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Community Learning
Community Learning

Learn something new, Build your confidence

Led by Communities 1st, our Community Learning programme offers a wide variety of free courses designed to improve your skills, health, and wellbeing.

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What is community learning?
Learning is a lifelong journey. Whether you want to gain a qualification to find work, learn how to cook on a budget, or simply build your confidence in a friendly group, we are here to support you.
Learning is a lifelong journey. Whether you want to gain a qualification to find work, learn how to cook on a budget, or simply build your confidence in a friendly group, we are here to support you.

We offer a changing calendar of free courses delivered by experts, local charities, and professionals. These sessions range from practical job skills to workshops that support your everyday life and health.

All of our courses are free and we offer two ways to learn: 

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Upcoming
upcoming Training

throughout the year

Hover over the images to the right to see some of the types of training that are on offer . 

We have a busy calendar of events throughout the year. Click the button below to visit Communities 1sts Training Calendar where you can see all upcoming training that you can register your place.  [LINK TO WHAT'S ON COMMUNITY LEARN?]

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Personal Development
Courses such as 'A New You' designed to improve your social skills, money management, and resilience.
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Safety & Awareness
Essential training courses on topics like scam awareness and gas safety.
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Health & Wellbeing
Awareness sessions on topics such as stress, anxiety, menopause, diabetes, and sexual health to help you stay safe and well.
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Vocational Training
Practical qualifications for work, such as bookkeeping for the self-employed and forklift certification.
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Digital Skills
Learn the basics of using a computer and navigating the internet safely.
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Cost of Living Support
Practical workshops like Cooking with an Air Fryer or Introduction to Slow Cooking to help you cook healthier and cheaper meals.
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Register your place today

If you are interested in booking a place on a course, or if you simply want to chat about which session might be right for you, please use the Calendar below or get in touch with us. 

Training Calendar

View all upcoming training and to register your place.

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connectu@communities1st.org.uk
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01727 649960
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Employment
Employment Support
Looking to develop your employability skills? 
If you are looking for one to one help with job searching, cv writing, or interview preparation, please visit our Employment Support page
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