Courses to build life skills

Learn life skills with the largest charitable provider of adult education in England and Scotland. Adult learning isn’t like school. Everyone belongs at the WEA. You’ll get meaningful, and tailored support, so you can reach your full potential. Our classes are friendly and fun, designed for adults like you. We won’t talk down to you and you’ll learn skills that you’ll use in everyday life.

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What are life skills?

Simply put, they are skills that make everyday life easier. Life skills include cooking, budgeting, communicating with others, health, well-being and managing emotions. Sometimes this means learning new things, and sometimes it means building on things you already know.

Sometimes adulting can be hard. These courses can help make it feel just that bit easier, make you feel more independent and empower you to face the future ahead.

Small steps to larger goals

You don’t have to have big goals in mind. Just take small steps towards boosting your skills and improving your wellbeing. Whether it is learning to budget better or cook healthier food. Building your confidence or gaining independence. There is a course for you.

When you study with us, you will:

  • Build your confidence
  • Learn new life skills
  • Improve your everyday life and wellbeing

Take a look at our great range of courses and start making a positive change today.

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Maths Online Self Study Course (Multiply Norfolk)

This course is for residents of Norfolk only- Please only apply for this course if you live in the County of Norfolk. Do you lack confidence with numbers? On this self-study course, you will use the WEA's fun, engaging, interactive multimedia resources to help grow your confidence with maths. You can learn at your own pace, at a time that suits you and take as long as you need to complete the course. From working out your household budget, to helping your kids with their school work, there is a module for you. From time to time, one of our friendly Numeracy Coaches will check in with you to provide any support that you need.

Course Information

Dates:
Tue 01/08/2023 -
Wed 31/07/2024
Location:
Online
Course code:
Q00011222
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
In progress
Fee:
Free

Multiply: Maths Online (North Somerset)

Learn at your own pace in your own time, with or without the support of our Numeracy Champions and improve your number skills at home, work and in daily life. You use numbers every day, from working your household budget to helping the kids with their homework. Every time you do the weekly shop or trying to keep up with the cost-of-living crisis, you’re using maths skills. *Please note you can access this course at a time that suits you as many times as you like ! This Course is for learners based in north Somerset only.* The tutor will be running drop in support sessions twice a week on a Monday and Wednesday from 13th November to the 27th March at North Somerset training hub.

Course Information

Dates:
Mon 13/11/2023 -
Sun 31/03/2024
Location:
NST Hub (North Somerset Training Communi
31 Alexandra Parade
Weston-super-Mare
BS23 1QZ
Course code:
Q00012643
How you'll learn:
Online and in venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
In progress
Fee:
Free

WECA Multiply Online

Learn at your own pace in your own time, with or without the support of our Numeracy Champions and improve your number skills at home, work and in daily life. You use numbers every day, from working your household budget to helping the kids with their homework. Every time you do the weekly shop or trying to keep up with the cost-of-living crisis, you’re using maths skills. If you'd like further information, or need help with booking please email: [email protected] *Please note you can access this course at a time that suits you as many times as you like! Sessions below are indicative only

Course Information

Dates:
Mon 04/12/2023 -
Sun 31/03/2024
Location:
Online
Course code:
Q00012757
How you'll learn:
Online and in venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
In progress
Fee:
Free

Multiply - Number Confidence: Online Learning (West Sussex)

Learn at your own pace in your own time, with or without the support of our Numeracy Champions and improve your number skills at home, work and in daily life. You use numbers every day, from working your household budget to helping the kids with their homework. Every time you do the weekly shop or trying to keep up with the cost-of-living crisis, you’re using maths skills. If you'd like further information, or need help with booking please email: [email protected] *Please note you can access this course at a time that suits you as many times as you like! Sessions below are indicative only

Course Information

Dates:
Thu 25/01/2024 -
Wed 25/12/2024
Location:
Online
Course code:
Q00013792
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
In progress
Fee:
Free

Confidence with Numbers (Self Study) - Brighton & Hove Multiply

A wonderful opportunity for improving numeracy skills and confidence with Maths. This supported self study course is running as part of Brighton & Hove Multiply project. This course is FREE for B&H residents. Learn at your own pace in your own time, with or without the support of our Numeracy Champions and improve your number skills at home, work and in daily life. You use numbers every day, from working your household budget to helping the kids with their homework. Every time you do the weekly shop or trying to keep up with the cost-of-living crisis, you’re using maths skills. If you'd like further information, or need help with booking please email: [email protected] *Please note you can access this course at a time that suits you as many times as you like! Sessions below are indicative only*

Course Information

Dates:
Thu 01/02/2024 -
Sat 01/02/2025
Location:
Online
Course code:
Q00013863
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
In progress
Fee:
Free

Healthy Living: Longevity Tips For A Healthier Life

In this online, 10-week course, you will look at information to help you optimize your longevity, health and performance. This course is not a medical course, it will help to inform you on a variety of Longevity tips as well as some healthy eating ideas and swaps; you will identify what factors affect ageing, analyse various diet swaps, apply various techniques to relieve stress using Gua Sha massage, discuss the importance of exercise and movement, plus evaluate various therapies and essential oils to help with ageing

Course Information

Dates:
Wed 17/04/2024 -
Wed 19/06/2024
Times:
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Lisa Richards
Course code:
Q00013228
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
In progress
Fee range
Free to £74.00

Healthy Living: Longevity Tips For A Healthier Life

In this online, 10-week course, you will look at information to help you optimize your longevity, health and performance. This course is not a medical course, it will help to inform you on a variety of Longevity tips as well as some healthy eating ideas and swaps; you will identify what factors affect ageing, analyse various diet swaps, apply various techniques to relieve stress using Gua Sha massage, discuss the importance of exercise and movement, plus evaluate various therapies and essential oils to help with ageing

Course Information

Dates:
Wed 17/04/2024 -
Wed 19/06/2024
Times:
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Lisa Richards
Course code:
Q00013228
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
In progress
Fee range
Free to £74.00

Healthy Living: Longevity Tips For A Healthier Life

In this online, 10-week course, you will look at information to help you optimize your longevity, health and performance. This course is not a medical course, it will help to inform you on a variety of Longevity tips as well as some healthy eating ideas and swaps; you will identify what factors affect ageing, analyse various diet swaps, apply various techniques to relieve stress using Gua Sha massage, discuss the importance of exercise and movement, plus evaluate various therapies and essential oils to help with ageing

Course Information

Dates:
Wed 17/04/2024 -
Wed 19/06/2024
Times:
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Lisa Richards
Course code:
Q00013228
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
In progress
Fee range
Free to £74.00

Healthy Living: Longevity Tips For A Healthier Life

In this online, 10-week course, you will look at information to help you optimize your longevity, health and performance. This course is not a medical course, it will help to inform you on a variety of Longevity tips as well as some healthy eating ideas and swaps; you will identify what factors affect ageing, analyse various diet swaps, apply various techniques to relieve stress using Gua Sha massage, discuss the importance of exercise and movement, plus evaluate various therapies and essential oils to help with ageing

Course Information

Dates:
Wed 17/04/2024 -
Wed 19/06/2024
Times:
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Lisa Richards
Course code:
Q00013228
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
In progress
Fee range
Free to £74.00

Healthy Living: Longevity Tips For A Healthier Life

In this online, 10-week course, you will look at information to help you optimize your longevity, health and performance. This course is not a medical course, it will help to inform you on a variety of Longevity tips as well as some healthy eating ideas and swaps; you will identify what factors affect ageing, analyse various diet swaps, apply various techniques to relieve stress using Gua Sha massage, discuss the importance of exercise and movement, plus evaluate various therapies and essential oils to help with ageing

Course Information

Dates:
Wed 17/04/2024 -
Wed 19/06/2024
Times:
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Lisa Richards
Course code:
Q00013228
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
In progress
Fee range
Free to £74.00

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