Essential Work Skills
The Growth Company is the lead provider on the Essential Work Skills programme and is working with a number of training providers to deliver the learning to you.
What is the Essential Work Skills (EWS) programme? The Essential Work Skills programme offers courses in English, Maths, Digital Skills and ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) to employed individuals in Greater Manchester.
Who is funding the Essential Work Skills (EWS) programme? This programme is funded by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority as part of their GM Adult Skills offer.
What is an accredited course? An accredited course is a course that has been officially approved by a recognised awarding body or regulatory organisation. This means the course meets set standards for quality, content, and assessment and leads to a formal qualification that is recognised nationally.
What is a non-accredited course? A non-accredited course means it doesn’t lead to a formal qualification that's recognised by an official awarding body. However, they still provide learners with valuable knowledge, practical skills, and personal development. Learners will receive a certificate of completion to acknowledge completion.
With a focus on computer programming, you will learn about the principles of computer programming to understand how programming works.
On this course you will also develop text-based programming skills to design and develop your own computer programs.
This course is delivered in the Python programming language and is designed to introduce learners to the world of computer programming.
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Gain essential skills in content creation and branding with the Level 2 Award in Digital and IT Skills. This course covers key topics such as social media marketing, SEO, web design, and more to help you build a strong digital presence.
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This course will provide you with the skills and knowledge to investigate the accidental and malicious security threats that exist to IT systems and data. You will learn about system vulnerabilities and the tools and techniques used to protect users from risks and potential damage, including loss of data, loss of data integrity and unauthorised access to data.
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These qualifications will build your confidence and motivation, and the skills you gain will be valuable in the workplace and or enhance your opportunities to move forward into a new role.
The course is delivery over a period of 17 weeks, 1 session per week, 2 hours virtual delivery and 2 hours self-study. (68 total learning hours)
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These qualifications will build your confidence and motivation, and the skills you gain will be valuable in the workplace and or enhance your opportunities to move forward into a new role.
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Functional Skills qualifications are intended to support applicants who wish to upskill and have accreditation in English.
These qualifications will build your confidence and motivation, and the skills you gain will be valuable in the workplace and or enhance your opportunities to move forward into a new role.
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Functional Skills qualifications are intended to support applicants who wish to upskill and have accreditation in English.
These qualifications will build your confidence and motivation, and the skills you gain will be valuable in the workplace and or enhance your opportunities to move forward into a new role.
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This short course focuses on using intermediate Excel functions in the workplace. It helps learners develop an understanding of how to use Excel effectively as a worksheet tool, including data formatting, formulas, and functions.
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This short course focuses on using intermediate Excel functions in the workplace. It helps learners develop an understanding of how to use Excel effectively as a worksheet tool, including data formatting, formulas, and functions.
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This is a bridging course between Level 1 and Level 2 Functional Skills Maths designed to support learners in developing the key mathematical concepts and problem-solving skills needed to transition confidently to the next level.
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This is a short course on giving and receiving feedback in the workplace, to develop clear, constructive communication skills essential for professional interactions.
This 5-week program is delivered across 10 hours (2h weekly sessions)
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This is a short course on conflict resolution in the workplace, to develop effective communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills necessary to manage workplace disagreements professionally.
This 5-week program is delivered across 10 hours (2h weekly sessions).
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This is a short course on handling difficult conversations in the workplace, helping to develop communication, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills necessary for managing challenging discussions professionally and effectively.
This 5-week program is delivered across 10 hours (2h weekly sessions).
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This is a short course focusing on appraisals and is designed to help develop the communication, critical thinking, and written skills needed for effective workplace appraisals.
This is a 4 hour programme delivered over one day.
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This is a bridging course between Level 1 and Level 2 Functional Skills English which aims to help learners develop the reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills needed to progress to Level 2 with confidence.
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