Building upon the previously-funded Forward project, Forward Trainer aimed at developing and testing a training course able to provide participants with the required knowledge, information and pedagogical skill to support adults with reading and writing difficulties. Targeting a range of professionals working with the adult target group (e.g. adult educators, union representatives, social workers), partners worked together to share knowledge and experience, in terms of learning approaches, and to develop a common handbook on the use of different pedagogical approaches with adults. Project findings and materials contributed to the development of the Forward Trainer In-Service Training (IST) course curriculum, with development activity continuing at both national and European-level.