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Beginners Excel and Spreadsheets

Did you know you can use spreadsheets to make hundreds of everyday tasks easier? You can use them to efficiently keep track of job applications, birthday lists, inventories of collectible items, or anything else. Never opened a spreadsheet in your life? Don’t worry. This is an Excel course for beginners, and we’ll cover all the basics. This beginner’s Excel course aims to teach you computer skills for everyday life.

Course Information

Dates:
Tue 16/04/2024 -
Tue 25/06/2024
Times:
12:15pm - 2:15pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Hansa Tailor
Course code:
Q00010433
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
7 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £74.00

Professional Development: Introduction to being a Teaching Assistant

Unlock your potential as a Teaching Assistant! Boost your confidence with our course. In this short course you will explore ways to support children’s learning. We will use a variety of teaching methods, quizzes, videos, group discussions and practical tasks to focus on the learning goals. Mastering effective support in schools. The knowledge gained can also benefit your child's learning at home. Explore various career paths within the sector and acquire the essential skills needed for progression.

Course Information

Dates:
Tue 16/04/2024 -
Thu 09/05/2024
Times:
10:00am - 12:30pm
Duration:
8 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Rosalyn Curwen
Course code:
Q00013561
How you'll learn:
Online and in venue
Availability:
9 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £74.00

Entry Level Digital Skills

Gain access to the essentials of modern life through vital digital skills in this beginner-friendly course. Tailored for those lacking confidence in using laptop computers, this program equips beginners with fundamental skills. Learn to access services, apply for jobs, save work, and ensure online safety. The course targets individuals who have limited laptop experience and seek greater proficiency. Dive into the digital era, building confidence and competence in utilizing technology to navigate various aspects of contemporary living. Join this this course to unlock the potential of digital tools and enhance your ability to engage with today's interconnected world.

Course Information

Dates:
Tue 16/04/2024 -
Tue 28/05/2024
Times:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
Spring Community Hub (London)
The Hub
86-88 Vestry Road
Camberwell
London
SE5 8PQ
Tutor:
Grace Adejuwon
Course code:
Q00011536
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £88.20

Professional Development: Introduction to Counselling Level 1

Introduction to Counselling Level 1 provides an essential foundation in counselling theory and practice. Over 18 hours, students delve into fundamental concepts such as active listening, empathy, and basic counselling techniques. They explore key theories including person-cantered, cognitive-behavioural, and psychodynamic approaches. Through interactive sessions, participants gain insight into the role of a counsellor and ethical considerations in counselling practice. Practical exercises enhance communication skills and self-awareness, preparing students for further study or entry-level roles in counselling settings. By the course's conclusion, students emerge equipped with a solid understanding of counselling principles and ready to embark on their journey in the field.

Course Information

Dates:
Tue 16/04/2024 -
Tue 04/06/2024
Times:
5:30pm - 8:00pm
Duration:
8 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Jill Arnold
Course code:
Q00014000
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £66.60

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Membership Information

Duration:
12 months
Fee:
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Award in Mentoring Level 2

Improve your mentoring skills to help others reach their full potential. This course builds on your existing knowledge of mentoring and support practices and helps you learn key skills for social work. Mentoring courses teach you crucial soft skills for support work, such as leadership and communication skills. This mentoring course is also perfect for you if you're interested in care work, youth work, or youth sports coaching.

Course Information

Dates:
Tue 16/04/2024 -
Thu 04/07/2024
Times:
5:30pm - 8:00pm
Duration:
21 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Neil Connaughton
Course code:
Q00014204
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £150.00

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.

Course Information

Dates:
Tue 16/04/2024 -
Tue 09/07/2024
Times:
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Duration:
12 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Karen Duncan
Course code:
Q00014350
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
9 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free 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.

Course Information

Dates:
Tue 16/04/2024 -
Fri 10/05/2024
Times:
12:30pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
12 sessions
Location:
St Pauls Learning Centre (Bristol)
94 Grosvenor Road
St Pauls
Bristol
BS2 8XJ
Tutor:
Taona Makunde
Course code:
Q00009695
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £150.00

Award in Digital Promotion for Business (OG) Level 2

Get to the core of how to build or promote a business with this digital marketing course. Digital promotion activities such as online and social media marketing can help you support your company’s growth or build your own business. Get first-hand knowledge of key business activities that promote growth. Gain a clear understanding of digital marketing practices with this digital skills course. It’s ideal for flexible learning as you can choose topics that interest you from a variety of units. Pick up crucial skills for employment that can help you in any sector and build skills for your CV.

Course Information

Dates:
Tue 16/04/2024 -
Thu 18/07/2024
Times:
10:30am - 1:00pm
Duration:
24 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Indrel Doney
Course code:
Q00013623
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
9 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £150.00

Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3)

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:
Tue 16/04/2024 -
Fri 28/06/2024
Times:
8:00pm - 9:00pm
Duration:
20 sessions
Location:
Shrewsbury Town Football club
Oteley Road
Shrewsbury
SY2 6ST
Tutor:
Tabitha Allsop
Course code:
Q00014949
How you'll learn:
Online and in venue
Status:
Waiting list (Join waiting list)
Fee:
Free

Understanding the Role of a Community Interpreter

Are you bilingual? Ever thought about using your language skills to help out in the community? Did you know you can get many jobs with languages? If you speak English and another language fluently, you could make a great community interpreter. This community interpreter course gives you an introduction to the language and interpreting skills needed for this type of work. It can teach you foundational concepts to test your community interpreting skills informally with family or friends. This course can prepare you to help members of your family or community to overcome language barriers in their everyday lives. It can also help you decide if you’re interested in pursuing community interpreting jobs.

Course Information

Dates:
Wed 17/04/2024 -
Wed 17/07/2024
Times:
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Duration:
11 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Nicky Turner
Course code:
Q00012912
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
0 places remaining
Status:
Fee range
Free to £81.40