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Curriculum area: Digital Skills

This course is for those with a good level of ICT knowledge and skills. It further expands and develops at a higher level the skills and knowledge gained from the beginners course in how to use a computer. You will use Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word as well as the internet, email and manage folders at a more advanced level to increase your competency in using a computer.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Tuesday, 13 April 2027
Number of weeks: 11
Time: 09:30 - 11:30
Venue: Penrith Library

Free Course

Curriculum area: English

This course helps you build everyday reading, writing, speaking and listening skills so you can handle simple, real-life tasks more confidently and take the next step in your learning.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Wednesday, 16 September 2026
Number of weeks: 13
Time: 13:00 - 15:00
Venue: Civic Centre (Carlisle)

Free Course

Curriculum area: English

This course helps you build reading, writing, speaking and listening skills so you can handle real-life tasks more confidently and take the next step in your learning.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Friday, 11 September 2026
Number of weeks: 4
Time: 10:00 - 14:30
Venue: Kendal Cancer Care

Free Course

Curriculum area: English

This course helps you build reading, writing, speaking and listening skills so you can handle real-life tasks more confidently and take the next step in your learning.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Friday, 29 January 2027
Number of weeks: 3
Time: 10:00 - 14:30
Venue: Kendal Cancer Care

Free Course

Curriculum area: ESOL

This introductory course helps you learn about Digital Skills vocabulary used in a digital classroom. You will also learn how to operate a PC or laptop and create simple documents using Microsoft Word.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Tuesday, 8 June 2027
Number of weeks: 8
Time: 12:45 - 15:15
Venue: Barrow Library

Free Course

Curriculum area: ESOL

Do you want to get better at reading English? Do you want to work with an experienced and friendly tutor? This could be the ideal course for you! By the end of this course you will be confident to : read and understand a short piece of text. You will understand how to construct of a simple sentence. You will know days of the week, family words, dates and times. You will understand common prepositions. You will recognise digits 0 – 9 (used in dates, times telephone numbers and prices). You will confidently recognise the alphabet in both lower and upper case. You must be able to attend classes each week to give you the best chance for success. This qualification is ideal for learners who want to progress and improve all aspects of their English and will leave you in a very good position to study other awards at Entry 1 in the ESOL offer.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Monday, 7 September 2026
Number of weeks: 8
Time: 09:30 - 12:00
Venue: Barrow Library

Free Course

Curriculum area: ESOL

Do you want to get better at reading English? Do you want to work with an experienced and friendly tutor? This could be the ideal course for you! By the end of this course you will be confident to : read and understand a short piece of text. You will understand how to construct of a simple sentence. You will know days of the week, family words, dates and times. You will understand common prepositions. You will recognise digits 0 – 9 (used in dates, times telephone numbers and prices). You will confidently recognise the alphabet in both lower and upper case. You must be able to attend classes each week to give you the best chance for success. This qualification is ideal for learners who want to progress and improve all aspects of their English and will leave you in a very good position to study other awards at Entry 1 in the ESOL offer.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Friday, 11 September 2026
Number of weeks: 14
Time: 13:30 - 16:30
Venue: Carlisle Library

Free Course

Curriculum area: ESOL

Do you want to get better at reading English? Do you want to work with an experienced and friendly tutor? This could be the ideal course for you! By the end of this course you will be confident to : read and understand a short piece of text. You will understand how to construct of a simple sentence. You will know days of the week, family words, dates and times. You will understand common prepositions. You will recognise digits 0 – 9 (used in dates, times telephone numbers and prices). You will confidently recognise the alphabet in both lower and upper case. You must be able to attend classes each week to give you the best chance for success. This qualification is ideal for learners who want to progress and improve all aspects of their English and will leave you in a very good position to study other awards at Entry 1 in the ESOL offer.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Tuesday, 8 September 2026
Number of weeks: 14
Time: 13:30 - 15:00
Venue: Haydock Centre

Free Course

Curriculum area: ESOL

Do you want to get better at reading English? Do you want to work with an experienced and friendly tutor? This could be the ideal course for you! By the end of this course you will be confident to : read and understand a short piece of text. You will understand how to construct of a simple sentence. You will know days of the week, family words, dates and times. You will understand common prepositions. You will recognise digits 0 – 9 (used in dates, times telephone numbers and prices). You will confidently recognise the alphabet in both lower and upper case. You must be able to attend classes each week to give you the best chance for success. This qualification is ideal for learners who want to progress and improve all aspects of their English and will leave you in a very good position to study other awards at Entry 1 in the ESOL offer.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Wednesday, 16 September 2026
Number of weeks: 20
Time: 09:15 - 12:15
Venue: Whitehaven Library

Free Course

Curriculum area: ESOL

Do you want to get better at reading English? Do you want to work with an experienced and friendly tutor? This could be the ideal course for you! By the end of this course you will be confident to : read and understand a short piece of text. You will understand how to construct of a simple sentence. You will know days of the week, family words, dates and times. You will understand common prepositions. You will recognise digits 0 – 9 (used in dates, times telephone numbers and prices). You will confidently recognise the alphabet in both lower and upper case. You must be able to attend classes each week to give you the best chance for success. This qualification is ideal for learners who want to progress and improve all aspects of their English and will leave you in a very good position to study other awards at Entry 1 in the ESOL offer.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Thursday, 17 September 2026
Number of weeks: 30
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Venue: Workington and District Amateur Musical Society (WADAMS)

Free Course