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Stepping Up Your Motivation
Course Summary
Course Code: BGB6A71Y23
Start Date: Saturday 11 May 2024
Start Time and Lesson Duration: 10:00 for 02:30 hours
Duration: 2 lessons over 2 week(s)
Location: Online Live
Fee: Free Help
Description
This course is live online with an experienced Life Coach. This two-part course will provide an opportunity to identify your own blocks to motivation in different aspects of your life, especially when looking for employment opportunities. You will gain techniques and tools for increasing levels of motivation and developing greater focus so that you can move forward with greater confidence and determination.
What Qualification/level is this course?
This course does not lead to a qualification, is for personal development and is at beginner level in this subject.
Who is this course for?
For anyone in between jobs or who is looking for new work /volunteering opportunities, who finds it challenging to keep motivated and apply themselves to moving forward in a positive way.
What can I expect to learn?
Topics include: Identifying your own blocks to getting motivated;
Gain practical tools to get yourself going;
Explore strategies for increasing your power of concentration;
Goal setting and staying on track
How will I learn?
Tutor presentation, online group discussion, ideas and feedback in online live ‘chat’ and journal, self-reflections and personal research. Sessions will be interactive and equip participants with a range of tools for immediate application in their own lives and with others in their personal or professional life. Please come with an open mind and a willingness to explore yourself in order to move forward.
How will I know how well I am doing?
Learners will receive feedback at different points within the online workshop.
Will I need to do any work at home?
In week one each person will be have a small practical development assignment which will involve putting something that has been learnt on the course, into practice in real life. Learners can share on their progress in the following session.
What will I need to provide?
You will need a laptop or PC with webcam and microphone, internet connection, an email address and be able to access websites.
A notepad and pen.
Are there any other costs?
There are no further costs.
What can I do next?
Several follow up courses are available with regards to employability preparation, mental health, and personal development. For information on ACL courses please see
https://aclessex.com/get-back-into-work/
https://aclessex.com/mental-wellbeing/
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Further information
For all enquiries regarding this course please contact 0345 603 7635.