This handbook contains questions and guidelines to help teachers and administrators of further education, especially in England, to develop and implement courses for adults. The eight sections of the guide cover the following topics: (1) introduction--using the guidelines and updating; (2) checklist questions, including topics such as setting up a course, market research, funding, accreditation, delivery, publicity, starting the course, curriculum, teaching methods, careers, guidance and counseling, and course evaluation; (3) equal opportunities for older students, bilingual students, students with disabilities, and unemployed students; (4) guidelines for good practice in teaching students with language and hearing impairments, and sight disabilities; (5) sources for information on equal opportunities; (6) names of support personnel for equal opportunities information; (7) telephone numbers for more information on course organization and equal opportunities; and (8) a summary form for course planning. Most sections include lists of questions that course planners can use to gather the information they will need to set up a course. (KC)