Welcome to the Springboard Course Directory
Springboard offers a diverse range of courses designed to help people build confidence, develop essential skills, and take positive steps toward employment or further learning.
Our programmes include English, maths, and digital skills, alongside sector‑specific training, personal development workshops, and employability support.
Whether you’re returning to learning, exploring a new career path, or strengthening your existing skills, Springboard provides flexible, supportive courses that meet learners’ needs.
ICDL IT User Skills qualifications at Level 1
Delivery model:
- Fully self-directed learning using online modules.
- Additional practice activities can be provided via email.
- Diagnostics and final exams must be taken at Springboard, Congleton (Mondays and Fridays between 10:00am – 2:00pm only) and must be booked in advance.
- Learners will have up to 6 months to complete the qualification.
The fee includes:
- Registration with the awarding body and certificate
- Online course materials
- Practice activities
- A diagnostic assessment with tutor feedback
- Final exams with invigilation
Mental Health First Aid 2 day course
This course is ideal for anyone with an interest in mental health who wants to build understanding and create a more supportive workplace for their team and colleagues. It is designed to help businesses embed mental health awareness into everyday working practices and conversations.
By equipping staff with the knowledge and skills to be Mental Health Aware, learners gain the confidence to recognise concerns and offer appropriate support.
Participants will also have access to the newly developed MHFA England App, created to support MHFAiders™ in their role. The app is regularly updated with the latest guidance, tools, and direct access to charities and services for those experiencing mental ill health.
We can also support employers in setting up a structured workplace programme to ensure Mental Health First Aiders are effectively supported in their role. Investing in mental health leads to reduced absenteeism, improved wellbeing, and a happier, healthier, and more productive workforce.
Functional Skills Maths – City & Guilds accredited
Functional Skills Maths qualifications are nationally recognised and designed to help you get the most out of everyday life, learning and work.
This course focuses on the practical ways we use maths every day: shopping, managing finances, cooking, tackling DIY projects or supporting children with homework.
Classes are informal, friendly and kept to a maximum of ten learners, ensuring plenty of individual support and a relaxed environment where everyone can build confidence at their own pace.
Assessment is completed through a straightforward City & Guilds exam that includes both calculator and non‑calculator sections.
Functional Skills English – City & Guilds accredited
Functional Skills English qualifications are nationally recognised and designed to help you communicate clearly and confidently in everyday life, learning and work.
This course focuses on the practical reading, writing and speaking skills we use all the time: from understanding information and completing forms to writing emails, expressing ideas and taking part in discussions.
Classes are informal, friendly and kept to a maximum of ten learners, giving you plenty of individual support in a relaxed environment where you can build confidence at your own pace
Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment – CSCS Skills Card
The CSCS Skills Card – Health and Safety in a Construction Environment course gives you the essential knowledge you need to work safely and confidently on a construction site. Designed for people entering the industry, the course introduces key legal responsibilities, risk awareness, and safe working practices, helping you understand common onsite hazards such as working at height, manual handling, machinery, and fire and electrical safety. Completing this Level 1 qualification is a vital step toward gaining your CSCS Green Labourer Card, opening the door to safer employment and new opportunities in the construction sector.
Essential Digital Skills for Work
This course builds confidence with everyday digital technology, introducing learners to simple online tasks and commonly used workplace tools such as Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
As skills develop, learners progress to more practical workplace tasks, including working with Excel spreadsheets, creating professional documents and communicating effectively online. Gaining this qualification can enhance your CV, support progression in your current role, and open up new employment opportunities.
