Specialist Courses

  • English for Work

    This course is designed to help learners develop their English reading, writing, and communication skills.

    The course will cover the following topics:

    • Reading and understanding different types of texts, such as emails, letters, and articles.

    • Writing different types of texts, such as emails, letters, and reports.

    • Communicating effectively in different situations, such as in the workplace or in social settings.

    • The course will also focus on developing learners’ grammar, vocabulary, and spelling skills.

    • By the end of the course, learners will be able to communicate confidently in English and apply their skills in everyday life.

  • McKenzie Friend

    This course is designed to train individuals to become a McKenzie Friend.

    The course will cover the following topics:

    • Understanding the role of a McKenzie Friend in the family court system.

    • Familiarizing oneself with the court processes and procedures.

    • Learning how to help clients prepare their case.

    • Understanding the different levels of court, judges, and agencies such as CAFCASS.

    • Providing personal support, understanding, and mentoring to clients.

    • Offering non-legal advice and guidance.

    • Assisting clients with paperwork, forms, and planning.

  • Self-Presentation in Court

    This course is designed to help individuals develop effective presentation skills in court.

    The course will cover the following topics:

    • Understanding the role of self-presentation in court.

    • Identifying key skills for presenting effective evidence in-person or remotely.

    • Determining the techniques lawyers use in cross-examination and how to handle them, including how these may differ with virtual hearings.

    • Expressing an opinion based on the foundation of fact.

    • Telling a compelling story.

    • Keeping the presentation simple and clear.

    • Overcoming nervousness and anxiety.

    • Using court technology to present evidence on screens in courtrooms.

  • Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS)

    This course provides proof that individuals working on construction sites have the appropriate training and qualifications for the job they do on site.

    Here’s a subject description for a CSCS course:

    This course is designed to help individuals prepare for the CSCS test, which is designed to give individuals working in the construction industry the required knowledge so that they can identify hazards on-site and confidently take steps to prevent dangerous incidents from taking place 2. The course will cover the following topics:

    • Understanding the Health, Safety and Environment test.

    • Identifying hazards on-site.

    • Preventing dangerous incidents from taking place.

    • Improving standards and safety on UK construction sites.