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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: Tuesday, 9 March 2027
Number of weeks: 15
Time: 13:30 - 16:30
Venue: Pennine Way CDC

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: Tuesday, 23 February 2027
Number of weeks: 2
Time: 09:30 - 12:30
Venue: Pennine Way CDC

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: Tuesday, 17 November 2026
Number of weeks: 11
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Venue: Pennine Way CDC

Free Course

Curriculum area: Digital Skills

This course is designed for those absolute beginners who want to get started using a computer, laptop or tablet. Understand the terminology, know how to create folders and store documents. Be able to create, edit, save and print simple documents using Word and Excel. Navigate your way safely around the internet and how to send an email. Gain experience and grow your confidence!

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Tuesday, 15 September 2026
Number of weeks: 8
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Venue: Pennine Way CDC

Free Course

Curriculum area: English

Release your creative potential to improve your health and wellbeing.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Wednesday, 4 November 2026
Number of weeks: 5
Time: 13:30 - 15:30
Venue: Pennine Way CDC

Free Course

Curriculum area: English

Release your creative potential to improve your health and wellbeing.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Wednesday, 24 February 2027
Number of weeks: 5
Time: 13:00 - 15:00
Venue: Pennine Way CDC

Free Course

Curriculum area: ESOL

Do you want to improve your reading skills? Join a supportive class and work with your peers to continue your learning journey. By the end of the course your reading skills will have improved and you will be in a really good position to continue your study in ESOL, or other areas of our curriculum offer. You will need to be able to attend classes each week to complete the guided learning hours for this qualification to give you the best chance of success. You will work with an experienced and supportive ESOL tutor to gain the skills and knowledge you need to achieve the ESOL Skills for Life Award in Reading at Entry Level 3. You will be asked to complete homework and additional independent study too, this is really important to allow you to do well and achieve your potential.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Wednesday, 9 September 2026
Number of weeks: 8
Time: 12:45 - 15:15
Venue: Salvation Army (Barrow)

Free Course

Curriculum area: ESOL

Do you want to improve your speaking and listening skills? Join a supportive class and work with your peers to continue your learning journey. By the end of the course your speaking and listening skills will have improved and you will be in a really good position to continue your study in ESOL, or other areas of our curriculum offer. You will need to be able to attend classes each week to complete the guided learning hours for this qualification to give you the best chance of success. You will work with an experienced and supportive ESOL tutor to gain the skills and knowledge you need to achieve the ESOL Skills for Life Award in Speaking and Listening at Entry Level 3. You will be asked to complete homework and additional independent study too, this is really important to allow you to do well and achieve your potential.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Wednesday, 24 February 2027
Number of weeks: 16
Time: 12:45 - 15:15
Venue: Salvation Army (Barrow)

Free Course

Curriculum area: ESOL

Do you want to improve your writing skills? Join a supportive class and work with your peers to continue your learning journey. By the end of the course your writing skills will have improved and you will be in a really good position to continue your study in ESOL, or other areas of our curriculum offer. You will need to be able to attend classes each week to complete the guided learning hours for this qualification to give you the best chance of success. You will work with an experienced and supportive ESOL tutor to gain the skills and knowledge you need to achieve the ESOL Skills for Life Award in Writing at Entry Level 3. You will be asked to complete homework and additional independent study too, this is really important to allow you to do well and achieve your potential.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Wednesday, 11 November 2026
Number of weeks: 12
Time: 12:45 - 15:15
Venue: Salvation Army (Barrow)

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.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Tuesday, 9 March 2027
Number of weeks: 15
Time: 09:30 - 12:30
Venue: Pennine Way CDC

Free Course