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Creative Writing for Intermediate Learners
Enhance your creative writing skills with our Creative Writing for Intermediate Learners course. Learn techniques for writing fiction, poetry, and creative non-fiction. Ideal for writers with some experience looking to refine their craft.
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Dates:Mon 13/01/2025 -
Thu 27/02/2025Location:OnlineCourse code:Q00016282How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £33.30
World Cinema
We will consider a range of films, from classics to contemporary cinema. We will discuss the style and meaning of diverse extracts drawing on key ideas from Film Studies. We will consider films from diverse countries, comparing and contrasting these with American and British cinema. The class will be organised around discussion of selected extracts, with guidance on points to look for, including different aspects of film such as the screenplay and cinematography. Students will be encouraged to develop their responses in small groups. Case studies will be included on Alfred Hitchcock and British cinema.
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Dates:Mon 13/01/2025 -
Mon 24/03/2025Times:6:30pm - 8:30pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Daniel WilliamsCourse code:Q00017612How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £74.00
Art Appreciation: Women in Renaissance
This course will cover a discussion of the importance of the social and sexual mores of the times in history. There will be four weeks to look at the life and work of these remarkable women, Sofonisba Anguissola, Artemisia Gentileschi and Lavinia Fontana. We will cover the problems that faced them because of their place that their sex ensured they were kept in. Then at the ways they employed to get round these societal problems.
Then we shall study their body of work under the context of the moment of history that they lived in.
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Dates:Mon 13/01/2025 -
Mon 03/02/2025Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:4 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Kate PhillipsCourse code:Q00018049How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £29.60
Professional Development: Basic Health and safety skills
During this course, we will look at keeping you safe within your workplace. We will look at fire safety, signage, electrical safety, kitchen and food safety and manual handling around. Develop knowledge of how health and safety works within the workplace and who is responsible, recording and reporting measures and the requirements needed by employees, employers and organisations. This course will also look at health and safety at home and how to ensure yours and your family’s safety.
This course is funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority.
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Dates:Mon 13/01/2025 -
Mon 20/01/2025Times:9:15am - 11:15amDuration:2 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Marlene Clarke-DavisCourse code:Q00015552How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £16.80
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Professional development: Customer Service Skills
The course is aimed at anyone who would like to broaden their knowledge on customer service skills. Ever wondered what is customer service and how to access opportunities to work in this sector? This course will support you to develop your knowledge of the variety of organisations that offer customer service roles. Learn about the roles and responsibilities available to you and the skills needed. This course may lead to further training, accredited qualifications, work experience, volunteering or employment.
This course is funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority.
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Dates:Mon 13/01/2025 -
Mon 10/02/2025Times:11:45am - 1:45pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Marlene Clarke-DavisCourse code:Q00015551How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £42.00
Personal Development: Confidence to learn English for life in the UK Beginners
This course is designed to further develop your communication English skills to support you to develop awareness and knowledge of working in the UK. You will develop skills to build confidence to interact with other members of your community, building networking skills.
This course is funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority.
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Dates:Mon 13/01/2025 -
Tue 11/02/2025Times:10:30am - 12:30pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:New Hope Global (Birmingham)
Birchfield Library (2nd floor)
3 Trinity Road
Birmingham
B6 6AHTutor:Saima GulzarCourse code:Q00015667How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £42.00
History: The Ottoman Empire - Fall 1876-1922
Explore the history of the Ottoman Empire with our History: The Ottoman Empire - Fall 1876-1922 course. Learn about the key events and figures that led to the decline and fall of the empire. Ideal for history enthusiasts and anyone interested in learning about the Ottoman Empire.
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Dates:Mon 13/01/2025 -
Mon 31/03/2025Times:6:00pm - 8:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Laurie JohnstonCourse code:Q00017662How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £74.00
Literature: Writers of the Second World War
Explore the literature of the Second World War with our Literature: Writers of the Second World War course. Learn about key authors and works that depict the experiences and impact of the war. Ideal for literature enthusiasts and history buffs.
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Dates:Mon 13/01/2025 -
Mon 24/03/2025Times:7:00pm - 9:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Stephen SmithCourse code:Q00017894How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £74.00
Film & Media: World Cinema
Explore the diverse world of international cinema with our Film & Media: World Cinema course. Learn about key films, directors, and movements from around the globe. Ideal for film enthusiasts and anyone interested in expanding their cinematic knowledge.
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Dates:Mon 13/01/2025 -
Mon 24/03/2025Times:6:30pm - 8:30pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Daniel WilliamsCourse code:Q00017948How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £80.00
Craft: A-Z of all things paper-craft
Explore the world of paper-crafting with our Craft: A-Z of All Things Paper-Craft course. Learn a variety of techniques for creating beautiful and functional paper crafts. Ideal for beginners and experienced crafters looking to expand their skills.
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Dates:Mon 13/01/2025 -
Mon 24/02/2025Times:1:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:7 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Tracey BroomfieldCourse code:Q00016686How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £58.80