Digital Skills for Learners
A flexible programme allowing you to experience opportunities to enhance your career. Choose your own modules of study and tailor the training to your personal career progression goals.
FWD’s programmes help people from all backgrounds develop the skills needed to secure high-quality jobs.
This includes, but is not limited to students, people who want to update their capabilities after an absence from work, be that from maternity leave or due to illness, and those in existing roles who are looking to engage with skills development to progress their careers.
Introduction to Web Development
Location
Bath College
Course duration
5 weeks
About this course
This is your introduction to building websites from scratch using HTML, CSS and, optionally, basic Javascript. It provides a foundation on which to further your coding knowledge and allows you to put your new skills into practice by building a real website.
This module is for anyone looking to learn about web design: either to expand your employment opportunities or improve your own business.
This module is for anyone looking to learn about web design: either to expand your employment opportunities or improve your own business.
See eligibility criteria
Digital Marketing and Social Media
Location
Bath Spa University
Course duration
5 weeks
About this course
This module introduces you to the basic concepts and applications of digital marketing and effective communication.
You’ll study the key elements to plan an effective digital marketing strategy for your business, and also explore search engine optimisation (SEO), using social media for growth, and content creation.
You’ll study the key elements to plan an effective digital marketing strategy for your business, and also explore search engine optimisation (SEO), using social media for growth, and content creation.
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Who should apply to FWD?
With FWD you will:
Critically evaluate the UK’s hidden job market using labour market information to take a more proactive approach to
job searching
Identify your current skills and ways to build your awareness of opportunities
Evaluate your career journey so far and identify priority areas to focus on throughout the FWD career module
Understand skills involved for a successful interview, including using
the STAR technique and anticipating employer expectations and questions
Ideate and prototype your brand statement/ elevator pitch
Understand the importance of networking and developing strategies to create new connections
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, Clera Healthcare Ltd
“Fantastic course, really valuable and well timed – good length etc.”
Interested in applying?
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.
