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Intermediate Digital Skills
Get digitally fit for modern life and gain confidence in facing situations that require digital skills. Build on your basic computer skills in this Improvers course and see how digital training can help to transform your life.
This intermediate Digital Skills course is for anyone wanting to improve their computer skills. Digital training teaches you skills for learning, life, and work.
Improving your digital skills can help you in your everyday life. This course could also help you progress to job roles that require digital work skills.
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Dates:Thu 19/09/2024 -
Thu 14/11/2024Times:12:30pm - 2:30pmDuration:8 sessionsLocation:Shaw Trust Dudley
Provision House
Dudley
Midlands
DY1 1PYTutor:Shirley BateCourse code:Q00015693How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:7 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £67.20
Entry Level Digital Skills: Digital Skills for life & Work
This course is delivered in partnership with Wolverhampton City Council and the Old School, for existing students on the Language@Work programme. Gain confidence in facing situations that require digital skills. Build on your basic computer skills in this introduction course and see how digital training can help to transform your life. This Digital Skills course is for people who want to improve their computer skills. Digital training teaches you skills for learning, life, and work. . Your friendly, positive tutor will guide you and there will be opportunity for practise.
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Dates:Thu 19/09/2024 -
Thu 24/10/2024Times:11:15am - 1:15pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:The Old School Building (Wolverhampton)
The Old School
73 Dudley Road
Wolverhampton
WV2 3BYTutor:Saima GulzarCourse code:Q00015710How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:7 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £50.40
Beginners Social Media Marketing
Social media is one of the biggest marketing channels today. Whether you’re a small business owner, charity worker, community service operator, or local performer, having a presence online can help you get in front of your target audience.
Social media courses give you essential digital training to be able to set up and run social media accounts. They also help you learn to market yourself online.
This social media marketing course is aimed at beginners, so don’t worry if this is new to you!
We will cover five main platforms: LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest. Understand how these channels work and learn to set up your profile. Understand how to define your target audience and create content that they want to see. Learn how to schedule posts and plan a content calendar.
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Dates:Thu 19/09/2024 -
Thu 19/12/2024Times:9:30am - 11:30amDuration:12 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Karen DuncanCourse code:Q00010702How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:5 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £88.80
Pre-Entry Essential Digital Skills: Digital Skills for Everyday Living
Does the thought of using computers, the internet and other digital technologies leave you feeling out of touch and overwhelmed? Have you thought about gaining some digital skills but didn’t know quite where to turn? If the answer to these questions is a resounding “Yes!” then you will feel right at home on our new Digital Skills for Everyday Living course. Here at the WEA, we have been busy developing this new and exciting course for people with little or no experience of digital technologies who want to acquire the skills to become ‘digitally literate’ in their everyday life and work. Our aim is to empower you to confidently engage with the digital world of laptops, smart phones, email, news, word processing, social media, entertainment, shopping and more.
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Dates:Thu 19/09/2024 -
Thu 05/12/2024Times:9:30am - 12:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:Evolve Club
Strelley Social Club
Helston Drive
Nottingham
NG8 6JZTutor:Andrew RolesCourse code:Q00018788How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £105.00
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Textiles and Fashion: Sewing Skills
This course is perfect for absolute beginners who are new to sewing or have limited experience. It is also suitable for those who want to learn how to use an overlocker and follow paper patterns confidently and explore their sewing skills. Learn how to read, interpret, and use paper patterns for various projects. By the end of this course, you will have completed several practical projects and gained a solid understanding of how to use paper patterns and an overlocker. You’ll leave with the confidence to tackle more advanced sewing projects, equipped with essential skills and a creative mindset to explore further sewing endeavours.
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Dates:Thu 19/09/2024 -
Thu 05/12/2024Times:12:30pm - 2:30pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:Robert Stewart Memorial Hall (Newcastle
89 Wingrove Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE4 9BUTutor:Elaine SwanCourse code:Q00018701How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:8 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £84.00
History: History Walks
London is one of the most diverse cities in the world. Many distinct places lie within its boundaries. There are many unusual corners, unexpected history, remarkable buildings, and fascinating characters which illustrate the city’s development both socially and culturally. These eight autumn walks will reveal contrasting parts of London and show how Londoners lived and worked, how they were entertained, how they travelled, how they constructed bridges. We shall meet novelists, con men, rock stars, minor royalty, politicians, a whole panoply of London life. In addition, these walks for two hours long will bring the benefit of healthy exercise!
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Dates:Thu 19/09/2024 -
Thu 14/11/2024Times:11:00am - 1:00pmDuration:8 sessionsLocation:Meeting at: Paddington Station Info Desk
Overground Station
Praed Street
London
W2 1HUTutor:Guy RowstonCourse code:Q00017442How you'll learn:In venueStatus:Waiting listFee rangeFree to £80.00
History: British History through the lives of 10 women
This 10-week course offers a unique exploration of British history by examining the lives and contributions of ten remarkable women who left indelible marks on society, culture, and politics. From ancient warriors to pioneering scientists and influential writers, each woman represents a distinct era in British history, shedding light on the struggles, achievements, and societal changes of their times. Throughout the course, we will delve into the lives of these extraordinary women, analysing their impact on British society and their enduring legacies. By studying their stories, learners will gain a deeper understanding of key historical events, social movements, and cultural shifts that have shaped the fabric of Britain.
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Dates:Thu 19/09/2024 -
Thu 05/12/2024Times:2:00pm - 4:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:St John's United Reform Church Orpington
Lynwood Grove
Orpington
BR6 0BGTutor:Kate AntoniouCourse code:Q00017272How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:6 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £100.00
Intermediate Yoga
This course is designed to cater to both those who have prior experience with yoga and absolute beginners looking to explore the practice. We will engage in yoga postures synchronised with the breath, carefully adapted to meet each individual's unique needs. In addition to postures, the course includes breathing exercises, mindfulness meditation, and guided relaxation to promote overall well-being. The tutor is committed to supporting your personal journey and will be happy to discuss and work with your specific requirements to ensure a positive experience. Everyone is welcome, regardless of experience level or background.
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Dates:Thu 19/09/2024 -
Thu 19/12/2024Times:1:00pm - 2:30pmDuration:13 sessionsLocation:West End Neighbourhood Centre (Leicester
Andrewes Street
Leicester
LE3 5PATutor:Nerissa FieldsCourse code:Q00018768How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £81.90
Sewing Skills: Festive Creations
Elevate your sewing skills and get into the festive spirit with our intermediate to advanced sewing course. This hands-on sewing course is designed for experienced students who want to create beautiful and practical sewing projects for Autumn, Halloween, Christmas, and everything in between. You will explore advanced techniques and creative ideas to make unique seasonal decorations, gifts, and accessories that showcase your sewing prowess. Gain expertise in creating your own patterns or modifying existing ones to suit your creative vision. Master skills such as quilting, piping, and working with challenging fabrics like velvet and faux fur or any other fabric of your choice.
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Dates:Thu 19/09/2024 -
Thu 05/12/2024Times:9:30am - 12:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:Robert Stewart Memorial Hall (Newcastle
89 Wingrove Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE4 9BUTutor:Elaine SwanCourse code:Q00018700How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:8 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £75.00
Creative Writing in the Landscape: Writing the River Tamar
In a stunning location overlooking Brunel’s famous Tamar Bridge to Cornwall, this workshop will be a feast for the creative senses. You’ll be encouraged to write what you can see, hear, feel, smell, touch – and taste! - in this ever-changing landscape. The workshop is open to everyone who likes to write, from beginners to published, and all genres from poetry to prose. This is a unique and wonderful opportunity to spend a day in the company of other writers, exploring the immediate natural and human-made environment. It’s also a chance to share your written work, if you wish, at a local festival.
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Dates:Thu 19/09/2024 -
Thu 19/09/2024Times:10:00am - 4:00pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:Tamar View Community Complex Ltd (Plymou
Tamar View Community Centre
Miers Close
Plymouth
PL5 1DJTutor:Kate CottonCourse code:Q00018499How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £25.20