Top Courses in Life Skills

Bridge's Live and Learn English Program is specifically designed for au pairs living with American families. An important part of being a successful au pair is learning to communicate effectively and interact appropriately with your host family and community members. Live & Learn English will not only help you to perfect your English skills, but also to gain a better understanding of American life and culture, and others’ perceptions of the United States.

Some examples of courses include:

American Film, which allows you to explore U.S. culture through the medium of film. You'll view films in class and take part in class discussions, group interactions and presentations. American Culture, which lets you learn more about culture in the United States and establish a broad understanding of relevant concepts and ideas around American Culture. You'll participate in local excursions, class discussions, group interactions, and presentations. Language focus for this course includes academic reading, speaking, listening, and idioms & slang a... [-]

This option allows you to follow our Intensive Spanish Course in the morning and also do au pair work with a Spanish family in Seville. Intensive Spanish Course + Au pair work

Au pair work with a Spanish family in Seville consisting of looking after children and related duties (25-30 hrs/week), in the afternoon/evening. Payment: Individual room and full board plus a 80€ to 100€ weekly pay. One day and a half to two days off per week. A daily program, Monday to Friday, of free afternoon/evening cultural activities. This course is available at all levels, all year round. Take advantage of our flexibility: our courses begin every Monday all year round. If you are a student at the A1 level (Beginner) we recommend the following starting dates:... [-]

The CACHE Childcare and Education (VRQ) - Level 3 Award Course is a course designed for students who want to start a career in Childcare and acts as an perfect preparation for those who want to follow on to do CACHE Level 3 Certificate or Diploma qualifications.

Childcare is a competitive industry, and employers increasingly look for job applicants holding nationally recognised qualifications. This CACHE course provides successful learners with a Level 3 qualification especially designed for those looking to work with children ages 0-5 in a professional childcare setting.

The Diploma level course would enable learners to gain the knowledge and experience to allow them to work with children from birth to 5 years in non-supervised capacity. It should be stressed, however, that the Award itself is a valuable standalone qualification in its own right, and will be especially useful to those looking to boost their CV with a view to working with children in a supervised capacity. It would also be suitable for those already working in childcare as a piece of CPD (Continuing Professional Development).... [-]

Course in Insurance - Skills Programme in Financial Literacy in Short Term InsuranceCertificationUpon successful completion of the programme, learners will receive a Damelin Results Letter outlining the unit standards covered and if the PoE is found competent, Damelin will apply to INSETA on the learner’s behalf for the Skills Programme in Financial Literacy in Short Term Insurance: SAQA ID 49929 (Credits 13) to be awarded.Entry Requirements

Course in Child Care - Short Programme in International Au PairingCertificationThis programme in International Au Pairing is certified by the Damelin Academic Board.Entry Requirements

Course DurationThe programme duration is 50 hours and tuition is face-to-face. Each Damelin campus has a different tuition schedule. Programmes are offered during the week, in the evenings, or on Saturdays.Course IntroIt takes a very special person to au pair. Not everyone can. Why? Because the main criteria is a love of children and the ability to work with and nurture them. While most of us profess to love children, we do so from a safe distance, and when the going gets tough, we merely hand them back to their mothers. This Short Programme in International Au Pairing addresses all the critical issues in this field of interest.... [-]

Accredited Workplace First Aid Training Course is an award-winning and the best selling course that has been given the CPD Qualification Standards & CiQ GOLD accreditation. It is the most suitable course anyone looking to work in this or relevant sector.

It is considered one of the perfect courses in the UK that can help students/learners to get familiar with the topic and gain necessary skills to perform well in this field. We have packed Accredited Workplace First Aid Training Course into 8 modules for teaching you everything you need to become successful in this profession.

To provide you ease of access, this course is designed for both part-time and full-time students. You can become accredited in just 4 hours, 25 minutes hours and it is also possible to study at your own pace.... [-]

Accredited Car Maintenance Course is an award-winning and the best selling course that has been given the CPD Qualification Standards & CiQ GOLD accreditation. It is the most suitable course anyone looking to work in this or relevant sector.

It is considered one of the perfect courses in the UK that can help students/learners to get familiar with the topic and gain necessary skills to perform well in this field. We have packed Accredited Car Maintenance Course into 11 modules for teaching you everything you need to become successful in this profession.

To provide you ease of access, this course is designed for both part-time and full-time students. You can become accredited in just 8 hours, 10 minutes hours and it is also possible to study at your own pace.... [-]

DIY: Professional Repair Expert Online is CPD certified and CiQ Gold accredited. This makes it perfect for anyone trying to learn potential professional skills.... [-]

Certificate | Diploma | Advanced Diploma

ICI’s professional nanny course provides all information and training you need to gain employment in this fast-growing industry. Take the following units and start a personally-fulfilling and professionally-rewarding job.

Physical and Emotional Needs

Safety

Health

The aim of this short learning program is to equip participants with academic reading and writing skills, which is a minimum requirement for any academic short program taken. It offers participants an opportunity to acquire the academic literacy skills needed in order to successfully pursue tertiary studies.

The Foundation Skills program starts during the first week of each month. Applications close on the 15th of the previous month.

The assessment of the SLP’s consist of quizzes, discussions, a final assignment, and an online test.

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1 week. This excludes the additional time that is given to complete the final assessment.... [-]

Learn how to tackle remodelling, decoration, refurbishment and simple repairs in order to transform your space into your dream home!


With the knowledge in this course, you can transform your home into your dream environment with much less effort than you might think. To begin with, your Home Refresh and Remodeling chapters will take you through the basics of decoration, refurbishment and simple repairs. Learn how to approach projects, work with contractors and keep to a budget. Discover how much work you can actually carry out yourself, saving significant costs. We’ll introduce you to the basics of interior design so you have an overall plan in mind before beginning refurbishment.... [-]

Design exquisite home interiors without leaving yours! Interior design is a stimulating and rewarding profession. It challenges your creativity, ingenuity, practicality, and inspiration. It’s also great fun! Interior designers were once used only by the very wealthy. Now, interior design, particularly in the area of home styling, is widely sought after. People have busy lives and are prepared to incorporate the cost of a designer into home projects so that they achieve an outstanding finish that’s professional & individual and get the job done quickly and efficiently.... [-]

These Highfields accredited first aid courses are designed to give you the skills, knowledge, and competence required to administer emergency first aid in the workplace. This includes being able to assess, diagnose and treat casualties before the arrival of medical staff in the event of an emergency.

Courses are delivered by our experienced tutors, who are practical and hands-on in their approach. Training will take place in our Academy of Sport, which has recently undergone £1 million of investment.

Highfields is one of the UK's leading awarding bodies in compliance qualifications, so these courses are ideal if you work in a fitness or health related industry.

First Aid training should be risk-specific so please contact us if you would like to discuss a training package based on your specific requirements.... [-]

This course is strongly recommended by the HSE to all first aiders holding a valid first aid at work or emergency first aid course accreditation.

These YMCA accredited first aid courses are designed to give you the skills, knowledge, and competence required to administer emergency first aid in the workplace. This includes being able to assess, diagnose and treat casualties before the arrival of medical staff in the event of an emergency.

Courses are delivered by our experienced tutors, who are practical and hands-on in their approach. Training will take place in our Academy of Sport, which has recently undergone £1 million of investment.

YMCA is one of the UK's leading awarding bodies in fitness, health and well-being, so these courses are ideal if you work in a fitness or health related industry.... [-]