For Learners
Take your career forward with our free, innovative training programme that is designed for life-long learning.
FWD provides a programme that helps people from all backgrounds to develop skills needed to secure high-quality jobs. That includes students, people who want to update their capabilities after an absence from work, be that maternity leave or due to illness, and those currently in a role who are looking to progress their careers.
Choose your subject area below to explore course options for learners.
Digital
Interested in learning about digital technologies, digital marketing and social media channels? Take the opportunity to design and build a website, learn the principles of effective digital communication and how to use the tools available.
Sustainability
Curious about the sustainable built environment, innovative practices and how energy efficiencies are being achieved? Learn how to use digital design, drawing software and understand how new retrofitting techniques are used within the cons
Health
If you work or want to work in the health and social care sector then this course can provide valuable insights, further develop your knowledge and introduce you to effective team leadership and management techniques.
Enterprise
Want to start and manage your own business? Gain the skills you need to develop your idea, identify a unique selling point, understand your target audience and discover the best marketing techniques for a launch.
How FWD works
The benefits
How FWD works
with learners
A modular and personalised approach
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Connecting Learners with Employers
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Mentoring support
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The benefits of
joining FWD
Easily accessible and low risk
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A personalised approach
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Access to three education providers
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Hear what our FWD members are saying
Dhundi Bhusal
“Very pleased with the Start Your Own Business module. Nick was absolutely brilliant and very knowledgeable. Big thanks to everyone from Bath Spa University and Bath College for their brilliant skills and delivering this fantastic module.”
Alfonso Buono
“I personally enjoyed every aspect of the course sharing experience meet new people and learning new skills.”
Alice Appleton
“Fantastic course, really valuable and well timed – good length etc.”
You have the questions, we have the answers
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Your next step is to complete an application form which will only take about five minutes. We will then contact you to have a short conversation to better understand your situation, discuss your learning needs and ensure your suitability for your chosen course.
