Skills for Life

Skills for Life is a free, practical two-course programme designed to help you build confidence, everyday skills and digital confidence for whatever you want to do next. We’ll normally start with Foundations for Learning, followed by Digital Confidence for Everyday Life. Both days are practical and supportive. You’ll learn new skills, try them for yourself and build a personal plan you can actually use after the programme.

Course 1: Foundations for Learning

Start with the life you want. Build what gets you there.

This day is about understanding where you want to go, what you already bring and what will help you move forward.

• Picture where you want to be and set goals that matter to you
• Recognise your strengths and work out what may be getting in your way
• Build practical skills around money, communication, decision-making and problem-solving
• Learn how small changes in the way you think and act can help you make progress
• Leave with your own My Future Plan and take your first step before the day is over

Course 2: Digital Confidence for Everyday Life

Digital skills that open doors to the life you want.

This day builds your confidence using technology as a practical tool for everyday life, learning and work.

• Build your online life more safely and confidently
• Use AI as an everyday assistant for home, learning, family and work
• Find trusted online services, support and learning opportunities
• Make smarter decisions about money and staying safe when paying online
• Build your online confidence and turn what you’ve learned into practical next steps

What you’ll leave with: Across the two days, you’ll have practical skills you’ve tried for yourself, a clearer idea of where you want to go next, greater confidence solving everyday problems and using technology, your own personal plan with actions you can start taking straight away, a conversation about your next step and other support or courses that could help you progress.

Skills for Life is delivered by Breakthrough Social Enterprise through Adult Education in Gloucestershire, and funded by Gloucestershire County Council.

PLEASE NOTE: SKILLS FOR LIFE IS A TWO-COURSE PROGRAMME. EACH COURSE IS ONE DAY LONG, SO YOU WILL ATTEND TWO DAYS IN TOTAL.