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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: Thursday, 11 September 2025

Number of weeks: 16

Time: 09:15 - 12:15

Venue: Whitehaven 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: Tuesday, 20 January 2026

Number of weeks: 16

Time: 09:15 - 12:15

Venue: Whitehaven Library

Free Course

Greener Curriculum

This qualification will introduce you to the basic issues of sustainability.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Thursday, 11 September 2025

Number of weeks: 11

Time: 13:30 - 15:30

Venue: Cockermouth Scouts Hut

Free Course

Employability

A qualification course that gives you a short introduction to health and safety for those with little or no prior knowledge. It is ideal for those working or volunteering or those who would like to add a health and safety qualification to their CV.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Thursday, 4 June 2026

Number of weeks: 5

Time: 13:30 - 15:30

Venue: Cockermouth Scouts Hut

Free Course

Employability

Learn the basics of what safeguarding is and risks to children and young people.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Thursday, 8 January 2026

Number of weeks: 5

Time: 13:00 - 15:00

Venue: Cockermouth Scouts Hut

Free Course

Employability

A qualification course that gives you a short introduction to safeguarding for those with little or no prior knowledge. It is ideal for those working or volunteering with children or vulnerable adults.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Thursday, 26 February 2026

Number of weeks: 11

Time: 13:30 - 15:30

Venue: Cockermouth Scouts Hut

Free Course

Digital Skills

This course is designed for Adults who would like basic IT skills to give them confidence to move on to a Beginners course.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Friday, 12 September 2025

Number of weeks: 2

Time: 10:00 - 13:00

Venue: Whitehaven Library

Free Course

Digital Skills

This course is designed for those who have a basic knowledge of PCs, those who can already create simple documents and want more confidence in using the Microsoft Office Applications. Be able to create, edit, save and print simple documents using Word, PowerPoint, Publisher and Excel. Confidently create folders and navigate the internet.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Tuesday, 11 November 2025

Number of weeks: 11

Time: 13:00 - 15:00

Venue: Whitehaven 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: Tuesday, 9 September 2025

Number of weeks: 8

Time: 13:00 - 15:00

Venue: Whitehaven Library

Free Course

Digital Skills

This short course introduces you to desktop publishing. You will learn how to create your own documents  such as posters and simple newsletters. Learn how to format existing templates with images and text.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Thursday, 20 November 2025

Number of weeks: 4

Time: 13:00 - 15:00

Venue: Whitehaven Library

Free Course