The Power of Thought: Developing Effective Thinking Skills NCFE Level 1 Award
Course Summary
Course Code: NX5C70OL25
Start Date: Wednesday 15 April 2026
Start Time and Lesson Duration: 18:00 for 2.00 hours
Duration: 6 lessons over 6 week(s)
Location: Online Live
Fee: Funding May Be Available Help
Description
Designed to help learners enhance their cognitive abilities and apply effective thinking strategies in various aspects of life. The qualification is assessed through an internally assessed and externally quality assured portfolio of evidence, ensuring that learners can demonstrate their understanding and application of the skills learned.
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Qualification Aim/Level
This course leads to the Ncfe Level 1 Award for Developing Effective Thinking Skills. This qualification is achieved through the creation of a portfolio that evidences your achievements and successful completion of the awarding body criteria.
Who is this course for?
Suitable for learners who wish to develop skills, confidence and knowledge in their cognitive abilities.
What can I expect to Learn?
By the end of the course learners will have:
Awareness of own potential through exploring your natural talents and resources, understanding how to harness these for personal and professional growth.
Build self-belief and confidence in abilities to achieve goals and succeed.
Been guided to think about different possibilities and alternatives available.
Focused on developing the ability to create and implement positive changes in one's life.
How will I learn?
A range of teaching and learning activities including tutor presentations and group and individual discussion and activities with reference to online resources.
How will I know how well I am doing?
Tutor feedback, evaluation activities and self-reflection will enable you to understand your progress. Assessment will be on-going throughout the course linked to an individual learning plan to be regularly updated with learner and tutor feedback.
Will I need to do extra work at home?
Yes you will be encouraged to reflect on your learning each week to develop skills. Some work will be set to generate evidence required for your portfolio that will be submitted for internal and external verification at the end of the course. Learning resources and internet links to further information supports learning between sessions.
What will I need to provide?
A notepad and pen for notetaking. You will need access to a pc/laptop or digital tablet in order to complete your portfolio of evidence to achieve the qualification.
Are there any other costs?
There are no further costs.
What can I do next?
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Further Information
For all enquiries regarding this course please contact 0345 603 7635