Course Overview
The Skills for Learning course covers basics like Learning Styles, Reading techniques, Writing skills, Writing for assessment, Assessment skills and Basic Research skills.
Pre-requisites
The great news is that you don't need any previous experience to take this course.
Key Topics
- Learning to Learn
- Concentration
- Effective Reading
- Effective Note-Taking
- Preparing to Write
- Writing Skills
- Assessment Skills
- Research Skills
Qualification
ICS Diploma
Support
This Skills for learning course in unsupported. The course contains activities to reinforce the learning throughout, everything you need to succeed is contained within the study materials, and as the materials have been developed specifically for return learners the study materials are user friendly, and self explanatory.
Assessment
The course contains no formal assessment as its purpose is to gradually reintroduce return learners to study without pressure. This course includes a number of activities so the student can apply the thpory learned and minotor their own progress. The purpose of the course is to generate confidence in your existing skills rather than test you on acquiring new skills.
What our Students Say
"The course from ICS has really opened doors for me and given me the confidence I needed to get ahead." Donna Linden, ICS Graduate, Glasgow.
Your Future Prospects
The ICS Skills for learning home study course is a flexible and cost effective way of gaining the confidence and skills you need to advance in many different paths.