Free Level 1 Effective Thinking Skills Course in Northallerton. Evening classes run at Richmond Adult Learning and Skills Service, so you can fit study around your week. The course takes 4 hours in total. You'll develop practical approaches to problem solving and communication, building skills that support you in your work and everyday life. This is a free effective thinking skills course for adults aged 19 or over who meet the funding eligibility criteria. Contact the centre to check whether you qualify.
Who this course is for
This qualification is aimed at learners who are looking to expand their knowledge in this area as an addional qualification to support their role communicating and problem solving.
Entry requirements
To be eligible for funding for courses you must be over 19 years of age as at 31st August in the current academic year and not be an apprentice,further eligibility may be linked to where you live and your individual income.
What you will learn
You'll explore techniques for thinking more clearly and logically
You'll develop structured approaches to problem solving
You'll practise communicating ideas more effectively
You'll identify how thinking skills apply to your work and daily situations
You'll reflect on your own thinking habits and how to improve them
How you will learn
Classes are delivered in a classroom setting at Richmond Adult Learning and Skills Service. You'll learn through tutor-led sessions, group discussion, and practical activities. Assessment is based on the work you produce during the course, which is submitted as evidence toward your NCFE Award.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Richmond Adult Learning and Skills Service will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Team leader or supervisor, where clear thinking and communication matter
Customer service advisor, applying problem solving in a busy environment
Administrator, organising and communicating information effectively
Support worker, using structured thinking in complex situations
Retail team member, handling queries and decisions confidently
What you could study next
Level 2 Award in Critical Thinking Skills, if available, to build on the analytical skills you've developed
Level 2 qualification in your own sector, where this effective thinking skills qualification supports your application
Functional Skills English Level 1 or Level 2, to strengthen written and verbal communication alongside your thinking skills
Any Level 2 vocational course relevant to your work, using this Award as supporting evidence of your commitment to learning
