WEA courses

Did you know yoga can help you get stronger and more flexible, no matter your age or abilities? There are yoga courses for all levels and needs. Even if you can’t take part in a standing class, this beginner’s yoga course can help you gain mobility without taking a toll on your joints. Seated yoga is perfect for you if you’d have difficulty following a regular yoga lesson. Whether you have mobility issues or chronic fatigue, this yoga course can help you reduce stiffness in your joints and learn to relax. Enjoy the practice of yoga from a chair. This course is perfect for you if you want to do exercise appropriate for reduced mobility. The first thing you’ll learn is that yoga is about so much more than bending into complicated poses. Understand basic breathing and meditation techniques as you take the first steps into self-care

Do you enjoy using words and writing to express yourself? Would you like to be more in touch with your ideas and feelings? Or would you like to learn more about using journaling and writing to support your wellbeing? Then come and join a friendly group on this weekly online course. No previous experience is necessary – all learners will gain confidence and increase their wellbeing through developing skills in creative writing

The early 20th Century witnessed an extraordinary flourishing of English musical talent – dormant since the death of Purcell 200 years earlier. With the premiere of Elgar's Enigma Variations in 1899, the country at last began to put paid to the German gibe of it being "The Land without Music". With the help of musical extracts, we trace the course of the Renaissance and the individuals who shaped it - featuring Elgar, Delius, Vaughan Williams, Holst, Britten, Walton and Tippett. We also explore how conscious they were of heading a revolution, and address the elusive issue of what we really understand by Englishness in music.

From Beethoven to Blur, or Metallica to Mongolian voices, music can lead us from one state of mind and body to another. This course looks at the power of music and how it can be used as a source of energy to improve our overall health, self-esteem, and wellbeing. You will be given the opportunity to explore your own personal relationship with music, considering the impression music had on you when growing up; including how you feel about singing and why? There is extensive research supporting the psychological, social, and behavioural benefits that happen when an individual finds their voice. We will consider this and how the benefits of singing, song writing, and voice exploration can give us a feeling of belonging. By experimenting in a group, you will experience what it feels like to be part of something that is bigger than yourself!

Develop essential digital skills with our Digital Skills for Everyday Living: Beginners course. Learn the basics of using computers, navigating the internet, and understanding essential software applications. Ideal for individuals with little or no digital experience looking to build confidence in their digital abilities.

Confidence to Learn Are you currently studying? On this Confidence to Learn course, you will develop study skills that will help direct you to a more focused way of studying. If you have not studied for a long time, or worried about how to start an assignment, or manage your time, this is the course for you. You will have the opportunity to personalise your approach to study and learning. Over the course you will find out what works best for you. General study skills are not for a specific subject, they are skills that cover all subject areas. The study skills you will develop at this level will help as you go through each topic on the course. To develop your study skills, you will practise a variety of tasks such as time management, active listening skills, note taking and many more. This will help you become more confident in the way you study. Study skills are not just for this course, they can be used in a variety of ways, for example solving problems in everyday life and managing your time successfully and learning to remain focused on a task. This course will run alongside the main course you are studying and provide you with the tools to successfully complete your studies with confidence. The main topics that will be covered in this course will be: • Time management– create a study timetable to help manage your course material more effectively and how best to break up your study time. • Note Taking – learn proved methods of creating notes from your sessions that are clear and precise, which will help you remember and understand what is necessary for a better understanding of your course. • Mind Maps – show you how to create a visual map of ideas and put together the information learned on your course. • Teach others – you will get the opportunity to explain what you have learned to others and discover areas that need improving. • Goal setting – you will learn how to create your own study goals after each session to help you stay o

This course is aimed at supporting unemployed young adults who experience common mental wellbeing problems, into positive outcomes. The programme will support individuals to move on into employment, addressing their barriers and identifying their employability needs. Throughout the course you will build upon your self-esteem and confidence, as well as building your ability to confidently speak in public. You will also think about your long-term career goals and how to work towards them. This programme will be designed to support young people in Wolverhampton who are experiencing health and wellbeing barriers to accessing employment, learning and opportunities to progression. This programme has been created in collaboration with the City of Wolverhampton Council and is funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority.

Dive into the different forms you can tell a story. We’ll look at braided stories, hermit crabs, list stories, epistolary and fragmentary forms across fiction and creative non fiction. Learn the techniques and appreciate the effects different shapes of a story can enhance your writing.

Welcome to the ‘Driving Theory part 2’, course. On this course you will focus on essential knowledge for safe driving. Students will explore traffic laws, road signs, and driving regulations in-depth. Practical sessions cover defensive driving techniques, hazard perception, and strategies for various road conditions. Interactive exercises and mock theory tests simulate real-world scenarios to enhance learning and readiness for the official exam. By the course's end, participants will have a solid understanding of road safety principles, equipped to navigate the roads responsibly and confidently. This course prepares students effectively for the driving theory test, ensuring they grasp crucial concepts necessary for becoming safe and competent drivers.

Building on the foundational skills from the initial Multiply course, this next step online course by WEA in Essex is designed to advance your Excel and financial management abilities. Perfect for those ready to explore more Excel functions, you’ll gain expertise in entering data, managing spreadsheets, adding/removing columns and rows, and formatting numbers, fonts, and cells. Emphasising real-world applications, this course ensures you can confidently manage and optimise your spreadsheets. Ideal for enhancing employability, this flexible online course allows you to study from home with expert tutor support, preparing you with the essential tools and knowledge to succeed in the modern workplace.