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Beginners Social Media Marketing
Social media is one of the biggest marketing channels today. Whether you’re a small business owner, charity worker, community service operator, or local performer, having a presence online can help you get in front of your target audience.
Social media courses give you essential digital training to be able to set up and run social media accounts. They also help you learn to market yourself online.
This social media marketing course is aimed at beginners, so don’t worry if this is new to you!
We will cover five main platforms: LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest. Understand how these channels work and learn to set up your profile. Understand how to define your target audience and create content that they want to see. Learn how to schedule posts and plan a content calendar.
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Dates:Thu 19/09/2024 -
Thu 19/12/2024Times:9:30am - 11:30amDuration:12 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Karen DuncanCourse code:Q00010702How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:2 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £88.80
Music:
The course aims to encourage you to attend art exhibitions and/or musical events with a greater background knowledge in order to enhance appreciation. If actual attendance is not possible, to undertake independent research and hence, enjoy a more active and cultural lifestyle. The class also offers an opportunity for you to interact socially with like-minded people in intellectual pursuits. It also encourages you to acquire critical and analytical skills through debate and discussion. The course covers all styles and periods from the Renaissance to the present day. It is multi media to accommodate diverse learning styles and preferences. It is suitable for beginners and connoisseurs alike.
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Dates:Thu 19/09/2024 -
Thu 28/11/2024Times:1:30pm - 3:30pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:Wanstead House (London)
21 The Green
Wanstead
London
E11 2NTTutor:Andrew RothwellCourse code:Q00017607How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:5 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £100.00
Certificate in Introducing Caring for Children and Young People Level 2
If you enjoy working with children and young people, this childcare course can help you learn employability skills to work in this area. Get skills for your CV and gain confidence providing care for children in various settings.
This course covers a range of childcare situations. You can study childcare and education, babysitting, or parenting responsibilities. It can help you decide if a career in child care is right for you.
This is the ideal course for you if you want to turn a babysitting side job into a career. It’s also helpful for new parents getting to grips with parenting.
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Dates:Thu 19/09/2024 -
Thu 27/03/2025Times:9:30am - 11:30amDuration:25 sessionsLocation:Brinsworth Manor Junior School (Rotherha
Brinsworth Lane
Brinsworth
Rotherham
S60 5BXTutor:Julie BergCourse code:Q00017903How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £362.00
Sewing into Business
This comprehensive sewing course is designed for beginners looking to develop essential sewing skills and knowledge. The curriculum covers everything from understanding the key components and stitches of a sewing machine to mastering beginner techniques like sewing in circles and straight lines. Students will learn how to work with various fabrics, create a tote bag, and use commercial patterns effectively. The course also explores the basics of hand-sewing, zipper installation, and topstitching. Additionally, students will gain practical insights into marketing their sewing projects, including using social media, creating adverts, and developing a one-page business plan using the Business Canvas Model.
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Dates:Thu 19/09/2024 -
Thu 05/12/2024Times:10:00am - 4:00pmDuration:12 sessionsLocation:School of Create (Vauxhall)
MACTAC Building
Vauxhall Millennium Centre
Blenheim Street
Liverpool
North West
L5 8UXTutor:Amanda MeaghanCourse code:Q00019464How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:9 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £225.00
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Professional Development: Introduction to teaching ESOL
This short course is aimed at anyone who is involved in teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages and would like some basic tips and suggestions on how to do this. You may be a volunteer at a drop-in centre or you may have started a new role helping people from a range of backgrounds to learn English. We will look at ideas and activities for including beginners as well as those with a higher level of skill. There will be a focus on teaching asylum seekers and refugees who may not attend regularly, but are keen to improve their English skills.
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Dates:Thu 19/09/2024 -
Thu 24/10/2024Times:1:30pm - 3:00pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:Charles Dickens Activity Centre
Lake Road
Portsmouth
PO1 4DYTutor:Liz JoinerCourse code:Q00019520How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £37.80
Confidence to Learn: Using Canvas to Learn
Are you considering learning new skills or changing careers? Transitioning back into education after a break can be challenging. This course aims to equip you with the confidence needed to re-enter the classroom environment comfortably using an online platform called Canvas.
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Dates:Thu 19/09/2024 -
Thu 05/06/2025Times:2:00pm - 2:30pmDuration:34 sessionsLocation:Community House (London)
311 Fore Street
London
N9 0PZTutor:Soad HalawaCourse code:Q00017637How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £37.80
Entry Level ESOL: Digital Skills For ESOL - Entry Level
The Entry Level Digital Skills for ESOL course is tailored for English language learners who wish to develop basic digital skills. This course covers fundamental computer operations, internet usage, and essential software applications, all while enhancing your English language proficiency. Ideal for beginners, it aims to equip you with the digital literacy needed for everyday tasks, further learning, and employment opportunities. Throughout the course, you will learn how to operate a computer, use the internet safely and effectively, and navigate key software applications such as word processors and email. The course content includes practical activities like creating and saving documents, browsing websites, and understanding basic online communication tools.
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Dates:Fri 20/09/2024 -
Fri 13/12/2024Times:12:30pm - 2:30pmDuration:12 sessionsLocation:Clare House (SCUNTHORPE)
31 Wells Street
SCUNTHORPE
DN15 6HLTutor:Phil MasonCourse code:Q00017926How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £100.80
Level 1 ESOL: ESOL Driving Theory
This course will help you if English is not your first language and if you are struggling to understand the vocabulary needed to pass the UK Driving Theory Test. During the course, we will cover the English technical language you are likely to need. You will also learn about the language used in the Highway Code and about transport in the UK. We will also cover road signs, road markings and the rules of driving. The course will help you to feel more confident that you are ready to apply for the Theory Test.
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Dates:Fri 20/09/2024 -
Fri 13/12/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:12 sessionsLocation:Welcome House Hull
3 Wright St
Hull
HU2 8HRTutor:Edyta BogdanowiczCourse code:Q00017941How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £100.80
Get Ready for Functional Skills Maths Entry 3
Set yourself up for success at entry 3 functional skills in maths. This get ready course helps you prepare to tackle entry 3 maths with confidence. The essential maths skills you’ll learn will help you get your qualification and serve you in everyday life.
Get ready courses help you learn maths at your own pace. The idea of this course is to give you extra study time to acquire the knowledge you’ll need for entry 3 maths.
This is a preparatory maths course for people who are looking to progress to entry 3 functional skills courses. It is a non-accredited adult maths course.
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Dates:Fri 20/09/2024 -
Fri 20/12/2024Times:9:30am - 12:30pmDuration:13 sessionsLocation:The Manchester Deaf Centre (MANCHESTER)
Crawford House
Booth Street East
MANCHESTER
M13 9GHTutor:Isbah TehreemCourse code:Q00015939How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £150.00
Confidence to Learn
Would you like to learn new skills or change jobs? It can be hard to get back into learning after a long break. This confidence training will prepare you to feel comfortable stepping back into the classroom.
This short course can help you bridge the gaps in your confidence and overcome the obstacles standing in your way to get back into learning.
The objective of this course is to get you into a positive mindset to achieve your goals. You will practise a variety of confidence-building exercises to help that mindset shift come from within.
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Dates:Fri 20/09/2024 -
Fri 13/12/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:12 sessionsLocation:Involve Wellbeing (Lincoln)
12 Mint Lane
Lincoln
LN1 1UDTutor:Patrick O'ReillyCourse code:Q00017392How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £100.80