Online workshops & courses
Currently all our online courses are being run on Zoom - if you don't have access to a computer or the internet, don't worry we can still help you, please contact us.
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We offer a wide range of free training opportunities to support personal, professional and functional skills development. Take a look at the summary of our online courses and workshops which are available below. If you are interested in any of the online courses please contact us and we will get in touch! Details of the dates our next courses are running can be found on our course schedule here. |
Personal development
Whether your goal is to build confidence, manage stress more effectively or make a positive change in your life, there's something for everyone in our range of personal development courses and workshops. These are fantastic foundation courses to build on in your journey towards employment.
Interpersonal Skills - facilitator Avril Francome
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Good interpersonal skills are one of the most sought-after types of soft skills needed by employers, and this FREE course will help you to become a more effective communicator.
This 5 week x two hour zoom course will provide you with simple, clear strategies to improve your relationships both at work and at home. Through a mix of group work and personal coaching, you will explore a range of alternative ways of communicating to build self-confidence, self-esteem and personal effectiveness. You will learn how to:
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Stress Management - facilitator Avril Francome
Are you feeling stressed at the moment?
Feeling as though you aren't in control and want to learn techniques to deal with this?
if so then this course could be for you!
It can be difficult to keep a positive mindset when you are applying for jobs - and stressful. This excellent course explores mental, emotional and physical approaches to Stress Management. During the course you will:
Feeling as though you aren't in control and want to learn techniques to deal with this?
if so then this course could be for you!
It can be difficult to keep a positive mindset when you are applying for jobs - and stressful. This excellent course explores mental, emotional and physical approaches to Stress Management. During the course you will:
- Identify your sources and triggers of stress
- Learn a range of methods which help to manage stress and related anxiety
- Practise the approaches to understand what best suits you and your circumstances
Professional development
If you need an extra boost to help prepare you for employment, take a look at our selection of courses and workshops which help to develop and reinforce professional skills.
Confident to Work Course - facilitator Nettie Norrish
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Looking for work at the moment can feel challenging, and with increased competition for the jobs available, job searching can be demoralising and dent your confidence.
If you (or someone you know) needs some support, then sign up for our FREE Confident to Work course. Through short guided exercises we will help you build your self-confidence and a healthy self-belief in your own abilities and we will help you to discover your strengths, skills and abilities and tap into what motivates and inspires you. We will help you to reflect on and what needs to happen to move past things that hold you back and find clues that will help you work out what you might want to do now and in the future. We can also help you to explore existing and future career choices, together with practical support on job searching, writing (or updating ) your CV, and applying for jobs. The course is run via two, 2-hour Zoom sessions. and an activity workbook will be sent out for you to complete in between sessions at your own pace. |
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Interview Ready - Facilitators Nettie Norrish
& Susie Ford
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Are you looking for work and want to improve your interview skills?
Do you feel Interview Ready? During these two, 2-hour zoom sessions we will share resources and ideas with you that will:
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Women & Work - facilitator Nettie Norrish
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Have you lost your job or are thinking about returning to work?
Are you unsure about what job you’d like to do, or what you’d be good at? Or, do you want to build your confidence and your skills to return to work? This course is for any woman (particularly those with children but not limited to) who has recently lost their job, who is looking to return to work following a career break or trying to find employment for the first time. It could be that you don't really know where to start looking for a job, not sure what skills you have (especially if you are looking for a different type of job), how you can find work to fit around childcare, or have applied for jobs without success. This course is for women who want to:
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Open Your Mind - facilitator Robert Morrall
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Are you feeling downhearted?
Is your motivation low? Do you have a lack of vision? if so then this could be for you! An inspiring course to help you plan the route to your future * A FREE and accessible course you can complete at your own pace - start whenever you are ready! * No equipment required: paper-based or online * 1:1 mentoring support * Free: you don’t even need a stamp to send in your work Through this self-study programme you will explore: * Creative thinking * Enterprise skills * Your brand * Accessing the job market * Self-employment options * The habits of successful people * Learning from role models You will gain: * an accredited NCFE Award * access to thought-provoking learning and tools for your employment or your own business ideas * ongoing support during and after the course |
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This course is kindly provided for Works for Us by Insider Access, a not-for-profit social enterprise that delivers programmes specifically aimed to help the unemployed, the hard-to-reach and offenders access learning by providing innovative, motivational training.
Functional Skills Development
Our functional skills courses help you to develop the skills you need to utilise in daily life.
English Conversation Class - For English as a Second Language (ESOL) Clients
facilitator - Mehjabeen Rais
This Conversation class is for beginners with some English who are looking to improve their spoken Language to help get into Employment. Clients must be actively looking for work. This course is also a useful refresher for anyone who hasn’t been to an ESOL class for a while. Classes will be held once a week via a 2 hour zoom session.
Digital Skills - please contact us to book an appointment
If you need help with your computer skills our friendly team can support you to improve your digital skills and develop your confidence using the internet and other online services.
We can provide you with one to one support over a series of appointments with a digital coach, or refer you to one of our partner agencies for more structured courses and training.
Whatever it is that you would like to improve, our staff and volunteers are on hand to help you understand how to make technology and the internet work for you, and how to connect, shop or socialise online in a safe and secure way.
The list below gives you an idea of just some of the things we’ve been able to help people with:
We can provide you with one to one support over a series of appointments with a digital coach, or refer you to one of our partner agencies for more structured courses and training.
Whatever it is that you would like to improve, our staff and volunteers are on hand to help you understand how to make technology and the internet work for you, and how to connect, shop or socialise online in a safe and secure way.
The list below gives you an idea of just some of the things we’ve been able to help people with:
- Emailing and online safety
- Online form filling
- Using search engines and social media
- Managing your money online
- Creating and updating your CV
- Applying for Blue Badge
- Homefinder searches
- Energy switching
- Bus pass applications
- Patient Access/Health Apps
- Applying for Universal Credit
- Maintaining and managing your journal
- Job searches and applying for jobs
To find out more information or to book a place on one of our courses, get in touch.
