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Digital Skills

This qualification is designed for learners who want to increase their knowledge, skills and understanding of coding. Successful completion of the required units will allow the learner to develop in-depth knowledge, skills and understanding of coding practices. It will also support progression into relevant employment and further study in coding. 

Mode of attendance: Flexible

Number of weeks: 18

Venue: Online Delivery

Free Course

Digital Skills

This qualification is designed to provide learners with sector awareness. It will do this by increasing the knowledge and understanding of roles and issues relating to Cyber Security. It will also act as a stepping stone for learners who wish to study cyber security at a higher level.

Mode of attendance: Flexible

Number of weeks: 12

Venue: Online Delivery

Free Course

Digital Skills

This qualification is designed for learners who want to gain knowledge of coding. The qualification may also support progression into further study in coding or other topics within the digital sector

Mode of attendance: Flexible

Number of weeks: 12

Venue: Online Delivery

Free Course

Digital Skills

This course is suitable for learners who can use spreadsheet software at a basic level and would like to benefit from the more advanced features available. Learners will feel able to use more advanced tools & techniques, functions & formulas, allowing them to create workbooks with confidence.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 9 July 2025

Number of weeks: 4

Time: 13:30 - 15:30

Venue: Barrow Library

Free Course

Arts and Crafts

Produce work that shows an inspiration from a contemporary potter.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 4 June 2025

Number of weeks: 5

Time: 16:30 - 18:30

Venue: Florence Art Centre (Egremont)

Full fee: £70.00
Concessionary fee: £40.00
Staff fee: £61.00

Arts and Crafts

The aim of the course is to develop your use of a sketchbook to push your art to the next level.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Tuesday, 3 June 2025

Number of weeks: 7

Time: 10:00 - 12:00

Venue: The Gather, Ennerdale

Full fee: £84.00
Concessionary fee: £42.00
Staff fee: £71.40

Digital Skills

This course is a "how to" on your iPad all the way from how to turn it on, to how to use your device to stay in touch with family and friends, we go through all the tips on how to get the most from your device.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Friday, 6 June 2025

Number of weeks: 3

Time: 12:30 - 14:30

Venue: Kendal Library

Free Course

Digital Skills

Following on from iPad for Beginners, this course will teach you how to go a step further and learn more advanced skills

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Friday, 27 June 2025

Number of weeks: 3

Time: 12:30 - 14:30

Venue: Kendal Library

Free Course

Arts and Crafts

Join experienced artist Karen MacDougall for a day exploring some of the basics of painting, and start your journey seeing the world differently as an artist!

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Saturday, 28 June 2025

Number of weeks: 1

Time: 10:00 - 16:00

Venue: Penrith Library

Full fee: £30.00
Concessionary fee: £15.00
Staff fee: £25.50

Arts and Crafts

Join experienced artist Karen MacDougall for a day exploring some of the basics of hand printing by designing, cutting and printing from your own printing blocks.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Saturday, 12 July 2025

Number of weeks: 1

Time: 10:00 - 16:00

Venue: Penrith Library

Full fee: £30.00
Concessionary fee: £15.00
Staff fee: £25.50