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Essential Skills

FREE Courses in ICT, English and Maths

Have you struggled with Maths or English or do you want to improve your computer skills? If this sounds like you, Belfast Met's Essential Skills courses are for you and best of all, they are FREE!

Essential Skills are the most important and useful skills we all need to succeed in education, work and everyday life. At Belfast Met, you can get qualifications in English, Maths and ICT while you are completing your course.

ESOL learners should have achieved level 1 in Reading, Writing and Speaking & Listening or be at this level.

Applications for 25/26 Essential Skills courses will open on Friday 16th May at 2pm.

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Click Here to apply for our Essential Skills Literacy courses.
Click Here to apply for our Essential Skills Numeracy courses.

 

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Essential Skills Information

We offer Essential Skills in Literacy and Numeracy from Entry Level 1 through to Level 2, and ICT at Levels 1 and 2.

Get the basics or take the next step. At Belfast Met it is free.

  • Gain a nationally recognised qualification
  • Improve your job prospects
  • Meet new people
  • Work with friendly, helpful and approachable tutors
  • Learn how to use a computer
  • Improve your confidence
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Have you struggled with Maths or English or do you want to improve your computer skills? If this sounds like you, Belfast Met's Essential Skills courses in English, Maths or ICT are for you and best of all, they are FREE!

Part-Time Courses
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Gain a Level 2 qualification in English, Maths or ICT in just 1 week!

Our blend of face to face and online fast track delivery will allow you to achieve your goals in English, Maths and ICT.

1 Week Fast-Track Courses
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Gain a Level 2 qualification in English, Maths or ICT! Attend class one day a week for six weeks!

Our blend of face to face and online fast track delivery will allow you to achieve your goals in English, Maths and ICT.

Blended Fast-Track Courses