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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: Thursday, 30 April 2026

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, 15 January 2026

Number of weeks: 4

Time: 13:00 - 15:00

Venue: Whitehaven 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: Wednesday, 14 January 2026

Number of weeks: 20

Time: 13:00 - 16:00

Venue: Whitehaven Library

Free Course

Digital Skills

This course introduces you to the benefits of using Excel spreadsheets to help organise your life, finances and work.

Mode of attendance: Online

Start date: Thursday, 22 January 2026

Number of weeks: 4

Time: 17:30 - 19:30

Venue: Online Delivery

Free Course

Digital Skills

This course introduces you to the benefits of using Excel spreadsheets to help organise your life, finances and work.

Mode of attendance: Online

Start date: Tuesday, 13 January 2026

Number of weeks: 4

Time: 10:00 - 12:00

Venue: Online Delivery

Free Course

Digital Skills

This course introduces you to the benefits of using Excel spreadsheets to help organise your life, finances and work.

Mode of attendance: Online

Start date: Tuesday, 21 April 2026

Number of weeks: 4

Time: 10:00 - 12:00

Venue: Online Delivery

Free Course

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: Thursday, 26 February 2026

Number of weeks: 4

Time: 17:30 - 19:30

Venue: Online Delivery

Free Course

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, 24 February 2026

Number of weeks: 4

Time: 10:00 - 12:00

Venue: Online Delivery

Free Course

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, 2 June 2026

Number of weeks: 4

Time: 10:00 - 12:00

Venue: Online Delivery

Free Course

Languages

This is a fabulous class for those who want to learn a new language or those who want to re-learn a language from scratch. We have excellent Tutors who will help you achieve. Please note this course is designed to be delivered over a full academic year, covering three terms. If you wish to join the course in term 2 or term 3 please contact the centre to arrange an initial assessment to check that this is the right course and level for you. We will also ask the course tutor to contact you to discuss your current level and any previous language learning you have undertaken, again to ensure that the course is appropriate and that you will have an enjoyable and high quality learning experience with the service.

Mode of attendance: Online

Start date: Tuesday, 13 January 2026

Number of weeks: 10

Time: 10:00 - 12:00

Venue: Online Delivery

Full fee: £120.00
Concessionary fee: £60.00
Staff fee: £102.00