Free courses for jobseekers

Job club

Join us for job seeking help and advice in a comfortable and friendly environment.

Where: Bracknell Open Learning Centre

This is a free service to help you:

  • improve your CV
  • practise your interview techniques
  • browse the internet for suitable jobs
  • learn a new skill or brush up on existing skills

Qualifications available include:

  • IT
  • English and Maths
  • Business
  • Customer service
  • Health and safety
  • Food safety

Employability skills programme

Bookings are available for our employability skills programme of courses. 

This offers valuable guidance, personalised advice and practical strategies to navigate the move into employment.

Courses available include:

  • job search skills
  • confident communication

There are also several non-accredited courses to boost your skills and your CV. Topics include understanding stress, risk assessments, positive thinking, goal setting and motivation.

Courses are held at Bracknell Open Learning Centre or online.

Course fees vary. Some courses are offered free to jobseekers. Bookings can also be made through attendance at our job club session.

National Careers Service

We also support with referrals to the National Careers Service.

Appointments are bookable on Thursdays at  Bracknell Open Learning Centre.

Contact information

Community Learning Team

Email: community.learning@bracknell-forest.gov.uk for course information

Email: olc@bracknell-forest.gov.uk for room hire

Phone: 01344 354220