Courses

Skills for the working environment

Building Your Confidence to get back into Work and Volunteering

This course will help you to identify all the strengths and qualities you have that employers want and help you to understand how to look for solutions to challenges of working or volunteering to enable you to take the next steps you’d like to do.

course code
LW2441
Availability
This course requires you to follow an application process.
places
 9
Start
30 Jun 2025 (Summer)
Weeks
4 weeks
Times
Mon 10:15-11:45

where
Wokingham library  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map
fees

free 

This course requires you to follow an application process.


course code
LW2507
Availability
This course requires you to follow an application process.
places
 8
Start
10 Sep 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks
4 weeks
Times
Wed 10:00-11:30

where
WBC Remote Learning 
fees

free 

This course requires you to follow an application process.


Design and Format a CV using Word

Learn how to use Word to produce an effective CV

course code
LW2501
Availability
This course requires you to follow an application process.
places
 9
Start
04 Aug 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks
One day
Times
Mon 10:30-13:00

where
WBC Remote Learning 
fees
total fee for this course £10.00   (concessions free)

This course requires you to follow an application process.


Introduction to Teaching Assistant Role in Schools

On this course you will learn about the roles and responsibilities of a Teaching Assistant, as well as gaining an understanding of other roles working with children.

course code
LW2514
Availability
This course requires you to follow an application process.
places
 10
Times and Dates
This course runs on Thursdays 9:30-12:30, for 4 weeks: 13th, 20th & 27th November and 11th December. Please note there is no session on 4th December.

where
Oakwood Centre  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map
fees
total fee for this course £40.00   (concessions free)

This course requires you to follow an application process.


course code
LW2515
Availability
This course requires you to follow an application process.
places
 10
Times and Dates
This course runs on Thursdays 9:30-12:30, for 4 weeks: 11th, 18th & 25th September and 9th October. Please note there is no session on 2nd October.

where
School Green Centre Shinfield  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map
fees
total fee for this course £40.00   (concessions free)

This course requires you to follow an application process.


Introduction to Working in Care and the NHS

Interested in working in the NHS or in the care sector? This course will look at different roles available, and explore ways of gaining transferable skills or experience to start working in these sectors

course code
LW2511
Availability
This course requires you to follow an application process.
places
 12
Start
22 Sep 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks
4 weeks
Times
Mon 13:00-15:00

where
The Cornerstone  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map
fees
total fee for this course £40.00   (concessions free)

This course requires you to follow an application process.


Learn My Way

Free courses for you to learn digital skills to stay safe and connected. Follow the link below.

course code
LearnMyWay
Availability

This entry is not available for online enrolment, please read the details below about the course.

places
 1
Times and Dates
These online courses are available any time. Access the Learn My Way site by following the link below

where
location to be advised
fees

free 

This entry is not available for online enrolment, please read the details below about the course.


Skills Toolkit

Free courses to help you learn new skills or get a new job. Follow the link below

course code
FreeOnlineSkills
Availability

This entry is not available for online enrolment, please read the details below about the course.

places
 1
Times and Dates
These online courses are available any time. Access the Skills Toolkit by following the link below

where
location to be advised
fees

free 

This entry is not available for online enrolment, please read the details below about the course.


Social Media for Job Searching

Learn how you can use social media as a research tool, to find jobs and look for opportunities in the local area. The session will cover using Facebook Groups, following useful sites on Twitter/X, networking on LinkedIn and getting Video Tutorials and Support from Instagram, TikTok and Pinterest.

course code
LW2502
Availability
This course requires you to follow an application process.
places
 9
Start
06 Aug 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks
One day
Times
Wed 10:30-13:00

where
WBC Remote Learning 
fees
total fee for this course £10.00   (concessions free)

This course requires you to follow an application process.


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