Northern Ireland Qualification in Adult Literacy and Adult NumeracyAt Entry Level
A recognised qualification in literacy and numeracy at Entry Levl designed for adults.Who is it for?
Learners taking Essential Skills courses organised by Further Education colleges, training organisations, community...

First Steps Women's Centre  has a selection of up and coming courses available for Autumn 2010.

Learn computer skills and develop your internet and e-mail knowledge.
For the more adventurous develop skills in our new courses: e-publishing, Text Processing (levels 1&2), Digital Imaging...

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First Steps Women's Centre aim to provide a wide range of courses that women want.  As you can see we have a long list of courses available from Essential Skills - English and Maths, IT courses and then we offer the alternative option of Holistic and Relaxation courses.  To date the numbers have...

Course Duration: 25 weeks - 2 hours per week involving 100 hours of tutor led timeCourse Summary
Covers Listening, Reading and Writing.  Activities will provide an opportunity to practice speaking English.  This course is designed to build confidence in key areas:  effective communication, accuracy,...

Course Duration:  14 x 2 hour classesCourse Summary
New Clait (revised 2006) is a Level 1 Certificate and provides a nationally recognised standard in IT.  The course amis to increase your knowledge in IT using different software applications to successfully complete and manage documents to the...

*DUE TO REDUCED FUNDING THIS COURSE IS NOT AVAILABLE THIS YEAR*Course Duration: 14 x 2 hour classes Course Summary:
This course is aimed at students who are new to the skill and
Knowledge required for computerised accounts. It is suitable for
those studying in preparation for employment...

Course Duration:  12 x 2 hour classesCourse Summary
This qualification is ideally suited for those who are new to using ICT and who wish to gain accreditation for newly acquired skills.Entry Requirements:  No previous knowledge is requiredCourse Details
To achieve this qualification, cours...

LEVEL 1 (Business Professional)Course Duration:  14 x 2 hour classesCourse Summary
The course aims to equip candidates with the ability to produce, from handwritten and typewrittn draft material, a variety of routine business documents to a standard that meets the business document production requirements...

Course Duration:  30x2hour classes
 
Course Summary: The European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) is the internationally recognised qualification which enables people to demonstrate the competence in computer skills.  ECDL is the fast growing IT User Qualification in over 125 countries...

LEVEL 1 - CREATION (using MS Publisher)Course Duration: 14 x 2 hour classes.  Course Summary
This course is designed to accredit basic competencies using desktop publishing  concepts to produce and print simple publications including imported text and image files in a standard layout.  Course...

Presented by Patricia Hynds                              Here are some fantastic recent images taken by the women on last years Digital Photography course!This class will focus...

LEVEL 1 - CREATION (using Paint Shop Pro)Course Duration: 14 x 2 hour classes.  Course Summary
This course is designed to give competencies in  using computer art software to produce and print simple drawings, artwork and images. They will insert, manipulate and edit simple artwork and images...

Course Duration:  6 x 2 hour classesCourse Summary
Are you technologically terrified?  If the answer is yes, then this is the course for you!Entry Requirements:  Terrified and a basic knowledge of computersCourse Details
Participants will learn to:Set up an e-mail accountShop onlineInstall...

Course Duration:   25 x 2 hour classes involving 10 hours of tutor led time Course Summary:  Includes: Speaking & Listening, Reading and Writing.  The course is built around themes such as: supporting your children’s learning, Spelling, Form Filling, Letter Writing, Work Related Skills such...

Course Duration:   25 X 2 hour classes involving 100 hours of tutor led time Course Summary:  The aim is to improve learners’ ability to understand, calculate, manipulate and interpret mathematical information.  Three elements are covered: (i) Number. ii)Measure, Shape and Space (iii) Handling...

Course Duration:  12 x 2 hour classesCourse Summary:  By the end of the course the learner will be able to:Recognise own strengths and areas for further developmentBuild self confidence and self-esteem & overcome doubtsDevelop a positive and assertive attitudeUnderstand learning style & identify career/education...

Course Duration  15 weeks x 2 hour classesCourse Summary
This course offers formal recognition of employability skills with the aim of demonstrating a learner's work-readiness to potential employers.  The qualification is intended to build confidence, self-esteem and motivation so that learners...

 *DUE TO REDUCED FUNDING THIS COURSE WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE IN SEPTEMBER 2010* The aim of the project is to provide participants with the confidence and qualifications to get them set on the road to employment or further education.The programme will cover training in three key areas:
Personal...

Level 1Course Summary: Personal Money Management will provide you with the knowledge and skills required to manage and make decisions about your personal money and anticipate future needs and wants.  It will help you understand the importance of shopping around when buying financial products and services. ...

*DUE TO REDUCED FUNDING THIS COURSE IS NOT AVAILABLE THIS YEAR* Course Duration:    5x2 hour classesCourse Summary:  This course provides a basic understanding of Colour Analysis and would be ideal for anyone who has an interest in colour, make-up and accessorising.  Ideally suited for those...

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HEALTH PROGRAMMES from September 2010Introduction to Holistic Therapies                                                                               
This is a six week programme (2 hours per week). We will be running...

Course Duration:  6 weeks Entry Requirements:  No qualifications neededCourse Details
This programme is designed to help women realise their true potential and to create harmony and balance in their lives.  This process involves setting goals and milestones which provide structure and techniques...

Course Duration: 2 hour classes x  6 weeks Entry Requirements:  No qualifications neededCourse Details
This programme will demonstrate healthy ways to prepare food and will provide you with a number of healthy recipe options.  This is a practical course and the group will cook alongside the...

TBA

Course Duration: 4 x 1 full day (9.30am to 4.30pm)  Course Summary:   
The course aims to train employees up to the Health and Safety Executive – approved standard for the purpose of the Health and Safety (first aid) regulations (NI) 1982   Entry Requirements: None – however candidates...