Community Courses

The course requires no previous qualifications or experience. The sessions are free of charge and open to all Cheshire East residents who are aged 19+ and do not already have a GCSE at grade C  / Level 4  in maths.

Anyone (19+) who wants to improve their maths skills and gain confidence using maths in everyday situations.

Suitable if you are a beginner or have some prior experience of using Microsoft Excel.  Ideal for anyone looking to get better at managing their bills, budgeting or wanting to improve their potential at work.

The course will focus on making and modifying Microsoft Excel spreadsheets.

It will help to improve your competence in:

• Using standard mathematical formulas and functions
• Creating and formatting graphs and charts
• Using spreadsheets to monitor your household budget.

The objective of the course is to build confidence in maths and improve numeracy skills. The course is designed to be practical and relevant to everyday life, including managing money.

The benefits of this course include :

• Building a strong foundation and gaining confidence in maths
• Improving job prospects
• The possibility of progressing to an accredited functional skills maths course

The courses are delivered by experienced tutors in an informal adult focused setting.

You will be assessed through a range of activities. All students will have the option to gain a spreadsheet qualification.

The course is delivered one day per week, face to face at our Riverside Centre is Congleton.

There are 24 hours of guided learning time.

Click the blue button below to book a Work hub session at Congleton, Macclesfield or Crewe and one of our career advisors will take you through the available course dates and get you started on the booking process.