At Community First Initiative we offer various courses with alternative teaching and learning methods.

Course Booking Process

Community First is a grassroots, voluntary organisation that tailors’ courses to suit the community’s needs. When you select a course from our offerings, we’ll invite you to an induction where you can help shape the course structure, schedule, and timing to fit your availability.

 

Our courses are designed to be flexible and supportive, with small groups of 4 to 8 people to ensure personalised attention. For community projects or one-off workshops, group sizes may vary depending on the activity.


Our aim is to provide high-quality training and a meaningful course experience, equipping you with the tools for success.

Motor Mechaniacs Project 2023, (formerly known as the Go-Kart Workshop Project) has proved to be a very positive and productive project, we are in the process of restarting the Motor Mechaniacs Project, if you are interested, (only 4 spaces available), please contact us through the website. This project has also been supported by Wolverhampton City Council and accredeted through AIM OCN.

This AIM Level 1 Photography course, led by an experienced University of London Media Studies lecturer, offers a comprehensive introduction to photography over 4 to 8 weeks. For inquiries, please contact us through our website, and we will respond promptly.

This AIM Level 1 Videography course, guided by a seasoned Media Studies lecturer from a London university, offers a foundational understanding of videography over a 4 to 8-week period. For more information or inquiries, please reach out through our website, and we will respond promptly.

Join our Emergency First Aid course to gain essential life-saving skills. Please check our Eventbrite invites or our Calendar for upcoming dates. Advance booking is required.

Enrol in our Health and Safety course to enhance your workplace safety knowledge. Check our Eventbrite invites or Calendar for upcoming sessions. Booking is required. For inquiries, please contact us via our website, and we will respond promptly.

Join our Food Hygiene course to ensure safe food handling practices. Check our Eventbrite invites or Calendar for upcoming dates. Booking is required. For any questions, please reach out via our website, and we will respond promptly.

Introduction to App Building: Beginner’s Course with MIT App Inventor

 

Welcome to our Beginner’s App Building Course using MIT App Inventor! Over 4 weeks, you will learn how to create your very own mobile apps from scratch, even if you have no prior programming experience.

 

What You’ll Learn:

 

Week 1: Getting Started with MIT App Inventor
In the first week, we'll introduce you to MIT App Inventor, a user-friendly platform for building apps. You’ll learn how to set up your environment, navigate the interface, and create your very first simple app using drag-and-drop components.

 

Week 2: Designing User Interfaces
This week, we’ll dive into app design fundamentals. You’ll learn how to create attractive and user-friendly interfaces by adding buttons, text boxes, images, and other interactive elements to your app.

 

Week 3: Adding Functionality with Blocks
We’ll explore the "Blocks" editor, where you’ll learn to add logic and functionality to your app. You’ll understand how to make your app respond to user input, perform calculations, and manage simple data.

 

Week 4: Finalizing Your App and Testing
In the final week, we’ll guide you through finalizing your app by adding finishing touches and debugging any issues. You’ll also learn how to test your app on a real device and get it ready for sharing with others.

 

  • Course Format:

  • Duration: 4 weeks

  • Frequency: Once a week

  • Mode: Hands-on online sessions with live demonstrations and guided practice

 

By the end of this course, you will have built your first fully functional mobile app and gained the confidence to continue creating and exploring more advanced app development.

We can't wait to see the apps you'll create!

Introduction to Web Design: Beginner's HTML Course

 

Welcome to our Beginner's HTML Web Design Course! Over the next 4 weeks, you will learn the basics of creating and designing your own web pages using HTML, the fundamental language of the web.

 

What You’ll Learn:

 

Week 1: Introduction to HTML and Web Basics
We’ll start by understanding what HTML is and how it forms the backbone of every webpage. You’ll learn how to set up your first webpage, structure content using essential tags, and create headings, paragraphs, and lists.

 

Week 2: Adding Links and Images
This week, we’ll cover how to make your web pages interactive by adding hyperlinks to other pages or websites. You’ll also learn how to incorporate images to make your pages more engaging.

 

Week 3: Creating Tables and Forms
You’ll discover how to organize data using tables and create forms to collect user input, which are key components for any website.

 

Week 4: Styling with Basic CSS
In our final week, we’ll introduce basic CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) to add style and color to your pages, making them visually appealing.

 

  • Course Format:
  • Duration: 4 weeks
  • Frequency: Once a week
  • Mode: Interactive online sessions with practical exercises
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By the end of this course, you’ll have the foundational skills to create simple, well-structured web pages and the confidence to continue your journey in web design.

 

Looking forward to seeing you in class!

The Sports Leaders program, designed for ages 14-17, enhances self-esteem, confidence, and leadership skills. This 4-week course culminates in a SLUK Young Leaders Award. For more information or inquiries, please contact us via our website, and we will respond promptly.

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We believe that entrepreneurship is a powerful tool for economic empowerment. Our project will help individuals transform their skills, interests, and hobbies into viable business opportunities. With the support of experienced business mentors, participants will receive guidance on everything from business planning to marketing and sales. We will also invest in new specialist equipment and resources to ensure that participants have access to the tools they need to succeed. For any questions, please contact us through the website and we will try to get back to you as soon as possible. 

Our 'Start Your Own T-shirt Business' Project offers a unique opportunity to launch your own apparel brand with guidance from seasoned business mentors and a renowned graffiti artist with 20 years of experience. Over the course, you'll receive support in designing and creating your T-shirts, utilizing our tools and equipment, and showcasing your products in a retail space. The program also includes assistance in setting up an online selling platform. For further details, please check our Eventbrite invites and Calendar for upcoming sessions. For any inquiries, contact us via our website, and we will respond promptly.

Our Urban Arts Project provides a unique opportunity to develop your artistic skills in customizing footwear and apparel. This popular course offers hands-on experience with support from experienced business mentors and a renowned graffiti artist/illustrator with 20 years of expertise. Participants will have access to tools, equipment, and a retail space to showcase their customized creations. Additionally, we offer assistance in creating and designing an online selling platform. For more information, check our Eventbrite invites and Calendar for upcoming dates. For inquiries, please contact us through our website, and we will respond promptly.

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Discover the art of jewellery making with enamel in this hands-on course. Learn safe equipment use and how to build a successful business. We also provide support in designing and setting up an online selling platform. For inquiries, please contact us through our website, and we will respond promptly.

Explore the craft of leatherworking by creating items such as bracelets and watch straps in this engaging course. Learn to use equipment safely and develop a viable business. We also assist with designing and setting up an online selling platform. For inquiries, please contact us via our website.

Our Textile Project offers an exceptional opportunity to learn how to create curtains, cushions, and other soft furnishings for your home. Gain skills in fabric manipulation techniques, such as smoking, and enhance your home decor. Additionally, acquire the knowledge and resources to start a home-based business. We provide support in creating and designing an online selling platform. For more details or inquiries, please contact us through our website, and we will respond promptly.

Explore the essentials of starting your own catering business with our comprehensive course. Learn to prepare dishes for any scale, from personal meals to serving 1,500 people, covering cuisines such as Caribbean, Moroccan, and Indian. We also assist in creating and designing an online selling platform. For inquiries, contact us through our website.

We recognise that not everyone is interested in starting their own business. For those individuals, we offer training in various trades, such as motor mechanics, bricklaying, plastering, and plumbing. In addition to technical training, participants will also receive industry-standard qualifications and business skills, enabling them to pursue employment or, if they choose, start their own business in the future. We will help in promoting your services through our network and partner networks. For any questions, please contact us through the website and we will try to get back to you as soon as possible.

We know there are life-changing benefits for young people who participate in sports and physical activity. They tell us about the increase in their confidence, resilience, and the overall improvement to both their physical and mental health.

 

With Sports Leadership, we have the chance to use sports and physical activity as a way of supporting learners to develop the essential skills they need to plan, develop and deliver activities that bring these benefits to their communities.

 

Our three qualifications in Sports Leadership each offer a blend of theory and practical experience, giving learners multiple opportunities to put into practice the leadership skills they develop as part of the programme.

 

Below you will find the names of the qualifications available under the Sports Leadership programme, and the full suite of specifications can be downloaded using the form at the foot of the page.

 

Young Leaders Award

•       Level 1 Qualification in Sports Leadership
•       Level 2 Qualification in Community Sports Leadership
•       Level 3 Qualification in Sports Leadership

 

For further information please feel free to contact us through the website.

 

 

We know there are life-changing benefits for young people who participate in sports and physical activity. They tell us about the increase in their confidence, resilience, and the overall improvement to both their physical and mental health.

 

With Sports Leadership, we have the chance to use sports and physical activity as a way of supporting learners to develop the essential skills they need to plan, develop and deliver activities that bring these benefits to their communities.

 

Our three qualifications in Sports Leadership each offer a blend of theory and practical experience, giving learners multiple opportunities to put into practice the leadership skills they develop as part of the programme.

 

Below you will find the names of the qualifications available under the Sports Leadership programme, and the full suite of specifications can be downloaded using the form at the foot of the page.

 

 

Young Leaders Award

•       Level 1 Qualification in Sports Leadership
•       Level 2 Qualification in Community Sports Leadership
•       Level 3 Qualification in Sports Leadership

 

For further information please feel free to contact us through the website.
 

Level 1 Qualification in Sports Leadership

We know there are life-changing benefits for young people who participate in sports and physical activity. They tell us about the increase in their confidence, resilience, and the overall improvement to both their physical and mental health.

 

With Sports Leadership, we have the chance to use sports and physical activity as a way of supporting learners to develop the essential skills they need to plan, develop and deliver activities that bring these benefits to their communities.

 

Our three qualifications in Sports Leadership each offer a blend of theory and practical experience, giving learners multiple opportunities to put into practice the leadership skills they develop as part of the programme.

 

Below you will find the names of the qualifications available under the Sports Leadership programme, and the full suite of specifications can be downloaded using the form at the foot of the page.

 

 

Young Leaders Award

•       Level 1 Qualification in Sports Leadership
•       Level 2 Qualification in Community Sports Leadership
•       Level 3 Qualification in Sports Leadership

 

For further information please feel free to contact us through the website.

 

Level 2 Qualification in Community Sports Leadership

We know there are life-changing benefits for young people who participate in sports and physical activity. They tell us about the increase in their confidence, resilience, and the overall improvement to both their physical and mental health.

 

With Sports Leadership, we have the chance to use sports and physical activity as a way of supporting learners to develop the essential skills they need to plan, develop and deliver activities that bring these benefits to their communities.

 

Our three qualifications in Sports Leadership each offer a blend of theory and practical experience, giving learners multiple opportunities to put into practice the leadership skills they develop as part of the programme.

 

Below you will find the names of the qualifications available under the Sports Leadership programme, and the full suite of specifications can be downloaded using the form at the foot of the page.

 

 

Young Leaders Award

•       Level 1 Qualification in Sports Leadership
•       Level 2 Qualification in Community Sports Leadership
•       Level 3 Qualification in Sports Leadership

 

For further information please feel free to contact us through the website.

 

Level 3 Qualification in Sports Leadership