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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. Learners will develop knowledge and understanding of the core areas of Digital and an introduction to the skills required in the Digital sector.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 3 September 2025

Number of weeks: 19

Time: 13:00 - 15:30

Venue: Barrow Library

Free Course

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. Learners will develop knowledge and understanding of the core areas of Digital and an introduction to the skills required in the Digital sector.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 25 February 2026

Number of weeks: 19

Time: 13:00 - 15:30

Venue: Barrow Library

Free Course

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, 3 September 2025

Number of weeks: 6

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: Wednesday, 15 October 2025

Number of weeks: 9

Time: 09:30 - 12:00

Venue: Barrow 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: Friday, 28 November 2025

Number of weeks: 2

Time: 09:30 - 12:00

Venue: Barrow Library

Free Course

ESOL

Do you want to get better at reading English? Do you want to work with an experienced and friendly tutor? This could be the ideal course for you! By the end of this course you will be confident to : read and understand a short piece of text. You will understand how to construct of a simple sentence. You will know days of the week, family words, dates and times. You will understand common prepositions. You will recognise digits 0 – 9 (used in dates, times telephone numbers and prices). You will confidently recognise the alphabet in both lower and upper case. You must be able to attend classes each week to give you the best chance for success. This qualification is ideal for learners who want to progress and improve all aspects of their English and will leave you in a very good position to study other awards at Entry 1 in the ESOL offer.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Tuesday, 20 January 2026

Number of weeks: 8

Time: 12:30 - 16:30

Venue: Tourist Information Centre (Carlisle)

Free Course

ESOL

Do you want to improve your reading skills? Join a supportive class and work with your peers to continue your learning journey. By the end of the course your reading skills will have improved and you will be in a really good position to continue your study in ESOL, or other areas of our curriculum offer. You will need to be able to attend classes each week to complete the guided learning hours for this qualification to give you the best chance of success. You will work with an experienced and supportive ESOL tutor to gain the skills and knowledge you need to achieve the ESOL Skills for Life Award in Reading at Entry Level 3. You will be asked to complete homework and additional independent study too, this is really important to allow you to do well and achieve your potential.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Tuesday, 9 September 2025

Number of weeks: 8

Time: 09:30 - 12:00

Venue: Barrow Library

Free Course

ESOL

Do you want to improve your reading skills? Join a supportive class and work with your peers to continue your learning journey. By the end of the course your reading skills will have improved and you will be in a really good position to continue your study in ESOL, or other areas of our curriculum offer. You will need to be able to attend classes each week to complete the guided learning hours for this qualification to give you the best chance of success. You will work with an experienced and supportive ESOL tutor to gain the skills and knowledge you need to achieve the ESOL Skills for Life Award in Reading at Entry Level 3. You will be asked to complete homework and additional independent study too, this is really important to allow you to do well and achieve your potential.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Friday, 12 September 2025

Number of weeks: 38

Time: 09:30 - 11:00

Venue: Tourist Information Centre (Carlisle)

Free Course

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: Thursday, 4 September 2025

Number of weeks: 15

Time: 12:30 - 16:30

Venue: Tourist Information Centre (Carlisle)

Free Course

ESOL

Do you want to improve your speaking and listening skills? Join a supportive class and work with your peers to continue your learning journey. By the end of the course your speaking and listening skills will have improved and you will be in a really good position to continue your study in ESOL, or other areas of our curriculum offer. You will need to be able to attend classes each week to complete the guided learning hours for this qualification to give you the best chance of success. You will work with an experienced and supportive ESOL tutor to gain the skills and knowledge you need to achieve the ESOL Skills for Life Award in Speaking and Listening at Entry Level 3. You will be asked to complete homework and additional independent study too, this is really important to allow you to do well and achieve your potential.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Tuesday, 10 March 2026

Number of weeks: 16

Time: 09:30 - 12:00

Venue: Barrow Library

Free Course