This is the most important step. If you don't know what it is you really want, you'll struggle to reach your goal.
Think about what's most important to you. Keep your goal simple and make sure it's something you can do.
When you've decided what it is, print off our Make A Change Checklist and write it down.
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Have you ever wanted to improve your CV? Maybe you'd like to be able to help the kids with their homework? Or maybe you just want to feel a bit more confident? Knowledge is power - by learning new skills and qualifications you can gain the power to make a change. We can help you work out which of our free or low cost qualifications can help you reach your learning goal. For example, we can help you improve your interview skills or boost your reading and writing, everyday maths and IT skills. |
Don't feel you have to make a change on your own - there is help at hand. You might need to give someone a call to find out more information or go somewhere new. For many people, this can feel quite scary.
If you're nervous, first of all think about what you want to say or any questions you want to ask. Writing it down on a pad may help, or even running what you want to say by a friend. This will give you more confidence to talk to someone new when it comes to it.
Once you've found the right place to help you reach your goal, write the contact details in your Make A Change Checklist so you have them to hand.
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When you want to learn new skills, get a qualification or get a job, it's normal to feel worried or nervous about reaching out for help. Our friendly tutors are here for you. They'll be happy to chat to you about what you want to do and which of our qualifications can help you get there. Why not give it a go now and call us on 0800 101 901? Or if you prefer to visit your nearest learndirect centre, use our simple centre search at www.learndirect.co.uk/centres. |
When you start something new, it's always a good idea to have a time limit in mind. This will help you keep focused.
So have a think about when you want to make your change by. It could be a date which means something to you - for example, the Christmas holidays, or your birthday. Or you could set a date in a few months' time, or a year's time.
Write down your time limit in your Make A Change Checklist.
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With learndirect, you can get a qualification in as little as 12 weeks. You can fit learning with us around your life. You might want to learn from home, at work or in one of our centres. Whichever you choose, you'll find we'll be on hand to help you stick to your time limit with the right level of support. |
Even when you've decided on your goal, it's easy to lose your way if it feels like a big task.
This is why Step 4 is all about breaking your goal down into smaller chunks. This will keep you motivated and make it seem a lot easier.
By taking this approach, you'll soon be making progress towards your goal each week. Use your Make A Change Checklist to write down the different stages to reach your goal. Download it here.
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Saying "This week I will learn how to use email" is a lot less off-putting than thinking "I need to learn loads of new IT skills to get the job I want!" So chat to your tutor about breaking down your goal. And feel free to call them as you go if you're feeling fed up or struggling to make progress - they're there to help! You might also find it really useful to speak to other learners. The learndirect Community is there so you can talk to people in the same boat. It's a great place to go for advice, to hear about other people's experiences and share any worries you have. Once you've started learning with us you can join in at www.learndirect.co.uk/community. |
Making a positive change to your life is something to be proud of. Share your successes with your friends and family - you never know, you may even inspire them to make a change in their life too!
Hearing people's feedback will give you a real boost and keep you focused on your goal.
For help tracking your progress through the Six Steps to Making a Change, download the Make A Change Checklist here.
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You can share your learning success with the learndirect Community and also on www.facebook.com/learndirect. |
Congratulations! You've reached your goal and you should feel really proud.
Making a change to your life doesn't have to stop now. By taking control, you've opened up new opportunities for yourself so now is the time to start thinking about other goals you have.
Once you've decided on your next goal, you can make use of the Make A Change Checklist again. After all, nothing ventured, nothing gained!
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Hopefully the learndirect's Six Steps to Making a Change have helped you reach your learning goal - whether that's getting a new job, a qualification to add to your CV or simply feeling a bit more confident in yourself. At learndirect, we want to keep you keep moving forwards so now we'll talk to you about what happens next. We'll look at what's out there for you - you never know, the options available might surprise you. Use this chat as a chance to ask questions and find out more about things you're interested in - whether that's another area of learning or new job opportunities. The Make a Change campaign is all about helping you to make one change which could lead to big things. If you'd like to discuss your learning options, call free on 0800 101 901 or find your nearest centre at www.learndirect.co.uk/centres. |
Thanks for your help,
The learndirect team