WEA courses

Create an effective CV with our Professional Development: CV Workshop. Learn how to highlight your skills and experiences to make a strong impression on employers. Ideal for job seekers looking to enhance their employability.

This course will enhance well being with a variety of techniques and easy tips to help the body cope with stress and anxiety.

Discover the art of precision and creativity in our Sewing for Business Course. Dive into the fundamentals of machine sewing, mastering essential techniques and garment construction. From threading the needle to embellishing, you'll gain hands-on experience and the confidence to bring your design ideas to life. In parallel, embark on a beginner business journey, learning the basics of entrepreneurship for a sewing venture. Explore market trends, pricing strategies, and customer engagement to turn your passion into a profitable enterprise. Join us for a transformative learning experience that blends craftsmanship with entrepreneurial acumen, equipping you for success in the world of sewing and business.

Mentoring is a great way for you to help other people reach their potential. This can be a very rewarding experience both personally and professionally. Mentoring courses teach you essential leadership and communication skills for social work. This mentoring course gives you an insight into the world of mentorship. It can help you decide if you want to start working in mentorship or other support roles. Some examples include care work, youth work, or youth sports coaching. Understand the role of a mentor. Study best practices for effective mentorship. Gain awareness of the importance of the “mentoring agreement”.

This is an ESOL course for adults. You will develop basic English language skills. Before you can enrol on this course, you will need to do a skills check. This is for us to make sure you get on the right course for your level. This course is for people working at Entry 3 level ESOL. You may have completed Entry 2 exams before. Please note that you’ll need an internet connection to study this English course in Writing. This is so you can access our digital learning platform, Canvas. We use Canvas for homework, and also for tasks and activities in the classroom.

Are you thinking about taking an ESOL entry 1 reading course? If so, this course can help to prepare you to study. Set yourself up for success on your ESOL course with this preparation course. Get ready courses help you learn English at your own pace. This course gives you extra study time. 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.

Discover the wonderful practice of LAND ART as a way of becoming more intimate with your surroundings. This is a friendly course designed to support creativity and connection to oneself, community, to the Earth and beyond. This will enhance resilience and well being in order to contribute to a more mindful, compassionate and environmentally sustainable world. The aim is to practice falling in love through offering our creations to the natural world. It will bring more awareness to your life while practising having the self confidence to express yourself. It is ideal for those who want to keep physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually fit. It will offer you guidelines, like helping hands, to move you deeper into your own authenticity and into a life that is richer and fuller, simply because you are living with more skill. This course is designed for all walking bodies and is ideal for people who like to contemplate how to live more skilfully as individuals, as a community and in relationship with your environment.

What would improved digital skills mean for your career or everyday life? No matter what your job role is, the chances are your day-to-day life would be easier with enhanced computer skills. This beginner’s Microsoft Office course will help you learn the basics of Word and PowerPoint. This knowledge can help you in a wide variety of routine situations. These can include creating CVs, helping your kids with their homework, or preparing presentations for family events.

Develop essential digital skills with our Beginner Digital Skills course. Learn the basics of using computers, navigating the internet, and understanding essential software applications. Ideal for individuals with little or no digital experience looking to build confidence in their digital abilities.

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.