Courses and Training

Welcome to our Community Courses and Training area.

Here you will find a selection of courses of various forms, including In-Person and Virtual ways of attending.

These are provided by our valued Partner Organisations to give Service Personnel and their Families additional skills and knowledge.

  • Parenting Children with ADHD - New Course Starting on 6th October

    Parenting Children with ADHD - New Course Starting on 6th October Our Parenting Children with ADHD course is for Royal Navy and Royal Marines parents and carers of children with ADHD, whether diagnosed or suspected. It offers practical strategies, support and a chance to connect with other Naval families who unders...
    • 22 Sep 2026
  • Recruit For Spouses Latest Events and Employment Opportunities

    Recruit For Spouses Latest Events and Employment Opportunities Recruit for Spouses (RFS) latest events and employment opportunities for military spouses, partners and veterans. RFS have a number of virtual events coming up, to upskill and bring together the community: This is Your Wellbein...
    • 22 Sep 2026
  • Serve and Protect Credit Union Upcoming Webinars - October 2026

    Serve and Protect Credit Union Upcoming Webinars - October 2026 Green Living: Simple Eco-Friendly Tips to Lower Your Bills When: Thursday 8th - 12:00-12:45 What to Expect: Discover how you can live a greener life to protect the planet and your wallet. Budgeting 101: Take Control of Your Money When: Tuesday...
    • 22 Sep 2026
  • Big Emotions - Free parenting course for Naval families

    Big Emotions - Free parenting course for Naval families Parenting a child with ADHD and/or autism can be incredibly rewarding - and sometimes challenging too. When big emotions, meltdowns or difficult behaviour become part of family life, it can be hard to know what to do or what might help. Our Big Emoti...
    • 17 Sep 2026
  • Free Intro to ADHD seminar for Naval families

    Free Intro to ADHD seminar for Naval families If you’re a parent or carer of a child with ADHD, whether diagnosed or suspected, and would like to learn more, this seminar is for you. Our Introduction to Parenting Children with ADHD Seminar is a short, accessible introduction to A...
    • 17 Sep 2026
  • Free Autism seminar for Naval families

    Free Autism seminar for Naval families If you’re a parent or carer of a child with Autism, whether diagnosed or suspected, and would like to learn more, this seminar is for you. Our Introduction to Autism Seminar for Naval families is a short, accessible introduction to autism,...
    • 17 Sep 2026
  • Free Parenting Children with ADHD course for Naval families

    Free Parenting Children with ADHD course for Naval families Parenting a child with ADHD can be incredibly rewarding, but it can also bring challenges at home, at school and in family life. Understanding what’s behind your child’s behaviour can make a real difference. Our 8-week Parenting Children ...
    • 16 Sep 2026
  • Understanding Demand Avoidance in Neurodivergent Children (diagnosed or suspected)

    Understanding Demand Avoidance in Neurodivergent Children (diagnosed or suspected) Does your child seem to say “no” to everything? If you’re constantly negotiating, repeating yourself, picking your battles - and still ending up in arguments, meltdowns or tears - you’re not alone. Our upcoming seminar Underst...
    • 16 Sep 2026
  • A Space to Belong: Supporting Naval Families Through Creativity - Helensburgh

    A Space to Belong: Supporting Naval Families Through Creativity - Helensburgh Creating Safe Spaces for Creative Expression and Peer Support in Naval Communities. Beginning this autumn, the programme will offer a 6 week series of in person hands‑on creative sessions in Helensburgh for children aged 7+, led by experienced Artist...
    • 12 Sep 2026
  • Free Online Relationship Support Sessions for Serving and Veteran Naval Couples

    Free Online Relationship Support Sessions for Serving and Veteran Naval Couples Free support for your relationship giving you opportunity to explore a range of topics including communication styles, managing conflicts, and intimacy, as well as the unique challenges Naval life can bring to relationships. Participating couples wil...
    • 12 Sep 2026
  • Parenting During the Deployment Cycle - Seminar

    Parenting During the Deployment Cycle - Seminar Thursday 22nd October 2026 On Zoom from 7:30 - 9:00PM Giving Strategies and tips for parents. For Royal Navy Parents of children of children of all ages. To Book or more information Email: [email protected] Website: www.sftrust.org.u...
    • 11 Sep 2026
  • An Introduction to Parenting Children with ADHD (Diagnosed or Not) - Seminars

    An Introduction to Parenting Children with ADHD (Diagnosed or Not) - Seminars Thursday 1ˢᵗ October 2026 OR Thursday 15ᵗʰ October 2026 On Zoom from 7:30 - 9:00PM Giving insights and strategies for Royal Navy Families. For Royal Navy Parents of children of neurodivergent children of all ages (diagnosed or not). To Book or more I...
    • 10 Sep 2026
  • Neurodivergent Couples Course

    Neurodivergent Couples Course A supportive 4-session course (plus 2 optional sessions) starting on Monday 12th October 2026. On Zoom from 8:00 - 9:00PM Delivered on Facilitator Focus Mode which means that you will attend anonymously (only the facilitators can see and hear you). F...
    • 10 Sep 2026
  • Are You a Working Military Family Spouse or Partner?

    Are You a Working Military Family Spouse or Partner? Juggling military life and a career is hard. Deployments don’t check your work calendar first, and relocations seem to land just as your career gets going. Nobody trained you for this. No handbook covers it. But you're doing it anyway an...
    • 10 Sep 2026
  • Parenting Children with ADHD Course

    Parenting Children with ADHD Course An 8-week course starting on Tuesday 6th October 2026. On Zoom from 7:00 - 9:00PM Join other Navy families and learn about:• Understanding ADHD• Boosting self-esteem• Meeting emotional needs• Managing behaviour• Tips for scho...
    • 9 Sep 2026
  • Managing Big Emotions and Meltdowns Course

    Managing Big Emotions and Meltdowns Course A 4-week course starting on Tuesday 13th October 2026 On Zoom from 7:30 - 9:00PM Join our supportive parenting course for Navy families to learn practical strategies, share experiences with others who understand and build confidence in managing chall...
    • 8 Sep 2026
  • Individual Couple Support

    Individual Couple Support Six free sessions on Zoom, at dates and times mutually agreed (during working hours). Exploring:• Strength and growth areas• Relationship dynamics• Communication• Managing conflict• Family of origin and personality For Royal&...
    • 8 Sep 2026
  • Child-Parent Relationship Training - In-Person

    Child-Parent Relationship Training - In-Person A 10-session therapeutic parenting skills group training starting on Tuesday 6th October 2026, 9.30 – 11.30 am. King’s Academy Gosport Community Hub Meet other Navy families and learn how to:• Understand your child’s emotional ...
    • 7 Sep 2026
  • Understanding Demand Avoidance in Neurodivergent Children (Diagnosed or Not) - Seminar

    Understanding Demand Avoidance in Neurodivergent Children (Diagnosed or Not) - Seminar Thursday 24ᵗʰ September 2026 From 7:30 – 9:00PM on Zoom. To assist with understanding why Demand Avoidance happens and how to respond in ways that help. For Royal Navy Parents of children of neurodivergent children of all ages (diagnosed or not...
    • 7 Sep 2026
  • Serve and Protect Credit Union Upcoming Webinars - September 2026

    Serve and Protect Credit Union Upcoming Webinars - September 2026 Car Finance: More than a Monthly Payment Date: Tuesday 1st September Time: 12:00-12:45 What to Expect: Discover the financial impacts of harmful gambling with representatives from GamCare. Green Living: Simple Eco-Friendly Tips to Lower Your Bills D...
    • 25 Aug 2026
  • Up and Coming Events with X-Forces

    Up and Coming Events with X-Forces Self-Employment Discovery Workshop Online Event: 10 September 2026 Just starting out? Why not book onto our Self Employment Discovery workshops coming soon, this is a powerful, one-day virtual workshop created for veterans and reservists who are cu...
    • 6 Aug 2026
  • Forces Employment Charity - Get into Tech Event - Glasgow

    Forces Employment Charity - Get into Tech Event - Glasgow TechVets are working in partnership with Cognizant and Belcan to deliver an in-person event – Get into Tech Scotland on Thursday 24 September from 1130-1630 hrs. It’s fully funded, so only transport costs need to be covered by indivi...
    • 31 Jul 2026
  • Introduction to Parenting Children with ADHD - Online Seminar for Naval Families

    Introduction to Parenting Children with ADHD - Online Seminar for Naval Families Southampton Family Trust's An Introduction to Parenting Children with ADHD Online Seminar for Royal Navy and Royal Marines families. Part of Royal Navy Royal Marines Charity Strengthening Families Programme Would you like to learn ...
    • 27 Jul 2026
  • Swim Free - Lifeguard Course - Portsmouth Area

    Swim Free - Lifeguard Course - Portsmouth Area LAST AVAILABLE SPACES GOING FAST! Swim Free will be hosting a fully funded National Pool Lifeguard Qualification course from the 3rd to 7th August 2026. Participants must be 16years+ and have a serving or reservist parent in the RN, RM or RFA. B...
    • 13 Jul 2026
  • Understanding Oppositional Behaviour in Neurodivergent Children - Free Online Seminar

    Understanding Oppositional Behaviour in Neurodivergent Children - Free Online Seminar Southampton Family Trust's Understanding Oppositional Behaviour free online seminar for Royal Navy and Royal Marines families. Part of Royal Navy Royal Marines Charity Strengthening Families Programme. 16th July 2026 7.30 - 9....
    • 7 Jul 2026