Our courses have been made for you, with great tutors and friendly and supportive staff and spaces, delivered online or in person.  They will give you the skills and confidence you need for whatever is next in your life.

The courses below have been fully funded by the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority to improve residents’ skills, health and well-being.

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You must be over the age of 19 and live within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority region to qualify for a free course. For more information, please email: [email protected].

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Pre-Entry ESOL: UK Driving Theory for ESOL Learners

This online interactive course will help you learn some of the useful vocabulary related to Driving Theory and will allow you to understand the main driving rules in the UK. You will have access to the official DVLA website to practise as well as suggested materials in Canvas (our online learning platform). One face to face session will take place on March 11th at a veue to be confirmed.

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Dates:
Mon 22/01/2024 -
Wed 20/03/2024
Times:
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Duration:
16 sessions
Tutor:
Olena Kolesnyk
Course code:
Q00009421
How you'll learn:
Online and in venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £118.40

Understanding the Role of a Community Interpreter

Are you bilingual? Ever thought about using your language skills to help out in the community? Did you know you can get many jobs with languages? If you speak English and another language fluently, you could make a great community interpreter. This community interpreter course gives you an introduction to the language and interpreting skills needed for this type of work. It can teach you foundational concepts to test your community interpreting skills informally with family or friends. This course can prepare you to help members of your family or community to overcome language barriers in their everyday lives. It can also help you decide if you’re interested in pursuing community interpreting jobs. There will be once face to face session on 13th February at at venue TBC.

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Dates:
Tue 23/01/2024 -
Tue 30/04/2024
Times:
9:15am - 11:45am
Duration:
14 sessions
Tutor:
Olena Kolesnyk
Course code:
Q00010877
How you'll learn:
Online and in venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £129.40

Creativity for Calm

Are you looking for a relaxing hobby to help you unwind? Creating moments of calm in the day is essential for our emotional well-being and mental health. Step into the world of mindful crafts with this course and enjoy art for relaxation. This creativity course allows you to explore your art and craft skills to find practices that soothe you. Whether you enjoy drawing, painting, origami, or craft-making, art courses can help you find a relaxing hobby.

Course Information

Dates:
Fri 02/02/2024 -
Fri 08/03/2024
Times:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
6 sessions
Location:
Viva Theatre (Ely)
Spencer Drove
Soham
Ely
CB7 6EE
Tutor:
Guest Speaker
Course code:
Q00009441
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £42.00

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