EAST Lancs Women's Centres is offering a free Level 1 Certificate in Business Administration course, beginning on Friday, August 9.

The course offers a realistic way of gaining the knowledge and skills required for a career in business administration.

The four week course is free to anyone who is over 18, unemployed, in receipt of benefits, and actively seeking work.

Classes will be held on Friday mornings from 10am to 1pm at the Blackburn women’s centre on Strawberry Bank.

And a range of topics will be covered.

They include setting targets, self evaluation, and working as part of a team.

Participants will also be allowed to research an aspect of business administration.

For more information about the event, or for booking advice, telephone the number 01254 583032.