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Creative Writing: Writing Your First Novel: Next Level
Unlock your storytelling potential in this immersive course designed to guide aspiring writers through the process of crafting their first novel. From developing compelling characters and building intricate plots to mastering dialogue and refining your narrative voice, you'll gain the skills to bring your ideas to life. Through engaging lessons, practical exercises, and personalized feedback, you'll learn to structure your novel, overcome writer's block, and maintain momentum. Whether you're starting with a blank page or a rough idea, this course will provide the tools and confidence to transform your creative vision into a polished manuscript.
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Dates:Wed 05/02/2025 -
Wed 16/04/2025Times:6:00pm - 8:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Patrick O'ReillyCourse code:Q00017788How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £44.40
Textiles and Fashion: Crochet for Beginners
This 7-week online beginners crochet class is designed for adults who want to learn the fundamentals of crochet. In this interactive course, students will master basic stitches, including single, double, and half-double crochet, as well as essential techniques like increasing, decreasing, and working flat or in the round. The course culminates with students creating their own winter accessories, such as a cozy pair of fingerless mittens and/or a stylish hat. Guided by an experienced instructor, participants will build their skills week by week, gaining confidence and creativity in crochet. No prior experience is necessary—just bring your enthusiasm and materials!
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Dates:Wed 05/02/2025 -
Wed 26/03/2025Times:11:00am - 1:00pmDuration:7 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Victoria BouldCourse code:Q00021161How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £51.80
Pre-Entry English: Preparing for IELTS (Reading)
This course is designed for students with a basic level of English who are aiming to improve their reading skills and achieve a good score in the IELTS Reading module. Through a variety of engaging activities and targeted exercises, you will develop essential strategies for tackling different reading text types found in the IELTS test.
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Dates:Wed 05/02/2025 -
Wed 23/04/2025Times:7:00pm - 9:00pmDuration:11 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Samantha SinghCourse code:Q00016717How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £81.40
Award in Support Work in Schools and Colleges Level 2
If you enjoy the buzz of learning environments, this qualification can teach you key skills for employment in a school or college. This government-funded course prepares you for a variety of roles. It provides the basic skills and knowledge necessary to work in admin, technical, or support roles in a learning environment.
Studying support work in schools at level 2 can be a first step towards working with kids in teaching positions. It also provides you with the qualifications needed to work in admin at schools. No matter what role you’re interested in, this course can teach you skills for employability in schools and colleges.
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Dates:Thu 06/02/2025 -
Thu 17/07/2025Times:9:30am - 2:30pmDuration:18 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Katherine CroftCourse code:Q00018349How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £225.00
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Pre-Entry ESOL: English for work
This course is suitable with learners who wish to improve their English to get ready to apply for a job, who are unemployed and looking for work and who also have English as a second language. Learners with English as a second language, who are looking for work and receiving benefits and aged 19 plus are eligible. If you are in receipt of work-related benefits. This course will help you to learn basic English to help you to work towards getting the job that you want. You will learn basic English that you can use to apply for jobs and prepare for interviews.
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Dates:Thu 06/02/2025 -
Thu 06/03/2025Times:9:30am - 12:30pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Samantha SinghCourse code:Q00016692How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:3 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £55.50
Multiply: Maths for Support workers in School
This Maths course is funded for learners who are already employed or who are on a vocational programme working towards employment in a specific sector. This course is for West Midlands Combined Authority residents.
This Multiply: Maths for Support Workers in Schools course provides essential maths skills tailored for support staff in school settings. Across six sessions, learners will gain confidence in practical numeracy areas like basic maths, fractions, percentages, measurement, and data interpretation. Each session connects mathematical concepts to real-life tasks, enabling participants to support children's learning effectively and enhance classroom engagement.
This course is funded by West Midlands Combined Authority.
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Dates:Thu 06/02/2025 -
Thu 27/02/2025Times:12:30pm - 2:30pmDuration:4 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Andy DowdCourse code:Q00019677How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:Free
Bootcamp Story Essentials February
Over 5 hours in one weekend, you’ll set a daily achievable goal, refresh an element of story craft through the tutor’s stimulating exercises and extracts from published texts and write! We’ll immerse ourselves in short and longer writing exercises and get feedback from the tutor and peers when you share in pairs.
Imagine the amount of work and momentum you’ll build over these two mornings. Set yourself up for success.
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Dates:Sat 08/02/2025 -
Sun 09/02/2025Times:10:00am - 12:30pmDuration:2 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Nicola TorodeCourse code:Q00021163How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £18.50
Art Appreciation: The Destruction of Art by artists, institutions, and conflicts
Explore the complex history of art destruction with our Art Appreciation: The Destruction of Art by Artists, Institutions, and Conflicts course. Learn about the motivations, impacts, and ethical considerations of art destruction throughout history. Ideal for art enthusiasts and anyone interested in the intersection of art, history, and ethics.
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Dates:Sun 09/02/2025 -
Sun 16/03/2025Times:11:00am - 1:00pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Jolanta JagielloCourse code:Q00017713How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:3 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £42.00
Award in Stress Awareness Level 1
Stress affects most people in the country at some point in life. Understanding the harmful effects of stress is essential to maintaining good mental health and well-being. This stress awareness course can help you recognise and deal with stress when it happens.
This mental health awareness training helps you understand what you and others may be experiencing. It is also useful if you work in a support role such as mentor, counsellor, or carer. It will teach you important skills for care jobs if you want to work in adult social care.
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Dates:Mon 10/02/2025 -
Wed 12/02/2025Times:10:00am - 3:00pmDuration:3 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Veronica HydeCourse code:Q00016026How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £75.00
Nature, Ecology & Permaculture: A Greener Guide to Better Living
This course will deliver that there is an acceptance that anyone can make changes in their life to enjoy an environmentally friendly and healthier lifestyle whilst protecting the planet. Taking constructive action is something everyone can take part in, and it does not have to hurt your finances or your way of life. Living in a more sustainable way can make your life more enjoyable, fulfilling, and environmentally suitable.
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Dates:Mon 10/02/2025 -
Mon 12/05/2025Times:1:00pm - 4:00pmDuration:9 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Lee ArmonCourse code:Q00020723How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £55.50