Upcoming workshops and courses.
New WBBNI courses are added regularly and will be scheduled as they’re confirmed—check back often for the latest 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.
Understanding Autism Online Course ( Session 1)
Want to better understand and support children with autism?
Here’s your chance to join a free, online training designed to give you practical tools and deeper insight — all in a supportive, neuroaffirming space.
Understanding Autism – Free Online Training
19th & 26th August
10:00 – 12:00 noon · Online
(Eligibility criteria apply)
This two-part session will cover:
What autism is — and what it isn’t
Parenting and supporting children with autism
Nurturing both parent and child wellbeing
To register:
👉 Already part of Women Breaking Barriers? Email leon@nirwn.org
👉 New to WBB? Fill in this short form: REGISTER INTEREST FORM
Facilitated by Laura Gowdy, Play Therapist
Brought to you by Women Breaking Barriers + WSN
Understanding Autism Online Course (Session 2)
Want to better understand and support children with autism?
Here’s your chance to join a free, online training designed to give you practical tools and deeper insight — all in a supportive, neuroaffirming space.
Understanding Autism – Free Online Training
19th & 26th August
10:00 – 12:00 noon · Online
(Eligibility criteria apply)
This two-part session will cover:
What autism is — and what it isn’t
Parenting and supporting children with autism
Nurturing both parent and child wellbeing
To register:
👉 Already part of Women Breaking Barriers? Email leon@nirwn.org
👉 New to WBB? Fill in this short form: REGISTER INTEREST FORM
Facilitated by Laura Gowdy, Play Therapist
Brought to you by Women Breaking Barriers + WSN
Information Open Day
Join Us for Our information Day!
New Term, New Skills, New You
The Cithrah Foundation invites women who are economically inactive to drop in and discover fully funded courses through the Women Breaking Barriers programme.
📅 Date: Tuesday 26th August
🕙 Time: 10AM – 12PM
📍 Location: De Courcy Centre, Carrickfergus, BT38 7AG
Come along for a cuppa and a chat, and find out how we can support you in building new skills and confidence.
Numeracy For Life
Join our free Numeracy for Life course in Newtownards on Wednesday 3rd September 2025 from 10am to 12pm. This programme empowers women in Northern Ireland with essential numeracy skills for everyday life. Participants will receive a £20 Tesco voucher. Eligibility criteria apply – participants must be economically inactive to join.
Location: The Warehouse, 47 South Street, BT23 4JT
Already with WBB? Call or text Megan on 07872 342045 to secure your spot.
Not yet with WBB? Visit www.womenbreakingbarriersni.com to register your interest.
Funded by the UK Government.
DIY & Business Skills Course
Women Breaking Barriers: DIY & Business Skills Course
Discover the power of practical skills and personal growth through our free, women-only DIY & Business Skills Course. This 10-week programme is designed to support women who are currently not in paid work by building hands-on DIY abilities, digital confidence, and foundational business knowledge.
Creative Confidence Course
Boost Your Inner Strength with Our Free Online Creative Confidence Course
Feeling stuck or second-guessing yourself? It’s time to reconnect with your inner strength.
Join us for a free, fun, and interactive online session — Creative Confidence, designed to help you build lasting confidence in work, life, and yourself.
🗓 Tuesday 12th August
🕚 11AM – 1PM · Online
🎨 No pressure, no prep — just two hours of creative tools and supportive guidance.
Facilitated by the inspiring Edel Gribbin, this session is perfect for any woman ready to focus on self-belief and potential.
How to Register:
Already part of Women Breaking Barriers? Email leon@nirwn.org to book your place.
New to WBB? Just fill out this quick form and we’ll be in touch.
Brought to you by Women Breaking Barriers and Patchwork People
Autism Awareness - Ballybeen
Autism Awareness - Ballybeen Women’s Centre
Thursday 5th December 2024
10am-12.30pm
Ballybeen Women’s Centre, 34 Ballybeen Square, Dundonald, Belfast BT16 2QB
With Play Therapist, Teacher and Autism Intervention Office, Laura Gowdy
Autism Awareness for Parents
Parenting a child with Autism - Tips & Support
For more information, contact Amanda on 028 90481632
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 for Everyday Life - Ballybeen
Numeracy for Everyday Life - Ballybeen Women’s Centre
Friday 29th November
Ballybeen Women’s Centre, 34 Ballybeen Square, Dundonald, Belfast BT16 2QB
Sign up details:
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If you would like to join the Women Breaking Barriers programme to get access to this and other courses, Register your interest now.
Autism Awareness - Greenway
Autism Awareness - Greenway Women’s Centre
Thursday 28th December 2024
10 am-12.30pm
Greenway Women’s Centre, 19 Greenway, Belfast BT6 0DT
Autism Awareness for Parents
Parenting a child with Autism - Tips & Support
For more information, contact Helen at Greenway on 028 9079 9912 or email training@greenwaywomenscentre.org
Sign up details:
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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
Upcoming session on Employability Advice from a trained advisor - offering assistance with CV Building, Job Search, Interview Techniques, Benefit Checker etc.
Friday 22nd November in the Wald Centre, Cullyhanna.
Contact us on 02830861220 or info@rhpsa.org to book a time.
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.
Introduction to Counselling Skills - Carcullion House
Introduction to Counselling Skills - Carcullion House
Explore the Foundations of Counselling
13th, 20th, 27th November, 4th December
6pm-9:30pm
Carcullion House, 25 Rostrevor Road, Hilltown, County Down, BT34 5TU
Join our 4-Week Course: Introduction to Counselling Skills and start building essential skills for understanding and supporting others.
This course is ideal for those interested in learning key techniques and exploring progression opportunities in the field of counselling.
What You’ll Gain:
Counselling skills, strategies, and techniques
Application of skills in various contexts
Insights on progression opportunities in counselling
Eligibility: Participants must be economically inactive, i.e., not currently working, seeking work, or able to start work within the next 2 weeks.
This course is delivered by JMC Counselling and Training in partnership with Women of Clonduff and Hilltown Community Association.
For more information or to register, please contact Michelle or Ciara at NIRWN:
📧 michelle@nirwn.org | ciara@nirwn.org
📞 028 8675 8655
Take this step towards a meaningful skillset—limited spots available!
Sign up details:
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If you would like to join the Women Breaking Barriers programme to get access to this and other courses, Register your interest now.
Paediatric First Aid - Ballybeen
Paediatric First Aid - Ballybeen Women’s Centre
Friday 8th November to Friday 22nd November
Ballybeen Women’s Centre, 34 Ballybeen Square, Dundonald, Belfast BT16 2QB
Sign up details:
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If you would like to join the Women Breaking Barriers programme to get access to this and other courses, Register your interest now.
Managing Personal Finances Level 2 - Windsor
Managing Personal Finances Level 2
Windsor Women’s Centre
Thursday 7th November - Thursday 12th December 2024
10am - 12pm
Windsor Women’s Centre, 136-144 Broadway, Belfast BT12 6HY
For more information call: 07590429200
Sign up details:
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If you would like to join the Women Breaking Barriers programme to get access to this and other courses, Register your interest now.
Autism Awareness - Windsor
Autism Awareness - Windsor Women’s Centre
Thursday 24th October 2024
9.30am-12.30pm
Windsor Women’s Centre, 136-144 Broadway, Belfast BT12 6HY
Sign up details:
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Autism Awareness - Windsor
Autism Awareness - Windsor Women’s Centre
Thursday 10th October 2024
9.30am-12.30pm
Windsor Women’s Centre, 136-144 Broadway, Belfast BT12 6HY
Sign up details:
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Managing Personal Finances Level 2 - Atlas
Managing Personal Finances Level 2
Atlas Women’s Centre
Wednesday 9th October 2024
9.30am - 11.30am
Atlas Women’s Centre, 7 Bachelors Walk, Lisburn BT28 1XJ
For more information call: 02892605806
Sign up details:
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Managing Personal Finances Level 2 - Greenway
Managing Personal Finances Level 2
Greenway Women’s Centre
Tuesday 8th October 2024
9.30am - 11.30am
Greenway Women’s Centre, 19 Greenway, Belfast BT6 0DT
For more information, call Helen on 028 9079 9912 or email training@greenwaywomenscentre.org
Sign up details:
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ES Numeracy - Falls
ES Numeracy - The Falls Women’s Centre
Thursday 26th September 2024
9.30am - 12.30pm
The Falls Women’s Centre, 256-258 Falls Rd, Belfast BT12 6AL
Sign up details:
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Public Speaking & Interview Skills - Teach Eilís
Public Speaking & Interview Skills - Teach Eilís
Tuesday 24th September 2024
9.30am-12.30pm
Marrowbone Community Association
Teach Eilís 11-13 Gracehill Court BT14 7RG
Sign up details:
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ES Numeracy - Footprints
ES Numeracy - Footprints Women’s Centre
Monday 23rd September 2024
9.30am - 12.30pm
Footprints Women’s Centre
84A Colinmill Rd, Dunmurry, Belfast BT17 0AR
Sign up details:
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Numeracy for Everyday Life - Rathcoole
Numeracy for Everyday Life - Rathcoole Crew
Monday 223rd September
Rathcoole Crew, Dunanney Centre, 70 Rathmullan Drive, Rathcoole, Newtownabbey, BT37 9DQ
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Discover You - Shankill
Discover You - Shankill Women’s Centre
Tuesday 17th September to Tuesday 26th November 2024
Shankill Women’s Centre, 3 Mayo Link, Belfast BT13 3BD
Sign up details:
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Level 2 Certificate in Counselling
FREE Level 2 Certificate in Counselling
A great opportunity to develop new skills and explore counselling as a possible career / training opportunity.
Women's Support Network
109-113 Royal Ave, Belfast BT1 1FF
Delivered by The Falls Women’s Centre.
Sign up details:
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Discover You - Ballybeen
Discover You - Ballybeen Women’s Centre
Monday 16th September 2024
Ballybeen Women’s Centre, 34 Ballybeen Square, Dundonald, Belfast BT16 2QB
Sign up details:
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Hospitality and Tourism Employment Academy - Belfast
Empowering Women for Careers in Hospitality and Tourism
Thursday 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th September, 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Women’s Support Network, 109-113 Royal Ave, Belfast BT1 1FF.
Sign up details:
Click on the link to complete our Eligibility Form.
Already registered with Women Breaking Barriers and been accepted onto the programme? Sign up now.
Sports Massage - Shankill
Discover You - Shankill Women’s Centre
Monday 2nd September to Monday 23rd September 2024
Shankill Women’s Centre, 3 Mayo Link, Belfast BT13 3BD
Sign up details:
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Numeracy & Cooking - Atlas
Numeracy & Cooking Atlas Women’s Centre
Thursday 15th August 2024
12pm-2pm
Atlas Women’s Centre, 7 Bachelors Walk, Lisburn BT28 1XJ
Sign up details:
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Basics of Bookkeeping
Learn the Basics of Bookkeeping with Marie Devlin
Tuesday 23rd July to June to Wednesday 31st July 2024
9.30am - 12.30pm
Northern Ireland Regional Women’s Network
Unit 5 The Old Clubhouse, 20 Sandholes Road
Cookstown, Co. Tyrone, BT80 9AR
Sign up details:
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Opportunities for Carers
Opportunities for Carers
Thursday 20th June to Thursday 27th June 2024
9.30am - 12.30pm
We Care Project, 2 Drumragh Avenue, Omagh, United Kingdom
Sign up details:
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Smartphone Photography - "Wellbeing in Focus"
Learn the Basics of Bookkeeping with Marie Devlin
Tuesday 18th June to Wednesday 26th June 2024
9.30am - 12.30pm
Online
Sign up details:
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Level 1 in Makaton
Level 1 in Makaton
Tuesday 11th June to Wednesday 12th June
WALD Centre, Tullynavall Road, Cullyhanna, Newry BT35 0PZ
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.
Beyond Limits
Designed with parent carers in mind, this group training/mentoring programme aims to support women who are parent carers to re-discover their identity, create the change they want in their lives/ work/ family, and develop their self-confidence.
GOALS Training - Surestart Antrim
GOALS is a powerful motivational programme teaching participants easy tailor-made techniques for sustainably raising their self-esteem and increasing resilience alongside practical help getting back into work, education or training.
Confidence Through Creativity
Confidence Through Creativity
Monday 3rd June to Monday 24th June 2024
9.30am - 12.30pm
Northern Ireland Regional Women’s Network
Unit 5 The Old Clubhouse, 20 Sandholes Road
Cookstown, Co. Tyrone, BT80 9AR
Sign up details:
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GOALS Training - South West College
GOALS is a powerful motivational programme teaching participants easy tailor-made techniques for sustainably raising their self-esteem and increasing resilience alongside practical help getting back into work, education or training.
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