Upcoming workshops and courses.
Courses will be starting in September 2023 , we will schedule as they are confirmed - so check this page often for updates.
If there are not sufficient numbers enrolled we may have to postpone or amalgamate with other women’s centres.
Before you can sign up for a course, we need you to complete an Expression of Interest form so we can confirm eligibility enquirements.
Employability and CV Drop In Clinic
Drop-in Clinics
Build your CV and explore new Employment Opportunities
Facilitated by our Employability Expert, Geraldine O’Connor, under the Women Breaking Barriers Programme
7th May 10.30am – 12.30pm
Drop into Magherafelt Women’s Centre and have a chat to Geraldine about updating your CV, new employment opportunities . . . and find out more about the Women Breaking Barriers Programme.
Magherafelt Women’s Centre, 27-29 Moneymore Road, Magherafelt BT45 6AG
Benefits checks will also be available during the sessions if required.
Sign up details:
For further information on these clinics, please contact Magherafelt Women’s Centre on
028 7930 1601 or Ciara, Michelle or Geraldine on 028 8675 8655
– ciara@nirwn.org, michelle@nirwn.org, admin@nirwn.org
Please note that eligibility criteria will apply.
Numeracy Session Online
Numeracy Sessions: Gain confidence with numeracy so you can help children with their homework, budget for your household costs, figure out if the supermarket deals really are a special offer and more.
WorldHost™ Ballybeen
WorldHost™ customer service training is an interactive, engaging experience covering real-world situations that develops your customer service skills. Customer Service is a skill required for many job roles.
Numeracy Session Ballybeen Women’s Centre
Numeracy Sessions: Gain confidence with numeracy so you can help children with their homework, budget for your household costs, figure out if the supermarket deals really are a special offer and more.
Numeracy Session Online
Numeracy Sessions: Gain confidence with numeracy so you can help children with their homework, budget for your household costs, figure out if the supermarket deals really are a special offer and more.
Connecting to the Film World
Connecting to the Film World
Pixel Mill, Ormeau Baths, 18 Ormeau Avenue, BT2 8HS
Numeracy Session
Numeracy Sessions: Gain confidence with numeracy so you can help children with their homework, budget for your household costs, figure out if the supermarket deals really are a special offer and more.
Essential Skills Numeracy Class
Numeracy Sessions: Gain confidence with numeracy so you can help children with their homework, budget for your household costs, figure out if the supermarket deals really are a special offer and more.
WorldHost™ Online
WorldHost™ customer service training is an interactive, engaging experience covering real-world situations that develops your customer service skills. Customer Service is a skill required for many job roles.
Numeracy Session
Numeracy Sessions: Gain confidence with numeracy so you can help children with their homework, budget for your household costs, figure out if the supermarket deals really are a special offer and more.
GOALS Training - Cullyhanna
GOALS Training in partnership with Rural Health Partnership
Thursday 29th February to Thursday 7th March 2024
9.30am-1.30pm
In partnership with Rural Health Partnership, Wald Centre, Tullynavall Road, Cullyhanna, BT35 0PU
GOALS is a powerful motivational programme, with a strong employability focus, that teaches participants easy tailor-made techniques for sustainably raising their self-esteem and increasing resilience alongside practical help getting back into work, education or training.
Find out more about this programme on our GOALS Training page.
Sign up details:
Already registered with Women Breaking Barriers and been accepted onto the programme? Sign up now.
If you would like to join the Women Breaking Barriers programme to get access to this and other courses, Register your interest now.
FREE Level 2 Award in Introduction to Counselling Skills
FREE Level 2 Award in Introduction to Counselling Skills
Tuesday 27th February and Thursday 29th February
6–9pm
Online
A great opportunity to develop new skills and explore counselling as a possible career / training opportunity.
Delivered by JMC Counselling and Training and fully accredited.
Sign up details:
Already registered with Women Breaking Barriers and been accepted onto the programme? Sign up now.
If you would like to join the Women Breaking Barriers programme to get access to this and other courses, Register your interest now.
Numeracy Session
Numeracy Sessions: Gain confidence with numeracy so you can help children with their homework, budget for your household costs, figure out if the supermarket deals really are a special offer and more.
Numeracy Session
Numeracy Sessions: Gain confidence with numeracy so you can help children with their homework, budget for your household costs, figure out if the supermarket deals really are a special offer and more.
GOALS Training Footprints Women’s Centre
GOALS Training Footprints Women’s Centre
Monday 19th February to Monday 4th March 2024
10am-1pm
Footprints Women’s Centre, 84A Colinmill Rd, Dunmurry, Belfast BT17 0AR
GOALS is a powerful motivational programme, with a strong employability focus, that teaches participants easy tailor-made techniques for sustainably raising their self-esteem and increasing resilience alongside practical help getting back into work, education or training.
Find out more about this programme on our GOALS Training page.
Sign up details:
Already registered with Women Breaking Barriers and been accepted onto the programme? Sign up now.
If you would like to join the Women Breaking Barriers programme to get access to this and other courses, Register your interest now.
Employability and CV Drop In Clinic
Drop-in Clinics
Build your CV and explore new Employment Opportunities
Facilitated by our Employability Expert, Geraldine O’Connor, under the Women Breaking Barriers Programme
1st February 10am – 1pm
8th February 6pm – 9pm
Drop into the WALD Centre and have a chat to Geraldine about updating your CV, new employment opportunities . . . and find out more about the Women Breaking Barriers Programme.
WALD Centre, Tullynavall Road, Cullyhanna, Newry BT35 0PZ
Benefits checks will also be available during the sessions if required.
Sign up details:
For further information on these clinics, please contact the Rural Health Partnership/Wald Centre on 028 30861220 or Ciara, Geraldine or Michelle on 028 8675 8655
– ciara@nirwn.org, michelle@nirwn.org, admin@nirwn.org
Please note that eligibility criteria will apply.
Numeracy Session
Numeracy Sessions: Gain confidence with numeracy so you can help children with their homework, budget for your household costs, figure out if the supermarket deals really are a special offer and more.
Steps to Cope and Build Resilience Greenway Women’s Centre
Steps to Cope and Build Resilience Greenway Women’s Centre
Weekly Monday 5th February to Monday 25th March 2024
10am-12pm
Greenway Women’s Centre, 19 Greenway, Belfast BT6 0DT
Steps to Cope and Build Resilience
This course will introduce the principles of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), to teach participants to learn new skills to help cope with life challenges and build on resilience.
Each week participants will gain an insight into understanding our emotional response to life events, learn techniques to change those automatic negative thoughts and learn new confidence skills by recognising things we do in our lives that don’t help.
Sign up details:
Already registered with Women Breaking Barriers and been accepted onto the programme? Sign up now.
If you would like to join the Women Breaking Barriers programme to get access to this and other courses, Register your interest now.
OCN Level 2 Women in Political Life
The OCN Level 2 Women and Politics course commences on Thursday 1st February from 11.30 – 1.30. This course gives an overview of the Good Friday Agreement and the NI and UK political systems and parties, focusing on the key issues for women and why women are still in the minority in political life. You will also study the international perspective on women’s roles in post-conflict countries. With the possibility of two elections coming up in 2024, this course will help you get to grips with the essentials, giving you confidence in your knowledge and understanding of political issues.
Empowering You for 2024 Session 4
Empowering You for 2024
An inspirational programme delivered by Marion Thornton, Mindset and Empowerment Coach.
Employability and CV Drop In Clinic
Drop-in Clinics
Build your CV and explore new Employment Opportunities
Facilitated by our Employability Expert, Geraldine O’Connor, under the Women Breaking Barriers Programme
1st February 10am – 1pm
8th February 6pm – 9pm
Drop into the WALD Centre and have a chat to Geraldine about updating your CV, new employment opportunities . . . and find out more about the Women Breaking Barriers Programme.
WALD Centre, Tullynavall Road, Cullyhanna, Newry BT35 0PZ
Benefits checks will also be available during the sessions if required.
Sign up details:
For further information on these clinics, please contact the Rural Health Partnership/Wald Centre on 028 30861220 or Ciara, Geraldine or Michelle on 028 8675 8655
– ciara@nirwn.org, michelle@nirwn.org, admin@nirwn.org
Please note that eligibility criteria will apply.
Empowering You for 2024 Session 3
Empowering You for 2024
An inspirational programme delivered by Marion Thornton, Mindset and Empowerment Coach.
Numeracy Session
Numeracy Sessions: Gain confidence with numeracy so you can help children with their homework, budget for your household costs, figure out if the supermarket deals really are a special offer and more.
Monthly Menopause Atlas Women’s Centre
Monthly Menopause Atlas Women’s Centre
Weekly Friday 26th January to Friday 29th March 2024
12pm-2pm
Atlas Women’s Centre, 7 Bachelors Walk, Lisburn BT28 1XJ
Sign up details:
Already registered with Women Breaking Barriers and been accepted onto the programme? Sign up now.
If you would like to join the Women Breaking Barriers programme to get access to this and other courses, Register your interest now.
GOALS Training Ballybeen Women’s Centre
GOALS Training Ballybeen Women’s Centre
Friday 26th January to Friday 9th February 2024
9:30am-12.30pm
Ballybeen Women’s Centre, 34 Ballybeen Square, Dundonald BT16 2QE
GOALS is a powerful motivational programme, with a strong employability focus, that teaches participants easy tailor-made techniques for sustainably raising their self-esteem and increasing resilience alongside practical help getting back into work, education or training.
Find out more about this programme on our GOALS Training page.
Sign up details:
Already registered with Women Breaking Barriers and been accepted onto the programme? Sign up now.
If you would like to join the Women Breaking Barriers programme to get access to this and other courses, Register your interest now.
Counselling Skills Footprints Women’s Centre
Counselling Skills Footprints Women’s Centre
Weekly Thursday 25th January to Thursday 28 March 2024
10am-1pm
Footprints Women’s Centre, 84A Colinmill Rd, Dunmurry, Belfast BT17 0AR
CPCAB Level 2 Intro to Counselling Skills
This qualification is for candidates who want to:
Learn basic counselling skills (listening and responding skills) in helping roles
Improve professional and personal relationships
Learn more about counselling as a profession and the training involved
Sign up details:
Already registered with Women Breaking Barriers and been accepted onto the programme? Sign up now.
If you would like to join the Women Breaking Barriers programme to get access to this and other courses, Register your interest now.
Empowering You for 2024 Session 2
Empowering You for 2024
An inspirational programme delivered by Marion Thornton, Mindset and Empowerment Coach.
Numeracy Session
Numeracy Sessions: Gain confidence with numeracy so you can help children with their homework, budget for your household costs, figure out if the supermarket deals really are a special offer and more.
Steps to Cope and Build Resilience Shankill Women’s Centre
This course will introduce the principles of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), to teach participants to learn new skills to help cope with life challenges and build on resilience.
Each week participants will gain an insight into understanding our emotional response to life events, learn techniques to change those automatic negative thoughts and learn new confidence skills by recognising things we do in our lives that don’t help.
Numeracy Session
Numeracy Sessions: Gain confidence with numeracy so you can help children with their homework, budget for your household costs, figure out if the supermarket deals really are a special offer and more.
The Community Campaigners Course
Rachel Powell and Elaine Crory, who have worked together on the Raise Your Voice campaign to end violence against women and on the Women’s Policy Group Feminist Recovery Plan, will be delivering some elements of the free online training in January and February through the Community Campaigners project, supported by Belfast City Council.
Rachel, who is the Women’s Sector Lobbyist working to raise awareness of women’s issues at Stormont, said the aim was to reach women previously not involved in activism who want to effect change.
She said: “Many women want to bring change to their communities, but they don’t know where to start. This training requires no previous qualifications just a desire to get involved and learn new skills.”
“All social change comes about because of the work of grassroots activists; they are at the core of the feminist movement. Good activism is all about working collectively, sharing your strengths, and learning from others.”
The Community Campaigners Course, run by the Women’s Resource and Development Agency (WRDA), offers free online training to women to provide them with the tools to campaign for better services for their communities.
There are two start dates for the course, January 18, and February 15. Each course consists of four half day sessions, covers critical thinking, communication skills, strategic planning and how to use human rights and equality law to strengthen a campaign.
Deirdre Quinn, the WRDA course co-ordinator, said they wanted to encourage more women to take on leadership roles in their local communities.
She said: “There are many determined women who are passionate about issues and want to become activists to improve the quality of life in their areas but need the confidence and practical skills to persuade the powers-that-be to sit up and take notice. This course provides the tools to achieve that.”
Participants do not need prior education or training, just an interest in developing their campaigning skills for the good of the community. Anyone wishing to take part must be from the Belfast City Council area. Those successfully taking part will acquire a Level Three Open College Network (OCN) NI in Community Campaigning and Lobbying.
The first Community Campaigners course begins on Tuesday, January 18 and the second course begins on Tuesday, February 15. Both take place from 10am to 12.30pm on Zoom and continue for four consecutive Tuesdays
If you wish to take part, send a paragraph explaining why you are interested to deirdre.quinn@wrda.net.
Trademark Belfast
Trademark is a social justice co-operative established in 2001 dedicated to tackling sectarianism and inequality. Keep an eye for when their courses go live!
They are offering the following as part of the Women Breaking Barriers Project:
Introduction to bookkeeping
Budgets and cashflow
Administration systems
Co-operatives
Worker Co-operative set up
Rules of a Co-operative x2
EqualityBusiness Planning x5
Anti-sectarian/Anti-Racism training x3