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Gain the skills, knowledge and confidence to get a job and progress in your chosen career.

Employability skills, careers advice and awareness of workplace issues to help when applying for jobs.

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Skills for Employment

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Build an Effective CV

In many situations, a CV is the first point of contact you’ll have with a prospective employer and it is…
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Business Administration Courses

These Business Administration introductory and accredited courses will teach you the skills that employers are looking for, providing you with…
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Developing your Communication Skills

Having strong communication skills helps you in every stage of your life both personal and professional and good interpersonal skills…
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Developing Your Potential and Personal Presentation

First impressions are important and if you want to gain an edge in the workplace or when looking for employment,…
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Digital Skills

Are you interested in developing digital skills that you can use in your daily life? Then these courses might be…
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Employment Skills Development Courses

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Our Employment Skills Development course is here to support…
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Employment Skills Workshop for 50+

If you are aged 50+ and facing a change in circumstances or are exploring alternative career options, this could be…
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English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

Accredited and non-accredited courses at all levels ESOL courses are aimed at learners who want to improve their speaking, listening,…
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Essential Digital Skills

If you’re looking for an effective way to improve your digital skills and gain an extra edge to navigate through…
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Everyday Maths Courses for Adults

Everyday Maths Weekly classes Are you feeling overwhelmed by calculations, fractions, and other mathematical concepts that arise in everyday situations…
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Functional Skills English

If you would like to improve your English, have you considered enrolling on a free Functional Skills English course? We…
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Functional Skills Maths

If you would like to improve your Maths, have you considered enrolling on a FREE Functional Skills Maths course? We…
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How to Network Successfully in Person

Equip yourself with the necessary expertise to navigate the world of networking, both online and in-person with guidance and practical…
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Learning to Live in the UK

Wandsworth Council Lifelong Learning offers a range of short courses to support new arrivals to the UK who are seeking…
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Preparing for Job Interviews

Plan to Succeed at Interview You’ve applied for the job, made it through the selection and been invited for interview.…
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Self-Improvement Courses

Unlock your potential with Wandsworth Council Lifelong Learning’s self-improvement courses, specifically designed to help you develop and refine your personal…
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Teaching Assistant (Support Work in Schools) Courses

Becoming a Teaching Assistant is a fulfilling and rewarding career where you can make a real difference. No two days…
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Time Management Techniques

Managing Yourself and Your Time Do you often find yourself struggling to accomplish everything on your to-do list? Are you…
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Using Social Media for Business

How to Use LinkedIn Successfully The course covers topics from profile creation to networking techniques, ensuring you stand out in…
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