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Personal development can mean a lot of different things. Our courses can help you develop the skills and confidence you need to make the most of your potential. Our adult education classes can also help you grow in your current job and help you reach your goals. 

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If you are looking for work and want to get started, we have short courses to help you find work. We run free course * on CV writing, job hunting and interviews. We’re here to help you reach your potential. From starting to explore your options to learning how to successfully apply for jobs. Our personal development courses help you take positive steps towards your dream job.

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To stand out in the crowd and improve your employability, our tutors offer friendly support to meet your needs. You can talk to your tutor about your goals and identify the steps you need to take to get into the job you want.  Whether an online course or in person, our tutors are here to ensure you succeed. 

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If you’re already in work and want to gain new skills and confidence or improve your wellbeing at work, our courses can help. Our adult education skills courses help you clarify your goals and find a clear path to reaching your potential.

*Over 90% of applicants for skills courses do not need to pay a fee. Subject to status - courses are free for unemployed people, job seekers and people on low wage. If you do not qualify you will be alerted during the application process.

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Personal Development: Intermediate language at work

The course has been developed in partnership with Wolverhampton City Council which refers learners to this and other programmes hosted at the Old School, which is a community centre run by Blakenhall Action Community Forum. This course is particularly suitable for students who are unemployed and are looking for work, who may have been referred by Job Centres to improve their spoken and written English and thereby pick up the skills and confidence to get themselves closer to the job market.
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Course Information

Dates:
Wed 17/01/2024 -
Wed 27/03/2024
Times:
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
The Old School Building (Wolverhampton)
The Old School
73 Dudley Road
Wolverhampton
WV2 3BY
Tutor:
Saima Gulzar
Course code:
Q00013125
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £84.00

Personal Development: Advanced Language @Work

This Advanced level course will build on skills gained in the Pre Entry and Intermediate courses that you may have studied previously, or you may be assessed by the tutor as ready for this course straight away. It has been developed in partnership with Wolverhampton City Council which refers learners to this and to other courses hosed at the Old School based in Blakenhall, Wolverhampton. This course is particularly suited to students who are unemployed and have been referred by a Job Centre to improve your spoken and written English and thereby develop the skills to empower you to get that job.
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Course Information

Dates:
Thu 18/01/2024 -
Thu 28/03/2024
Times:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
The Old School Building (Wolverhampton)
The Old School
73 Dudley Road
Wolverhampton
WV2 3BY
Tutor:
Saima Gulzar
Course code:
Q00013126
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £84.00

Employability & Skills: Promoting your blog online

Promoting Your Blog or website online is your key to blogging success! In today's digital age, creating high-quality content is just the beginning. The real challenge lies in effectively promoting your blog or website to a wider audience. In this online course, you'll discover the most powerful strategies and techniques for getting your blog noticed, growing your readership, and turning your passion into a profitable online presence!
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Course Information

Dates:
Sat 20/01/2024 -
Sat 09/03/2024
Times:
9:30am - 11:30am
Duration:
7 sessions
Tutor:
Peter Brown
Course code:
Q00012828
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £51.80

Personal Development: Democracy in Crisis?

It is often said that democracy is in crisis in Europe and beyond. Voter turnout is often low and especially younger people do not vote at all. Fewer are members of political parties than in the past and most people now distrust politicians. Many have expressed concerns about the increasing influence and popularity of far right and authoritarian political parties and movements and the polarised nature of public debate, especially online. In this course Philosophy, Psychology and Political Science will be used to get a clear idea of threats to democracy and indicate possible constructive responses to them. Please note this course is held fortnightly.
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Course Information

Dates:
Mon 22/01/2024 -
Mon 18/03/2024
Times:
7:15pm - 9:15pm
Duration:
5 sessions
Tutor:
Bettina Lange
Course code:
Q00012652
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £37.00

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Personal Development: Ethics for beginners

Ethics is about the 'oughts' in life - how people ought to behave, or how society should be organised. Ethical questions are often difficult - situations are not clear cut, or we face a dilemma. We all have to deal with these issues but philosophers have done this in a more systematic way than most of us. On this course you can gain greater clarity about what ethics is about - is it subjective, objective, prescriptive? We will consider different ways of making moral decisions - are the consequences of our actions most important, or the principles we follow in making decisions or what kind of person we aspire to be? This course meets fortnightly.
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Course Information

Dates:
Wed 24/01/2024 -
Wed 20/03/2024
Times:
7:15pm - 9:15pm
Duration:
5 sessions
Tutor:
Bettina Lange
Course code:
Q00012662
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £37.00

Professional Development: Are You Ready to be a Manager?

What makes a good manager? What are the difference between the skills you need to employ as a good manager and those you demonstrate as a competent team player? What is the difference between a manager and a leader and what style of management or leadership may be appropriate for you and your organisation? We will investigate whether there are any personal skill gaps and how you might fill these. Bringing together both theory and practice, this course will help you plot your course to a future management role, and help you plan your route to your new role. You may be a newly promoted manager, or perhaps you want to identify whether you are ready. Join this class to find out more.
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Course Information

Dates:
Wed 24/01/2024 -
Wed 24/01/2024
Times:
6:30pm - 9:30pm
Duration:
1 sessions
Tutor:
Kate Antoniou
Course code:
Q00012169
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £11.10

Personal Development: Philosophy - Knowledge and Morality; Universal or Relative?

People have responded to recent or current events and developments, especially Covid and climate change, in different ways. For many the authority of (scientific) knowledge has been confirmed and moral obligations have been clarified - e.g. we all had a duty to follow Covid rules and continued reliance on fossil fuels is morally indefensible. Others have become increasingly sceptical about the scientific 'establishment' and a kind of morality police they see at work in relation to responses to Covid or climate change. We will use philosophical ideas to explore whether knowledge and morality are absolute or variable.
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Course Information

Dates:
Fri 26/01/2024 -
Fri 15/03/2024
Times:
1:30pm - 3:30pm
Duration:
7 sessions
Tutor:
Bettina Lange
Course code:
Q00012887
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £51.80

Personal Development: Dance for Health and Wellbeing

Dance for Health and Wellbeing classes continue with Katie. We will develop further the sequences and exercises we have been developing in the beginners classes. The classes are a fun and gentle way of getting your body moving. These classes are enjoyable exercise for every body, they are aimed at all abilities, with no dance experience necessary. Based on contemporary dance, the style is smooth and safe, low impact and low intensity. Classes are relaxed and fun, with easy to follow dance moves.
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Course Information

Dates:
Mon 05/02/2024 -
Mon 25/03/2024
Times:
11:00am - 12:30pm
Duration:
8 sessions
Location:
Nottingham Womens Centre (NOTTINGHAM)
30 Chaucer Street
NOTTINGHAM
NG1 5LP
Tutor:
Katie Kelsey
Course code:
Q00012664
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £50.40

Professional Development: An Introduction to Coaching and Mentoring

Are you involved with working with others to help them to develop their talents? This may be in connection with your job, or possibly as part of a volunteering role, or interest. Find out from this course how Coaching and Mentoring can help to unlock other people’s potential in order to achieve their goals. We will be looking at how to use various techniques to help others identify their goals and work together to go through their short and long term options and commit to actions towards meeting these. If you are looking to support and nurture talent in others, helping to inspire others to hone new skills or career or person direction this is a good place to start.
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Course Information

Dates:
Wed 07/02/2024 -
Wed 07/02/2024
Times:
6:30pm - 9:30pm
Duration:
1 sessions
Tutor:
Kate Antoniou
Course code:
Q00012167
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £11.10

Personal Development: Up & At 'Em - Motivation and Inspiration

Often in our lives we can find ourselves feeling as though we are in a rut which we can't find a way out of. Our lives could feel stagnated or we could be a master of procrastination, even when harbouring a desire for change or action. This online course will provide a safe and supportive environment and learning materials to explore why we may feel unfocused and lacking the energy or drive to effect change in our lives. In addition we will collectively and individually explore and identify strategies to become more motivated and inspired and find what works for us.
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Course Information

Dates:
Wed 07/02/2024 -
Wed 13/03/2024
Times:
7:15pm - 9:15pm
Duration:
6 sessions
Tutor:
Shaun Kennedy
Course code:
Q00012928
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £44.40