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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. 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: Thursday, 4 February 2027
Number of weeks: 15
Time: 09:30 - 12:30
Venue: Whitehaven Library

Free Course

Curriculum area: ESOL

This course is for learners with little experience of speaking, reading and writing English. The course helps you to speak with other people and be able to get help with everyday events and local facilities.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Wednesday, 16 September 2026
Number of weeks: 13
Time: 13:00 - 16:00
Venue: Whitehaven Library

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: Wednesday, 18 November 2026
Number of weeks: 8
Time: 09:30 - 12:00
Venue: The Bridge (Barrow)

Free Course

Curriculum area: ESOL

This course is for learners with little experience of speaking, reading and writing English. The course helps you to start to develop writing and reading skills. You will learn how to speak to people in English on subjects relating to your health, personal safety and where you live.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Wednesday, 6 January 2027
Number of weeks: 14
Time: 13:00 - 16:00
Venue: Whitehaven Library

Free Course

Curriculum area: ESOL

This course is for learners with little experience of speaking, reading and writing English. The course helps you to start to develop writing and reading skills. You will learn common words in English to help you communicate with other people on simple subjects.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Monday, 14 September 2026
Number of weeks: 13
Time: 13:00 - 16:00
Venue: Whitehaven Library

Free Course

Curriculum area: ESOL

This introductory course helps you learn about using money in the UK. It is aimed at people who are newly settled in the UK and will build your confidence in using money in everyday transactions.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Monday, 11 January 2027
Number of weeks: 10
Time: 13:00 - 16:00
Venue: Whitehaven Library

Free Course