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Maths Online Self Study Course (Multiply Norfolk)
This course is for residents of Norfolk only- Please only apply for this course if you live in the County of Norfolk.
Do you lack confidence with numbers? On this self-study course, you will use the WEA's fun, engaging, interactive multimedia resources to help grow your confidence with maths. You can learn at your own pace, at a time that suits you and take as long as you need to complete the course. From working out your household budget, to helping your kids with their school work, there is a module for you. From time to time, one of our friendly Numeracy Coaches will check in with you to provide any support that you need.
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Dates:Tue 01/08/2023 -
Sat 01/03/2025Location:OnlineCourse code:Q00011222How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:In progressFee:Free
Multiply - Number Confidence: Online Learning (West Sussex)
Learn at your own pace in your own time, with or without the support of our Numeracy Champions and improve your number skills at home, work and in daily life. You use numbers every day, from working your household budget to helping the kids with their homework. Every time you do the weekly shop or trying to keep up with the cost-of-living crisis, you’re using maths skills.
If you'd like further information, or need help with booking please email: [email protected]
*Please note you can access this course at a time that suits you as many times as you like! Sessions below are indicative only
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Dates:Thu 25/01/2024 -
Wed 25/12/2024Location:OnlineCourse code:Q00013792How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:In progressFee:Free
Functional Skills Maths
Gain a GCSE-equivalent qualification with this functional skills maths course. Learn maths skills to open doors to work and study opportunities. Functional maths courses also support you in everyday situations.
Learn maths as an adult and enjoy the experience. Functional maths helps you develop practical maths skills in context. Understand how numeracy skills can assist you in a job or your personal life.
This functional skills maths course teaches you essential maths skills through practical examples. It’s ideal for you if you would like to gain a GCSE-equivalent maths qualification.
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Dates:Thu 01/08/2024 -
Thu 31/07/2025Location:OnlineCourse code:P00000006How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:In progressFee:Free
Functional Skills English
Get an English qualification to help you access a variety of work and study options. Functional skills courses in English teach you to read, write, and communicate confidently in English.
Functional skills English isn’t like learning English at school. This is an English course for adults created by adults. Develop practical English skills by learning language in context.
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Dates:Thu 01/08/2024 -
Thu 31/07/2025Location:OnlineCourse code:P00000004How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:In progressFee:Free
WEA Membership
WEA membership is changing: more information is coming soon!
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Counselling
This course focuses on an understanding of counselling and developing practical skills. The importance of counselling for the wellbeing of individuals and society is being increasingly recognised. You will be introduced to the nature of counselling and learn and practice active listening skills such as reflecting, paraphrasing, summarising, and giving feedback. The course is aimed at anyone who may be considering either a career in counselling, or wanting to develop valuable helping and listening skills, as well as anyone interested in developing self-awareness.
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Dates:Thu 01/08/2024 -
Thu 31/07/2025Location:OnlineCourse code:P00000026How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:In progress
Get Ready for Functional Skills Maths Entry 3
Set yourself up for success at entry 3 functional skills in maths. This get ready course helps you prepare to tackle entry 3 maths with confidence. The essential maths skills you’ll learn will help you get your qualification and serve you in everyday life.
Get ready courses help you learn maths at your own pace. The idea of this course is to give you extra study time to acquire the knowledge you’ll need for entry 3 maths.
This is a preparatory maths course for people who are looking to progress to entry 3 functional skills courses. It is a non-accredited adult maths course.
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Dates:Tue 05/11/2024 -
Tue 28/01/2025Times:9:30am - 12:00pmDuration:31 sessionsLocation:Malcolm X Community Centre (BRISTOL)
141 City Road
St Pauls
BRISTOL
BS2 8YHTutor:Taona MakundeCourse code:Q00019400How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:In progressFee rangeFree to £150.00
Art Appreciation: Art through the lens of the Anthropocene
With the advent of the Industrial Revolution, we entered the age of the Anthropocene, where humans become the single most influential species on the planet. Today, discussions on environmental issues such as climate change and biodiversity have permeated practically all aspects of our lives, yet the field of art history remains less affected. This course aims to look at well-known artworks from the 19th and 20th century through the lens of the Anthropocene and invites learners to appreciate new ways of linking art with daily life.
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Dates:Fri 08/11/2024 -
Fri 13/12/2024Times:5:00pm - 6:30pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Shijia YuCourse code:Q00017295How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £33.30
Entry Level ESOL: Everyday English - Pre-intermediate
This is the second course of six aimed at elementary (A1/A2) level learners. This six-week course is for those whose first language is NOT English and will practice all four major skills in each session to develop reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Although this is a low-level English course, learners should be able to recognise sounds of the English letters and read simple lines of text prior to joining so that they would not struggle. Lessons will be delivered face-to-face using a range of teacher led and freer interactive activities to build learners’ proficiency and confidence in the English language.
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Dates:Tue 12/11/2024 -
Tue 17/12/2024Times:9:30am - 12:30pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:Upton Vale Baptist Church
St, Marychurch Road
Torquay
TQ1 3HYTutor:Alison SalmCourse code:Q00019084How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:8 places remainingStatus:In progressFee rangeFree to £75.60
Get Ready for Functional Skills English Level 1
This course will help you to practice your reading, writing, speaking and listening skills in English. It will help you get ready to move onto a Level 1 accredited course in the future
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Dates:Tue 19/11/2024 -
Tue 18/03/2025Times:9:30am - 12:30pmDuration:15 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Gabriella RussoCourse code:Q00011485How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:0 places remainingStatus:In progressFee rangeFree to £150.00
Beginners Excel and Spreadsheets
Did you know you can use spreadsheets to make hundreds of everyday tasks easier? You can use them to efficiently keep track of job applications, birthday lists, inventories of collectible items, or anything else.
Never opened a spreadsheet in your life? Don’t worry. This is an Excel course for beginners, and we’ll cover all the basics.
This beginner’s Excel course aims to teach you computer skills for everyday life.
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Dates:Wed 20/11/2024 -
Wed 04/12/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:3 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Gillian FutcherCourse code:Q00012734How you'll learn:OnlineStatus:In progressFee rangeFree to £22.20