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Diploma in Counselling Level 3

Talking therapies help people overcome anxiety, trauma, bereavement, and many other problems they may be facing in life. If you’re keen to learn how to support people through challenging times, this counselling training is right for you. The Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills gives you a solid understanding of theory and practical skills. Learn counselling skills you can apply in everyday life, be it for work or within a personal capacity. Counselling courses teach you fundamental skills employers look for. You’ll understand how to help others in a safe and constructive way. This course is right for you if you work in a role which requires counselling skills, or if you’re working towards accredited Counsellor Status.
Dates:
Sat 26/04/2025 -
Sun 28/09/2025
Times:
9:00am - 1:00pm
Duration:
67 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Tracey Cohen
Course code:
Q00021897
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
9 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £1134.00

Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning Level 3

Get a teaching qualification to work in a variety of support roles in education. Learn knowledge and skills to work with children and young people. Get training in supporting teaching and learning in schools and colleges. You’ll learn a broad range of teaching skills for support roles in learning environments. This can help you to start work as a learning assistant, teaching assistant, or special needs assistant. Important Information regarding students eligibility for this course This Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning is a London Funded Course. Students need to be residing in London and have their Work Placements in London. The course will be taught online, but the funding is ONLY eligible to students residing in London.
Dates:
Mon 28/04/2025 -
Mon 25/05/2026
Times:
9:30am - 2:30pm
Duration:
48 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Natasha Abrams
Course code:
Q00020247
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
0 places remaining
Status:
Waiting list (Waiting list)
Fee range
Free to £1417.00

Pre Entry Digital Skills

Learn to use digital devices and gain essential computer skills for professional and personal use. Digital training helps you move with the times and not get left behind. This beginner’s course is for anyone who wants to learn digital skills, no matter your current knowledge. This course is appropriate for complete beginners, so don’t worry if this is all new to you. Learn to use word processing software and fill out online forms in this Digital Skills course. Understand how to use email and search for information online. This digital skills training also teaches you how to shop online securely. You’ll understand online safety and data storage
Dates:
Mon 28/04/2025 -
Wed 30/04/2025
Times:
10:00am - 2:00pm
Duration:
3 sessions
Location:
WEA York Court (Bristol)
7 York Court
Wilder Street
Bristol
BS2 8QH
Tutor:
Yas Hussain
Course code:
Q00021349
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
3 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £50.40

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.
Dates:
Mon 28/04/2025 -
Mon 21/07/2025
Times:
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Duration:
11 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Nilofar Latifi
Course code:
Q00018940
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
0 places remaining
Status:
Waiting list (Waiting list)
Fee range
Free to £40.70

WEA Membership

WEA membership is changing: more information is coming soon!

Duration:
12 months
Fee:
£15

Beginners Photo Editing Skills

Sometimes you get that perfect shot. The lighting is right, the exposure is perfect, and the composition is balanced. Maybe you notice a stranger lurking in the background of the photo that throws everything off. Not to worry, there are tools that can help you remove areas of an image without leaving a trace! This photo editing course teaches you how to to add text to images and apply effects and filters. Crop (remove) unwanted areas of an image. Customise templates and create a collage. Add animation and save as a video or animated gif for a website.
Dates:
Mon 28/04/2025 -
Mon 09/06/2025
Times:
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Duration:
5 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Mark Turk
Course code:
Q00021555
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
7 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £37.00

Professional Development: Baking and cake decorating for enterprise

The course is designed to provide a step-by-step guide for learners in the field of cakes and bakes. It will give an insight to methods from baking new trends, decorating cakes with buttercream and fondant, to being independent to cater for personal and professional aspirations. The course takes place in a women only centre in Bradford and is suitable for beginners and improvers. Some prior experience of baking is useful. This course is funded by West Yorkshire Combined Authority.
Dates:
Mon 28/04/2025 -
Mon 21/07/2025
Times:
11:45am - 2:45pm
Duration:
11 sessions
Location:
Millan Centre (Bradford)
Victor Street
Bradford
BD9 4RA
Tutor:
Tanzeela Javid
Course code:
Q00021853
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
5 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £73.50

Pre-Entry Essential Digital Skills: An Introduction to Microsoft Excel

This is a 6-week course designed for learners who are new to Microsoft Office Excel spreadsheets and graphs. This course is ideal for anyone seeking work in an office environment, setting up their own business or undertaking voluntary work where these skills are essential to complete the tasks required.
Dates:
Mon 28/04/2025 -
Mon 16/06/2025
Times:
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
6 sessions
Location:
Warsop Town Hall (Mansfield)
20 Church Street
Warsop
Mansfield
NG20 0AL
Tutor:
Kay Parker
Course code:
Q00021457
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
6 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £75.60

Award in Preparation for Work in Community Interpreting Level 2

The role of the community interpreter is an integral part of our changing communities and increasingly important. The interpreter acts as a bridge between communities and enables people to access the services they need and approach situations which otherwise would not be possible. The Level 2 Certificate in Preparing for the Community Interpreting Role enables learners who are speakers of other languages to develop the language and skills necessary to go on and train as Community Interpreters at Level 3 and Level 4. This is the ideal qualification for anyone who wants to enter the interpreting profession and become a paid interpreter or volunteer in the UK.
Dates:
Mon 28/04/2025 -
Wed 23/07/2025
Location:
Online
Course code:
Q00015760
How you'll learn:
Online and in venue
Availability:
0 places remaining
Status:
Waiting list (Waiting list)
Fee range
Free to £300.00

Functional Skills Qualification in English (Level 2)

There are many reasons to study this English functional skills course but you might be surprised to know that they’re not academic. Whether you want to feel more confident at public speaking or would like to study an apprenticeship or traineeship, this Level 2 English Functional Skills course can help you achieve your goals in a fun and practical way. Functional skills courses teach you English skills for learning, life, and work- not just to pass an exam. Enjoy the learning process as you watch your vocabulary grow, your spelling improve, and your confidence soar. If you’re fed up with academic courses and want to learn English in a practical and gratifying way, you won’t regret taking this English functional skills level 2 course. 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.
Dates:
Mon 28/04/2025 -
Wed 23/07/2025
Times:
9:30am - 12:00pm
Duration:
20 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Dorota Rezulska
Course code:
Q00021505
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
0 places remaining
Status:
Waiting list (Waiting list)
Fee range
Free to £203.50

Beginners Microsoft Word and PowerPoint Skills

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 Word and PowerPoint 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. You will learn how to Enter and Edit text in a document, save and print your work, format and align text, add images, create a poster and customise Templates in Word. Create Striking Presentations with images, and designs. Run slide shows and produce audience notes.
Dates:
Mon 28/04/2025 -
Mon 09/06/2025
Times:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
5 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Mark Turk
Course code:
Q00021551
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
8 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee:
Free