Personal & Social Development Skills

Course Code
N/A
Course Duration
3 weeks (Thursdays, 9:30am – 12:30pm)
Location
Cradley Heath Skills Campus
Start Date
29 January, 2026
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Want to feel more confident in yourself and your interactions with others? This three-week taster course introduces key personal and social development skills that support everyday life, work and well-being.

You’ll explore communication skills, confidence-building strategies, positive relationships, resilience and goal-setting, helping you gain clarity about your strengths and areas you want to develop.

This course offers a welcoming and supportive introduction to learning, especially for adults returning to education or preparing for further health, care or personal development pathways.

Delivered at Cradley Heath Skills Campus – complete with a home care simulation workshop, you’ll learn in an encouraging environment designed to help adults grow.

Who is this course for?

Perfect for adults aged 19+ who want to:
• Build confidence in everyday communication
• Understand personal strengths and goals
• Improve social skills for home, work or community life
• Prepare for Level 1 personal development or care courses
• Rebuild confidence before returning to learning

No previous experience required.

• You must be aged 19+
• Fully funded for most adults in the West Midlands Combined Authority area

Learners at Cradley Heath Skills Campus benefit from:
• A modern, purpose-built adult learning campus
• Tutors with industry expertise who support learners at all levels
• High-quality facilities designed to support confidence-building learning
• Being part of The Sandwell Colleges — the number one college group for student achievement in the West Midlands
• A friendly and supportive community for adult learners

Please get in touch for more information.

You may go onto further study at Cradley Heath Skills Campus:
• Health & Nutrition (Taster Course)
• Mental Health Awareness (Taster Course)
• Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care (Taster Course)
• Level 1 Award in Personal & Social Development Skills
• Level 1 Award in Nutrition & Health

This course also supports progression into wider adult learning such as English, Digital or Employability programmes.

Apply for this course or find out more

Whether you prefer part-time, evening, or flexible study options, we offer learning that fits your goals. From building confidence to gaining new skills, we’re here to help every step of the way.

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