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Multiply Essex - How to be safe online

Are you interested in buying and selling online? This course looks at ways to keep safe online including how to avoid online scams and delivery fraud. We focus on what you need to consider when selling your own items online covering topics such as taking photos and pricing appropriately. We also look at some marketing techniques that are used to encourage people to make a purchase. Your rights as a buyer forms part of the course as does how to work out if something is a genuine bargain or not.

Course Information

Dates:
Mon 07/10/2024 -
Mon 14/10/2024
Times:
9:30am - 11:30am
Duration:
3 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Paula Hellal
Course code:
Q00018837
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee:
Free

Functional Skills Qualification in English (Entry 2)

Continue developing English skills to help you in work and everyday life situations. This functional skills English entry 2 course teaches you skills for reading, writing, and communicating in English. Learn how to improve your writing skills and build on the basic reading skills from entry 1. Adult English courses teach you practical communication skills to help you get a job or study. Develop your English skills through real-life situations. This course teaches you tools and resources to improve your use of English in new and familiar situations. These skills can help you succeed in your studies, professional situations, and social interactions. This is a government-funded accredited English course for adults. Functional Skills qualifications are free if you don't already have a GCSE in English or Maths at grades A*-C, or 4-9. We'll check your level and any previous qualifications before you start. This ensures you are on the correct course.

Course Information

Dates:
Tue 08/10/2024 -
Fri 20/12/2024
Times:
9:30am - 12:00pm
Duration:
22 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Michelle Lee
Course code:
Q00018350
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee:
Free

Get ready for Work - Employability Skills

You must live in the Peterborough and Cambridgeshire postcode areas to get this course free.

Course Information

Dates:
Fri 11/10/2024 -
Fri 25/10/2024
Times:
10:00am - 2:00pm
Duration:
3 sessions
Location:
Westwood Community Hub
Cross Keys House
31-35 Hampton Court
Westwood
Peterborough
PE3 7JB
Tutor:
Inna Gorobets
Course code:
Q00015774
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £50.40

Safeguarding Adults

Vulnerable people are at higher risk of neglect and abuse. Training in safeguarding teaches you how to spot signs that someone may be at harm. It also helps you know what steps to take in case of reported or suspected abuse. This short safeguarding course gives you a view into safeguarding practices and the importance of protecting adults’ rights to live in safety.

Course Information

Dates:
Mon 14/10/2024 -
Tue 22/10/2024
Location:
Online
Course code:
Q00018566
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £29.60

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For just £15 a year, you can:

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Duration:
12 months
Fee:
£15

Award in Support Work in Schools and Colleges Level 2

If you enjoy the buzz of learning environments, this qualification can teach you key skills for employment in a school or college. This government-funded course prepares you for a variety of roles. It provides the basic skills and knowledge necessary to work in admin, technical, or support roles in a learning environment. Studying support work in schools at level 2 can be a first step towards working with kids in teaching positions. It also provides you with the qualifications needed to work in admin at schools. No matter what role you’re interested in, this course can teach you skills for employability in schools and colleges.

Course Information

Dates:
Tue 15/10/2024 -
Thu 13/03/2025
Times:
6:30pm - 9:00pm
Duration:
36 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Martha Agyei
Course code:
Q00018674
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £225.00

Schools, Parenting and Child Development: Introduction to Helping in a School Level 2

Begin your journey towards a rewarding career in education with our Introduction to Helping in a School Level 2 course. Learn the essential skills and knowledge required to support teachers and students in the classroom. Ideal for individuals considering a career in education.

Course Information

Dates:
Tue 15/10/2024 -
Tue 22/10/2024
Times:
9:30am - 12:30pm
Duration:
2 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Pamela Rozentals
Course code:
Q00018528
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
8 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £44.40

Entry Level English: English for Social Care

This online, tutor-led course is designed for international social care staff who are ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) students. Over 10 weeks, participants will engage in 15 hours of learning to enhance their speaking, listening, writing, and reading skills. The course aims to significantly improve conversational abilities, familiarise participants with care-specific terminology, and boost their overall confidence in using English within a social care setting.

Course Information

Dates:
Thu 17/10/2024 -
Thu 19/12/2024
Times:
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Molly Drake
Course code:
Q00019283
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £55.50

Digital Skills For Everyday Living- Beginners

Develop essential digital skills with our Digital Skills for Everyday Living: Beginners course. Learn the basics of using computers, navigating the internet, and understanding essential software applications. Ideal for individuals with little or no digital experience looking to build confidence in their digital abilities.

Course Information

Dates:
Fri 18/10/2024 -
Fri 15/11/2024
Times:
10:00am - 1:00pm
Duration:
5 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Chris George
Course code:
Q00018595
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £50.00

Award in Education and Training Level 3

Kickstart your education career with this introductory teaching qualification. Experience the buzz of learning environments and get a view into the profession. Learn essential teaching skills and open doors to further education jobs in this Education and Training course. This course prepares you for teaching jobs working with adults. These can include roles as a tutor, learning assistant, teaching assistant, or trainer in universities, Sixth Form colleges, or other adult learning settings. This Level 3 Award in Teaching and Education is the first step towards a fulfilling career in teaching. If you want to get a teaching qualification, this foundational course can give you a taste of the industry before you move onto higher level qualifications. This course is funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority.

Course Information

Dates:
Thu 24/10/2024 -
Thu 30/01/2025
Times:
9:30am - 1:30pm
Duration:
12 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Sophie Fowkes
Course code:
Q00015516
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee:
£300.00

Award in Preparation for Work in Community Interpreting Level 2

The role of the community interpreter is an integral part of our changing communities and increasingly important. The interpreter acts as a bridge between communities and enables people to access the services they need and approach situations which otherwise would not be possible. The Level 2 Certificate in Preparing for the Community Interpreting Role enables learners who are speakers of other languages to develop the language and skills necessary to go on and train as Community Interpreters at Level 3 and Level 4. This is the ideal qualification for anyone who wants to enter the interpreting profession and become a paid interpreter or volunteer in the UK.

Course Information

Dates:
Sat 26/10/2024 -
Fri 29/11/2024
Times:
10:00am - 2:00pm
Duration:
12 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Alan Johnson
Course code:
Q00016101
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
0 places remaining
Status:
Fee range
Free to £300.00