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*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.

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Professional Development: An Introduction to Basic Business Correspondence

This 6-week course is designed for learners that already have basic word processing skills and are seeking to enhance these by using Word 365, which comes under the Microsoft Office 365 umbrella. 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 do the tasks required.
Dates:
Tue 06/05/2025 -
Tue 17/06/2025
Times:
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
6 sessions
Location:
St Peters Centre (Mansfield)
Church Side
Mansfield
NG18 1AP
Tutor:
Kay Parker
Course code:
Q00021396
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
5 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £50.40

Personal Development: Positive pathways for Mental Health

This course is designed to help individuals explore positive strategies for maintaining and improving mental well-being. Through guided discussions, practical exercises, and self-reflection, learners will learn how to build resilience, manage stress, and develop healthy habits for a balanced mind. The course encourages self-awareness, emotional regulation, and a proactive approach to mental health using evidence-based techniques.
Dates:
Tue 06/05/2025 -
Tue 15/07/2025
Times:
1:15pm - 3:15pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
St. Margaret's Centre (Durham)
The Old School
Margery Lane
Durham
DH1 4QJ
Tutor:
Margaret Mordue
Course code:
Q00021253
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee:
Free

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:
Tue 06/05/2025 -
Tue 17/06/2025
Times:
12:30pm - 4:30pm
Duration:
6 sessions
Location:
Quaker Meeting House (Liverpool)
22 School Lane
Liverpool
L1 3BT
Tutor:
Laura Walsh
Course code:
Q00022108
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £100.80

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.
Dates:
Tue 06/05/2025 -
Tue 17/06/2025
Location:
Expanding Horizons
46 Medway
New Strand Shopping Centre
Bootle
Bootle
North West
L20 4SR
Course code:
Q00022144
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £75.00

WEA Membership

WEA membership is changing: more information is coming soon!

Duration:
12 months
Fee:
£15

Personal Development: Beginners Language at Work

This course is put on in partnership with Wolverhampton City Council and the DWP. It 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, speak to your work coach at the Job Centre and mention JCP Wolverhampton Hub. Subject to eligibility, travel expenses can be paid. For further information call 07881 358679. There is an information and registration day planned and your advisor will let you know. This course is funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority.
Dates:
Wed 07/05/2025 -
Wed 23/07/2025
Times:
9:45am - 12:15pm
Duration:
11 sessions
Location:
The Old School Building (Wolverhampton)
The Old School
73 Dudley Road
Wolverhampton
WV2 3BY
Tutor:
Saima Gulzar
Course code:
Q00015675
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
2 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £115.50

Personal Development: Intermediate Language at Work

The course has been developed in partnership with Wolverhampton City Council which refers learners to this and other programmes hosted at the Old School, which is a community centre run by Blakenhall Action Community Forum. This course is particularly suitable for students who are unemployed and are looking for work, who may have been referred by Job Centres to improve their spoken and written English and thereby pick up the skills and confidence to get themselves closer to the job market.
Dates:
Wed 07/05/2025 -
Wed 23/07/2025
Times:
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Duration:
12 sessions
Location:
The Old School Building (Wolverhampton)
The Old School
73 Dudley Road
Wolverhampton
WV2 3BY
Tutor:
Saima Gulzar
Course code:
Q00015676
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
4 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £100.80

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”.
Dates:
Wed 07/05/2025 -
Wed 30/07/2025
Times:
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Duration:
23 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
John Wright
Course code:
Q00020488
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £150.00

Social media and marketing for work

Learn the essentials of social media and marketing with our Social Media and Marketing for Work course. Understand how to use social media platforms to promote your business effectively. Ideal for individuals looking to enhance their marketing skills for professional purposes.
Dates:
Wed 07/05/2025 -
Wed 04/06/2025
Times:
10:00am - 1:00pm
Duration:
5 sessions
Location:
Norwich Millennium Library (Norwich)
Millennium Library
The Forum, Millennium Plain
Norwich
NR2 1AW
Tutor:
Chris George
Course code:
Q00019010
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £50.00

Professional Development: DWP CV Workshop

Create an effective CV with our Professional Development: CV Workshop. Learn how to highlight your skills and experiences to make a strong impression on employers. Ideal for job seekers looking to enhance their employability.
Dates:
Wed 07/05/2025 -
Wed 07/05/2025
Times:
10:00am - 12:30pm
Duration:
1 sessions
Location:
DWP Wellington Street Job Centre
Crown Buildings
60 Wellington Street
Leicester
LE1 6DS
Tutor:
Ayman Ali
Course code:
Q00022042
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £10.50

Professional Development: DWP CV Workshop

Create an effective CV with our Professional Development: CV Workshop. Learn how to highlight your skills and experiences to make a strong impression on employers. Ideal for job seekers looking to enhance their employability.
Dates:
Wed 07/05/2025 -
Wed 07/05/2025
Times:
1:30pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
1 sessions
Location:
DWP Wellington Street Job Centre
Crown Buildings
60 Wellington Street
Leicester
LE1 6DS
Tutor:
Ayman Ali
Course code:
Q00022043
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £6.30