Search for courses

ESOL

Do you want to improve your spoken English and be able to communicate better with people in English? If so this could be a great starting point for you! Join one of our friendly and welcoming classes and work with your peers to develop skills and knowledge. Be supported by an experienced and enthusiastic ESOL tutor as you progress on your learning journey. By the end of the course you will be able to progress to other awards in the ESOL Skills for Life curriculum offer. You must be able to attend classes each week to give you the best chance of success. You will progress quicker if you complete homework and independent study outside of class.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 7 January 2026

Number of weeks: 21

Time: 12:00 - 14:45

Venue: Kendal Library

Free Course

Digital Skills

Build essential digital skills for life, learning, and work.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Number of weeks: 1

Venue: PHX Training (Carlisle)

Free Course

Digital Skills

Build essential digital skills for life, learning, and work.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Number of weeks: 1

Venue: PHX Training (Workington)

Free Course

Digital Skills

This course introduces you to new skills, hints and tips in Excel to help organise your life, finances and work.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Monday, 11 May 2026

Number of weeks: 3

Time: 12:15 - 15:00

Venue: Kendal Library

Free Course

Fully Booked

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: Online

Start date: Tuesday, 30 June 2026

Number of weeks: 4

Time: 10:00 - 12:00

Venue: Online Delivery

Free Course

Digital Skills

This course is designed for those who would like an introduction into buying and selling online.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Monday, 29 June 2026

Number of weeks: 2

Time: 09:30 - 12:30

Venue: Kendal Library

Free Course

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.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 24 June 2026

Number of weeks: 3

Time: 13:00 - 15:30

Venue: Barrow Library

Free Course

Arts and Crafts

The aim of this course is to learn how to use a sketchbook to develop watercolour techniques and to experiment with ideas and composition.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Tuesday, 2 June 2026

Number of weeks: 6

Time: 13:00 - 15:00

Venue: The Gather, Ennerdale

Fully Booked

Health and Wellbeing

This practical workshop is designed to give you an introduction to the benefits of Mindfulness.

Mode of attendance: Online

Start date: Thursday, 25 June 2026

Number of weeks: 1

Time: 18:30 - 20:30

Venue: Online Delivery

Free Course

Digital Skills

The emphasis of this course is about Apps that we use in a ‘typical day’ scenario, such as a day out by train, city break by car, using Google maps as Satnav, online groceries and many more!

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Tuesday, 7 July 2026

Number of weeks: 3

Time: 09:45 - 11:45

Venue: Penrith Library

Free Course