If you are looking for work, need to get a better job, or want to improve your work skills, the WEA is here for you. We have a great track record of helping people like you gain the skills and confidence they need for work. Best of all, most of our work skills courses are free*.    

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Reach your potential  

We know you can reach your potential in three simple steps:  

  • Build your confidence and essential skills  
  • Develop skills related to specific types of jobs  
  • Progress in your current job by boosting your current skills and learning new ones  

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The WEA and our team of supportive tutors are here for you at every step.  Whether you’re a jobseeker, have recently been made redundant or you simply want to move up the ladder, we have a course for you.   

Improve your English, maths or digital skills to earn more money.  Find courses in health and social care, community interpreting, schools and childcare and more.   

Find out more about job hunting, take courses to become more employable or change your career. Boost your employability skills and stand out on that job application.    

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Take a short, informal course or gain a national qualification. Learning in a classroom, in a work setting or at home, you’ll always have the same great support from your tutor.  

There’s something for everyone.

*Over 90% of applicants for skills courses do not need to pay a fee. Subject to status  - courses are free for unemployed people, job seekers and people on low wage. If you do not qualify you will be alerted during the application process.

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Using Canvas to Learn

Studying online is a fun and effective way to learn. This course will teach you to use Canvas so that you can get the most out of WEA courses. You’ll learn digital skills to support you to study WEA online courses. This Canvas course is ideal for you if you’re considering taking a WEA course but feel unsure of your digital skills. It’s appropriate for complete beginners, so don’t worry if this is new to you.

Course Information

Dates:
Wed 08/01/2025 -
Thu 09/01/2025
Times:
10:00am - 2:00pm
Duration:
2 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Kailash Parekh
Course code:
Q00016993
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £14.80

Working as a Teaching Assistant - Pathways Taster

If you are thinking about a career in teaching, this taster course is for you. Teaching assistants are an integral part of the classroom. Not only do they provide vital support for pupils, they support the teaching that takes place. This course is ideal if you would like to know more about becoming a teaching assistant. The role varies widely with some specialising in certain areas such as specific learning needs and other disability support.

Course Information

Dates:
Wed 08/01/2025 -
Wed 08/01/2025
Times:
9:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
1 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Bimbola Olawanle
Course code:
Q00010520
How you'll learn:
Online and in venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £11.10

Award in Preparing to Work in Schools Level 1

Get a view into the enriching world of teaching and learning. If you’d like to work in a school, with kids or in an admin role, this course is the perfect first step. Whether you plan to get a teaching qualification or just want a taster into the school environment, this course can teach you essential skills employers look for in school staff. In this course you’ll learn foundational concepts for working in a learning environment. It can help you decide whether a job at a school is right for you

Course Information

Dates:
Wed 08/01/2025 -
Wed 02/04/2025
Times:
9:00am - 1:00pm
Duration:
12 sessions
Location:
Hull CVS
The Strand
75 Beverley Road
Hull
HU3 1XL
Tutor:
Guest Speaker
Course code:
Q00018161
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £150.00

Get Ready for Level 1 Maths

Prepare for success in Level 1 Maths with our comprehensive preparatory course. Enhance your mathematical skills needed for further education and everyday life. Ideal for individuals seeking to improve their maths proficiency.

Course Information

Dates:
Wed 08/01/2025 -
Wed 12/02/2025
Location:
WEA (Leicester)
101 Hinckley Road
Leicester
LE3 0TD
Course code:
Q00017257
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £100.80

WEA Membership

WEA membership is changing: more information is coming soon!

Membership Information

Duration:
12 months
Fee:
£15

Entry Level Essential Digital Skills

Build a solid foundation in digital literacy with our Entry Level Essential Digital Skills course. Learn the basics of using a computer, navigating the internet, and understanding essential software applications. Ideal for absolute beginners looking to build confidence in their digital abilities.

Course Information

Dates:
Wed 08/01/2025 -
Wed 02/04/2025
Times:
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Duration:
13 sessions
Location:
WEA (Leicester)
101 Hinckley Road
Leicester
LE3 0TD
Tutor:
Chantal Ngounou
Course code:
Q00017244
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £109.20

Personal Development: Introduction to Counselling

The awareness of the importance of counselling for the wellbeing of individuals is increasingly recognised as a key issue for the overall health and prosperity of our society. This course will support learners to explore the basics of counselling, the nature of the profession and how skills in counselling can support positive interactions in the workplace. This course focuses on an understanding of the concept and practice of the main practical counselling skills and the theories underpinning these. The course is aimed at anyone who may be considering either a career or further learning in counselling, as well as those wanting to develop valuable helping and listening skills and self-awareness.

Course Information

Dates:
Wed 08/01/2025 -
Wed 12/02/2025
Times:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
6 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Sasha Dineen
Course code:
Q00018764
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £44.40

Digital Skills For Everyday Living- Beginners

Develop essential digital skills with our Digital Skills for Everyday Living: Beginners course. Learn the basics of using computers, navigating the internet, and understanding essential software applications. Ideal for individuals with little or no digital experience looking to build confidence in their digital abilities.

Course Information

Dates:
Wed 08/01/2025 -
Wed 12/02/2025
Times:
10:00am - 1:00pm
Duration:
5 sessions
Location:
Community Action Norfolk (Dereham)
Ambassador Way
Ambassador Way
Dereham
NR20 3TL
Tutor:
Chris George
Course code:
Q00018905
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £50.00

Beginner Digital Skills

This course is designed to help beginners develop essential digital skills needed for everyday life and work. Learn how to confidently use computers, the internet, and digital devices in a supportive and friendly environment.

Course Information

Dates:
Wed 08/01/2025 -
Fri 28/02/2025
Times:
9:30am - 12:00pm
Duration:
24 sessions
Location:
WEA Regional Office Training Room (Liv)
Suite 414, Fourth Floor
Cotton Exchange Building
Bixteth Street
Liverpool
L3 9JR
Tutor:
Neil Connaughton
Course code:
Q00017532
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £75.00

Award in Preparation for Work in Community Interpreting Level 2

The role of the community interpreter is an integral part of our changing communities and increasingly important. The interpreter acts as a bridge between communities and enables people to access the services they need and approach situations which otherwise would not be possible. The Level 2 Certificate in Preparing for the Community Interpreting Role enables learners who are speakers of other languages to develop the language and skills necessary to go on and train as Community Interpreters at Level 3 and Level 4. This is the ideal qualification for anyone who wants to enter the interpreting profession and become a paid interpreter or volunteer in the UK.

Course Information

Dates:
Wed 08/01/2025 -
Thu 03/04/2025
Times:
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
24 sessions
Location:
The Media Centre Huddersfield
Creative Media Centres Ltd
7 Northumberland St
Huddersfield
HD1 1RL
Tutor:
Dorota Rezulska
Course code:
Q00018423
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £300.00

Beginner Digital Skills

Develop essential digital skills with our Beginner Digital Skills course. Learn the basics of using computers, navigating the internet, and understanding essential software applications. Ideal for individuals with little or no digital experience looking to build confidence in their digital abilities.

Course Information

Dates:
Wed 08/01/2025 -
Fri 28/02/2025
Times:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
8 sessions
Location:
Carr Bridge Community Centre (Wirral)
Carr Bridge Road
Wirral
CH49 8EU
Tutor:
Neil Connaughton
Course code:
Q00017533
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee:
Free