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Computers for the Absolute Beginner - An Introduction to IT (BAR24T048)

Digital Skills

This course is designed for those absolute beginners who want an introduction to using digital devices. Learn to understand the terminology, what are input and output devices, how to create folders and store documents. Be able to create, edit, save and print simple documents using Word and Excel. Be able to navigate your way safely around the internet and how to send an email.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 14 May 2025

Number of weeks: 6

Time: 09:30 - 12:00

Venue: Barrow Library

Free Course

Excel Improvers (BAR24T067)

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: Friday, 16 May 2025

Number of weeks: 4

Time: 09:30 - 11:30

Venue: Barrow Library

Free Course

First Steps into English - Summer Term (BAR24T083)

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.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 7 May 2025

Number of weeks: 12

Time: 09:00 - 11:00

Venue: Hindpool Community Centre

Free Course

Introduction to Food Safety (BAR24T089)

Employability

Improve your understanding of basic food safety for home or work.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 23 April 2025

Number of weeks: 5

Time: 10:00 - 12:00

Venue: Hindpool Community Centre

Free Course

Upcycling Textiles: Jazz up your Soft Furnishings for Summer 1 (BAR24T078)

Greener Curriculum

Before you throw away furnishing items that are past their best, what about re purposing them into something new and useful? Last term we worked on our clothing - now it's time to work some magic on our home décor.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Tuesday, 22 April 2025

Number of weeks: 5

Time: 09:30 - 12:00

Venue: Salvation Army (Barrow)

Free Course

Upcycling Textiles: Jazz up your Soft Furnishings for Summer 2 (BAR24T080)

Greener Curriculum

If you want to reduce your contribution to landfill, before you throw away furnishing items that are past their best, what about re purposing them into something new and useful?

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Tuesday, 3 June 2025

Number of weeks: 6

Time: 09:30 - 12:00

Venue: Salvation Army (Barrow)

Free Course