Opening Doors
Free short courses for jobseekers
Kickstart your career
We offer free courses for jobseekers to help you take that first step towards an exciting new career. Each course is designed and run by an experienced tutor to guide you through the topic, as well as providing advice, guidance and progression support.
Our Opening Doors courses range from two to five weeks, some have accredited qualifications, and all are there to support you on your journey back into employment. View our upcoming courses below.
To find out more or to register your interest, please email openingdoors@gbmc.ac.uk
Are you eligible?
If you're aged 19+ and the following criteria apply, you qualify for one of our free Opening Doors programmes.
- Unemployed and in receipt of a means tested benefit* OR
- Employed and earning less than £18,525.50 annual gross salary **
*Accepted means tested benefits include: Universal Credit, JSA, ESA, Income Support, Housing Benefit, Pension Credit, Council Tax Benefit.
**Accepted evidence of your earnings include: Last three months payslips, P60 or a formal contract of employment.
Find out more about fees here.
Available courses
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Brighton
Opening Doors | AAT | Business Skills | Level 1 | Brighton METThis Level 1 short course will provide you with business and administration skills used in the workplace and lead to an Award in Business Skills qualification (AAT).
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Brighton
Opening Doors | NCFE Counselling (Interpersonal Skills) | Level 1This course is an ideal qualification if you are seeking to develop basic counselling skills and pursue further training.
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Brighton
Opening Doors | Graphic DesignA fun, interactive course taught by creative media professionals covering an introduction to graphic design. You will learn how to create layouts, use typography and the basics of Adobe InDesign and Photoshop
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Brighton
Opening Doors | NCFE Counselling | Level 2This accredited qualification provides you with both skills and knowledge in both practical counselling skills and theory. Taught over 12 weeks you will explore different interpersonal techniques and learn about the ethics and theory of humanistic co...
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Brighton
Opening Doors | AAT | Accountancy Access Award in Bookkeeping | Level 1This Level 1 short course will help you develop an understanding of the role of the bookkeeper
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Brighton
Opening Doors | Creating a Business Start-UpIf you dream of starting your own business or are interested in the process of how ideas and visions become businesses, then this course is for you.
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Brighton
Opening Doors | IT Skills for WorkThis course gives you the basic skills in Microsoft Office and IT skills that are needed in most offices.
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Brighton
Opening Doors | IT for BeginnersThis course will introduce you to the basics of IT skills and build your confidence using a range of software.
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Online
Opening Doors | Maximise your Job Prospects | Online courseOur new Maximise Your Job Prospects course runs for one week. It will provide learners with practical tips, 1:1 coaching and support from a friendly and experienced tutor, and aims to improve self-confidence, motivation and employability skills.