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*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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Building your CV

This course is funded by the Department for Education and only open to residents living in non devolved authorities. This short course is designed to help you take practical steps towards employment. It is suitable if you are new to job‑seeking, returning to work, or want to improve your confidence with applications. During the session, you will learn what a CV is for and what employers look for. You will be guided to create a simple CV or improve one you already have, using your skills, experience, and interests. Support is available at every stage, and activities are broken down into clear, manageable steps. You will also try basic job‑search tasks, such as looking at job adverts and identifying what skills employers want. You will have the chance to practise answering simple interview questions, helping you feel more confident talking about yourself in a positive way. By the end of the course, you will leave with a clearer CV, increased confidence, and practical knowledge to help you move closer to employment or further training.

Course Information

Dates:
Wed 30/09/2026 -
Wed 30/09/2026
Times:
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Duration:
1 sessions
Location:
JCP
High Street
Coleford
GL16 8FG
Tutor:
Rob Fele
Course code:
Q00027188
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
5 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Funding available - £24.00

Functional Skills English Entry 3

This course is funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority and is only available to residents living within the West Midlands Combined Authority area. Continue developing your English skills to open doors to work and study opportunities. This entry 3 functional skills course helps you learn English skills employers look for. Gain practical skills to improve your reading, writing, and verbal communication in English. Strengthen your writing skills and learn reading techniques to help you tackle everyday situations at work or while studying. This adult English course helps you develop your language skills through real-life situations. Functional Skills entry 3 is a government-funded accredited English course for adults. Functional Skills qualifications are free if you don't already have a GCSE in English or Maths at grades A*-C, or 4-9. We'll check your level and any previous qualifications before you start. This ensures you are on the correct course.

Course Information

Dates:
Wed 30/09/2026 -
Wed 09/12/2026
Times:
1:30pm - 4:30pm
Duration:
19 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Imogen Draper
Course code:
Q00027397
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Funding available - £440.00

Functional Skills English Level 1

This course is funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority and is only available to residents living within the West Midlands Combined Authority area. Develop skills to help you read, write, and communicate in English with confidence. Improved language skills open doors to work and study opportunities and help you learn key skills for employment. Level 1 functional skills courses are not like learning English at school. They’re created by adults for adults, and aim to teach you practical English skills through real-life situations. Strengthen your writing skills and learn reading techniques to help you tackle everyday situations at work or while studying. This adult English course helps you develop your language skills through real-life situations. Functional Skills level 1 is a government-funded accredited English course for adults. Functional Skills qualifications are free if you don't already have a GCSE in English or Maths at grades A*-C, or 4-9. We'll check your level and any previous qualifications before you start. This ensures you are on the correct course.

Course Information

Dates:
Wed 30/09/2026 -
Wed 09/12/2026
Times:
9:30am - 12:30pm
Duration:
19 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Imogen Draper
Course code:
Q00027401
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Funding available - £440.00

Functional Skills English Entry 3

This course is funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority and is only available to residents living within the West Midlands Combined Authority area. Continue developing your English skills to open doors to work and study opportunities. This entry 3 functional skills course helps you learn English skills employers look for. Gain practical skills to improve your reading, writing, and verbal communication in English. Strengthen your writing skills and learn reading techniques to help you tackle everyday situations at work or while studying. This adult English course helps you develop your language skills through real-life situations. Functional Skills entry 3 is a government-funded accredited English course for adults. Functional Skills qualifications are free if you don't already have a GCSE in English or Maths at grades A*-C, or 4-9. We'll check your level and any previous qualifications before you start. This ensures you are on the correct course.

Course Information

Dates:
Mon 05/10/2026 -
Mon 14/12/2026
Times:
1:30pm - 4:30pm
Duration:
19 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Imogen Draper
Course code:
Q00027396
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Funding available - £440.00

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WEA membership is changing: more information is coming soon!

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Duration:
12 months
Fee:
£15

Functional Skills Mathematics Level 2

This course is funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority and is only available to residents living within the West Midlands Combined Authority area. When you’re studying maths at school, it’s sometimes hard to see how you’ll use the skills in real life. All it takes is for someone to explain that ratios help you compare the prices of different products, percentages are used to split bills, and multiplication and division help you set a monthly budget. When you learn in context, it’s easy to see how functional maths is. This Functional Skills Maths Level 2 course is designed using real-life examples to help you improve your maths skills. If you find it easier to learn maths with practical examples, this is the course for you. Functional Skills qualifications are free if you don't already have a GCSE in English or Maths at grades A*-C, or 4-9. We'll check your level and any previous qualifications before you start. This ensures you are on the correct course.

Course Information

Dates:
Mon 05/10/2026 -
Wed 09/12/2026
Times:
1:30pm - 4:30pm
Duration:
18 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Humera Mehrban
Course code:
Q00027389
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Funding available - £440.00

Functional Skills Mathematics Level 2

This course is funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority and is only available to residents living within the West Midlands Combined Authority area. When you’re studying maths at school, it’s sometimes hard to see how you’ll use the skills in real life. All it takes is for someone to explain that ratios help you compare the prices of different products, percentages are used to split bills, and multiplication and division help you set a monthly budget. When you learn in context, it’s easy to see how functional maths is. This Functional Skills Maths Level 2 course is designed using real-life examples to help you improve your maths skills. If you find it easier to learn maths with practical examples, this is the course for you. Functional Skills qualifications are free if you don't already have a GCSE in English or Maths at grades A*-C, or 4-9. We'll check your level and any previous qualifications before you start. This ensures you are on the correct course.

Course Information

Dates:
Tue 06/10/2026 -
Tue 15/12/2026
Times:
9:30am - 12:30pm
Duration:
19 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Humera Mehrban
Course code:
Q00027385
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Funding available - £440.00

Building your CV

This course is funded by the Department for Education and only open to residents living in non devolved authorities. This short course is designed to help you take practical steps towards employment. It is suitable if you are new to job‑seeking, returning to work, or want to improve your confidence with applications. During the session, you will learn what a CV is for and what employers look for. You will be guided to create a simple CV or improve one you already have, using your skills, experience, and interests. Support is available at every stage, and activities are broken down into clear, manageable steps. You will also try basic job‑search tasks, such as looking at job adverts and identifying what skills employers want. You will have the chance to practise answering simple interview questions, helping you feel more confident talking about yourself in a positive way. By the end of the course, you will leave with a clearer CV, increased confidence, and practical knowledge to help you move closer to employment or further training.

Course Information

Dates:
Wed 07/10/2026 -
Wed 07/10/2026
Times:
9:30am - 12:30pm
Duration:
1 sessions
Location:
JCP
High Street
Coleford
GL16 8FG
Tutor:
Rob Fele
Course code:
Q00027189
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
5 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Funding available - £24.00

Building your CV

This course is funded by the Department for Education and only open to residents living in non devolved authorities. This short course is designed to help you take practical steps towards employment. It is suitable if you are new to job‑seeking, returning to work, or want to improve your confidence with applications.  During the session, you will learn what a CV is for and what employers look for. You will be guided to create a simple CV or improve one you already have, using your skills, experience, and interests. Support is available at every stage, and activities are broken down into clear, manageable steps.  You will also try basic job‑search tasks, such as looking at job adverts and identifying what skills employers want. You will have the chance to practise answering simple interview questions, helping you feel more confident talking about yourself in a positive way.  By the end of the course, you will leave with a clearer CV, increased confidence, and practical knowledge to help you move closer to employment or further training. 

Course Information

Dates:
Wed 07/10/2026 -
Wed 07/10/2026
Times:
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Duration:
1 sessions
Location:
JCP
High Street
Coleford
GL16 8FG
Tutor:
Rob Fele
Course code:
Q00027190
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
5 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Funding available - £24.00

Functional Skills Mathematics Level 1

This course is funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority and is only available to residents living within the West Midlands Combined Authority area. Work towards GCSE-level maths skills with this functional skills level 1 course. Progress your maths skills to help you access work and study opportunities. Functional maths improves your numeracy skills through real-life situations. Learn maths in context. Develop practical maths skills to help you in everyday situations such as organising your personal budget or applying discounts when shopping. This level 1 functional skills maths course can help you get a GCSE-equivalent qualification in maths. You’ll learn practical maths skills employers look for. Functional Skills qualifications are free if you don't already have a GCSE in English or Maths at grades A*-C, or 4-9. We'll check your level and any previous qualifications before you start. This ensures you are on the correct course.

Course Information

Dates:
Wed 07/10/2026 -
Wed 16/12/2026
Times:
1:30pm - 4:30pm
Duration:
20 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Humera Mehrban
Course code:
Q00027405
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Funding available - £440.00

Essential Digital Skills Entry 3

This course is funded by the Department for Education and only open to residents living in non devolved authorities. 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:
Thu 08/10/2026 -
Thu 11/02/2027
Times:
9:30am - 12:30pm
Duration:
16 sessions
Location:
Whitehawk
Whitehawk Road
Brighton and Hove
BN2 5NS
Tutor:
TBC T.B.C
Course code:
Q00027515
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Funding available - £384.00