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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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Schools, Parenting and Child Development: Help Your Child with English and Maths

As a parent or carer, you want the best for your children and you want to help them get the most out of their time at school. Join other parents like you, to discover more about what is taught in UK schools. During this course, you will learn how to support your child’s education in the UK. You will learn what you can do at home to help improve your child’s skills in maths and English. Find out more about how you can join the school community and meet other parents. You must live in the Peterborough and Cambridgeshire postcode areas to get this course free.

Course Information

Dates:
Wed 18/09/2024 -
Wed 23/10/2024
Times:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
5 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Catherine Wilcock
Course code:
Q00009422
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £37.00

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. You must live in the Peterborough and Cambridgeshire postcode areas to get this course free. This course is for Greater Peterborough and Cambridgeshire only.

Course Information

Dates:
Mon 23/09/2024 -
Wed 23/10/2024
Times:
9:30am - 11:30am
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Olena Kolesnyk
Course code:
Q00010869
How you'll learn:
Online and in venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £74.00

Essential Digital Skills (Entry 3) Qualification

Digital skills are increasingly in demand in modern society. Picking up essential digital skills can help you go about your everyday life, as well as open doors to employment opportunities. This course starts at the beginning and covers everything from using a digital device to getting started on social media and making videos. This Entry-level 3 digital skills course is aimed at complete beginners- so don’t worry if this is new to you. If you want to learn digital skills for everyday life or improve your job prospects, this course is ideal for you. It's also suitable for people reentering the workforce after a long break. You must live in the Peterborough and Cambridgeshire postcode areas to get this course free.

Course Information

Dates:
Mon 23/09/2024 -
Fri 20/12/2024
Times:
9:00am - 11:00am
Duration:
24 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Ekta Vishrolia
Course code:
Q00010926
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £177.60

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. You must live in the Peterborough and Cambridgeshire postcode areas to get this course free.

Course Information

Dates:
Mon 07/10/2024 -
Wed 11/12/2024
Times:
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Duration:
18 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Reshma Ladva
Course code:
Q00009412
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £133.20

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Duration:
12 months
Fee:
£15

Get Ready for ESOL Speaking & Listening (Entry 1)

If you are getting ready to take an ESOL entry 1speaking and listening course, this course can help you prepare. Learn verbal communication skills to get up to speed before starting your entry 1 ESOL course. Get ready courses help you learn English at your own pace. This is an introductory English course for beginners. If you’re helping others access entry 1 ESOL classes in the UK, you’ve come to the right place. You must live in the Peterborough and Cambridgeshire postcode areas to get this course free.

Course Information

Dates:
Tue 08/10/2024 -
Thu 21/11/2024
Times:
10:00am - 1:00pm
Duration:
12 sessions
Location:
Reed Cambridge
Unit 7
CC7
8 Clifton Court
Clifton Road
Cambridge
CB1 7BN
Tutor:
Olena Kolesnyk
Course code:
Q00010905
How you'll learn:
Online and in venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £150.00

Schools, Parenting and Child Development: Help Your Child with English and Maths

As a parent or carer, you want the best for your children and you want to help them get the most out of their time at school. Join other parents like you, to discover more about what is taught in UK schools. During this course, you will learn how to support your child’s education in the UK. You will learn what you can do at home to help improve your child’s skills in maths and English. Find out more about how you can join the school community and meet other parents. You must live in the Peterborough and Cambridgeshire postcode areas to get this course free.

Course Information

Dates:
Thu 17/10/2024 -
Thu 21/11/2024
Times:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
6 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Catherine Wilcock
Course code:
Q00009454
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £44.40

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. You must live in the Peterborough and Cambridgeshire postcode areas to get this course free.

Course Information

Dates:
Sun 27/10/2024 -
Fri 01/11/2024
Times:
1:30pm - 3:30pm
Duration:
6 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Abbie Cairns
Course code:
Q00009419
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £50.40

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. This course is for Greater Peterborough and Cambridgeshire only. You must live in the Peterborough and Cambridgeshire postcode areas to get this course free.

Course Information

Dates:
Mon 04/11/2024 -
Wed 11/12/2024
Times:
9:30am - 11:30am
Duration:
12 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Olena Kolesnyk
Course code:
Q00010877
How you'll learn:
Online and in venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £88.80

Pre-Entry Digital Skills

Learn to use digital devices and gain essential computer skills for professional and personal use. Digital training helps you move with the times and not get left behind. This beginner’s course is for anyone who wants to learn digital skills, no matter your current knowledge. This course is appropriate for complete beginners, so don’t worry if this is all new to you. Learn to use word processing software and fill out online forms in this Digital Skills course. Understand how to use email and search for information online. This digital skills training also teaches you how to shop online securely. You’ll understand online safety and data storage.

Course Information

Dates:
Mon 11/11/2024 -
Mon 09/12/2024
Times:
9:30am - 11:30am
Duration:
5 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Chris George
Course code:
Q00009469
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £37.00

Essential Digital Skills (Entry 3) Qualification

Digital skills are increasingly in demand in modern society. Picking up essential digital skills can help you go about your everyday life, as well as open doors to employment opportunities. This course starts at the beginning and covers everything from using a digital device to getting started on social media and making videos. This Entry-level 3 digital skills course is aimed at complete beginners- so don’t worry if this is new to you. If you want to learn digital skills for everyday life or improve your job prospects, this course is ideal for you. It's also suitable for people reentering the workforce after a long break.

Course Information

Dates:
Tue 07/01/2025 -
Thu 03/04/2025
Times:
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
24 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Chris George
Course code:
Q00010927
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £177.60