Barcelona Activa is relaunching the Reskilling languages ​​programme with new courses, an initiative free-of-charge that aims to facilitate language learning and improve skills to impact the employability of citizens.

The programme, in collaboration with the Official Schools of Language (EOI) and the Education Consortium of Barcelona, includes online and onsite training in English, French and German for levels from A1 to C1. It also offers specific courses for young people, sectoral training in English for commerce, hospitality and logistics, and preparation for the official exams of the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB).

The modalities are:

• English, French and German (levels A1 to C1). This includes 21 actions of 100 hours in videoconference format. Registrations are now open. The first edition begins at the end of April, while the second is scheduled for September.

• English for young people (levels A1 to C1). Nine 100-hour courses are offered, mostly onsite, for young people up to 29 years old. Registration is now open and the first edition of the course begins in April. The second edition will be organised in September.

• Sectoral English for the fields of logistics, commerce, and hospitality and catering. It includes nine actions of 50 hours by videoconference. Registration opens on 21st April and the first edition of the course begins in May. The second will be in October.

• Preparation for the official UAB English exam for levels B1-C1. This is a training course with nine 30-hour sessions in videoconference mode. Registration will open in September.

• Official certification of English level from levels B1 to C1 from the UAB, onsite. Registrations will open in October and the course will start in December.

Learning and mastering a language not only opens doors to new job opportunities, but is also the key to professional growth and promotion. It is an essential tool for both job seekers and working people who want to advance their careers or access better-paid jobs.

For more information and to register, you can consult the website.