Open Learning Services

At Open Learning you'll find study packs on all kinds of subjects including language learning, basic arithmetic, reading, childcare, counselling, job seeking and creative writing. Open Learning study packs consist of specially written, easy to follow workbooks and often include cassettes or videos.

Take your first steps in learning how to use a computer at one of our Open Learning centres or outreach surgeries. Our staff will assist you as you progress from basic computing and keyboard skills to word processing, spreadsheets, databases and desktop publishing. You can gain a basic computing qualification which covers word processing, spreadsheets and databases. All computer learning is free of charge, and for a small charge you may use the computers for your own work such as typing up a CV.

Our specialist staff can provide a wide range of information on education opportunities including full and part-time college and university courses, distance learning courses and other open learning packages. Staff can also help you develop your study skills and offer advice and counselling throughout your learning.

All our Open Learning Centres have connections to the Internet, and offer short hands-on course. Learning packs on the Internet and computing in general can be borrowed and studied at home.

We run a programme of short courses which cover a wide range of subjects from computing for beginners to Desktop Publishing, study skills and personal development courses. Courses vary in length from one day to six weeks.

Our Open Learning Centres Can Be Found at:

• Coatbridge Library

• Cumbernauld Library

• Motherwell Library

• Wishaw Library
  

Open Learning surgeries are held at other libraries. Contact your nearest library or the above centres for details.

For further information (or if you have any questions) use the "Contact Us" box on the right-hand side of your screen.