FREE SHORT COURSES

We offer a range of excellent FREE short courses and qualifications, including courses at Level 3 – a first for London – that are widely recognised and will look great on your CV. Whether you want to move up in your career, retrain for a new job in the post-COVID world, try something new and see if it’s for you, or simply develop an interest for pleasure, we’ll have the course for you.

Some of our courses are distance learning – meaning you can study from the comfort of your own home – with teaching taking place online, whilst some are face-to-face at our centres. Our courses are teacher-led, with timetabled sessions, giving you the same high level of support that you’d get in person at college to support your learning. Once you’ve registered your details, we will send you further details of how to get started, nearer to the start date of your chosen course.

Can’t find the free short course you’re looking for? Our sister colleges, Westminster Kingsway College and the College of Haringey, Enfield and North East London, also offer a wide range of free short courses for you to browse.

Give the gift of education!

Do you know somebody who would enjoy or benefit from trying something new or adding a new qualification to their CV? Then simply download the gift certificate below, fill in their name and then either email it or print it and post it to them. They can then redeem a free short course from our list of courses below (conditions may apply).

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1 Day Photography Course
Art, Design and Fashion
Angel Centre
Free Short Course
Start Date: 06 May 2023
End Date: 30 June 2023
Day: Monday
Duration: 4 weeks
Times: 17:00 - 19:00 PM
Location: Angel Centre
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Academic Writing for Counselling
Counselling
Centre for Lifelong Learning
Free Short Course
Start Date: 07 June 2023
End Date: 05 July 2023
Day: Wednesday
Duration: 5 weeks
Times: 14:00 - 16:00 PM
Location: Centre for Lifelong Learning
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Advanced Excel Spreadsheets
Computing and IT
Angel Centre
Free Short Course
Start Date: 20 April 2023
End Date: 27 April 2023
Day: Thursday
Duration: 2 weeks
Times: 17:00 - 19:00 PM
Location: Angel Centre
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Bridal Styling
Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy
Centre for Lifelong Learning
Free Short Course
Start Date: 18 April 2023
End Date: 09 May 2023
Day: Tuesday
Duration: 6 weeks
Times: 09:30 - 16:30 PM
Location: Centre for Lifelong Learning
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Business Administration Pre Apprenticeship Programme - Level 2 Certificate
Business and Professional Services
Online
Free Short Course
Day: Monday - Friday
Duration: 3 Weeks
Times: 9am - 5pm
Location: Distance Learning
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Business Administration Principles - Level 2 Certificate
Business and Professional Services
Online
Free Short Course
Duration: This course typically take 2 - 3 months to complete
Times: This in an online course that you can work on at your own pace. You will be allocate a tutor to provide you with online guidance and support.
Location: Distance Learning
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Chemistry for Fun
Science & Forensics
Angel Centre
Free Short Course
Start Date: 07 July 2023
End Date: 27 July 2023
Day: Wednesday
Duration: 4 weeks
Times: 18:00 - 21:00 PM
Location: Angel Centre
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Counselling Skills - Level 2 Certificate (Evening)
Health and Social Care
Online
Free Short Course
Duration: This course typically take 2 - 3 months to complete
Times: This in an online course that you can work on at your own pace. You will be allocate a tutor to provide you with online guidance and support.
Location: Distance Learning
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Creative Mayor's Academy: Creative Business Start-up
Art, Design and Fashion
Digital Media and Creative Computing
Online
Free Short Course
Start Date: 25 April 2023
End Date: 09 May 2023
Day: Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Duration: 1 week
Times: 09:30 - 15:30
Location: Online
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Creative Mayor's Academy: Freelancing 101
Art, Design and Fashion
Digital Media and Creative Computing
Online
Free Short Course
Start Date: 28 April 2023
End Date: 28 April 2023
Day: Friday
Duration: 1 day
Times: 14:00 - 16:00
Location: Online
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Creative Mayor's Academy: Introductory Creative Career Session
Art, Design and Fashion
Digital Media and Creative Computing
Online
Free Short Course
Start Date: 24 March 2023
End Date: 24 March 2023
Day: Friday
Duration: 1 day
Times: 11:45 - 13:15
Location: Online
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Creative Mayor's Academy: Introductory Creative Career Session
Art, Design and Fashion
Digital Media and Creative Computing
Online
Free Short Course
Start Date: 17 April 2023
End Date: 17 April 2023
Day: Monday
Duration: 1 day
Times: 15:00 - 17:00
Location: Online
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Creative Writing 2
English and Maths
Centre for Lifelong Learning
Free Short Course
Start Date: 17 April 2023
End Date: 07 July 2023
Day: Friday
Duration: 11 weeks
Times: 13:00 - 16:00 PM
Location: Centre for Lifelong Learning
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Creative Writing Advanced 2
English and Maths
Centre for Lifelong Learning
Free Short Course
Start Date: 17 April 2023
End Date: 07 July 2023
Day: Friday
Duration: 11 weeks
Times: 13:00 - 16:00 PM
Location: Centre for Lifelong Learning
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CSI Islington
Science & Forensics
Centre for Applied Sciences
Free Short Course
Start Date: 10 June 2023
End Date: 17 June 2023
Day: Saturday
Duration: 2 weeks
Times: 10:00 - 16:00 PM
Location: Centre for Applied Sciences
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Customer Service Principles - Level 2 Certificate
Business and Professional Services
Online
Free Short Course
Duration: This course typically take 2 - 3 months to complete
Times: This in an online course that you can work on at your own pace. You will be allocate a tutor to provide you with online guidance and support.
Location: Distance Learning
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Data Protection and Data Security
Computing and IT
Online
Free Short Course
Duration: This course typically take 2 - 3 months to complete
Times: This in an online course that you can work on at your own pace. You will be allocate a tutor to provide you with online guidance and support.
Location: Distance Learning
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Dementia Care Principles - Level 2 Certificate
Health and Social Care
Online
Free Short Course
Duration: This course typically take 2 - 3 months to complete
Times: This in an online course that you can work on at your own pace. You will be allocate a tutor to provide you with online guidance and support.
Location: Distance Learning
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Develop Emotional Literacy
Counselling
Centre for Lifelong Learning
Free Short Course
Start Date: 04 May 2023
Day: Thursday
Duration: 4 weeks
Times: 11:00 - 13:00 PM
Location: Centre for Lifelong Learning
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Difference and Diversity
Counselling
Centre for Lifelong Learning
Free Short Course
Start Date: 17 April 2023
End Date: 07 July 2023
Day: Friday
Duration: 10 weeks
Times: 10:00 - 13:00 PM
Location: Centre for Lifelong Learning
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Digital Mayors Academy - Cyber Security and Networking (Intermediate)
Digital Media and Creative Computing
Digital Bootcamps
Online
Free Short Course
Start Date: 22 March 2023
End Date: 15 April 2023
Day: Wednesdays and Saturdays
Duration: 4 weeks
Times: 18:00 - 21:00 and 10:00 - 13:00
Location: Online
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Digital Mayors Academy - Drone Code (Intermediate)
Digital Media and Creative Computing
Digital Bootcamps
Online
Free Short Course
Start Date: 28 March 2023
End Date: 18 May 2023
Day: Tuesday and Thursday
Duration: 8 weeks
Times: 17:00 - 20:00
Location: Online
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Digital Mayors Academy - Shopify E-Commerce and Web Development
Digital Media and Creative Computing
Digital Bootcamps
Online
Free Short Course
Start Date: 03 April 2023
End Date: 19 May 2023
Day: Monday - Thursday
Duration: 7 weeks
Times: 18:00 - 20:00
Location: Online
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Digital Mayors Academy - Social Media Marketing (Intermediate)
Digital Media and Creative Computing
Digital Bootcamps
Online
Free Short Course
Start Date: 29 March 2023
End Date: 10 May 2023
Day: Wednesday
Duration: 7 weeks
Times: 18:00 - 20:00
Location: Online
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Digital Photography
Art, Design and Fashion
Angel Centre
Free Short Course
Start Date: 06 May 2023
End Date: 30 June 2023
Day: Monday
Duration: 4 weeks
Times: 17:00 - 19:00 PM
Location: Angel Centre
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Employability Skills - Level 1 Certificate
Foundation and Supported Learning
Online
Free Short Course
Duration: Flexible
Times: The duration and delivery of the course is flexible and will be discussed between you and your tutor with a timetable that fits around you
Location: Distance Learning
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ENGLISH – Functional Skills – evening, weekend, daytime classes from entry level to level 2
English and Maths
Online
Free Short Course
Duration: Flexible
Times: The duration and delivery of the course is flexible and will be discussed between you and your tutor with a timetable that fits around you
Location: Distance Learning
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Equality and Diversity - Level 2 Certificate
Health and Social Care
Online
Free Short Course
Duration: This course typically take 2 - 3 months to complete
Times: This in an online course that you can work on at your own pace. You will be allocate a tutor to provide you with online guidance and support.
Location: Distance Learning
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Essential Digital Skills
Employability Skills
Online
Free Short Course
Duration: This course typically take 2 - 3 months to complete
Times: This in an online course that you can work on at your own pace. You will be allocate a tutor to provide you with online guidance and support.
Location: Distance Learning
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Feedback in the Workplace
Counselling
Centre for Lifelong Learning
Free Short Course
Start Date: 23 March 2023
End Date: 27 April 2023
Day: Thursday
Duration: 4 weeks
Times: 10:00 - 14:00 PM
Location: Centre for Lifelong Learning
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French Upper Intermediate
Languages - French
Angel Centre
Free Short Course
Start Date: 02 May 2023
End Date: 26 June 2023
Day: Tuesday
Duration: 8 weeks
Times: 17:00 - 19:00 PM
Location: Angel Centre
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Health and Social Care: Principles of Infection Control or Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care - Level 2
Health and Social Care
Online
Free Short Course
Duration: 2-3 months
Times: Flexible
Location: Online
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Helping Your Child with Maths
English and Maths
Centre for Lifelong Learning
Free Short Course
Start Date: 20 June 2023
End Date: 11 July 2023
Day: Tuesday
Duration: 4 weeks
Times: 09:00 - 12:15 PM
Location: Centre for Lifelong Learning
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How to Talk to a Teenager
Counselling
Centre for Lifelong Learning
Free Short Course
Start Date: 19 April 2023
End Date: 24 May 2023
Day: Wednesday
Duration: 6 weeks
Times: 10:00 -13:00 PM
Location: Centre for Lifelong Learning
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Infection Prevention and Control in Healthcare Settings - Level 2 Certificate
Health and Social Care
Online
Free Short Course
Duration: This course typically takes 2-3 months to complete
Times: This in an online course that you can work on at your own pace. You will be allocate a tutor to provide you with online guidance and support.
Location: Distance Learning
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Information, Advice or Guidance - Level 2 Certificate
Business and Professional Services
Online
Free Short Course
Duration: This course typically take 2 - 3 months to complete
Times: This in an online course that you can work on at your own pace. You will be allocate a tutor to provide you with online guidance and support.
Location: Distance Learning
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Interview Techniques
Counselling
Centre for Lifelong Learning
Free Short Course
Start Date: 31 March 2023
End Date: 31 March 2023
Day: Friday
Duration: 1 week
Times: 10:00 - 16:00 PM
Location: Centre for Lifelong Learning
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Introduction to Accounting Part 1
Accounting and Bookkeeping
Centre for Lifelong Learning
Free Short Course
Start Date: 27 April 2023
End Date: 18 May 2023
Day: Thursday
Duration: 4 weeks
Times: 09:30 - 12:00 PM
Location: Centre for Lifelong Learning
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Introduction to Accounting Part 2
Accounting and Bookkeeping
Centre for Lifelong Learning
Free Short Course
Start Date: 20 April 2023
End Date: 18 May 2023
Day: Thursday
Duration: 4 weeks
Times: 9:30 - 12:00 PM
Location: Centre for Lifelong Learning
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Introduction to Circuit Design
Sport and Fitness
Angel Centre
Free Short Course
Start Date: 07 July 2023
End Date: 27 July 2023
Day: Wednesday
Duration: 4 weeks
Times: 18:00 - 21:00 PM
Location: Angel Centre
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Introduction to Ethics
Public Services
Angel Centre
Free Short Course
Start Date: 20 April 2023
End Date: 25 May 2023
Day: Thursday
Duration: 6 weeks
Times: 18:00 - 20:00 PM
Location: Angel Centre
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Introduction to Figure/Life Drawing
Art, Design and Fashion
Angel Centre
Free Short Course
Start Date: 06 May 2023
End Date: 30 June 2023
Day: Monday
Duration: 4 weeks
Times: 17:00 - 19:00 PM
Location: Angel Centre
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Introduction to MS Excel Spreadsheets
Computing and IT
Angel Centre
Free Short Course
Start Date: 23 March 2023
End Date: 23 March 2023
Day: Thursday
Duration: 1 week
Times: 17:00-19:00 PM
Location: Angel Centre
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Introduction to Sport Coaching
Sport and Fitness
Angel Centre
Free Short Course
Start Date: 20 April 2023
End Date: 15 June 2023
Day: Thursday
Duration: 8 weeks
Times: 17:00 - 19:00
Location: Angel Centre
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Introduction to Sports Massage
Sports Science
Angel Centre
Free Short Course
Start Date: 07 July 2023
End Date: 27 July 2023
Day: Wednesday
Duration: 4 weeks
Times: 18:00 - 21:00 PM
Location: Angel Centre
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Introduction to Wig Making
Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy
Centre for Lifelong Learning
Free Short Course
Start Date: 24 April 2023
End Date: 12 June 2023
Day: Monday
Duration: 6 weeks
Times: 13:00 - 17:00 PM
Location: Centre for Lifelong Learning
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Logistics - Team Leadership in Supply Chain
Logistics
Online
Free Short Course
Start Date: 09 May 2023
End Date: 20 June 2023
Day: Thursday
Duration: 7 weeks
Times: 18:00 - 21:00
Location: Online
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Management: Lean Organisation Techniques - Level 2 Certificate
Business and Professional Services
Online
Free Short Course
Duration: This course typically take 2 - 3 months to complete
Times: This in an online course that you can work on at your own pace. You will be allocate a tutor to provide you with online guidance and support.
Location: Distance Learning
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Maths - Functional Skills – evening, weekend, daytime classes from entry level to level 2
English and Maths
Online
Free Short Course
Duration: Flexible
Times: The duration and delivery of the course is flexible and will be discussed between you and your tutor with a timetable that fits around you
Location: Distance Learning
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Maths to Support Day to Day Living
English and Maths
Centre for Lifelong Learning
Free Short Course
Start Date: 16 May 2023
End Date: 11 July 2023
Day: Tuesday
Duration: 8 weeks
Times: 17:45 - 21:00 PM
Location: Centre for Lifelong Learning
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Mental Health Problems Awareness - Level 2 Certificate
Health and Social Care
Online
Free Short Course
Duration: This course typically take 2 - 3 months to complete
Times: This in an online course that you can work on at your own pace. You will be allocate a tutor to provide you with online guidance and support.
Location: Distance Learning
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Music Production
Music and Music Production
Centre for Business, Arts and Technology
Free Short Course
Start Date: 25 April 2023
End Date: 04 July 2023
Day: Tuesday
Duration: 10 weeks
Times: 14:00 - 17:00 PM
Location: Centre for Business, Arts and Technology
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Non-accredited Providing Basic Manicure Treatments
Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy
Centre for Lifelong Learning
Free Short Course
Start Date: 17 April 2023
End Date: 29 May 2023
Day: Monday
Duration: 6 weeks
Times: 10:00 - 16:00 PM
Location: Centre for Lifelong Learning
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Non-accredited Single Eyelash Extension Treatments
Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy
Centre for Lifelong Learning
Free Short Course
Start Date: 05 May 2023
End Date: 26 May 2023
Day: Friday
Duration: 4 weeks
Times: 9:30 - 16:30 PM
Location: Centre for Lifelong Learning
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Nutrition and Health - Level 2 Certificate
Health and Social Care
Online
Free Short Course
Duration: This course typically take 2 - 3 months to complete
Times: This in an online course that you can work on at your own pace. You will be allocate a tutor to provide you with online guidance and support.
Location: Distance Learning
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Plaiting and Twisting the Hair Workshop
Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy
Centre for Lifelong Learning
Free Short Course
Start Date: 22 March 2023
End Date: 17 May 2023
Day: Wednesday
Duration: 8 weeks
Times: 09:30 - 15:30 PM
Location: Centre for Lifelong Learning
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Preparation for GCSE English
English and Maths
Centre for Lifelong Learning
Free Short Course
Start Date: 22 March 2023
End Date: 07 May 2023
Day: Wednesday
Duration: 15 weeks
Times: 10:00 - 13.00 PM
Location: Centre for Lifelong Learning
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Preparing for Maths
English and Maths
Centre for Lifelong Learning
Free Short Course
Start Date: 16 June 2023
End Date: 17 July 2023
Day: Friday
Duration: 4 weeks
Times: 09:00 - 12:00 PM
Location: Centre for Lifelong Learning
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Preparing for UCAT
Science & Forensics
Angel Centre
Free Short Course
Start Date: 03 July 2023
End Date: 07 July 2023
Day: Monday - Friday
Duration: 1 week
Times: 10:00 -16:00 PM
Location: Angel Centre
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Psychology in Six Weeks
Science & Forensics
Angel Centre
Free Short Course
Start Date: 20 April 2023
End Date: 25 May 2023
Day: Thursday
Duration: 6 weeks
Times: 18:00 - 20:00 PM
Location: Angel Centre
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Reading Group 2
English and Maths
Centre for Lifelong Learning
Free Short Course
Start Date: 17 April 2023
End Date: 07 July 2023
Day: Monday
Duration: 12 weeks
Times: 13:00 - 16:00PM
Location: Centre for Lifelong Learning
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Relaxing Hair
Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy
Centre for Lifelong Learning
Free Short Course
Start Date: 03 May 2023
End Date: 24 May 2023
Day: Wednesday
Duration: 4 weeks
Times: 09:30 - 13:30 PM
Location: Centre for Lifelong Learning
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Safeguarding and Prevent - Level 2 Certificate
Health and Social Care
Online
Free Short Course
Duration: This course typically take 2 - 3 months to complete
Times: This in an online course that you can work on at your own pace. You will be allocate a tutor to provide you with online guidance and support.
Location: Distance Learning
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Security - Level 2 Award for Door Supervisors in the Private Security Industry
Public Services
Victoria Centre
Free Short Course
Day: TBC
Duration: This course is run over 6 weeks. There are 20 days in the classroom from 9-5pm with self-study in between
Times: 9am - 5 pm
Location: Distance Learning
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Spacetime physics: Understanding Einstein’s special theory of Relativity
Science & Forensics
Angel Centre
Free Short Course
Start Date: 20 April 2023
End Date: 15 June 2023
Day: Thursday
Duration: 8 weeks
Times: 18:00 - 19:00 PM
Location: Angel Centre
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Spanish Elementary
Languages - Spanish
Angel Centre
Free Short Course
Start Date: 19 April 2023
End Date: 28 June 2023
Day: Wednesday
Duration: 10 weeks
Times: 17:00 - 19:00 PM
Location: Angel Centre
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Spreadsheet - Intermediate
Computing and IT
Centre for Lifelong Learning
Free Short Course
Start Date: 21 April 2023
End Date: 19 May 2023
Day: Friday
Duration: 4 weeks
Times: 9:30 - 12:00 PM
Location: Centre for Lifelong Learning
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Staying Healthy in an Infectious World
Science & Forensics
Angel Centre
Free Short Course
Start Date: 07 July 2023
End Date: 27 July 2023
Day: Wednesday
Duration: 4 weeks
Times: 18:00 - 21:00 PM
Location: Angel Centre
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Team Leading Principles - Level 2 Certificate
Business and Professional Services
Online
Free Short Course
Duration: This course typically take 2 - 3 months to complete
Times: This in an online course that you can work on at your own pace. You will be allocate a tutor to provide you with online guidance and support.
Location: Distance Learning
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Understanding Autism - Level 2 Certificate
Health and Social Care
Online
Free Short Course
Duration: This course typically take 2 - 3 months to complete
Times: This in an online course that you can work on at your own pace. You will be allocate
Location: Distance Learning
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Understanding Behaviour That Challenges - Level 2 Certificate
Health and Social Care
Online
Free Short Course
Duration: This course typically take 2 - 3 months to complete
Times: This in an online course that you can work on at your own pace. You will be allocate a tutor to provide you with online guidance and support.
Location: Distance Learning
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Understanding Children and Young Peoples Mental health - Level 2 Certificate
Health and Social Care
Online
Free Short Course
Duration: This course typically take 2 - 3 months to complete
Times: This in an online course that you can work on at your own pace. You will be allocate a tutor to provide you with online guidance and support.
Location: Distance Learning
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Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties - Level 2 Certificate
Health and Social Care
Online
Free Short Course
Duration: This course typically take 2 - 3 months to complete
Times: This in an online course that you can work on at your own pace. You will be allocate a tutor to provide you with online guidance and support.
Location: Distance Learning
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Working With Individuals With Learning Disabilities - Level 2 Certificate
Health and Social Care
Online
Free Short Course
Duration: This course typically take 2 - 3 months to complete
Times: This in an online course that you can work on at your own pace. You will be allocate a tutor to provide you with online guidance and support.
Location: Distance Learning
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444 Camden Road
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Sixth Form College
Angel
283-309 Goswell Road
EC1V 7LA
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Centre for Lifelong Learning
28-42 Blackstock Road
Finsbury Park
N4 2DG
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Centre for Applied Sciences
Angel
311-321 Goswell Road
EC1V 7DD
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