Problem Solving for Success
Course Summary
Course Code: NO5C40AC25
Start Date: Wednesday 25 February 2026
Start Time and Lesson Duration: 18:00 for 3.00 hours
Duration: 2 lessons over 2 week(s)
Location: ACL Basildon
Fee: Free Help
Description
Designed to empower you with effective problem-solving skills that enhance mental health and overall well-being. You will explore practical strategies to identify, analyse, and resolve personal and professional challenges. Through interactive sessions, case studies, and hands-on activities, attendees will learn to develop resilience, improve decision-making, and foster a positive mindset. Learn to use these effective tools to navigate life's complexities, reduce stress, and achieve success in various aspects of their lives. Ideal for anyone seeking to boost their mental health and problem-solving abilities.
Qualification Aim/Level
This course does not lead to a qualification and is for personal development or a step into further learning.
Who is this course for?
ideal for anyone seeking to improve their problem-solving skills for personal development, career advancement, or to better manage challenges in various aspects of life.
What can I expect to Learn?
By the end of the course learners will be able to:
Identify the significance of problem solving within own personal and professional contexts and the problem solving cycle.
Clarify and define different types of problems.
Apply strategies to generate solutions such as creative thinking techniques.
Use criteria to make effective decisions.
Plan and execute solutions then monitor and evaluate the outcomes.
Apply problem-solving techniques to real-world scenarios
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. Learning resources and internet links to further information supports learning between sessions.
What will I need to provide?
A notepad and pen for notetaking.
Are there any other costs?
There are no further costs.
What can I do next?
Your tutor will be pleased to discuss other courses that might assist your progression in further health and wellbeing topics. For information on ACL courses please see https://aclessex.com/mental-wellbeing/.
The National Careers Service provides information, advice and guidance to help you make decisions on learning, training and work. The service offers confidential and impartial advice and is supported by qualified careers advisers. To make an appointment please call 0800 100 900 (calls are free from landlines and most mobile numbers) or visit their website https://nationalcareers.service.direct.gov.uk
Further Information
For all enquiries regarding this course please contact 0345 603 7635
Location
ACL Basildon
Churchill Avenue
Basildon
Essex
SS14 3SG