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Entry Level Essential Digital Skills: Get to know your Device - Intermediate
In today's fast-paced digital world, the ability to use a mobile device is more than just a convenience—it's a necessity. The Digital Skills Hub is excited to introduce a comprehensive 5-week course designed specifically for individuals who feel left behind in the digital age. Our "Get to Know Your Device" course aims to empower participants with the essential skills needed to confidently navigate and utilize their mobile devices. Join us at the Digital Skills Hub and embark on a journey towards mobile mastery. Empower yourself with the skills and confidence to navigate the digital world with ease and embrace the benefits of being connected in today's digital age. Don't let technology pass you by—take control of your digital destiny with our Mobile Mastery course! Aimed for people with a basic level of digital skill.
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Dates:Thu 11/07/2024 -
Thu 18/07/2024Times:10:00am - 1:00pmDuration:2 sessionsLocation:Digital Skill Hub (Computer Room)
30-32 Royal Arcade
Christchurch Road
Boscombe
Bournemouth
BH1 4BTTutor:Lucy PenderCourse code:Q00015313How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:6 places remainingStatus:In progressFee rangeFree to £63.00
Creative Writing: Writing Your First Novel: Getting Your Work Published
This course is a follow on to the previous ‘Writing Your First Novel’ courses but is also suitable for newly enrolling students with experience writing fiction and a manuscript that they wish to submit to agents and publishers. 'Writing your first Novel: Getting Published' is all about the various elements that writers need to be aware of when considering their writing work for submission in today’s market. The course is designed to allow student’s work to stand out in the competitive publishing market by ensuring that industry standards are met and maximise their opportunity of being noticed by a literary agent of publisher.
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Dates:Thu 11/07/2024 -
Thu 01/08/2024Times:6:00pm - 8:00pmDuration:3 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Craig RickardCourse code:Q00015275How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:In progressFee rangeFree to £29.60
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:Mon 15/07/2024 -
Tue 16/07/2024Times:10:00am - 2:00pmDuration:2 sessionsLocation:Seetec Pluss Poole
Poole
BH12 1EDTutor:Dulcie AllanCourse code:Q00013989How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:7 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £33.60
Ways to Wellbeing: Poetry for Wellbeing: reading and writing upbeat poems for improved wellbeing
While different things work for different people, well- being poems can be very comforting when you're having a difficult time, and can help us understand what we're feeling. It can also help to know someone has been where you are and to know you're not alone. On this short course you will be looking at a variety of classic and contemporary poems on positivity and strength to help you develop insight, hope, and a more positive outlook on life. You will also be writing your own poems inspired by what you have read and discussed with others to express your thoughts, emotions and use these to help improve your overall well-being.
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Dates:Tue 16/07/2024 -
Mon 29/07/2024Times:2:30pm - 5:00pmDuration:3 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Sarah WardleCourse code:Q00017666How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:6 places remainingStatus:In progressFee rangeFree to £29.60
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Budget Planning & Saving on Bills
Effective budget planning can make you feel like you’ve had a pay rise. Organising your personal budget and understanding your outgoings is the first step towards healthy financial well-being. And the good news is - budgeting is a skill anyone can learn.
This budgeting course is right for you if you want to improve your financial well-being. Whether you’re trying to cope with the cost of living crisis or just want to plan your finances better, this course can help you.
You do not need advanced maths skills to take this course. It is appropriate for complete beginners, so don’t worry if this is new to you.
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Dates:Fri 19/07/2024 -
Fri 19/07/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:CREST (South Shields)
95 Fowler Street
South Shields
NE33 1NUTutor:Hoda DarawshaCourse code:Q00017954How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:7 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:Free
Award in Stress Awareness Level 1
Stress affects most people in the country at some point in life. Understanding the harmful effects of stress is essential to maintaining good mental health and well-being. This stress awareness course can help you recognise and deal with stress when it happens.
This mental health awareness training helps you understand what you and others may be experiencing. It is also useful if you work in a support role such as mentor, counsellor, or carer. It will teach you important skills for care jobs if you want to work in adult social care.
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Dates:Mon 22/07/2024 -
Wed 24/07/2024Times:10:00am - 3:00pmDuration:3 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Veronica HydeCourse code:Q00015373How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:In progressFee rangeFree to £75.00
Creative Writing: Body Stories Workshop
This friendly four-hour creative writing workshop will invite you to enter into relationship with your bodies and surroundings. The session will be held in a supportive way and will integrate some simple yoga inspired movement (adaptable to all bodies), prompts for creative and reflective expression through writing, and even some environmental science! You will be guided to a holistic understanding of person and place. This course is ideal for people who like to write and to contemplate how to live more skilfully as individuals, as a community and in relationship with their surroundings. There will be time for sharing small parts of your writing towards the end of the workshop but no pressure, it’s about an unfolding individual/shared creative process and participants need to feel at ease to write freely.
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Dates:Wed 24/07/2024 -
Wed 24/07/2024Times:10:00am - 2:00pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Ione HarrisCourse code:Q00014762How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:3 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £16.80
Award in Mental Health Awareness Level 1
If you’re interested in learning more about mental health issues, this level 1 course can teach you the foundational concepts. You’ll get a view into the nature of mental health work and the issues that face people struggling with it.
Level 1 health and social care courses about mental health can teach you the basic principles of mental health care. If you enjoy this course you can continue your learning in this area. Mental health awareness training can help you understand if this area of work interests you.
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Dates:Mon 29/07/2024 -
Wed 31/07/2024Times:10:00am - 3:00pmDuration:3 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Veronica HydeCourse code:Q00015372How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £75.00
Ways to Wellbeing: Prose for Wellbeing: reading and writing upbeat narratives for improved wellbeing
Writing prose is a powerful tool for enhancing one's well-being. Regularly writing down your thoughts, feelings, and experiences can help you process emotions, gain insights, and reduce stress. On this taster course you will be reading about life writing and fiction in short and abstract form with happy conclusions to support a positive outlook on life. You will also write your own memoir and fiction pieces to help you process negative beliefs and thought patterns that hold you back and deal with emotions more effectively. By the end of this taster course, you will gain some knowledge of prose and how it can be used to improve your overall well–being.
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Dates:Tue 30/07/2024 -
Tue 30/07/2024Times:2:30pm - 5:30pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Sarah WardleCourse code:Q00017576How you'll learn:Online and in venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £11.10
Professional Development: CV writing
On this course, you will learn about the key elements of a CV and follow this structure to build your own. You will be guided through a step-by-step process allowing you to build your CV as the course progresses. You will learn about the type of personal information you should include, how to construct your previous education and work experience, as well as how to write an effective personal statement. You will be supported to learn how to effectively search and apply for jobs to help you to work towards your career goals. We will also discuss interview techniques to help you to prepare effectively.
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Dates:Wed 31/07/2024 -
Wed 28/08/2024Times:3:00pm - 4:00pmDuration:4 sessionsLocation:Shrewsbury Town Football club
Oteley Road
Shrewsbury
SY2 6STTutor:Tabitha AllsopCourse code:Q00018454How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £21.00