Courses

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  Peterborough Women's Centre is proud to offer a wide variety of courses
   to meet the needs of women in Peterborough. We are constantly updating
   our courses and developing new programmes and we welcome any new
   ideas or suggestions.

   We require a deposit of £5.00 to secure your place on any of our courses. This
   is refunded to you when you have completed your course. If you do need to cancel
   your place after you have paid your deposit we will still refund your fee provided
   you give us reasonable notice of your cancellation.

   The centre offers a creche for children aged 0-5 years to support most of our
   courses. Places are limited so please ensure you book your child's place early.

        
   Assertiveness          
   A popular course that helps women to feel more confident, learn to
   say no when they want to and to feel more positive. This course is always
   oversubscribed and we operate a waiting list. Book early to avoid
   disappointment! This course runs over 6 weeks.
   Friday 12.30-2.30 starting 11th May

   Beginners IT 
   Using First Time Online this three week course provides an introduction to computers.
   Thursday 1.00-3.00 starting 17th May, 21st June & 12th July

   Beginners IT for Young Parents
   Using First Time Online this three week course provides an introduction to computers
   for Mums under 25. Limited creche places are available to support this course.
   Friday 1.00-3.00 starting 18th May, 15th June & 6th July
     
   ESOL
   English for Speakers of Other Languages. There are two levels of this course,
   beginners and elementary for those who are more confident in their spoken
   and written English.
   Monday 10.00-12.00, Tuesday 9.30-11.30 and 12.30-2.30
   and Wednesdays 10.00-12.00

   ESOL IT (English on the Computer)
   English for Speakers of Other Languages combined with computer skills. This
   course is beneficial to women who have completed, or are currently studying,
   under the ESOL programme. There is currently a waiting list for this course.
   Friday 10.00-12.00

   First Steps Into Home Computing
   In this ten week course you will learn the basic computer knowledge that will
   help you to improve your computer skills and give you the confidence to use
   your computer proficiently.
   Tuesday 9.30-11.30 starting 24th April

   Flower Arranging
   A six week course covering flat packet bouquets, aqua pack, table arrangements,
   cutting and conditioning flowers and different styles of ribbons.
   Wednesday 12.30-2.30 starting 25th April

   GROW (Growing Real Opportunities for Women)
   This eight week course is designed to help you to break down the barriers to
   employment, increase communication skills, confidence and self esteem, put
   you on the road to making the right choices and provide support in making the
   right decisions for you.
   Thursday 10.00-1.00 starting 7th June

   JET (Job and Enterprise Training)
   This eight week course has been developed to fast track you along the road to
   employment and help you to make the most of your skills and strengths to find
   the right job opportunity for yourself.
   Monday 10.00-1.00 starting 4th June

   Silver Surfers
   This three week course is for women over 50. Using First Time Online this course
   provides an introduction to computers.
   Tuesday 1.00-3.00 starting 15th May, 12th June & 3rd July

   Women Back Into Work With Maths
   An accredited course designed to help you to brush up on your numeracy skills
   using a computer. Work at your own pace with tutor support. 
   Wednesday 10.00-12.00

   For more meetings and activities, please see our Social Groups page.

   As our outreach programme develops, other courses will be offered in
   different locations throughout Peterborough, such as Westwood, Parnwell,
   Walton, Paston, West Town and Stanground. Please contact Farah Khan,
   BME Women's Outreach Learning Co-ordinator or Helen Orvis, Electronic
   Village Hall Outreach Co-ordinator at the centre for more details of
   forthcoming outreach courses in the city.

   If you would like any further information on any of our courses, or you
   wish to register your interest in a course, please contact Vicki Hayward,
   Course Co-ordinator on 01733 311564/311568 or email her on
   pbwc4@btconnect.com