Browse courses by subject
Adult Community Learning Bridgend are offering online courses to the public. There are no formal entry requirements for accessing courses. Free IT support is available prior to the course start for those who require help in accessing online learning.
Courses
For further information and an enrolment form, please contact adultlearning@bridgend.gov.uk. When enrolling, please state clearly in your email the course, day and time that you are interested in.
Telephone:
01656 642746
Computer and I.T Courses
An introduction to smartphones, understanding the different features of smartphones and be able to personalise, add security and set up your smartphone for your own needs.
It will also help in showing learners how to use their smartphones by showing how to download apps, make/receive calls and send files to friends and family.
Location: Brackla Community Centre.
Start date: 08 November 2023
Day/time: Wednesdays, 10:30am – 12:30pm
Duration: 6 weeks
Price: Free
For further information and an enrolment form, please contact adultlearning@bridgend.gov.uk.
A course for those who want to learn how to use the internet, understand copyright and how to use websites while researching topics.
It will also allow learners to be able to learn the basics of emails, allowing people to be able to send and receive emails.
Location: Pyle Library
Start date: 06 November 2023
Day/time: Mondays, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Duration: 6 weeks
Price: Free
For further information and an enrolment form, please contact adultlearning@bridgend.gov.uk
Learn how to create good-looking, effective documents for work or personal use, and the main features of word processing software.
Location: Maesteg 7777
Start date: 20/09/2023
Day/time: Wednesdays, 9.30am - 11.30am
Duration: 10 weeks
Price: Free
Deadline for enrolment: Wednesday 13 September, 12pm
For further information and an enrolment form, please contact adultlearning@bridgend.gov.uk.
Location: Maesteg 777s
Day/time: Monday, 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Price: Free
Our Digital Drop-in sessions are FREE and open to anyone who needs support, advice or help with their digital devices.
How it works:
❶ Drop-in, no appointment needed
❷ Ask a question − get advice and help
❸ Leave whenever you want to
❹ Come once, come every week, come whenever you like − it’s entirely up to you
Location: Sarn Lifelong Learning Centre
Day/time: Tuesdays, 2pm - 4pm
Price: Free
Our Digital Drop-in sessions are FREE and open to anyone who needs support, advice or help with their digital devices.
How it works:
❶ Drop-in, no appointment needed
❷ Ask a question − get advice and help
❸ Leave whenever you want to
❹ Come once, come every week, come whenever you like − it’s entirely up to you
Location: Pyle Life Centre
Day/time: Wednesdays, 2pm – 4pm
Price: Free
Our Digital Drop-in sessions are FREE and open to anyone who needs support, advice or help with their digital devices.
How it works:
❶ Drop-in, no appointment needed
❷ Ask a question − get advice and help
❸ Leave whenever you want to
❹ Come once, come every week, come whenever you like − it’s entirely up to you
Skills for Life and Work
Would you like to learn to read? This course looks at using phonics to be able to read simple, regular words and is aimed at beginner readers.
Location: Pyle Life Centre
Start date: 19/09/2023
Day/time: Tuesdays, 9.30am - 11.30am
Duration: 10 weeks
Price: Free
Deadline for enrolment: Wednesday 13 September, 12pm
For further information and an enrolment form, please contact adultlearning@bridgend.gov.uk.
This course looks at working with thoughts, feelings and behaviour to create a greater sense of self-confidence.
Location: Bridgend Carnegie House
Start date: 20/09/2023
Day/time: Wednesdays, 9.30am - 11.30am
Duration: 10 weeks
Price: Free
Deadline for enrolment: Wednesday 13 September, 12pm
For further information and an enrolment form, please contact adultlearning@bridgend.gov.uk.
This course looks at working with thoughts, feelings and behaviour to create a greater sense of self-confidence.
Location: Pyle Life Centre
Start date: 20/09/2023
Day/time: Wednesdays, 12.30pm - 2.30pm
Duration: 10 weeks
Price: Free
Deadline for enrolment: Wednesday 13 September, 12pm
For further information and an enrolment form, please contact adultlearning@bridgend.gov.uk.
Join this course to identify and plan all of the steps to land your dream job. If you're feeling unfulfilled, or are ready for your next career move, this course is for you.
Location: Pyle Life Centre
Start date: 18/09/2023
Day/time: Mondays, 9.30am - 11.30am
Duration: 10 weeks
Price: Free
Deadline for enrolment: Wednesday 13 September, 12pm
For further information and an enrolment form, please contact adultlearning@bridgend.gov.uk.
Interested in a career in education? Already working in an education setting but would like to enhance your knowledge and understanding? This course offers an overview of the expectations linked to the role of a Teaching Assistant, with an introduction to useful policy and procedure.
Location: Online
Start date: 3/10/2023
Day/time: Tuesdays, 9.15am - 11.45am
Duration: 8 weeks
Price: £10 / £5 for concessions
Deadline for enrolment: Wednesday 27 September, 12pm
For further information and an enrolment form, please contact adultlearning@bridgend.gov.uk.
Interested in a career in education? Already working in an education setting but would like to enhance your knowledge and understanding? This course offers an overview of the expectations linked to the role of a Teaching Assistant, with an introduction to useful policy and procedure.
Location: Pencoed Welfare Hall
Start date: 3/10/2023
Day/time: Tuesdays, 1pm - 3.30pm
Duration: 8 weeks
Price: £10 / £5 for concessions.
Deadline for enrolment: Wednesday 27 September, 12pm
For further information and an enrolment form, please contact adultlearning@bridgend.gov.uk.
Location: Online
Day/time: Mondays, 7pm – 9pm
Duration: 10 weeks
Price: £10 / £5 concessions
For further information and an enrolment form, please contact adultlearning@bridgend.gov.uk.
Location: Williams Memorial Hall
Day/time: Fridays, 9.30am – 11.30am
Duration: 10 weeks
Price: £10 / £5 concessions
For further information and an enrolment form, please contact adultlearning@bridgend.gov.uk.
Location: Westward Community Centre
Start date: 02 October 2023
Day/time: Mondays, 12.30pm – 2.45pm
Duration: 8 weeks
Price: Free
For further information and an enrolment form, please contact adultlearning@bridgend.gov.uk.
Location: Brackla Community Centre
Day/time: Wednesdays, 1pm - 2.30pm
Start date: 8 November 2023
Price: Free
These free weekly drop-in sessions are open to anyone with Maths or English related queries, you can:
- bring your own questions
- find out how to help children/grandchildren at school
- have a chat with our tutor and explore options for personal learning
- find out how to achieve a qualification
No need to book!
Arts and crafts
Explore your creativity, enhance your wellbeing, and create art that expresses a range of emotions. This course is suitable for everyone, including absolute beginners.
Location: Pyle Life Centre
Start date: 20/09/2023
Day/time: Wednesdays, 9.30am - 11.30am
Duration: 10 weeks
Price: £10 / £5 concessions
Deadline for enrolment: Wednesday 13 September, 12pm
For further information and an enrolment form, please contact adultlearning@bridgend.gov.uk.
Join us to create your own wire word masterpieces and discover the wonderful versatility of wire as a medium for art!
Location: Pyle Life Centre
Start date: 19/09/2023
Day/time: Tuesdays, 1pm - 3pm
Duration: 10 weeks
Price: £10 / £5 concessions
Deadline for enrolment: Wednesday 13 September, 12pm
For further information and an enrolment form, please contact adultlearning@bridgend.gov.uk.
Join us to create your own wire word masterpieces and discover the wonderful versatility of wire as a medium for art!
Location: Bryncethin Community Centre
Start date: 20/09/2023
Day/time: Wednesdays, 6pm - 8pm
Duration: 10 weeks
Price: £10 / £5 concessions
Deadline for enrolment: Wednesday 13 September, 12pm
For further information and an enrolment form, please contact adultlearning@bridgend.gov.uk.
This course will introduce you to the knowledge and skills needed to edit digital images for personal use.
Location: Pyle Life Centre
Start date: 19/09/2023
Day/time: Tuesdays, 1pm - 3pm
Duration: 10 weeks
Price: Free
Deadline for enrolment: Wednesday 13 September, 12pm
For further information and an enrolment form, please contact adultlearning@bridgend.gov.uk.
This course will introduce you to the knowledge and skills needed to edit digital images for personal use.
Location: Westward Community Centre
Start date: 20/09/2023
Day/time: Wednesdays, 1pm - 3pm
Duration: 10 weeks
Price: Free
Deadline for enrolment: Wednesday 13 September, 12pm
For further information and an enrolment form, please contact adultlearning@bridgend.gov.uk.
Combine digital skills and crafting to boost your creativity.
Location: Bryncethin Community Centre
Start date: 06 November 2023
Day/time: Wednesdays, 9.30am – 11.30am
Duration: 6 weeks
Price: Free
For further information and an enrolment form, please contact adultlearning@bridgend.gov.uk.
Virtual Learning
Through our new delivery partner, we can now offer you an exciting new range of e-learning courses that you can access and study at your own pace, anywhere!
- Not tutor-led - perfect for home study
- Mobile-friendly - you can learn on the move!
- All courses are accredited by top-quality awarding bodies
- UK-based support
- Official qualifications available
- Courses are FREE or partly subsidised
For more information or to register, please contact: adultlearning@bridgend.gov.uk or 01656 642746
- Handling and Resolving Conflict - 30 minutes (Free)
- Understanding Diabetes - 45 minutes (Free)
- Safeguarding – an Introduction - 75 minutes (Free)
- Understanding Epilepsy - 45 minutes (Free)
- Hospitality Customer Service Skills - 60 minutes (Free)
- Call/Contact Centre – an Introduction - 90 minutes (Free)
- Managing Mental Health and Wellbeing at Work - 90 minutes (Free)
- Working at Height – a Guide to Keeping Safe - 30 minutes (Free)
- Communication skills - 25 minutes (Free)
- Employability basics - 25 minutes (Free)
- Interview techniques - 25 minutes (Free)
- Making Change Work For You - 25 minutes (Free)
- Motivation and Confidence - 25 minutes (Free)
- Working in business and administration - 25 minutes (Free)
- Working in health and social care - 25 minutes (Free)
- Writing a CV - 25 minutes (Free)
-
Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering (RQF) - 7 hours (£26.00)
-
Level 2 Award in Customer Service (RQF) - 6 hours (£38.00)
Please note: Accreditation is a requirement of the courses and by enrolling on a course learners are agreeing to complete the paperwork involved.
No iPad? No problem! - If you would like to access one of our online courses but don’t have a suitable device or Wifi connection, then please get in touch with us, as we may be able to support you with this. We have a range of portable devices, mobile top-ups and portable WiFi connections that can be loaned out when needed.
Online courses will take place online using Zoom. The tutor will send you out a link to join the course and will email any resources to you.
Blended courses will take place mainly online using Zoom, but there will be some face-to-face sessions that will take place at a venue local to the majority of learners. For those learners who can’t attend the face-to-face sessions, the option of joining these classes via Zoom will be offered wherever possible.
Contact
Bridgend Adult Community Learning
Telephone:
01656 642746
Address:
Civic Offices,
Angel Street,
Bridgend,
CF31 4WB.
Opening hours:
Tuesday to Thursday 9am to 3.30pm. (An answerphone operates outside these times).