Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

This 10-week introduction to French course is designed for absolute beginners who want to develop a solid foundation in the French language. Through engaging, interactive lessons, students will learn essential vocabulary, basic grammar structures, pronunciation, and everyday conversational phrases. 

Whether you're preparing for travel, study, or simply exploring a new language, this course offers a supportive environment to start your French learning journey.

Duration: 10 weeks 
Format: In-person, on our Ormskirk campus
Who is this aimed at:  Beginners and language enthusiasts

Join us and take your first steps toward becoming a confident French speaker!

Online two-day practical training on the Arts for the Blues model - towards becoming an Arts for the Blues facilitator. 

• Dates: 24 and 25 April 2026

• Times: 10-4 

• Venue/Online: Online 

• Who is eligible to attend e.g. is it an open course? It is open to people with counselling, psychotherapy, arts therapies or other mental health qualifications and experiences (or equivalent)

If you are outside of the UK and want to sign up to the course, please enquire before purchasing the course

Online two-day supervision training on the Arts for the Blues model - towards becoming an Arts for the Blues supervisor/trainer. 

Dates: 8 and 9 May 2026

Times: 10-4 

Venue/Online: Online 

Who is eligible to attend e.g. is it an open course? It is open to people who have completed two-days of training in the Arts for the Blues and have supervision training (or equivalent). 

If you are outside of the UK and want to sign up to the course, please enquire before purchasing the course

Leadership & Management CPD

Leadership & Management CPD

Generative Art is a form of art created through autonomous systems guided by conceptual rules designed by the artist.

This course introduces you to the fundamentals of generative visual art using Processing, a powerful and user-friendly programming language tailored for artists, designers, and creative coders.

If you are outside of the UK and want to sign up to the course, please enquire before purchasing the course

The Higher-Level Teaching Assistant Preparation course is an online programme and consists of supported and self-directed study, access to online materials and guidance, and six mandatory webinars.

The course starts on 22nd January 2026

The course is made up of 6 sessions, all sessions run from 1-4pm on the following dates:

Thursday 22nd January 

Thursday 5th February

Thursday 26th February

Thursday 19th March

Thursday 23rd April

Thursday 14th May

Course is £900 which includes the assessment fee

If you are outside of the UK and want to sign up to the course, please enquire before purchasing the course

This 10-week course is designed for learners who already have some basic knowledge of Spanish and want to continue building their skills. Through dynamic, interactive lessons, students will expand their vocabulary, strengthen their understanding of grammar, improve pronunciation, and gain greater confidence in everyday conversation. Whether you've completed an introductory course, studied Spanish in the past, or picked up some knowledge through travel or personal interest, this program offers a supportive environment to progress on your Spanish learning journey.

Duration: 10 weeks 
Format: In-person, on our Ormskirk campus
Who is this aimed at:  Learners with some prior knowledge of Spanish and language enthusiasts ready to advance

Join us and take the next step toward becoming a more confident Spanish speaker!