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Below are some additional or different alternatives to those provided on the Course Search page, which as individuals you may like to consider.  Most offer advice and guidance. 
Courses can be full time, part time and occassional.  Learning is exciting so give something different a try. Remember you can also ring the 0800 100 900 and talk to the Career's Advice Service or search on line
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WEA (Workers Education Association)
In you part of the West Midlands the WEA offers different courses.  Each subject area is managed by a Curriculum Area Leader, who makes sure that teaching methods and materials are up-to-date, that the quality of teaching is good across the region and that tutors have regular opportunities to meet and share good practice.
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Aimhigher
will provide you with all the information you need to get started on the road into Higher Education (HE).  Whether you're still at school, in work or unemployed, Aimhigher shows you how HE can improve your career prospects and help you find your dream job click here for information in the West Midlands
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Learning To Suit Your Lifestyle
This gives you the opportunity of really trying to find out the best way to learn that suits your life style - at home, at work, face to face or through voluntary work - find out more
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Return to Learning (BBC)

So you want to join the growing community of adult learners, but where do you start? This is your step-by-step guide to returning to learning, here to give you all the answers you're looking for and all the advice and encouragement you need to start on a learning journey that could change your life.

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Media Trust
A charity that aims to resource the communication needs of the voluntary and community sector. Jon Snow their deputy chairman says "Communication skills are vital for all organisations and if the voluntary sector is to play a full part in society its work must be seen and heard."
A full range of training courses that cover all aspects of communication and media is available and there is provision for custom made courses as well. For the full calendar of courses please go see
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Brasshouse Language School
The Brasshouse is an excellent language school which is very affordable.
It runs a variety of language lessons at intervals of three months for different stages i.e. beginners, intermediates and advanced - young and old are welcomed.
Creative Breaks
Creative Breaks
Offer creative arts courses, workshop and holidays in rural Herefordshire or the neighbouring counties of Shropshire, Gloucestershire, Worcestershire and the Welsh Borders. Come and learn a new craft, or brush up an old one
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Institute of Advanced Motorists

Welcomes all qualified drivers with no more then 6 points on their driving licence. Yes it does make you a better driver. Your company may pay the fee to join the Institute which includes your tuition - and once you pass your test you are a full member.  Find out about their Skills for Life program and become a safer driver - or email for a Midlands mentor near you

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Regional Women’s Enterprise Unit
have launched the UK’s First Ever FREE High Growth Business Acceleration Programme for Women.  This organisation would suit a women looking for help in starting a business or wanting to get to know other women who might be experiencing the same as herself
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Federation Degree Forward
Foundation Degree Forward (fdf) is a national body that supports the development and validation of high quality Foundation degrees. It is funded by the Higher Education Funding Council for England to support employer engagement across higher education programmes generally and in relation to Foundation degrees specifically.


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