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Curriculum area: Digital Skills

This course is designed for those who would like an introduction into buying and selling online. The Internet has transformed the way we shop, enabling us to search for prices online, obtain information and specifications about different products as well as how we can sell things without expensive shop fronts or stalls. On this course you will learn to browse for products you like on the internet, compare prices to find the best deal and the best practices for selling your goods on online platforms.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Monday, 23 November 2026
Number of weeks: 3
Time: 13:00 - 15:00
Venue: Kendal Library

Free Course

Curriculum area: Digital Skills

This course introduces you to the World of AI, it's possibilities and the impact on our lives.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Thursday, 5 November 2026
Number of weeks: 3
Time: 13:15 - 15:15
Venue: Kendal Library

Free Course

Curriculum area: Employability

Improve your understanding of basic food safety for home or work.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Wednesday, 9 September 2026
Number of weeks: 4
Time: 12:30 - 14:30
Venue: Kendal Library

Free Course

Curriculum area: Health and Wellbeing

This short course will help you learn what we mean by mental health and how we can look after ourselves.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Friday, 27 November 2026
Number of weeks: 3
Time: 12:30 - 14:00
Venue: Kendal Library

Free Course

Curriculum area: Health and Wellbeing

This course aims to help you understand neurodiversity. This introductory course will help you to understand the needs of those who are neurodiverse.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Wednesday, 30 June 2027
Number of weeks: 3
Time: 12:30 - 14:30
Venue: Kendal Library

Free Course

Curriculum area: Languages

This is a fabulous class for those want to learn a new language or those who want to re-learn a language from scratch. We have excellent Tutors who will help you achieve. Please note this course is designed to be delivered over a full academic year, covering three terms. If you wish to join the course in term 2 or term 3 please contact the centre to arrange an initial assessment to check that this is the right course and level for you. We will also ask the course tutor to contact you to discuss your current level and any previous language learning you have undertaken, again to ensure that the course is appropriate and that you will have an enjoyable and high quality learning experience with the service.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Wednesday, 23 September 2026
Number of weeks: 11
Time: 16:45 - 18:45
Venue: Kendal Library

Full fee: £165.00 | Concessionary fee: £82.50 | Staff fee: £140.25

Curriculum area: Languages

This is a fabulous class for those want to learn a new language or those who want to re-learn a language from scratch. We have excellent Tutors who will help you achieve. Please note this course is designed to be delivered over a full academic year, covering three terms. If you wish to join the course in term 2 or term 3 please contact the centre to arrange an initial assessment to check that this is the right course and level for you. We will also ask the course tutor to contact you to discuss your current level and any previous language learning you have undertaken, again to ensure that the course is appropriate and that you will have an enjoyable and high quality learning experience with the service.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Wednesday, 13 January 2027
Number of weeks: 10
Time: 16:45 - 18:45
Venue: Kendal Library

Full fee: £150.00 | Concessionary fee: £75.00 | Staff fee: £127.50

Curriculum area: Languages

This is a fabulous class for those want to learn a new language or those who want to re-learn a language from scratch. We have excellent Tutors who will help you achieve. Please note this course is designed to be delivered over a full academic year, covering three terms. If you wish to join the course in term 2 or term 3 please contact the centre to arrange an initial assessment to check that this is the right course and level for you. We will also ask the course tutor to contact you to discuss your current level and any previous language learning you have undertaken, again to ensure that the course is appropriate and that you will have an enjoyable and high quality learning experience with the service.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Wednesday, 14 April 2027
Number of weeks: 5
Time: 16:45 - 18:45
Venue: Kendal Library

Full fee: £75.00 | Concessionary fee: £37.50 | Staff fee: £63.75

Curriculum area: Employability

This course aims to help older people recognise the skills and behaviours they have which are valued by employers.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Tuesday, 1 December 2026
Number of weeks: 3
Time: 13:00 - 16:00
Venue: Archive Building Whitehaven and Local Studies Centre

Free Course

Curriculum area: Health and Wellbeing

This short course will show you how you can support your mental health with simple steps.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Tuesday, 2 March 2027
Number of weeks: 4
Time: 13:00 - 16:00
Venue: Archive Building Whitehaven and Local Studies Centre

Free Course