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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 Blogging
Starting a blog is easier than you think. If you have ideas, tips, or recommendations to share, this short blogging course can teach you the essentials to get your blog online.
This beginner’s blogging course covers essential lessons in both writing and setting up your blog. You’ll learn creative writing techniques to make your blogs engaging, and digital skills to make sure you can set up and maintain your site.
This course is aimed at beginners, so don’t worry if this is new to you.
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Dates:Thu 19/09/2024 -
Thu 19/12/2024Times:9:30am - 11:30amDuration:14 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Karen DuncanCourse code:Q00010699How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £59.20
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:13 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Karen DuncanCourse code:Q00010702How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:6 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £88.80
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 £84.00
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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:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £84.00
Music:
The course aims to encourage you to attend art exhibitions and/or musical events with a greater background knowledge in order to enhance appreciation. If actual attendance is not possible, to undertake independent research and hence, enjoy a more active and cultural lifestyle. The class also offers an opportunity for you to interact socially with like-minded people in intellectual pursuits. It also encourages you to acquire critical and analytical skills through debate and discussion. The course covers all styles and periods from the Renaissance to the present day. It is multi media to accommodate diverse learning styles and preferences. It is suitable for beginners and connoisseurs alike.
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Dates:Thu 19/09/2024 -
Thu 28/11/2024Times:1:30pm - 3:30pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:Wanstead House (London)
21 The Green
Wanstead
London
E11 2NTTutor:Andrew RothwellCourse code:Q00017607How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £100.00
Personal Development: Basic Bushcraft Skills
Learn essential bushcraft skills and connect with nature through our Basic Bushcraft Skills course. Explore techniques for outdoor survival, shelter building, and fire making. Ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and those interested in self-sufficiency.
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Dates:Thu 19/09/2024 -
Thu 24/10/2024Times:9:30am - 1:00pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:Rector's Way Allotments (Weston-super-Ma
Rectors Way
Weston-super-Mare
BS23 3NPTutor:Matt DoolanCourse code:Q00017814How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £88.20
Personal Development: Driving Theory Test Practice
Prepare for your driving theory test with our comprehensive Driving Theory Test Practice course. Learn the rules of the road, traffic signs, and essential safety information needed to pass the test. Ideal for new drivers seeking to obtain their driving licence.
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Dates:Thu 19/09/2024 -
Thu 12/12/2024Location:Salvation Army, Hinckley (Hinckley)
7 Lancaster Road
Hinckley
LE10 0AWCourse code:Q00017541How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £100.80
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
Literature: Nordic Noir
This course will examine the publishing phenomenon of
Nordic Noir, locating its roots in the early twentieth century,
before exploring four contemporary novels from the genre.
Our texts will be Doctor Glas by Hjalmar Soderberg; Smilla’s
Sense of Snow by Peter Hoeg; The Bird Tribunal - Agnes
Ravatn; The Flatey Enigma - Viktor Arnor Ingolfson and
Missing - Karin Alvtegen.
These texts will take us inside the mind of Nordic Noir and we
will evaluate the common features of the genre and its
relationship with crime-fiction, horror and recent forms of
Gothic literature.
There will be ample scope for lively discussion in our sessions
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Dates:Thu 19/09/2024 -
Thu 28/11/2024Times:7:00pm - 9:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Stephen SmithCourse code:Q00017459How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £74.00