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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
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
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
Multiply: Get Ready for Functional Skills Exams
This course will help you progress to a Functional Skills Maths qualification. This course helps you learn the necessary maths skills to bridge the gap between entry level and Level 1 and Level 2 functional maths. Gain numeracy skills for learning, life, and work.
This Multiply course helps you learn Maths as an adult. These preparatory courses give you extra study time to acquire the knowledge you’ll need. This is an adult maths course for people who are looking to progress to Level 1 or Level 2 functional skills courses. It is not accredited.
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Dates:Mon 13/01/2025 -
Mon 24/03/2025Times:9:30am - 2:30pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Chris GeorgeCourse code:Q00012313How 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
Textiles and Fashion: Intermediate Soft Furnishing
Discover the wonderful world of the sewing with this sewing and dressmaking course.
It will help you to develop your craft in textile and fashion.
Whether you have studied sewing before or you are completely new to it, you will find value in this intermediate sewing course.
On this course, you will develop your skills to learn the skills needed to make and finish cushions, curtains, duvet covers or other soft furnishing projects, and improve your knowledge of fabrics.
You do not need any special tools to attend, just yourself and some enthusiasm.
Start your sewing journey today by registering for this course.
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Dates:Tue 28/01/2025 -
Tue 17/06/2025Times:12:15pm - 3:00pmDuration:21 sessionsLocation:Gayton House (London)
Chiltern Road
London
E3 4BXTutor:Mona NashedCourse code:Q00013050How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:9 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £219.45
Craft: Art of Clay Sculpture for Improvers
Enhance your clay crafting skills with our Craft: Art of Clay for Improvers course. Learn advanced techniques for working with clay and creating intricate designs. Ideal for individuals with basic clay crafting knowledge looking to refine their skills.
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Dates:Mon 24/02/2025 -
Mon 24/03/2025Times:10:00am - 12:30pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:John Pounds Centre (Portsmouth)
23 Pounds Gate
Queen Street
Portsmouth
PO1 3HNTutor:Jeannie McConvilleCourse code:Q00016814How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:6 places remainingStatus:In progressFee rangeFree to £88.20
Beginners Spanish
Want to take on a new challenge and learn a new language? Like to holiday in Spain or Spanish speaking countries or just want a new hobby, then this is the course for you.
This can be used as a continuing course after the prior introduction course or feel free to join at this stage.
The course will be run by a fully qualified tutor who has experience teaching Spanish online.
The course will be 12 weeks long and take a break for half term.
Start your journey to speaking Spanish today!
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Dates:Tue 25/02/2025 -
Tue 03/06/2025Times:6:00pm - 8:00pmDuration:12 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Andrea OstapskiCourse code:Q00019151How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:3 places remainingStatus:In progressFee rangeFree to £88.80
Intermediate Spanish
Ready to take your Spanish language skills to the next level? If you have completed a previous beginners course then this is the next step in your journey to fluency.
Like to holiday in Spain or Spanish speaking countries or just want a new hobby, then this is the course for you.
This can be used as a continuing course after the prior introduction course or feel free to join at this stage.
The course will be run by a fully qualified tutor who has experience teaching Spanish online.
The course will be 12 weeks long and take a break for half terms.
Start your journey to speaking Spanish today!
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Dates:Wed 26/02/2025 -
Wed 11/06/2025Times:6:00pm - 8:00pmDuration:12 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Andrea OstapskiCourse code:Q00019152How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:In progressFee rangeFree to £88.80
Art Practical: Progession Express Yourself with Creative Art
Join us to unleash your creativity and develop your skills in mediums of your choice to respond to the projects.
This course will give you the opportunity to explore a range of themes and ideas which will inspire creative responses using a range of mediums to suit subject and preference. Join us to be inspired & creative.
Learners will develop and share ideas within the sessions. Whatever your creative direction this course is designed to inspire and guide you to develop your creative confidence. Discover how the enjoyment of creative art can be creatively enjoyable and beneficial for well-being.
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Dates:Thu 27/02/2025 -
Thu 03/04/2025Times:2:00pm - 4:00pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Debra CollisCourse code:Q00020967How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £44.40
Entry Level ESOL (Entry 1)
This is a pre-entry/ entry level course which supports low level ESOL learners to build their ESOL skills in relation to work and wellbeing here in the UK. Learners will learn through the main ESOL skills speaking, listening, reading and writing in tailored to the topic of work and wellbeing. The course will enable learners to build their confidence towards working in the UK and also towards activities that are good for their overall wellbeing. The course is unaccredited and is for nine weeks. It will be ran face to face by a qualified and experienced tutor.
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Dates:Fri 28/02/2025 -
Fri 02/05/2025Times:9:30am - 12:30pmDuration:8 sessionsLocation:Chorley Library (Chorley)
Union Street
Chorley
PR7 1EBTutor:Olena KovalenkoCourse code:Q00021303How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:Available