Courses
Foundations for Work
enquire about Foundations for Work courses ? enquireBasic Food Hygiene - Level 1
This course is a terrific opportunity to raise your awareness of what you need to know when preparing food for yourself, your family or the public. The course will cover topics such as food storage and safe handling of food.
- course code
- FFWSUAZ2542
- Availability
- This course requires you to follow an application process.
- Start
- 22 Apr 2026 (Summer)
- Weeks
- 5 weeks
- Times
- Wednesday 09:30-12:00
- where
- Arsenal Hub
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- fees
free
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Boost Your Interview Skills
This course will help you prepare better for that all important job interview. Learn how to answer questions, ask questions of your own, control your nerves and really sell yourself with confidence.
- course code
- FFWSULP2544
- Availability
- This course requires you to follow an application process.
- Start
- 23 Apr 2026 (Summer)
- Weeks
- 5 weeks
- Times
- Thursday 13:00-16:00
- where
- Light Project Pro International
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- fees
free
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Customer Service for Work
Understand the benefits of good customer service and how to interact with customers professionally and effectively. The skills you will develop on this course will help you in a range of career sectors.
- course code
- FFWSUVA2551
- Availability
- This course requires you to follow an application process.
- Start
- 05 Jun 2026 (Summer)
- Weeks
- 6 weeks
- Times
- Friday 10:00-12:00
- where
- VAI Pentonville Road
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- fees
free
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Employability Skills; Getting Work-Ready
This course is designed to help you develop the essential skills needed to thrive in today’s workplace. You’ll build confidence, improve communication, and gain practical tools to prepare for employment or transition into a new role.
- course code
- FFWSUVA2550
- Availability
- This course requires you to follow an application process.
- Start
- 24 Apr 2026 (Summer)
- Weeks
- 5 weeks
- Times
- Friday 10:00-12:00
- where
- VAI Pentonville Road
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- fees
free
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Employment Support
Get help writing your CV, searching for jobs, filling in application forms and interview tips. You can also get information on courses to help you improve your skills and your chances of gaining employment. THE TUTOR WILL CONTACT YOU AS THIS IS RUN ON APPOINTMENT BASIS ONLY.
- course code
- FFWSPAZ2518
- Availability
This course is currently full, but you can still make an application (or enquiry) by clicking on the button below and then 'make an application'. You will then join a queue and be informed if and when a space becomes available.
- Start
- 13 Jan 2026 (Spring)
- Weeks
- 10 weeks
- Times
- Tuesday 09:30-12:30
- where
- Arsenal Hub
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- fees
free
This course is currently full, but you can still make an application (or enquiry) by clicking on the button below and then 'make an application'. You will then join a queue and be informed if and when a space becomes available.
- course code
- FFWSUAZ2545
- Availability
- This course requires you to follow an application process.
- Times and Dates
- By appointment only on Tuesdays, 21 April to 7 July 2026, between 9.30am and 12.30pm.
- where
- Arsenal Hub
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- fees
free
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Empower you; confidence unlocked
We will explore and understand the reasons for feeling confident or unsure of themselves, how to participate more effectively in social situations and manage stress, and how to set goals that increase their self-confidence.
- course code
- FFWSUAZ2537
- Availability
- This course requires you to follow an application process.
- Start
- 22 Apr 2026 (Summer)
- Weeks
- 11 weeks
- Times
- Wednesday 13:30-16:30
- where
- Arsenal Hub
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- fees
free
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Food Safety in Catering - L2
The Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene for Catering course will benefit anyone working in a catering or food processing environment, from individuals to multiple staff members. It allows every catering business, regardless of size, to provide all of its staff with essential and compliant training.
- course code
- FFWSUAZ2543
- Availability
- This course requires you to follow an application process.
- Start
- 03 Jun 2026 (Summer)
- Weeks
- 5 weeks
- Times
- Wednesday 09:30-12:00
- where
- Arsenal Hub
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- fees
free
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Introduction to Market Trading
Find out how to set up your own market stall or planning for events. You will learner about the realities of setting up a business, running your market stall and selling your products.
- course code
- FFWSUTBC2548
- Availability
- This course requires you to follow an application process.
- Start
- 04 Jun 2026 (Summer)
- Weeks
- 6 weeks
- Times
- Thursday 10:00-13:00
- where
- location to be advised
- fees
free
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Introduction to Working in Admin.
This course covers a range of duties and procedures when working in an office environment. The course will include improving your office-related skills and how to search for jobs effectively. After successful completion, you will receive an Award in Business Admin. and also Job Seeking Skills.
- course code
- FFWSUAZ2541
- Availability
- This course requires you to follow an application process.
- Start
- 01 May 2026 (Summer)
- Weeks
- 10 weeks
- Times
- Friday 09:30-12:30
- where
- Arsenal Hub
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- fees
free
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L1 Preparing to Work with Children in Schools
Understand the British school system and gain confidence in volunteering in a nursery or primary schools. Develop your skills in listening to children and creating activities to support children’s learning.
- course code
- FFWSUFS2535
- Availability
- This course requires you to follow an application process.
- Start
- 14 Apr 2026 (Spring)
- Weeks
- 6 weeks
- Times
- Tuesday 09:30-15:00
- where
- 1st Steps Learning Centre
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- fees
free
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L2 Customer Service
Build on your customer service skills in communicating with customers, dealing with policies and procedures, handling difficult situations and working with others. If you have completed Level 1 or already have plenty of experience in customer service, you may benefit from this qualification.
- course code
- FFWSUAZ2538
- Availability
- This course requires you to follow an application process.
- Start
- 23 Apr 2026 (Summer)
- Weeks
- 11 weeks
- Times
- Thursday 13:00-16:00
- where
- Arsenal Hub
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- fees
free
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Plan your Success with our Information Advice and Guidance - one to one
Get impartial one to one information advice and guidance from a qualified advisor to help you move forward into work or further training. Sessions are by appointment only contact Alison on 07808 879044 or email alison.moore@islington.gov.uk
- course code
- FFWSPFS2526
- Availability
This course is currently full, but you can still make an application (or enquiry) by clicking on the button below and then 'make an application'. You will then join a queue and be informed if and when a space becomes available.
- Start
- 14 Jan 2026 (Spring)
- Weeks
- 10 weeks
- Times
- Wednesday 09:30-12:00 Friday times vary
- where
- 1st Steps Learning Centre
Google map
- fees
free
This course is currently full, but you can still make an application (or enquiry) by clicking on the button below and then 'make an application'. You will then join a queue and be informed if and when a space becomes available.
Stand Out CV Secrets; Write an Effective CV
This covers the important details to include in writing a comprehensive and skills-based CV to help get the job you want.
- course code
- FFWSPAZ2530
- Availability
- This course requires you to follow an application process.
- Start
- 15 Jan 2026 (Spring)
- Weeks
- 10 weeks
- Times
- Thu 10:00-12:00
- where
- Arsenal Hub
Google map
- fees
free
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- course code
- FFWSUAZ2539
- Availability
- This course requires you to follow an application process.
- Start
- 23 Apr 2026 (Summer)
- Weeks
- 11 weeks
- Times
- Thursday 10:00-12:00
- where
- Arsenal Hub
Google map
- fees
free
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