwide delivery
Specialization: Free tech skills training for women and non-binary people
What they offer:
8-week coding courses (web development, Python, data science), Degree apprenticeships, Nanodegree programmes, Employer-sponsored training
Scale:
65,000+ women trained since 2013
Employer partnerships:
Major London employers including Deloitte, KPMG, Goldman Sachs, Meta
Contact: https://codefirstgirls.com
Location: Keeley Street, Covent Garden, London WC2B 4BA
Founded: 1919
What they offer:
Part-time evening and weekend courses, Professional development, Business skills, Digital skills, Creative arts, Languages
Target audience:
Working professionals seeking skills development
Scale:
7,000+ students annually, 700+ courses
Strengths:
Flexible scheduling for working Londoners, central location, affordable fees
Contact: https://www.citylit.ac.uk
Location: 33 Queen Street, London EC4R 1AP
What they offer:
Export and international trade training, Management and leadership development, Digital skills for business, Apprenticeship levy services
Accreditations:
LCCI qualifications recognized internationally
Employer services:
Skills needs analysis, funded training navigation, business support
Contact: https://www.londonchamber.co.uk
Locations: Multiple sites across Westminster
What they offer:
Community learning, ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages), Digital skills, Employability programmes, Vocational taster courses
Focus:
Widening participation for disadvantaged communities in central London
Contact: https://www.waes.ac.uk
Campus: Gower Street, London WC1E 6BT
Programmes:
MSc Machine Learning, MSc Computer Science, MSc Data Science, Conversion MSc for non-CS graduates, Executive education in AI and data
Industry partnerships:
Google DeepMind, Amazon, Meta, major financial services firms
Research excellence:
World-leading AI research, strong industry collaboration
Contact: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/computer-science
Campus: Strand Campus, London WC2R 2LS
Programmes:
MSc Artificial Intelligence, MSc Data Science, MSc Cyber Security, BSc Computer Science
Health tech focus:
Strong NHS partnerships, healthcare AI applications
Contact: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/informatics
Campus: South Kensington, London SW7 2AZ
Programmes:
MSc Computing, MSc Artificial Intelligence, MSc Data Science, Undergraduate computing degrees
Industry reputation:
Top-tier tech employer recruitment, strong startup ecosystem
Innovation:
Imperial Enterprise Lab, I-X centre for AI innovation
Contact: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/computing
Campus: Northampton Square, London EC1V 0HB
Programmes:
BSc Computer Science, MSc Data Science, MSc Cyber Security, Professional development courses
Professional focus:
Strong ties to City of London employers, finance sector tech roles
Contact: https://www.city.ac.uk/science-technology
Coverage: Construction Industry Training Board provision across London
What they offer:
CSCS training, health & safety courses, plant operations, NVQs in construction trades
Employer services:
Apprenticeship levy support, grant funding for SME training
Contact: https://www.citb.co.uk
Campuses: Multiple southeast London locations
What they offer:
Construction trades training, plumbing, electrical installation, carpentry, bricklaying
Work placement:
Strong links with major London construction projects
Contact: https://www.lsec.ac.uk
Mission: Increasing diversity in London apprenticeships
Partners:
Major employers committed to diverse apprentice recruitment
Focus:
Supporting underrepresented groups into quality apprenticeships
Contact: Through member colleges and training providers
Locations: Multiple London sites
What they offer:
Business administration apprenticeships, customer service, digital, management and leadership
Scale:
Delivers apprenticeships for 200+ London employers
Sectors:
Professional services, public sector, retail, financial services
Contact: https://www.realisetraining.org
AEB Funding: £306 million annually (reduced 3.3% for 2025-26)
What they do:
Commission and fund adult skills training, set London skills priorities, monitor provider performance, coordinate Skills for Londoners strategy
Priority sectors 2025-26:
Technology and fintech, construction and retrofit, health and social care, creative industries
Contact: https://www.london.gov.uk/programmes-strategies/jobs-and-skills
Purpose: Coordinating skills provision across the capital
What they do:
Annual Skills London event (largest careers event in UK), Employer engagement coordination, Careers information for young people and adults
Contact: https://www.skillslondon.co.uk
Training Providers & Colleges
Use this directory to understand your position in London's training ecosystem, identify partnership opportunities, and share with prospective learners. Ensure programmes meet GLA AEB compliance requirements.
Employers & HR Teams
Find accredited providers for workforce development, apprenticeship programmes, and skills bootcamps. GLA can help match specific needs and access AEB-funded training for workforces.
Community Organizations & Libraries
Direct residents to appropriate training pathways. Most providers offer adult education, government-funded options, and flexible delivery.
Policymakers & Funders
Reference point for understanding London training infrastructure, provider specializations, and regional coordination mechanisms.
Pro Tip
Many government-funded courses require 19+ age, London residency, and 3 years UK residence. Always check eligibility before committing. London has unique cost-of-living challenges affecting apprentice recruitment.
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Major providers include City and Islington College, Barking & Dagenham College, Westminster Kingsway College, Lewisham Southwark College, Harrow College, General Assembly, Makers Academy, UCL, King's College London, and Imperial College.
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