The Training Place
of Excellence
where quality trainings & practical work placements take place
where quality trainings & practical work placements take place
The courses listed here are fully funded by the London Borough of Merton through their Tailored learning and adult skills course - Merton Adult and Community Learning. Contact us to see if you are eligible for a fully funded course and discuss which of the courses below are the right option for you. Our course provision for the London Borough of Merton changes so check back in to see new options:
20th March 2026 - 24th April 2026
Location: Blended Learning - Pollards Hill Library & Online
Days: Friday
Time: 09:30 to 15:00
Duration: 6 Weeks
This course builds skills that are especially useful for getting into work focussed on CV Writing, actual job search, interview skills, employability & work place skills and expectations, digital skills and individualised review of job search.
This course helps you develop the key skills needed to secure a job and then succeed in the workplace, including communication, teamwork, time management, problem-solving, and workplace ethics.
You will learn how to manage tasks effectively, and understand what employers expect in real work settings.
By the end of the course, you will feel more prepared for work placements and future employment opportunities within an office work environment.
1st May 2026 - 29th May 2026
Location: Blended learning - Pollards Hill Library & Online
Days: Friday
Time: 09:30 to 15:00
Duration: 6 Weeks
Our Business Administration, course helps to build essential communication methods, knowledge and practical business and employability skills using MS Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
The course also covers basic to customer service skills and working effectively in a team.
Through hands-on activities, you’ll strengthen your digital skills, understand key business concepts, and feel more prepared for employment.
By the end of the course, you will have a clearer understanding of basic business concepts and the next steps towards work, further learning, or furthering your own business ideas.
7th April 2026 - 26th May 2026
Location: Online
Days: Tuesday
Time: 09:30 to 15:00
Duration: 8 Weeks
This course builds essential IT skills and knowledge needed for work in office and technical environments. You will learn how to use key software to present information, create spreadsheets, produce documents, and complete a range of digital tasks.
The course also covers basic to intermediate Excel software skills and digital technology used in administrative and entry-level IT roles. Through practical activities, you will build confidence in using computer software safely and effectively to carry out computations, set in formula and deliver work place documents.
By the end of the course, you will strengthen your digital skills, understand key business concepts, and feel more prepared for employment,in futher study, and everyday life.
11th March 2026 - 26th May 2026
Location: Blended Learning- New Horizon Centre & Online
Days: Wednesday & Thursday
Time: 09:30 to 15:00
Duration: 6 Weeks
This course is designed for learners adult learners whose native language is not English and who live in the UK.
The course provides learners with reading, writing, speaking and listening skills to prepare for life in the UK and employment.
This course is ideal for learners who have different language needs arising from their diverse language, educational and professional/employment backgrounds
By the end, you will have the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to prepare you for life in the UK and employment or career development.
At the end of the course, learners will have the opportunity to progress to either:
Please feel free to give us a call on 02072529331 or 07496141960, email: brunildaaliaj@thetrainingplace.org, or complete the 'request a Callback' or the application form on this page for further details.
