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Professional Development: How to Manage Conflict and Difficult Conversations
Do you avoid certain conversations because they might be difficult to have? What might be the effect of this behaviour on you and others at work or at home?
All of us tend to stick to certain patterns in communicating and some of these might be ineffective in some circumstances. Find out what your natural style is and investigate whether other styles might be more effective with the conversations you would like to have.
Learn to use a simple framework to make sure your view come across and investigate how to avoid some of the common pitfalls in communication. Join this course to practice effective strategies to manage conflict and have more productive conversations.
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Dates:Wed 15/01/2025 -
Wed 15/01/2025Times:6:30pm - 9:30pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Kate AntoniouCourse code:Q00012170How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £11.10
ESOL: Preparing for Work in the UK
Develop essential English skills for the UK job market with our ESOL: Preparing for Work in the UK course. Focus on practical communication and job readiness skills. Ideal for non-native speakers looking to improve their employability in the UK.
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Dates:Wed 15/01/2025 -
Wed 12/02/2025Location:Seetec
3A Greyfriars Way
Great Yarmouth
NR30 2QECourse code:Q00018979How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £25.00
Pre Entry ESOL: Reading
Develop your speaking and listening skills with this non-accredited course. This English course is for speakers of other languages and is a face-to-face class in a local centre. This ESOL Speaking & Listening course helps people who want to inprove their basic English. It will help you gain confidence to communicate in everyday situations and be part of your community. What we will cover: - Asking for and giving basic personal details/information, asking for help, talking about likes, dislikes and feelings, and following instructions.
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Dates:Wed 15/01/2025 -
Fri 11/04/2025Times:12:30pm - 2:30pmDuration:24 sessionsLocation:Barnardos Family Hub
Corbett Street
Smethwick
B66 3PXTutor:Chadney ChoudhuryCourse code:Q00015606How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £100.80
Understanding the Role of a Community Interpreter
Are you bilingual? Ever thought about using your language skills to help out in the community? Did you know you can get many jobs with languages?
If you speak English and another language fluently, you could make a great community interpreter. This community interpreter course gives you an introduction to the language and interpreting skills needed for this type of work. It can teach you foundational concepts to test your community interpreting skills informally with family or friends.
This course can prepare you to help members of your family or community to overcome language barriers in their everyday lives. It can also help you decide if you’re interested in pursuing community interpreting jobs.
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Dates:Wed 15/01/2025 -
Wed 02/04/2025Times:6:30pm - 8:30pmDuration:11 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Nicky TurnerCourse code:Q00018939How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £40.70
WEA Membership
WEA membership is changing: more information is coming soon!
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Creativity for Calm
Are you looking for a relaxing hobby to help you unwind? Creating moments of calm in the day is essential for our emotional well-being and mental health. Step into the world of mindful crafts with this course and enjoy art for relaxation.
This creativity course allows you to explore your art and craft skills to find practices that soothe you. Whether you enjoy drawing, painting, origami, or craft-making, art courses can help you find a relaxing hobby.
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Dates:Wed 15/01/2025 -
Wed 02/04/2025Times:2:00pm - 4:00pmDuration:11 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Abbie CairnsCourse code:Q00015963How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:9 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £92.40
Get Ready for Maths Multiply
Prepare for maths exams with our Get Ready for Maths Multiply course. Learn essential maths skills and techniques for effective exam preparation. Ideal for students looking to improve their maths proficiency and exam performance.
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Dates:Wed 15/01/2025 -
Wed 02/04/2025Times:10:00am - 2:00pmDuration:11 sessionsLocation:Landport Community Centre (Portsmouth)
Charles Street
Portsmouth
PO1 1JDTutor:Persis ThomasCourse code:Q00017804How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:Free
History: The Ottoman Empire - Fall 1876-1922
The last 50 years of the Ottoman Empire continues to drive current events and politics in Europe and the Middle East. In this course we consider the events, characters and forces that lead to its breakup including the modernisation attempts of the ‘Young Turk’ movement, the Balkan Wars of 1912-13, The Great War (including the Arab Revolt, the Armenian Genocide and the Turkish War of Independence. We finish by considering the rise of the new secular state of Turkey and the legacy of the Ottomans and why a century after its end the Ottoman Empire is still relevant throughout southeastern Europe, North Africa and the Middle East.
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Dates:Wed 15/01/2025 -
Wed 26/03/2025Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:Ripley Arts Centre (Bromley)
24 Sundridge Avenue
Bromley
BR1 2PXTutor:Laurie JohnstonCourse code:Q00017956How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:5 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £84.00
Confidence Building for Creatives
Build your confidence as a creative professional with our Confidence Building for Creatives course. Ideal for artists, writers, and other creatives looking to overcome self-doubt and take the next step in their creative journey.
This course is funded by Liverpool City Region Combined Authority.
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Dates:Wed 15/01/2025 -
Wed 12/03/2025Times:4:00pm - 9:00pmDuration:8 sessionsLocation:School of Create (Vauxhall)
MACTAC Building
Vauxhall Millennium Centre
Blenheim Street
Liverpool
North West
L5 8UXTutor:Amanda MeaghanCourse code:Q00019910How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £150.00
Creative Writing: Creative Writing Workshop – Fiction, Poetry and Memoirs
We will cover all forms of writing – fiction, including novels, short stories and plays, also poetry, autobiography and memoirs. The aim is to help develop and channel your writing ability, whether as a hobby or for publication. We will discuss many aspects of writing, foster the use of imagination, and read your work in a constructive and friendly setting. The emphasis is on individual development. This course is suitable for improvers and beginners. All you need is an interest in developing and enjoying your writing skills.
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Dates:Wed 15/01/2025 -
Wed 19/03/2025Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Stella StockerCourse code:Q00018502How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:9 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £74.00
Pre-Entry Essential Digital Skills: Making the Most of Your Smartphone for Life and Work
The "Making the Most of Your Smartphone for Life and Work" online course is designed to help you harness the full potential of your smartphone. This is suitable for those who have a smartphone but doesn’t know how to use all of the features and applications. This course covers essential features, productivity apps, camera use and practical tips for both personal and professional use. Whether you're a beginner or looking to enhance your skills, you'll learn how to use your smartphone effectively to improve communication, organisation, and productivity.
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Dates:Wed 15/01/2025 -
Wed 26/03/2025Location:OnlineCourse code:Q00017963How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:8 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £74.00