Adult learning occurs in many settings, at work, in the home, in local schools colleges and universities and may well include Business and Community Engagement (BCE).

Courses undertaken vary from leisure activities to training and vocational courses, diplomas and degrees. Those that are nationally recognised will bring with them the same funding mechanisms for assistive technology support as suggested under the various sections.

“Post-school education has a very important role to play in contributing to the aims addressed in Valuing People. Many people with learning difficulties will wish to acquire new skills or improve existing skills. They may wish to do this so that they can improve their chances of gaining employment; they may wish to learn skills which can allow them to lead more independent lives; or they may wish to try out new areas of non-vocational learning purely for its own sake. Learning new skills in further or adult education can also bring additional benefits as it allows learners to experience a new environment, meet new people and make new friends.” NIACE briefing sheet: Valuing People

It should also be noted that those involved with Business and Community Engagement (BCE) may also be offering "knowledge and expertise-based services such as consultancy, CPD, regeneration or commercialisation of research and includes employer engagement.  BCE includes both research-based and education-based services and is fundamentally about solving problems and providing opportunities. In the ‘knowledge economy’ this makes a key contribution to UK competitive advantage, skills enhancement and social cohesion." JISC