Self-development courses

Courses for self-development

Find a new you. Explore your options. Set goals. Get ready to face the future. Our range of self-development courses can help bring out the best in you. Build your life skills and develop skills for independent living.

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Personal Development: Everyday Life Skills - Practical Skills

This supportive course offers you the opportunity to explore adaptive and positive behaviour to help you deal more effectively with the demands and challenges of everyday life. The course will cover 3 main areas, including knowledge, attitude, and skills. It will enable you to consider ways to expand your confidence and personal development, including life skills to help promote mental well-being and competence when managing and coping with the realities of life. It will help you to identify available opportunities and prepare to face possible threats. The course will cover the context of health and social events, including coping without the use of unhealthy props; communicating with others in the public sphere; and how to promote healthy relationships.

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Course Information: Dates:

Tue 07/01/2025 -
Tue 11/02/2025

Times:

1:00pm - 5:00pm

Duration:

6 sessions

Location:

NST Hub (North Somerset Training Communi
31 Alexandra Parade
Weston-super-Mare
BS23 1QZ

Tutor:

Karen Johnson

Course code:

Q00017749

How you'll learn:

In venue

Availability:

8 places remaining

Status:

Available

Fee range

Free to £126.00

Personal Development: Intermediate "What Makes You You?"

This transformative 6-week course will help you understand yourself better and unlock your full potential. You'll explore self-esteem, learning how to boost your confidence and inner strength. By reflecting on your life experiences, you'll discover valuable lessons and growth opportunities to shape a brighter future. Additionally, you'll explore different personality traits to understand your strengths and weaknesses, embrace your individuality, and become more adaptable.

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Course Information: Dates:

Wed 08/01/2025 -
Wed 12/02/2025

Times:

10:00am - 12:00pm

Duration:

12 sessions

Location:

KCU Ltd at Fuller Church (Kettering)
51 Gold Street
Kettering
NN16 8JB

Tutor:

Caroline Smy

Course code:

Q00016665

How you'll learn:

In venue

Availability:

10+ places remaining

Status:

Available

Fee range

Free to £50.40

Course Information: Dates:

Thu 09/01/2025 -
Thu 13/02/2025

Times:

1:15pm - 3:30pm

Duration:

6 sessions

Location:

Rector's Way Allotments (Weston-super-Ma
Rectors Way
Weston-super-Mare
BS23 3NP

Tutor:

Matt Doolan

Course code:

Q00017816

How you'll learn:

In venue

Availability:

10+ places remaining

Status:

Available

Fee range

Free to £56.70

Course Information: Dates:

Wed 15/01/2025 -
Wed 02/04/2025

Times:

12:30pm - 3:00pm

Duration:

11 sessions

Location:

Hope Street Ltd (Liverpool)
13A Hope Street
Entrance 24 Arrad Street
Liverpool
L1 9BQ

Tutor:

Andrea Ostapski

Course code:

Q00016615

How you'll learn:

In venue

Availability:

10+ places remaining

Status:

Available

Fee range

Free to £75.00

Membership Information: Duration:

12 months

Fee:

£15

Personal Development: Individual Growth and Self-awareness

Embark on a transformative journey with this 11-week course focused on personal development and self-awareness. Run by an experienced tutor this course seeks to empower participants in various aspects of their lives. Through workshops, discussions, and activities, participants will develop emotional intelligence, confidence, and resilience. ��Ƶ us to nurture self-discovery, strengthen relationships, and navigate life's challenges with a newfound sense of purpose. There will be an enrolment session at the venue on 5th September between 10-2. Please bring photographic ID, proof of address and proof of benefits (if applicable). Learners cannot attend the course until fully enrolled. This course is funded by West Yorkshire Combined Authority.

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Course Information: Dates:

Thu 16/01/2025 -
Thu 27/03/2025

Times:

12:30pm - 2:30pm

Duration:

11 sessions

Location:

Millan Centre (Bradford)
Victor Street
Bradford
BD9 4RA

Tutor:

Tanzeela Javid

Course code:

Q00011567

How you'll learn:

In venue

Availability:

10+ places remaining

Status:

Available

Fee range

Free to £92.40

Personal Development: Everyday Life Skills - Interpersonal Skills

Have you always wanted to become more skilful when communicating with others? This course will help you to understand what is meant by interpersonal skills and how to be more effective when interacting with other people in a variety of situations. Every individual has a personal style and an interpersonal style. Some people are more successful than others at using interpersonal skills for specific, desired results. This course will offer you the opportunity to practice speaking in different life situations, helping you to gain confidence and be more prepared for the conversations you may find most challenging, including interviews and/or difficult conversations with the people who are close to you.

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Course Information: Dates:

Tue 25/02/2025 -
Tue 22/04/2025

Times:

1:00pm - 5:00pm

Duration:

9 sessions

Location:

NST Hub (North Somerset Training Communi
31 Alexandra Parade
Weston-super-Mare
BS23 1QZ

Tutor:

Katie Dexter

Course code:

Q00017750

How you'll learn:

In venue

Availability:

8 places remaining

Status:

Available

Fee range

Free to £189.00

Course Information: Dates:

Wed 26/02/2025 -
Wed 02/04/2025

Times:

10:00am - 12:00pm

Duration:

12 sessions

Location:

KCU Ltd at Fuller Church (Kettering)
51 Gold Street
Kettering
NN16 8JB

Tutor:

Caroline Smy

Course code:

Q00016745

How you'll learn:

In venue

Availability:

10+ places remaining

Status:

Available

Fee range

Free to £58.80

Course Information: Dates:

Thu 27/02/2025 -
Thu 03/04/2025

Times:

9:30am - 1:00pm

Duration:

6 sessions

Location:

Rector's Way Allotments (Weston-super-Ma
Rectors Way
Weston-super-Mare
BS23 3NP

Tutor:

Matt Doolan

Course code:

Q00017817

How you'll learn:

In venue

Availability:

10+ places remaining

Status:

Available

Fee range

Free to £88.20

Personal development: Accessing services within the UK

This course is for those who wish to develop their knowledge and understanding of how to access a variety of services within the UK. Ever wondered who,what and where you can get support from to complete forms such as housing applications, how to make a Universal Credit claimandmuch more. This course may lead to further training support to develop your English skills to build confidence and knowledge. This course is funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority.

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Course Information: Dates:

Fri 21/03/2025 -
Fri 18/04/2025

Times:

11:45am - 1:45pm

Duration:

5 sessions

Location:

New Hope Global (Birmingham)
Birchfield Library (2nd floor)
3 Trinity Road
Birmingham
B6 6AH

Tutor:

Saima Gulzar

Course code:

Q00015672

How you'll learn:

In venue

Availability:

10+ places remaining

Status:

Available

Fee range

Free to £42.00

Course Information: Dates:

Tue 22/04/2025 -
Tue 24/06/2025

Times:

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Duration:

9 sessions

Location:

Guild House (Plymouth)
Guild House
156 Mannamead Road
Plymouth
PL3 5QL

Tutor:

Peter Childs

Course code:

Q00016151

How you'll learn:

In venue

Availability:

10+ places remaining

Status:

Available

Fee range

Free to £75.60

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