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Curriculum area: Health and Wellbeing

This accredited course looks at what is meant by resilience and grit, and why they are vital to our health and well-being in an uncertain world

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Tuesday, 5 January 2027
Number of weeks: 7
Time: 13:00 - 16:00
Venue: Archive Building Whitehaven and Local Studies Centre

Free Course

Curriculum area: Health and Wellbeing

This accredited course looks at what is meant by resilience and grit, and why they are vital to our health and well-being in an uncertain world

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Tuesday, 11 May 2027
Number of weeks: 7
Time: 13:00 - 16:00
Venue: Archive Building Whitehaven and Local Studies Centre

Free Course

Curriculum area: Digital Skills

The qualification provides learners with the essential digital skills which are needed in a wide range of situations in life and at work. Learners will develop knowledge and understanding of the core areas of Digital and an introduction to the skills required in the Digital sector.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Sunday, 17 January 2027
Number of weeks: 16
Time: 13:00 - 16:00
Venue: Archive Building Whitehaven and Local Studies Centre

Free Course

Curriculum area: Health and Wellbeing

A short qualification course that enhances your knowledge of the terms mental health and wellbeing, different types of conditions, and the support available.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Tuesday, 13 April 2027
Number of weeks: 4
Time: 13:00 - 16:00
Venue: Archive Building Whitehaven and Local Studies Centre

Free Course

Curriculum area: Health and Wellbeing

This qualification gives you an understanding of mental health and wellbeing which can be applied in a wide variety of contexts.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Tuesday, 15 September 2026
Number of weeks: 10
Time: 13:00 - 16:00
Venue: Archive Building Whitehaven and Local Studies Centre

Free Course

Curriculum area: Digital Skills

This course is designed for Adults who would like basic IT skills to give them confidence to move on to a Beginners course.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Monday, 14 September 2026
Number of weeks: 1
Time: 09:15 - 12:15
Venue: Archive Building Whitehaven and Local Studies Centre

Free Course

Curriculum area: Digital Skills

This course is designed for those who have a basic knowledge of PCs, those who can already create simple documents and want more confidence in using the Microsoft Office Applications. Be able to create, edit, save and print simple documents using Word, PowerPoint, Publisher and Excel. Confidently create folders and navigate the internet.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Wednesday, 9 September 2026
Number of weeks: 6
Time: 09:30 - 12:00
Venue: Barrow Library

Free Course

Curriculum area: Digital Skills

This course is designed for those who have a basic knowledge of PCs, those who can already create simple documents and want more confidence in using the Microsoft Office Applications. Be able to create, edit, save and print simple documents using Word, PowerPoint, Publisher and Excel. Confidently create folders and navigate the internet.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Wednesday, 6 January 2027
Number of weeks: 6
Time: 12:30 - 15:00
Venue: Barrow Library

Free Course

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: Wednesday, 24 February 2027
Number of weeks: 9
Time: 12:30 - 15:00
Venue: Barrow Library

Free Course

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: Wednesday, 4 November 2026
Number of weeks: 9
Time: 09:30 - 12:00
Venue: Barrow Library

Free Course