Multiply
New free courses to support number skills and boost maths confidence.
Numeracy is a vital skill and the £5.9m Multiply programme has been set up to boost the maths abilities and confidence of adults in Northern Ireland.
The Department for the Economy NI is leading on the delivery of the Multiply programme. The programme will support the Economic Vision of a regionally balanced economy, with good jobs and increased productivity, which delivers on decarbonisation.
This project is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
Improving number confidence widens opportunities for further training and employment. SERC is delivering three strands of the Multiply programme, that are tailored to specific needs and learning pathways.
Who Can Apply?
Multiply is aimed at adults (aged 19 and above) who do not have Maths GCSE at Grade C or above (or an equivalent qualification).
Young adults aged 16 - 19 not in work, education or training can also apply.
Other applicants may be considered, please contact Emma Tate via email etate@serc.ac.uk to enquire.
Programme 1: Mastering Digital Metrics
A course designed for staff of SMEs with a focus on mastering numerical concepts directly related to digital marketing and will support SMEs with the skills they need to effectively analyse and interpret data in the digital realm.
Participants will:
- Will work towards an OCN Level 2 Award in Social Media
- May benefit from online guided mentoring support
- Can decide to attend a series of masterclasses
Learning outcomes:
- Understand the opportunities and threats associated with using social media
- Awareness and understanding of the various social sites, the terminology, the statistics around digital use and social media marketing, personal and business risks, best practice, user data and social media policy
- Understand the application of social media
- Skills to manage digital and social campaigns: developing content, using a content calendar (Excel sample) and polls, storyboarding, paid advertisements. Understanding metrics including response rate, cost per click, conversions and audience growth rate and the use of analytics tools
When: Delivered online, starting Tuesday 21st January 2025 for 8 weeks from 10am - 1.30pm.
Register your InterestContact: Emma Tate via email etate@serc.ac.uk
Programme 2: Number Boosts
One-off Bootcamps delivering everyday skills in Maths, for learners who want to achieve basic knowledge. Participants can chose to attend one or many from the following x4 Masterclasses.
What, Where, When:
- Introduction to Social Media - Online
- Tuesday 18th February 2025 from 10am - 12noon or
- Monday 10th March 2025 from 10am - 12noon
- Excel - Online
- Wednesday 26th February 2025 from 10am - 1pm or
- Wednesday 26th March from 10am - 1pm
- Mastering Online Marketplaces - Online - Date/Time TBC
- Digital Advertising - Online - Wednesday 19th March from 10am - 1pm
Contact: Emma Tate via email etate@serc.ac.uk
