Professional Development and Employability Courses
Some of the fees are yet to be confirmed and will be updated appropriately.
This Level 1 qualification introduces the role of a bookkeeper and the underpinning knowledge to identify and carry out simple different bookkeeping activities, such as income and expenditure, profit and loss, and assets and liabilities. It also offers an introduction into the role, and the benefits and risks associated with bookkeeping software. There is no need for any prior accounting or bookkeeping knowledge. It provides a solid grounding for students before moving on to the Level 2 qualifications.
Date: TBC
Time: 10am – 12.30pm
Venue: TBC
Fee per term: Subject to Eligibility
Studying this qualification will develop practical accountancy skills in the double-entry bookkeeping system and in using associated documents and processes while gaining an understanding that digital accounting systems are automating some of the stages in the process. Students will cover transactions for accuracy, make entries in appropriate books and ledgers and calculate sales invoices and credit notes.
Date: Thursday 05/09 - 11/12
Time: 2 – 5pm
Venue: Guildhall West Wing, London EC2V 7HH
Fee per term: Subject to Eligibility
This qualification will develop complex skills and knowledge necessary to work in a bookkeeping role or to progress to higher level accountancy roles or study. Students completing this qualification will become competent in financial processes including accounting principles and concepts, advanced bookkeeping and preparing financial statements. They will also be introduced to business issues regarding payroll and value added tax (VAT), including an understanding of the documents and reports produced on payroll software, timescales for submissions and payments.
*Learners should have a good command of English, ideally at Entry Level 3 or above to help complete the course.
Date: Thursdays TBC
Time: 2 – 5pm
Venue: Guildhall West Wing, London EC2V 7HH
Fee per term: Subject to Eligibility
To provide candidates with an appreciation of the fundamentals of first aid for anyone who may be left in charge of low risk premises and therefore may be required to administer First Aid.
Course Content: Care of unconscious, Resuscitation/AED, Shock, Choking, Heart Attack, Epilepsy, Control of bleeding, Burns and scalds, First Aid Boxes, Accidents and investigations.
The course includes lectures enhanced by audio/visual material and practical teaching aids. Delegates are encouraged to actively participate in discussion sessions and group activities.
Successful candidates receive an accredited certificate which is valid for three years.
Date: TBC
Time: TBC
Venue: Guildhall North Wing, Basinghall St, London EC2V 7HH
Fee per term: £90
Concession: £20
The purpose of this qualification is to allow learners to demonstrate understanding of and competency in the essential digital skills they need for life. It will enable learners to engage with digital services and products in everyday life. Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to Level 1 Essential Digital Skills.
Date: Tuesdays and Thursdays 17/09 - 12/12
Time: 10am - 12.30pm and 1.30 - 4pm
Venue: Guildhall West Wing, London EC2V 7HH
Fee per course: Free
The purpose of this qualification is to allow learners to demonstrate understanding of and competency in the essential digital skills they need for life and work. It will enable learners to engage with digital services and products in everyday life and work. Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to suitable level 2 qualifications
Date: Tuesdays and Thursdays 17/09 - 12/12
Time: 10am - 12.30pm and 1.30 - 4pm
Venue: Guildhall West Wing, London EC2V 7HH
Fee per course: Free
This one-term course is a general introduction to using a computer and is designed for complete beginners and near beginners. We will cover the basics of using a computer, keyboard and mouse. You will also learn the basics of accessing the internet, surfing the web, searching for information, using email and will help you to create simple Word and Excel documents. Progress from here to the Essential Digital Skills qualification at Entry Three.
Date: Wednesdays and Fridays 18/09 - 13/12
Time: 10 – 12.30 and 1.30 - 4pm
Venue: Guildhall West Wing, London EC2V 7HH
Fee per term: Free
This one-term course is a general introduction to using a computer and is designed for complete beginners and near beginners. We will cover the basics of using a computer, keyboard and mouse. You will also learn the basics of accessing the internet, surfing the web, searching for information, using email and will help you to create simple Word and Excel documents. Progress from here to the Essential Digital Skills qualification at Entry Three.
Date: Thursdays 19/09 - 12/12
Time: 1.30 - 4.30pm
Venue: Barbican Library, London EC2Y 8DS
Fee per term: Free
If you work or volunteer in a role that involves or supervises the handling or preparation of food you will need to gain this Level 2 qualification. So, no matter whether you are working in a bar, restaurant, a school, sell your own street food or work in any environment where you handle or prepare food, you will be legally required to pass a Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene Certificate.
Date: Wednesday 20/11
Time: 10am – 5pm
Venue: Guildhall North Wing, Basinghall St, London EC2V 7HH
Fee per term: £90
Concession: £20
This Level 1 short introductory qualification aims to provide learners with skills in volunteering that will be useful in any sector. It aims to enable learners to understand volunteering and voluntary organisations, working as a volunteer within an organisation and find out about becoming a volunteer.
Date: Monday & Wednesday 02/10 - 06/11
Time: 10am - 12pm
Venue: Guildhall North Wing, Basinghall St, London EC2V 7HH
Fee per term: Subject to Eligibility
This Level 2 qualification is suitable for learners who are thinking about working as a volunteer and will provide them with an insight into the role and an awareness of the personal standards required of them whilst volunteering. It is also suitable for those learners who are already in a volunteering role and will enhance both their knowledge and skills. In these circumstances the learners could use their volunteering role to assist them to gather the evidence required.
*Learners should have a good command of English, ideally at Entry Level 3 or above to help complete the course.
Date: Wednesdays 05/02 - 19/03
Time: 10am - 1.30pm
Venue: Guildhall West Wing, London EC2V 7HH
Fee per term: Subject to Eligibility
The Award in Sewing and Textiles Level 1 is a comprehensive introductory course designed to provide participants with the foundational knowledge and practical skills required for sewing and textile craftsmanship. This qualification is designed for learners aged pre-16 and above who wish to develop skills and knowledge in craft, with a unit dedicated to creating, presenting and reviewing a textiles item.
Date: Mondays 16/09 - 09/12
Time: 5 - 7pm
Venue: Golden Lane Community Centre
Fee per term: Subject to Eligibility
To be eligible for funding on our free courses you should be a UK national or an EEA national with pre-settled or settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme and have been resident in the UK/EEA for the past three years. Proof may be required, more information about this is on the enrolment form.
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All course information is subject to change.