A range of short, unaccredited courses supporting self-development and emotional wellbeing, developing understanding and skills in building relationships, finding deeper self-awareness, new life directions, personal wellbeing and motivation. Courses are an ideal route if you want to improve your personal performance, whether for personal or work life. Some courses are free of charge supporting personal development towards employability.
Courses Available
Duration: 2 week(s)
Location: Online Live.
Fee: £31.50/£15.75
The journey of healing is an ongoing one, as we learn to let go of the past and engage in practices that enable us to move forward with increased energy levels, greater peace of mind and focus. This course is taught by an experienced Life Coach and offers a range of techniques to soothe the mind and deal with difficult emotions.
Duration: 2 week(s)
Location: Online Live.
Fee: £31.50/£15.75
Do you find it difficult to say no? Or have a habit of placing other people’s needs before your own? Do you sometimes struggle to get a sense of self and communicate openly with people while keeping healthy boundaries? This is your chance to learn tried and tested strategies to communicate more confidently and effectively and develop your own communication style with respect to yourself as well as others.
Duration: 2 week(s)
Location: Online Live.
Fee: £31.50/£15.75
At a time when our world is changing at an accelerated pace, and where uncertainty is the norm, in what ways are you being challenged? How are you coping with your own personal and professional changes? This course will offer you the opportunity to stand back and explore the impact of recent events in your life and guide you through techniques to manage change more positively and effectively.
Duration: 2 week(s)
Location: Online Live.
Fee: £31.50/£15.75
What’s behind your procrastination? Explore why we procrastinate and how it affects our time management in daily life and work. Discover strategies to overcome procrastination and identify tried and tested ways of managing your time more effectively for greater levels of satisfaction, while keeping healthy levels of work life balance.
Duration: 2 week(s)
Location: Online Live.
Fee: £31.50/£15.75
Do you find it difficult to say no? Or have a habit of placing other people’s needs before your own? Do you sometimes struggle to get a sense of self and communicate openly with people while keeping healthy boundaries? This is your chance to learn tried and tested strategies to communicate more confidently and effectively and develop your own communication style with respect to yourself as well as others.
Duration: 2 week(s)
Location: Online Live.
Fee: Free
Do you set unrealistically high standards for yourself? And get critical when you fail to meet them? Does fear of judgement and self-criticism influence the way you live your life? Is feeling “not good enough” in some areas of your life, your default mode? Explore the ways we block ourselves from living authentically and we will share powerful tips and strategies on how to begin to embrace and accept all parts of ourselves, even the parts we deem “unacceptable”.
Duration: 2 week(s)
Location: Online Live.
Fee: Free
In these times of constant change, finding and keeping our balance and peace of mind has been a huge challenge for most of us. This course will guide you through a process of streamlining and simplifying your life to reflect your own current priorities and achieve greater levels of balance and satisfaction.
Duration: 2 week(s)
Location: Online Live.
Fee: Free
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.
Duration: 2 week(s)
Location: Online Live.
Fee: Free
As we continue to live in uncertain times and conditions, many of us are re-evaluating life, work, priorities and direction. This two-part inspirational workshop delivered by an expert Life Coach, will guide you through a process to gain greater clarity and greater sense of control over shaping your new future in a way that is meaningful to you.
Duration: 2 week(s)
Location: Online Live.
Fee: Free
Adaptability is a key quality that is more important than ever during our current times. This includes the ability to think wider in the scope of what alternative employment opportunities you could consider. Delivered by an experienced Life Coach, this course will guide you through a process of identifying your core values, current circumstances, and transferable skills to prepare you for the changing job market and enable you to identify areas and roles of work that could open new doors.
Duration: 2 week(s)
Location: Online Live.
Fee: Free
Adaptability is a key quality that is more important than ever during our current times. This includes the ability to think wider in the scope of what alternative employment opportunities you could consider. Delivered by an experienced Life Coach, this course will guide you through a process of identifying your core values, current circumstances, and transferable skills to prepare you for the changing job market and enable you to identify areas and roles of work that could open new doors.
Duration: 2 week(s)
Location: Online Live.
Fee: Free
It’s not just phones that get upgraded! This two-part course provides you with the opportunity to take a step back and work on improving your self-esteem and self-belief during times of uncertainty and challenge. You will be guided by an expert Life Coach with strategies for making positive changes to your thinking patterns and lifestyle to help you move forward.
Who are these courses for?
These courses are for anyone seeking self-development, gain understanding for building better relationships and personal wellbeing, confidence and motivation.
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.
How do I enrol?
View all Personal Development courses and book your course.
You can also view our full range of Mental Health & Wellbeing Courses.
For further information about the courses or to discuss suitability please email Juliet.Gill@essex.gov.uk. You can also call 0345 603 7635 to enrol.