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Award in Employability Skills (NCFE)

6-8 Weeks

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Category: Unemployed

Course description

The Award in Employability Skills course is designed to help individuals develop the essential skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the modern job market. This course focuses on building core employability skills such as communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and time management, as well as providing guidance on job search strategies, CV writing, and interview preparation.
Participants will learn how to effectively present themselves to potential employers, both on paper and in person, and how to navigate the job application process with confidence. The course also covers the importance of a positive work attitude, adaptability, and continuous professional development in achieving long-term career success.
By the end of the course, learners will be equipped with the tools and strategies to enhance their employability, improve their job prospects, and succeed in their chosen career paths.

Apply for Government-funding

Enrol for free in either a live, tutor-led course or a self-paced online course. Both are fully funded if you’re eligible.

Dates

Delivery

The course will be completed online via our e-assessor platform. The duration of the course is seven weeks and is designed to be completed around your work and home life commitments. All deadlines for your course will be shown in your online course platform once you are enrolled to keep track.

What will you learn:

  • Develop and enhance skills required for the working environment
  • Develop learners’ confidence for employment and motivation
  • Improve communication skills and personal effectiveness
  • Provide a basis for further study

Enhance Your Skills

Unlocking new skills can significantly boost your career and personal growth. Our courses offer invaluable benefits beyond professional advancement.

Build Confidence

Gain the confidence to assist others during challenging times.

Unlock Opportunities

Access fulfilling careers that make a tangible difference in people's lives.

Foster Connections

Develop a strong sense of purpose and belonging in both your personal and professional spheres.

Further Information

The qualifications offer the generic transferable employability skills needed for employment such as teamwork, communication, problem-solving. The qualifications are designed to enable a learner either to progress directly into employment or into learning at a higher level as part of a progression pathway towards employment in a specific sector. They have been designed to complement learning in specific sectors where there is a need for the learner to obtain additional employability skills alongside sector-specific skills.

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Eligibility Criteria:

✓ Aged 19 or over

✓ Living in England 

✓ Not currently enrolled on any other government funded course or started another application for one

Please note: London, West Midlands, Liverpool, Manchester, South Yorkshire, Bristol, and Bath are not funded via online enrolment. 

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Why do we ask this?

We offer a variety of fully funded qualifications, made possible through government funding. Funding availability is determined by your location, as different regions have specific funding allocations and eligibility criteria.