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
LW2520
Availability
This course requires you to follow an application process.
places
 5
Start
14 Jan 2026 (Spring)
Weeks
4 weeks
Times
Wednesday 10:00-12:00

where
WBC Remote Learning 
fees

free 

This course requires you to follow an application process.


Empower You!

NEW COURSE! Understand how to shine and impress colleagues and friends by using communication in a confident manner. Know your personality and how to work with others in a work or social setting, learn how to be assertive and use it effectively where you are motivated and empowered for the next step

course code
LW2521
Availability
This course requires you to follow an application process.
places
 7
Times and Dates
This course runs on Wednesdays 10-12am, from 21st January until 11th February, with a session on 25th February for final assessment. There is no session on 18th February.

where
The Cornerstone  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map
fees
total fee for this course £30.00   (concessions free)

This course requires you to follow an application process.


Introduction to being a Teaching Assistant 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
LW2525
Availability
This course requires you to follow an application process.
places
 7
Start
26 Feb 2026 (Spring)
Weeks
4 weeks
Times
Thu 09:30-12:30

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
LW2526
Availability
This course requires you to follow an application process.
places
 6
Start
15 Jan 2026 (Spring)
Weeks
4 weeks
Times
Thu times vary

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
LW2527
Availability
This course requires you to follow an application process.
places
 12
Start
23 Feb 2026 (Spring)
Weeks
4 weeks
Times
Monday 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.


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