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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, 8 September 2026
Number of weeks: 8
Time: 09:30 - 12:00
Venue: Penrith 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: Tuesday, 13 April 2027
Number of weeks: 11
Time: 09:30 - 11:30
Venue: Penrith Library

Free Course

Curriculum area: ESOL

This course builds on the skills and knowledge you learned on the Digital Skills Vocabulary course. You will become more confident in being safe and responsible online and will be able to create and edit documents in Microsoft Word.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Tuesday, 4 August 2026
Number of weeks: 4
Time: 09:30 - 12:00
Venue: Penrith Library

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. For example, successful learners will be able to make appointments, order goods and services, organise payments using online platforms, conduct video calls, create, edit and save a range of documents, and troubleshoot basic problems on their device. At Level 1 the focus is primarily on digital skills for work with a secondary focus on digital skills for life.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Wednesday, 7 October 2026
Number of weeks: 15
Time: 12:00 - 15:00
Venue: Penrith Library

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. For example, successful learners will be able to make appointments, order goods and services, organise payments using online platforms, conduct video calls, create, edit and save a range of documents, and troubleshoot basic problems on their device. At Level 1 the focus is primarily on digital skills for work with a secondary focus on digital skills for life.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Wednesday, 17 March 2027
Number of weeks: 15
Time: 09:30 - 12:30
Venue: Penrith Library

Free Course

Curriculum area: Greener Curriculum

Learn how to cook healthy, environmentally-friendly meals for you and your family using leftovers

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Thursday, 4 March 2027
Number of weeks: 4
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Venue: Lakeland House (Barrow)

Free Course

Curriculum area: Greener Curriculum

Explore all the delicious meals you can cook with seasonal ingredients

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Thursday, 17 June 2027
Number of weeks: 5
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Venue: Lakeland House (Barrow)

Free Course

Curriculum area: Digital Skills

This course is designed for Adults who want to get a basic understanding of e-safety and how to reduce the risk of being affected by Cybercrime.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Friday, 11 September 2026
Number of weeks: 3
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Venue: Penrith Library

Free Course

Curriculum area: Digital Skills

This course is designed for Adults who want to get a basic understanding of e-safety and how to reduce the risk of being affected by Cybercrime.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Friday, 15 January 2027
Number of weeks: 3
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Venue: Penrith Library

Free Course

Curriculum area: Employability

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

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Thursday, 10 September 2026
Number of weeks: 4
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Venue: Lakeland House (Barrow)

Free Course