Learning Services
Are you thinking of a qualification in Maths, English or IT but don’t have the time? Then studying with Learning Services may be the answer. You will work from home, fully supported with the help of a dedicated tutor. This means you can fit in learning with everyday life, looking after the family or working full time.
Learning with Learning Services may be the best option for you as you can access your online course 24 hours a day from your home or office.
Free Courses
- Maths and English courses are free to anyone 19 and over who does not already have a grade A-C at GCSE.
- English & Maths Level 1 – 2 Functional Skills costs £85 if you have already achieved these qualifications but have lost your certificates. For everyone else, the cost is free if you meet the criteria above.
- IT courses are free to anyone 19 and over, on benefits, actively seeking work, needing to remove barriers to employment, or need to re-train to find a new career.
Fees
There is a reduced rate, partially funded by the government for anyone who earns over £17,004.00 a year if you would like to take an IT course. (See below for fees):
If you want to purchase an online course, without taking an examination but with tutor support, please call the centre. Course modules start at £55.00 for :
- Word Processing
- Excel Spreadsheets
- PowerPoint presentations
- Internet and email use
How do our courses work?
We offer online courses that you study with support and guidance from a tutor.
Our courses are for people of all levels, from beginners who have never touched a computer before to users who use them or have taught themselves but want to gain a qualification. We assess your needs and select a course that suits you.
Where to sign up?
At present, our learning centres are closed and we have moved to online support only. To find out about joining one of our courses, please email learningservices@eastsussex.gov.uk and someone will contact you within 2 working days (unless it is a bank holiday)
What next?
You will be contacted by a tutor who will ask you to fill in the online forms. Once they have been returned, you will be sent the information needed to take an initial assessment online. This will help us find out what level you will start with. You and your tutor will then agree a learning plan and target date and support you to achieve your goals.
You can work on your course at home at any time of day or night. To get the best from the course you will need to keep in touch with your tutor regularly and meet all learning goals set. You must be prepared to commit to at least 6 - 8 hours a week study.
There are 2 ways to study:
- If you have a computer and internet access, work on your course online at home with the support of a tutor You will also be allocated a personal qualified tutor.
- Work in one of our learning centres in Eastbourne or Hastings Library.
The International Computer Driving Licence ICDL
The ICDL is accredited by the British Computer Society. It is the best qualification if you want to be competent in using Microsoft Office products to enable you to gain a qualification. It is well recognised in industry as a benchmark for the skills a job applicant has when applying for work. It is also useful for general use of computer skills.
- Level 1 – Security online, Computer Essentials & Internet/Email use.
- Level 2 – Word processing, Excel Spreadsheets, PowerPoint Presentations & Improving productivity in the workplace.
- Multiply offers easy access to free numeracy courses and initiatives that can help you brush up your maths skills and help you become more confident with numbers. Whether you need help in managing your bills, budgeting or you want to improve your potential at work.
- If you’re aged 19+ and do not already have a GCSE at grade C (or equivalent) in maths, Multiply is available to you.
- Launching this year across the UK, Multiply will offer easy access to free numeracy courses and initiatives where you can gain a qualification, and build your confidence in using numbers at work or in everyday life.
- There will be courses and initiatives for beginners and those who want to build on the foundations of their maths knowledge – to more advanced Level 2 Functional Skills Qualifications, or equivalent. With online tutorials and content, friendly trained tutor support also available, you will be able to learn at a pace that suits you.
- Visit skillsforlife.campaign.gov.uk/multiply to find out about Multiply offers and take your next step to better numeracy.
- You can sign up for updates on Multiply and available courses and initiatives or take the short quiz to understand what currently available offers might be right for you.
Contact Us
Contact us at learningservices@eastsussex.gov.uk to find out more about our courses
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