Digital Pathways Women Returners - Inclusive Futures Programme

Essentials

Duration: 12 Weeks Part-time
Number of weeks: 12
Start date: 13th January 2026
End date: 31st March 2026
Day: Multiple
Time: 9.30 - 13.30

Course fee: FREE

• Career Preparation and Planning 
• Mental Health and Resilience
• Using Spreadsheet Software

Course Content

Inclusive Futures is designed to support participants in developing their confidence, employability, and life skills to prepare for progression into work, further training, or volunteering opportunities. The programme will focus on personal development, communication, teamwork, and goal setting, with an emphasis on inclusive and supportive learning.

Course Aims

The goal of Inclusive Futures is to provide a positive and empowering learning experience that helps participants move forward in their personal and professional journeys.

• Deliver engaging and interactive sessions that promote confidence and skill-building.
• Incorporate a mix of practical and discussion-based learning.
• Embed employability, digital, and communication skills throughout delivery.
• Monitor attendance, participation, and learner progress each week.

Special Features

• Days: 2 days per week

Course Update

This course is fully funded by the Department for the Economy, under the Skill Up Programme. This course is a part of a suite of free online accredited courses that the College is offering to upskill, retrain and gain a qualification with no costs associated.

• You must be at least 18 years of age.
• You must be a resident of Northern Ireland and eligible to work in the UK.
• You will be required to have sufficient literacy and numeracy skills to enable them to successfully complete the qualification.