Start Date
13 Sep 2024 
Study Hours
Part Time
Duration
9 weeks 
Campus
City Skills Centre Course Overview
This non-accredited course runs from City Skills Centre, each Friday, 10:00 – 12:30 for 9 weeks, starting on 13 September and finishing on 15 November 2024.
This course is designed as an introduction to some of the skills that are needed to make positive changes in your life and increase confidence.
What You'll Learn
Year 1
During this course, you will learn:
– To set achievable goals
– Improve communication skills
– Develop Teamwork skills
– Develop strategies to increase assertiveness
– Explore strategies and techniques to enhance learning opportunities
– Apply mindful and positive thinking strategies and techniques to achieve your goals.
Entry Requirements
This course is designed as an Introduction to Personal Development and is suitable for those that have not completed an Introduction to Personal Development course before.
You must be aged 19+ and be able to complete a short workbook and a small amount of writing tasks on a weekly basis.
How you will be assessed
There are no formal assessments, exams or coursework. Your tutor will informally assess your progress each week alongside your own self-assessment and reflection.
You will receive a certificate of course completion based on your progress in class and attendance.
Course Fees
Tuition fees
Total Fees: £90.00
Additional Costs
The cost of the course is £90.00. However, you will not be required to pay a fee for this course if you are in receipt of one of the following benefits:
– Universal Credit
– JSA or ESA (Employment and Support Allowance Work Related Action Group)
There will be no fees if you earn less than £25,000.
Disclaimer
Course and Career progression
You can only complete this course once.
On completion of this course, you may progress onto one of the other Adult Engagement and Progression courses. Your tutor will advise and discuss the various progression routes available to you. You can also access the College Careers Team to support your progression.
What Happens Next
Apply online via the College website. You will be contacted to attend an interview if required or sent a conditional offer according to the course’s entry requirements. You will then be invited to enrol for your chosen course.