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Change your story online.
Developing a new skill can grow your confidence – helping you to land a new job. It could connect you with like-minded people, improving your health and well-being, and even change the lives of you and your family.
Together with our partners, we’ve created an online learning platform – full of free courses, tutorials and resources, such as digital skills, arts and crafts, mindfulness, and languages along with more formal short-courses.
They’re quick, fun and easy-to-do and will cost you nothing but your time. There are many exciting areas to choose from, so use the filter below to pick a course and change your story online.
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How to dust an autumnal leaf
Learn how to dust an autumnal leaf. I use a...
This is an online resource
Sunday Writing Sessions
The Sunday Writing Sessions are warm and hearty creative writing...
This is an online resource
Digital Photo Art tasters
This taster will use various free software such as Picasa...
This is an online resource
Family Learning tasters
Our Family Learning sessions are designed for use by all...
This is an online resource
Ceramic Techniques
Ceramic Techniques (2) – a YouTube clip where the tutor...
This is an online resource
Essential Skills tasters
We work with students who wish to improve their literacy...
This is an online resource
Art & Craft tasters
We hope that you find these videos and pdf tutorials...
This is an online resource
Needlecraft tasters
Needlework in Lockdown can be challenging for those who want...
This is an online resource
Practical Photography tasters
In this Practical Photography taster you will learn more advanced...
This is an online resource
WORKING WALES
Learn new skills and start your next chapter
Working Wales is for anyone over the age of 16 across Wales to access expert advice and guidance to help you overcome obstacles that you may be facing to get you into work.
So, whether you need help searching for jobs, writing a CV, preparing for an interview, finding work placement, learning new skills, understanding redundancy rights, childcare support, building self-confidence, or even where to turn next this is the right place to get the help you need.
National Centre for Learning Welsh
Learn Welsh with us
You can find free Welsh taster courses online at the National Centre for Learning Welsh website. The courses introduce everyday words and phrases, and are available to everyone.
The Open University in Wales
OpenLearn is The Open University’s free online learning platform. On the platform you’ll find thousands of courses, resources, and activities on a wide range of subjects that you can follow at your own pace, totally flexibly, and all for free.
BT Skills for Tomorrow
Whether you are just starting out or ready to develop your career, BT Skills for Tomorrow offer a wide range of online courses and webinars on topics including business communication, digital marketing, networking, remote working and data protection.
TechMums
#techmums have released mini online modules for mums to take on their own, or walk through with a friend or family member. The goal of these Tech Topics is to help support mums in exploring new ways to use technology to help them with managing online life; whether that be ensuring that their children are safe online or managing the family finances.
Be Active Wales
Sport Wales, coordinators of the #BeActiveWales campaign aims to keep Wales moving during the Coronavirus crisis. Whether you’re looking for gentle exercise or an intense workout, there’s a routine for everyone. Welsh sport, experts, athletes and a famous face or two have come together to kit out the nation with exercise videos, sessions, motivation and nutritious recipes.
Widening Access
Cardiff Metropolitan University Widening Access, in collaboration with First Campus, are offering a range of FREE short courses designed to tackle barriers to entry and provide access pathways to University. These courses provide a first step to help you grow in confidence, develop skills & knowledge and are a great opportunity to try something new.