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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, 2 July 2025

Number of weeks: 4

Time: 13:30 - 15:30

Venue: Hindpool Community Centre

Free Course

Digital Skills

This workshop offers an introduction to Android Smart Phones and how they can be used in everyday life. We will cover such topics as how to access the internet using your phone, how to access your emails and how to alter basic settings amongst other topics.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Friday, 25 April 2025

Number of weeks: 1

Time: 10:00 - 12:00

Venue: Civic Centre (Carlisle)

Free Course

Health and Wellbeing

The course will concentrate on practical navigation skills and learning a simple strategy for mountain travel and will be delivered in a relaxed manner identifying personal needs and weaknesses allowing time for individual practice.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Saturday, 7 June 2025

Number of weeks: 1

Time: 10:00 - 15:30

Venue: Pooley Bridge

Full fee: £33.00
Concessionary fee: £16.50
Staff fee: £28.05

Health and Wellbeing

This workshop introduces you to the basic skills you need to navigate safely in the hills using a map and compass.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Tuesday, 13 May 2025

Number of weeks: 1

Time: 18:00 - 21:00

Venue: Pennine Way CDC

Full fee: £18.00
Concessionary fee: £9.00
Staff fee: £15.30

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.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 14 May 2025

Number of weeks: 10

Time: 09:30 - 12:00

Venue: Barrow Library

Free Course

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.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Thursday, 5 June 2025

Number of weeks: 7

Time: 09:30 - 12:30

Venue: Penrith Library

Free Course

Health and Wellbeing

If you are thinking about a career in health and social care this course could be your perfect first step.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Monday, 21 July 2025

Number of weeks: 2

Time: 13:00 - 15:30

Venue: The Bridge (BAE)

Free Course

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

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: Friday, 11 April 2025

Number of weeks: 3

Time: 12:30 - 14:30

Venue: Civic Centre (Carlisle)

Free Course