Pathways is a project offering support to anyone in Rhondda Cynon Taf who is unsure about what to do next. Whatever your starting point, we have something to support you with learning, training, employability and personal development.
Thinking about what to do next? Pathways can offer support,choice and direction for your future. We are bringing together courses from multiple partners so that you can study what is right for you. You can access flexible and supportive routes, by focussing on specific learning themes.
You'll find everything you need to get the most out of Pathways on this page.
Hefyd ar gael yn Gymraeg. / Also available in Welsh.
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Health and wellbeing
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Non-accredited course supporting learners to increase their knowledge and understanding of psychology and how to continue learning. Free articles and advice on how to access support for your wellbeing from Trivallis. This free taster course introduces you to psychology and mental health through videos, tutorials, and interactive tasks.
Beginners Psychology
My wellbeing
Psychology and Mental Health Taster
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Mental Health and Wellbeing
Learn more to access more details of Mental Health and WellbeingThis accredited course will help you understand what mental health means and how to support positive wellbeing.
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British Sign Language (BSL)
Learn more to access more details of British Sign Language (BSL)Learn a new language and gain the valuable skill of communicating with people in the deaf community.
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Psychology, social science and wellbeing Access module
Learn more to access more details of Psychology, social science and wellbeing Access moduleA gentle and supportive introduction to university study which covers many topics within healthcare and wellbeing.
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ADHD Awarenesss
Learn more to access more details of ADHD AwarenesssLevel 2 accredited course covering ADHD myths, facts, impacts, and where to access support and available services.
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Entry to Sport & Fitness
Learn more to access more details of Entry to Sport & FitnessGet active, build resilience, and develop leadership skills with this Entry into Sport and Public Services course.
Literacy and language
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Everyday English 1
Learn more to access more details of Everyday English 1Improve your essential speaking and listening, reading and writing skills for work, study and everyday life.
Level: 1 Introductory
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Literacy
Learn more to access more details of LiteracyA non-accredited course that supports learners to increase their literacy through talking, writing and games.
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Communication - Essential Skills Wales
Learn more to access more details of Communication - Essential Skills WalesBuilding the skills in reading, writing and speaking that can help you take that step into work.
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Effective communication in the workplace
Learn more to access more details of Effective communication in the workplaceImprove your workplace relationships and boost your professional impact with this free course on effective communication. Discover how to express yourself clearly, understand others better, and adapt your communication skills for a range of situations, from everyday conversations to the digital workplaces of the future.
Level: 1 Introductory
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How to be a critical reader
Learn more to access more details of How to be a critical readerIn this free course you will focus on how to be a critical reader. Reading critically is an essential skill at university. It means being aware of your own purposes and opinions as you read and being able to recognise the writer's purposes and opinions in their writing.
Level: 2 Intermediate
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GCSE English - Part Time
Learn more to access more details of GCSE English - Part TimeGCSE English is for anyone who wants to improve their written and oral English skills.
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Essential English Skills for Teaching
Learn more to access more details of Essential English Skills for TeachingStudy Essential English skills which are equivalent to a GCSE C grade to start your teaching career.
Numbers
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Application of Number - Essential Skills Wales
Learn more to access more details of Application of Number - Essential Skills WalesBuilding the skill with numbers that can help you manage money and make the step into work.
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Mathematics for science and technology
Learn more to access more details of Mathematics for science and technologyMaths is intimately entwined with science and technology, whether it is used to analyse data collected on plants in the Amazon rainforest, to calculate the trajectory of a comet or design a bridge to connect two countries. This means that science and technology go hand-in-hand with maths, and that a firm grasp of maths is crucial for studying ...
Level: 1 Introductory
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Succeed with maths: part 1
Learn more to access more details of Succeed with maths: part 1If you feel that maths is a mystery that you want to unravel then this free course is for you. It will guide you through how numbers are put together, give you confidence with using percentages, fractions and negative numbers and provide you with problem solving skills for your everyday life and the wider world.
Level: 1 Introductory
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GCSE Maths - Part Time
Learn more to access more details of GCSE Maths - Part TimeThe GCSE course is designed to improve your Maths skills in multiple areas.
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Essential Mathematics Skills for Teaching
Learn more to access more details of Essential Mathematics Skills for TeachingStudy Essential Mathematics skills which are equivalent to a GCSE C grade to start your teaching career.
Finances
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Managing my money for young adults
Learn more to access more details of Managing my money for young adultsAs a young adult, it is essential to effectively manage your finances. You will learn how to budget effectively, and will be encouraged to start thinking about your financial future.
Level: 1 Introductory
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Money Advice and Tips
Learn more to access more details of Money Advice and TipsFree articles and information about how to manage your money and find the right support programmes.
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Application of Number - Essential Skills Wales
Learn more to access more details of Application of Number - Essential Skills WalesBuilding the skill with numbers that can help you manage money and make the step into work.
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Budgeting and Money Management
Learn more to access more details of Budgeting and Money ManagementIntroducing the key features of budgeting and how to plan your monthly expenditure.
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AAT Accountancy
Learn more to access more details of AAT AccountancyGain practical, internationally recognised finance and accounting skills that can open doors in any industry.
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Quantity Surveying including Foundation Year
Learn more to access more details of Quantity Surveying including Foundation YearStart a rewarding career as a financial manager within the construction industry, managing costs, quality and sustainability.
Digital and creative
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Digital skills: succeeding in a digital world
Learn more to access more details of Digital skills: succeeding in a digital worldBuild your confidence online with this free course designed to help you thrive in the digital world. Explore key skills such as managing your digital identity, staying safe, finding reliable information, and maintaining digital well-being — all while developing a critical, reflective approach to life online.
Level: 1 Introductory
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An introduction to artificial intelligence
Learn more to access more details of An introduction to artificial intelligenceArtificial Intelligence (AI) represents great opportunity, but also significant disruption for modern societies and cultures. This free online short course investigates the historical, ethical and social issues surrounding this technology. It is aimed at people interested in understanding where this technology has come from, the kinds of ...
Level: 1 Introductory
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Digital Media Pathways
Learn more to access more details of Digital Media PathwaysThe school of Creative Industries offers a variety of specialist pathways in the field of digital media.
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Introduction to digital marketing
Learn more to access more details of Introduction to digital marketingWhether you’re new or want to build on existing experience, this will introduce you to digital marketing.
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AI Essentials
Learn more to access more details of AI EssentialsLearn about what AI is, how it started, how it works and the changes it is making.
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Games Design Degree
Learn more to access more details of Games Design DegreeBuild your creative and technical skills to design, develop and launch your own digital games.
Community life
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You, me and the future of Wales
Take part now to access more details of You, me and the future of WalesLearn how you can play an active part in making the Wales we want.
Level: 1 Introductory
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Youth Work Online Taster Course
Learn more to access more details of Youth Work Online Taster CourseThis free taster course introduces you to Youth Work through videos, tutorials, and interactive tasks.
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Jobs Growth Wales+
Learn more to access more details of Jobs Growth Wales+A Welsh Government-backed programme to provide young people with the skills, qualifications and experience needed to get a job.
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What is politics?
Learn more to access more details of What is politics?This free course, What is politics?, introduces you to the world of politics. It is dedicated primarily to answering the question of what politics is. Although the question might seem rather simple, it elicits various, often contradictory responses. As you will realise, in politics as in much of the humanities and social sciences definitive ...
Level: 2 Intermediate
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Tenants Together - making a difference
Learn more to access more details of Tenants Together - making a differenceGet involved to help build stronger, more connected communities and shape your services.
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Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Degree
Learn more to access more details of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation DegreeGain skills to understand, manage, and sustain wildlife in a changing world, with hands-on conservation fieldwork.
Personal life
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The importance of interpersonal skills
Learn more to access more details of The importance of interpersonal skillsTo succeed in management you need good interpersonal skills, you need to understand how to deal with other people. This free course, The importance of interpersonal skills, will help you gain an awareness of your own skills and understand that an awareness of the interpersonal skills of others can help us enormously in dealing with the work ...
Level: 1 Introductory
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Art for Wellbeing
Learn more to access more details of Art for WellbeingNon-accredited course that helps to support your health and wellbeing through the creative medium of art.
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Pathway to FE
Learn more to access more details of Pathway to FEThis course provides a flexible, accessible and fully accredited pathway back into full-time education.
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Effective communication strategies and skills for work
Learn more to access more details of Effective communication strategies and skills for workA short course to equip you with linguistic strategies for effective workplace communication and build on interpersonal skills.
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Photography Degree
Learn more to access more details of Photography DegreeDiscover your passions, communicate through your own visual language, and improve your skills in communication and problem-solving.
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