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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. For example, successful learners will be able to make appointments, order goods and services, organise payments using online platforms, conduct video calls, create, edit and save a range of documents, and troubleshoot basic problems on their device. At Level 1 the focus is primarily on digital skills for work with a secondary focus on digital skills for life.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Thursday, 4 September 2025

Number of weeks: 15

Time: 09:30 - 12:45

Venue: Kendal Library

Free Course

English

This Functional Skills course will help you to gain confidence as you develop your English skills. You will achieve a qualification which will help you progress to further study at a higher level if you wish to do so.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Tuesday, 9 September 2025

Number of weeks: 18

Time: 10:00 - 13:00

Venue: Archive Building Whitehaven

Free Course

English

Gain confidence and start to apply your English skills to everyday situations.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Tuesday, 9 September 2025

Number of weeks: 18

Time: 10:00 - 13:00

Venue: Archive Building Whitehaven

Free Course

English

This English course will help you gain more understanding and confidence to use literacy skills effectively in daily life and the workplace. This course leads to a qualification that is widely recognised and useful as the basis for further study.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Tuesday, 3 February 2026

Number of weeks: 18

Time: 10:00 - 13:00

Venue: Archive Building Whitehaven

Free Course

Maths

If you would like to become more confident with the basic maths skills you need to operate more effectively in everyday life and perhaps progress to further functional skills, this is the course for you.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Tuesday, 24 February 2026

Number of weeks: 18

Time: 09:30 - 12:30

Venue: Kendal Library

Free Course

Maths

If you would like to become more confident with the basic maths skills you need to operate more effectively in everyday life and perhaps progress to further functional skills, this is the course for you.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Tuesday, 24 February 2026

Number of weeks: 18

Time: 09:30 - 12:30

Venue: Kendal Library

Free Course

Maths

If you would like to equip yourself with the basic skills you need to operate confidently, effectively and independently in education, work and everyday life, this is the course for you.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Tuesday, 9 September 2025

Number of weeks: 18

Time: 12:30 - 15:30

Venue: Kendal Library

Free Course

Maths

This is a one year highly intensive course and is free to those who have not previously achieved a 9-4 (old A*- C) grade in GCSE maths. It would be ideal if you are seeking employment or career advancement, or wish to access higher education.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Thursday, 18 September 2025

Number of weeks: 32

Time: 10:00 - 13:00

Venue: Kendal Library

Free Course

Digital Skills

This course is designed for Adults who would like to understand the range of Apps available to connect to healthcare services provided by their GP and the NHS.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Thursday, 2 October 2025

Number of weeks: 1

Time: 13:30 - 15:30

Venue: Kendal Library

Free Course

Digital Skills

This course is designed for those who would like an introduction into buying and selling online.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Thursday, 11 September 2025

Number of weeks: 3

Time: 13:30 - 15:30

Venue: Kendal Library

Free Course