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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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Functional Skills Mathematics Entry 3

This course is funded by the Department for Education and only open to residents living in non devolved authorities. Take your maths skills to the next level to help you with work or study opportunities. Adult maths teaches you practical numeracy skills for everyday life. This entry 3 functional skills maths course offers a practical way to learn maths as an adult. Functional skills maths courses aren’t like studying maths at school. You’ll learn maths in context. Develop maths skills to face real-life situations such as organising your personal budget or applying discounts when shopping. This entry 3 functional maths course is right for you if you want to enhance your maths skills to work or study. It can help you learn essential 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:
Mon 30/11/2026 -
Fri 05/03/2027
Times:
12:30pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
22 sessions
Location:
Clovelly Centre (Southampton)
60-68 Clovelly Road
Southampton
SO14 0AU
Tutor:
TBC T.B.C
Course code:
Q00027592
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
8 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Funding available - £440.00

English for Learning and Life

This course is funded by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority and is only available to residents living within the Greater Manchester Combined Authority area. English for Learning and Life is a pre‑entry course designed to help learners build the early language, confidence and study skills needed for everyday life in the UK and for progression to the Get Ready for ESOL course. Learners develop essential skills such as recognising familiar words, understanding simple classroom language, and using basic English to communicate needs in routine situations. The course introduces simple reading and writing tasks, supports learners to build confidence in group activities and helps them develop early learning habits. It provides a supportive first step for learners who are new to English or new to learning.

Course Information

Dates:
Tue 01/12/2026 -
Thu 21/01/2027
Times:
12:30pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
18 sessions
Location:
Manchester Chinese Centre (Ardwick)
67 Ardwick Green North
Ardwick
M12 6FX
Tutor:
Rukhsar Azam
Course code:
Q00027289
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Funding available - £360.00

Work Ready

This course is funded by the Department for Education and only open to residents living in non devolved authorities. This course is designed to help you build confidence, understand workplace expectations and prepare for employment. Across the interactive units, you will develop essential skills for work and life, including communication, teamwork, resilience, and professional etiquette. Activities include storytelling, vision boards, group challenges, wellbeing planning, and mock interviews. You will also explore equality and diversity, health and safety and strategies for managing stress. The course concludes with creating a personalised progression plan to support your next steps. You will feel more confident, informed, and ready for the working environment

Course Information

Dates:
Tue 01/12/2026 -
Tue 05/01/2027
Times:
9:30am - 12:00pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
Landport Community Centre (Portsmouth)
Charles Street
Portsmouth
PO1 1JD
Tutor:
Joanna Browning-Seyfi
Course code:
Q00027815
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Funding available - £192.00

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 02/12/2026 -
Wed 02/12/2026
Times:
9:30am - 12:30pm
Duration:
1 sessions
Location:
JCP
High Street
Coleford
GL16 8FG
Tutor:
Rob Fele
Course code:
Q00027230
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
5 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Funding available - £24.00

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Duration:
12 months
Fee:
£15

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 02/12/2026 -
Wed 02/12/2026
Times:
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Duration:
1 sessions
Location:
JCP
High Street
Coleford
GL16 8FG
Tutor:
Rob Fele
Course code:
Q00027231
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
5 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Funding available - £24.00

Ace the interview

This course is funded by the Department for Education and only open to residents living in non devolved authorities. This practical course helps you build confidence and develop key communication skills for job interviews. You will explore what employers look for, how to prepare effectively and how to present yourself with confidence. Through group discussions, role-play, and mock interviews, you will practise answering common questions and use positive body language. You will also learn how to join and take part in an online interview using Microsoft Teams.

Course Information

Dates:
Wed 02/12/2026 -
Thu 10/12/2026
Times:
9:30am - 12:00pm
Duration:
5 sessions
Location:
Clovelly Centre (Southampton)
60-68 Clovelly Road
Southampton
SO14 0AU
Tutor:
Irma Gough
Course code:
Q00027615
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
8 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Funding available - £96.00

Preparation for Work in Customer Service

This course is funded by the Department for Education and only open to residents living in non devolved authorities. Prepare for a confident start in customer‑facing roles with this supportive course. You will explore what good customer service looks like across different sector areas, learn how to communicate effectively, understand customer needs and respond to enquiries in a friendly and professional way. You’ll also practise handling simple complaints, recognising workplace expectations, working as part of a team and keeping yourself and others safe. Through activities, discussions and role‑play, you’ll build your confidence step by step. This course is ideal if you want to develop your skills for work in any customer‑service setting.

Course Information

Dates:
Mon 07/12/2026 -
Fri 19/03/2027
Times:
12:30pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
24 sessions
Location:
Whitehawk
Whitehawk Road
Brighton and Hove
BN2 5NS
Tutor:
Alice Lynden
Course code:
Q00027499
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Funding available - £480.00

Digital Skills for Life and Work

This course is funded by the Department for Education and only open to residents living in non devolved authorities. This practical course helps you build essential digital skills for everyday life and work. You will gain confidence in using laptops and other digital devices, keeping devices updated, and applying basic security settings. You will also learn to create and manage documents using Word, access Microsoft 365, download apps safely and set up and use email effectively. The course also covers browsers, websites, and online safety, including recognising scams and protecting passwords. Finally, you will explore secure online transactions and payment methods, ensuring you can navigate the digital world safely and independently.

Course Information

Dates:
Mon 07/12/2026 -
Mon 15/03/2027
Times:
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
12 sessions
Location:
Whitehawk
Whitehawk Road
Brighton and Hove
BN2 5NS
Tutor:
Gabriella Russo
Course code:
Q00027531
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Funding available - £192.00

Functional Skills English Level 2

This course is funded by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority and is only available to residents living within the Greater Manchester Combined Authority area. There are many reasons to study this English functional skills course but you might be surprised to know that they’re not academic. Whether you want to feel more confident at public speaking or would like to study an apprenticeship or traineeship, this Level 2 English Functional Skills course can help you achieve your goals in a fun and practical way. Functional skills courses teach you English skills for learning, life, and work- not just to pass an exam. Enjoy the learning process as you watch your vocabulary grow, your spelling improve, and your confidence soar. If you’re fed up with academic courses and want to learn English in a practical and gratifying way, you won’t regret taking this English functional skills level 2 course. 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 07/12/2026 -
Fri 12/03/2027
Times:
9:30am - 12:00pm
Duration:
22 sessions
Location:
Holyoake House (Manchester)
Holyoake House
Hanover Street
Manchester
M60 0AS
Tutor:
TBC T.B.C
Course code:
Q00027408
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Funding available - £440.00

Beginners Language for work

This course is funded by the Department for Education and only open to residents living in non devolved authorities. Beginners Language for Work (Entry 1) supports adults who want to develop basic English skills for everyday workplace communication. The course introduces simple speaking, listening, reading and writing tasks based on real work situations, such as greeting colleagues, asking short questions, describing routines and understanding brief instructions. Learners build essential workplace vocabulary and practise using clear, simple English with colleagues, supervisors and customers. Activities include pair work, role play, picture based tasks and short reading and writing exercises linked to common workplace documents. Learners also develop early communication strategies, including checking understanding and using polite language, helping them gain confidence for entry level work roles or further ESOL study.

Course Information

Dates:
Mon 07/12/2026 -
Mon 15/03/2027
Times:
9:30am - 11:30am
Duration:
12 sessions
Location:
Phoenix House
1 King Street
Leicester
LE1 6RN
Tutor:
Farzana Birader
Course code:
Q00026992
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Funding available - £192.00