If you are looking for work, need to get a better job, or want to improve your work skills, the WEA is here for you. We have a great track record of helping people like you gain the skills and confidence they need for work. Best of all, most of our work skills courses are free*.    

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The WEA and our team of supportive tutors are here for you at every step.  Whether you’re a jobseeker, have recently been made redundant or you simply want to move up the ladder, we have a course for you.   

Improve your English, maths or digital skills to earn more money.  Find courses in health and social care, community interpreting, schools and childcare and more.   

Find out more about job hunting, take courses to become more employable or change your career. Boost your employability skills and stand out on that job application.    

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Take a short, informal course or gain a national qualification. Learning in a classroom, in a work setting or at home, you’ll always have the same great support from your tutor.  

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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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Digital Skills for Employment

This course is funded by the Department for Education and only open to residents living in non devolved authorities.  This short course will help you build the digital skills needed for everyday working life. You will learn how to use your smartphone, tablet or computer to communicate professionally using email and workplace messaging tools such as Teams. The course will also show you how to stay safe online by creating secure passwords and recognising trusted websites. You will practise organising important documents, such as certificates, and sharing them correctly. In addition, you will develop your ability to research workplace information independently. By the end of the course, you will feel more confident using digital tools for communication and completing tasks in a work environment.

Course Information

Dates:
Tue 04/08/2026 -
Tue 11/08/2026
Times:
9:30am - 1:00pm
Duration:
2 sessions
Location:
Whitehawk
Whitehawk Road
Brighton and Hove
BN2 5NS
Tutor:
Gabriella Russo
Course code:
Q00027555
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Funding available - £56.00

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:
Wed 05/08/2026 -
Wed 26/08/2026
Times:
9:30am - 3:30pm
Duration:
4 sessions
Location:
Clovelly Centre (Southampton)
60-68 Clovelly Road
Southampton
SO14 0AU
Tutor:
Catherine Rendle
Course code:
Q00027833
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Funding available - £192.00

Introduction to Employment Rights and Responsibilities

This course is funded by the Department for Education and only open to residents living in non devolved authorities.  This course gives you a clear introduction to your basic rights and responsibilities at work. You will explore everyday workplace rights such as pay, breaks, holiday and contracts, using real-life examples to help build your confidence. The second session looks at staying safe and being treated fairly, including health and safety, equality, and discrimination. You will also focus on what to do if something goes wrong at work and who can help.

Course Information

Dates:
Mon 10/08/2026 -
Wed 12/08/2026
Times:
9:30am - 1:00pm
Duration:
2 sessions
Location:
Phoenix House
1 King Street
Leicester
LE1 6RN
Tutor:
Farzana Birader
Course code:
Q00027599
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
7 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Funding available - £56.00

Maths for Work Readiness

This course is funded by the East Midlands Combined Authority and is only available to residents living within the West Midlands Combined Authority area. Maths for Work Readiness is a practical Entry 3 course designed to help learners develop the numeracy skills needed for employment and workplace settings. Over 12 sessions, learners will strengthen skills in number, money, time, measurement and data handling through real-life work-related scenarios. Activities focus on tasks such as calculating wages, understanding payslips, managing budgets, measuring materials, reading timetables and interpreting basic workplace information. Delivered in a supportive environment, the course builds confidence and independence. By the end of the course, learners will feel more prepared to apply maths skills in employment, training and further accredited study

Course Information

Dates:
Wed 12/08/2026 -
Wed 16/09/2026
Times:
12:00pm - 2:30pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
Nottingham learning centre classroom 2
39 Mapperley Road
Nottingham
Nottingham
NG3 5AQ
Tutor:
Penelope Golland
Course code:
Q00027175
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Funding available - £192.00

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WEA membership is changing: more information is coming soon!

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Duration:
12 months
Fee:
£15

Maths for Workplace Confidence

This course is funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority and is only available to residents living within the West Midlands Combined Authority area. Workplace Confidence in Maths is a practical Level 2 course designed to develop the mathematical skills needed for employment and real-life workplace situations. The course focuses on applying maths in meaningful contexts, including working with fractions, decimals, percentages, ratio and proportion. You will use formulae to calculate area, perimeter and volume, convert between units of measure, and interpret information from workplace documents such as payslips, invoices, tables, charts and timetables. Sessions are based on realistic workplace scenarios such as budgeting, measuring materials, analysing information and comparing costs. The course supports you to solve multi-step problems, choose appropriate methods, check your work, and make mathematically justified conclusions, building confidence and independence in using maths for work and further learning.

Course Information

Dates:
Wed 12/08/2026 -
Wed 30/09/2026
Times:
9:30am - 12:30pm
Duration:
12 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Humera Mehrban
Course code:
Q00027452
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Funding available - £192.00

Digital Skills for Employment

This course is funded by the Department for Education and only open to residents living in non devolved authorities.  This short course will help you build the digital skills needed for everyday working life. You will learn how to use your smartphone, tablet or computer to communicate professionally using email and workplace messaging tools such as Teams. The course will also show you how to stay safe online by creating secure passwords and recognising trusted websites. You will practise organising important documents, such as certificates, and sharing them correctly. In addition, you will develop your ability to research workplace information independently. By the end of the course, you will feel more confident using digital tools for communication and completing tasks in a work environment.

Course Information

Dates:
Thu 13/08/2026 -
Thu 20/08/2026
Times:
9:30am - 1:00pm
Duration:
2 sessions
Location:
Clovelly Centre (Southampton)
60-68 Clovelly Road
Southampton
SO14 0AU
Tutor:
Irma Gough
Course code:
Q00028142
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Funding available - £56.00

Introduction to Employment Rights and Responsibilities

This course is funded by the Department for Education and only open to residents living in non devolved authorities.  This course gives you a clear introduction to your basic rights and responsibilities at work. You will explore everyday workplace rights such as pay, breaks, holiday and contracts, using real-life examples to help build your confidence. The second session looks at staying safe and being treated fairly, including health and safety, equality, and discrimination. You will also focus on what to do if something goes wrong at work and who can help.

Course Information

Dates:
Tue 18/08/2026 -
Tue 25/08/2026
Times:
9:30am - 1:00pm
Duration:
2 sessions
Location:
Whitehawk
Whitehawk Road
Brighton and Hove
BN2 5NS
Tutor:
Gabriella Russo
Course code:
Q00027557
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Funding available - £56.00

Maths for Work and Study

This course is funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority and is only available to residents living within the West Midlands Combined Authority area. Maths for Work and Study is a practical essential skills course at Level 1 designed to strengthen everyday mathematical understanding for employment and further study. The programme develops confidence in using numbers, measures and data in real-life situations. Learners will build skills in calculations with whole numbers, fractions, decimals and percentages, as well as working with time, money, ratio, area and interpreting charts and tables. Sessions are contextualised to workplace and study scenarios such as budgeting, understanding wages, measuring accurately, and analysing information. The course supports learners to improve accuracy, reasoning and problem-solving skills in a supportive environment.

Course Information

Dates:
Tue 18/08/2026 -
Wed 16/09/2026
Times:
1:30pm - 4:30pm
Duration:
8 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Humera Mehrban
Course code:
Q00027451
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Funding available - £192.00

Workplace Essentials

This course is funded by the Department for Education and only open to residents living in non devolved authorities.  This course will help you understand what positive workplace behaviour looks like and why it is important. You will explore everyday situations that can cause problems at work, such as making a mistake, not understanding instructions or needing help. You will learn how to stay calm and communicate respectfully. You will practise responding to problems in a positive way. The course ends with a supportive workplace scenario, allowing you to demonstrate your learning and build confidence for starting or returning to work.

Course Information

Dates:
Wed 19/08/2026 -
Wed 26/08/2026
Times:
9:30am - 1:00pm
Duration:
2 sessions
Location:
Clovelly Centre (Southampton)
60-68 Clovelly Road
Southampton
SO14 0AU
Tutor:
Irma Gough
Course code:
Q00028144
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Funding available - £56.00

Maths for Creative Crafts

This course is funded by the Department for Education and only open to residents living in non devolved authorities. Maths for Creative Crafts is a practical Entry Level course that builds confidence in everyday maths through hands-on creative projects. Over 6 sessions, you will develop essential numeracy skills including measuring accurately, calculating quantities and costs, working with shapes, managing a simple budget, and planning time. Each session links a maths skill directly to a craft activity, helping learners see how maths supports planning, design and decision-making. Delivered in a supportive and inclusive environment, the course encourages discussion, practice and step-by-step learning. By the end of the course, learners will feel more confident applying maths in creative work and everyday life.

Course Information

Dates:
Thu 20/08/2026 -
Thu 27/08/2026
Times:
9:30am - 3:30pm
Duration:
2 sessions
Location:
Clovelly Centre (Southampton)
60-68 Clovelly Road
Southampton
SO14 0AU
Tutor:
Tracey Sweetman
Course code:
Q00027618
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Funding available - £96.00