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Employability & Skills: Effective Employment Skills
Attend our Employability course and boost your skills for work. If you’re entering the workforce for the first time or after a long break, this course can teach you essential skills employers look for and prepare you for the transition. Learn basic skills for jobs in any sector as well as key soft skills for your CV. Feel confident stepping into the workforce. This course will provide you with the soft skills required to get that job and give you the confidence and self esteem to sell what you have to offer to potential employers.
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Dates:Thu 03/10/2024 -
Thu 24/10/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:4 sessionsLocation:St James city Farm Cafe
23 Albany Street
Gloucester
GL1 4NGTutor:Andrew VincentCourse code:Q00017160How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £33.60
Creative Writing: Writing Your First Novel: Getting Started
You'll learn about the key pillars of creative writing, which will help you write effective fiction pieces, as well as create an effective creative writing practice.
Whether you want to write a novel, short stories, or just write for self-awareness and personal development, come along, and join the class, whether you consider yourself an absolute beginner or someone who has written a little in the past.
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Dates:Thu 03/10/2024 -
Thu 12/12/2024Times:6:30pm - 8:30pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Craig RickardCourse code:Q00009230How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £74.00
Art Appreciation: Exploring Scottish Art - Part 1
This course will explore aspects of Scottish Art in the period before 1870 with its traditions of the landscape & portrait genres. We will cover a wide range of artists, including: Henry Raeburn, David Wilkie, David Roberts, Allan Ramsay & many more. Fully illustrated with discussion.
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Dates:Thu 03/10/2024 -
Thu 12/12/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:11 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Rachel Holland-HargreavesCourse code:Q00009540How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £74.00
Craft: Beginners' Unseal Mix-Media
Explore the creative possibilities of mixed-media art with our Beginners' Unseal Mix-Media course. Learn techniques for combining different materials and mediums to create unique artworks. Ideal for beginners looking to experiment with mixed-media art.
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Dates:Thu 03/10/2024 -
Thu 12/12/2024Times:6:00pm - 8:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Victoria HendzelCourse code:Q00016776How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £74.00
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Nature, Ecology & Permaculture: Earth on Fire
This course offers a comprehensive introduction to volcanoes, exploring their locations, mechanisms, and profound impacts on both life and landscapes. Students will delve into the geological processes that drive volcanic activity, understand the distribution of volcanoes across the globe, and study the various types of eruptions. The course also examines the environmental and societal effects of volcanic activity, from the creation of new landforms to the challenges posed by volcanic hazards. Through a blend of lectures, case studies, and hands-on activities, participants will gain a deep appreciation for these powerful natural phenomena.
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Dates:Thu 03/10/2024 -
Thu 31/10/2024Times:10:30am - 12:30pmDuration:4 sessionsLocation:Poringland Community Centre (Poringland)
Overtons Way
Poringland
NR14 7WBTutor:Charles LewisCourse code:Q00018002How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £33.60
Personal Development: Basic English for confidence building
On this basic English course, you will develop essential English language skills and build confidence in speaking, listening and writing English within your community. This course focuses on practical communication, helping you navigate daily situations such as interacting with your family, teachers, shopping, or engaging with other services in the UK. By improving your English, you will gain the tools needed to support your children's education and enhance your confidence in general to participate in day to day life situations. Whether you're new to the language or looking to strengthen your foundation, this course provides a supportive environment to help you succeed.
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Dates:Thu 03/10/2024 -
Thu 12/12/2024Times:10:00am - 11:00amDuration:9 sessionsLocation:Newcastle Bangladeshi Association
246-248 Elswick Road
Newcastle
NE4 6SNTutor:Maryam KnowlesCourse code:Q00019148How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £75.60
Pre Entry Digital Skills
Learn to use digital devices and gain essential computer skills for professional and personal use. Digital training helps you move with the times and not get left behind. This beginner’s course is for anyone who wants to learn digital skills, no matter your current knowledge.
This course is appropriate for complete beginners, so don’t worry if this is all new to you.
Learn to use word processing software and fill out online forms in this Digital Skills course. Understand how to use email and search for information online. This digital skills training also teaches you how to shop online securely. You’ll understand online safety and data storage
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Dates:Thu 03/10/2024 -
Thu 03/10/2024Times:9:30am - 12:00pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:Robert Stewart Memorial URC Church (Newc
89 Wingrove Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE4 9BUTutor:Elaine SwanCourse code:Q00018829How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £10.50
Pre Entry Digital Skills
Learn to use digital devices and gain essential computer skills for professional and personal use. Digital training helps you move with the times and not get left behind. This beginner’s course is for anyone who wants to learn digital skills, no matter your current knowledge.
This course is appropriate for complete beginners, so don’t worry if this is all new to you.
Learn to use word processing software and fill out online forms in this Digital Skills course. Understand how to use email and search for information online. This digital skills training also teaches you how to shop online securely. You’ll understand online safety and data storage
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Dates:Thu 03/10/2024 -
Thu 03/10/2024Times:12:30pm - 2:30pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:Robert Stewart Memorial URC Church (Newc
89 Wingrove Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE4 9BUTutor:Elaine SwanCourse code:Q00018830How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £8.40
Multiply: Everyday Lifeskills for Thornage Hall 2
This follow-on course, funded through Multiply in Norfolk, aims to further empower individuals with essential everyday life skills. Learners will engage in practical sessions covering topics like budgeting, art, digital literacy, and effective communication. Tailored to the evolving needs of the Thornage Hall community, the course emphasises hands-on learning and real-world applications to enhance independence and confidence. Whether you’re looking to improve your financial management, acquire new skills, navigate technology, or boost interpersonal skills, this course offers the tools and support needed to thrive in daily life.
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Dates:Thu 03/10/2024 -
Thu 17/10/2024Times:1:30pm - 4:00pmDuration:3 sessionsLocation:Thornage Hall Independent Living
Sharrington Road
Thornage
Holt
Holt
NR25 7QHTutor:Laura HowsenCourse code:Q00018831How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:Free
Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) (Level 2)
Polish your verbal communication skills in English. This ESOL level 2 course teaches you advanced speaking and listening skills. Learning to speak eloquently can open doors to work and study options in the UK.
This ESOL course builds on skills you learnt at level 1. Perfect your listening skills in English while practising conversation techniques.
This is an English course for adults. It is aimed at speakers of other languages. ESOL classes are divided into three areas: reading, writing, and speaking & listening.
If you’re helping others access ESOL courses in the UK, you’ve come to the right place.
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Dates:Thu 03/10/2024 -
Wed 20/11/2024Location:OnlineCourse code:Q00015968How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £300.00