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*.    

Skip to courses

You can improve your job opportunities with the WEA.  

Reach your potential  

We know you can reach your potential in three simple steps:  

  • Build your confidence and essential skills  
  • Develop skills related to specific types of jobs  
  • Progress in your current job by boosting your current skills and learning new ones  

Supportive classes

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.    

Learn your way with the WEA

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.  

There’s something for everyone.

*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.

Please enter your postcode

In order for us to give you accurate results for your courses, please click on the Search options and enter your postcode and the mile radius for your search.

Refine search

How you'll learn

Your location

Please enter your postcode or town for your search in the boxes below.

We have defaulted the search to ten miles, but you can change this number in the box as you wish.

Sort by start date

Choose to sort the course start date in ascending order (furthest away dates first) or descending (most recent dates first)

Results per page

Days

Other Filters

Part of day
Level of study
Availability
Search for the branch name/location, without adding branch e.g. Barnet

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:
Mon 06/01/2025 -
Tue 01/04/2025
Times:
1:00pm - 3:30pm
Duration:
24 sessions
Location:
CGL Widnes (change, grow, live)
Canal Side Industrial Estate
Constance Way
Widnes
North West
WA8 0QR
Tutor:
Neil Connaughton
Course code:
Q00019329
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £150.00

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.

Course Information

Dates:
Tue 07/01/2025 -
Tue 01/04/2025
Times:
9:00am - 5:00pm
Duration:
12 sessions
Location:
Hull CVS
The Strand
75 Beverley Road
Hull
HU3 1XL
Tutor:
Catherine Wilcock
Course code:
Q00018162
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
9 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £225.00

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.

Course Information

Dates:
Tue 07/01/2025 -
Tue 01/04/2025
Location:
Hull CVS
The Strand
75 Beverley Road
Hull
HU3 1XL
Course code:
Q00018163
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £225.00

Award in Mentoring Level 1

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”.

Course Information

Dates:
Tue 07/01/2025 -
Thu 27/03/2025
Times:
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Duration:
22 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Barbara Ricci
Course code:
Q00018588
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £150.00

WEA Membership

WEA membership is changing: more information is coming soon!

Membership Information

Duration:
12 months
Fee:
£15

Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care Level 2

Gain deeper understanding of social care provision for adults with this level 2 adult social care course. If you want to learn skills for care jobs and believe in person-centred approaches to social care, this is the right course for you. Explore job roles and services within the adult social care sector, the role of communication in social care, and the importance of valuing the individuals being cared for. This course teaches you essential skills employers look for and specific skills for social work.

Course Information

Dates:
Tue 07/01/2025 -
Tue 24/06/2025
Location:
Online
Course code:
Q00018960
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £362.00

Pre-Entry English: Basic English

Basic English buildingconfidence

Course Information

Dates:
Tue 07/01/2025 -
Tue 04/02/2025
Times:
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Duration:
5 sessions
Location:
Bram Longstaffe School (Barrow-in-Furnes
Farm Street
Barrow-in-Furness
LA14 2RX
Tutor:
Christine I'Anson
Course code:
Q00020797
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
8 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £42.00

Pre-Entry Maths: Basic maths

Basic maths and dealing with bills and budgets

Course Information

Dates:
Tue 07/01/2025 -
Tue 04/02/2025
Times:
9:30am - 11:30am
Duration:
5 sessions
Location:
Bram Longstaffe School (Barrow-in-Furnes
Farm Street
Barrow-in-Furness
LA14 2RX
Tutor:
Christine I'Anson
Course code:
Q00020796
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
8 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £42.00

L1 Award in Mental Health

If you’re interested in learning more about mental health issues, this level 1 course can teach you the foundational concepts. You’ll get a view into the nature of mental health work and the issues that face people struggling with it. Level 1 health and social care courses about mental health can teach you the basic principles of mental health care. If you enjoy this course you can continue your learning in this area. Mental health awareness training can help you understand if this area of work interests you.

Course Information

Dates:
Tue 07/01/2025 -
Tue 01/04/2025
Times:
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
12 sessions
Location:
Community Club
Macrae House
Sea View Walk
Murton
SR7 9NA
Tutor:
Jayne Clark
Course code:
Q00020033
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee:
Free

Step into Work

"Step Into Work" is a comprehensive program designed to equip you with the essential skills needed for job hunting. This course covers writing effective cover letters, creating standout CVs, and mastering interview techniques. Through practical workshops and expert guidance, you'll learn how to present yourself confidently to potential employers and increase your chances of landing the job you desire. This course will help you examine your current skills and qualities and how they transfer to job related tasks. You’ll need access to the internet to take this ‘Step into Work’ program as our tutors use the WEA’s digital learning portal, Canvas, to send you important information and tasks.

Course Information

Dates:
Wed 08/01/2025 -
Wed 02/04/2025
Location:
Clare House (SCUNTHORPE)
31 Wells Street
SCUNTHORPE
DN15 6HL
Course code:
C00000005
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available

L2 Award in Support Work in Schools and Colleges Programme

This helping in schools programme is designed to help you gain the knowledge and skills to successfully complete your level 2 award in support work in schools and colleges. It consists of two parts, the main qualification which will be taught in the morning, followed by a short study skills session to support your learning. This qualification will teach you key skills for employment in a school or college. This course prepares you for a variety of roles. It provides the basic skills and knowledge necessary to work in administration, technical, or support roles in a learning environment. Studying support work in schools at level 2 can be a first step towards working with children in teaching positions. The confidence training will prepare you to feel comfortable stepping back into the classroom. This part of the course will help you bridge the gaps in your confidence and overcome the obstacles standing in your way to get back into learning.

Course Information

Dates:
Wed 08/01/2025 -
Wed 14/05/2025
Location:
Online
Course code:
P00000111
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available