What's on? Adult courses starting soon

Looking to retrain, upskill or simply find a new hobby? We have a wide range of courses starting soon that suit both your needs and your lifestyle. What's more, depending on your circumstances, many of these courses are low cost or FREE*!

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• Access to Higher Education
• Animal Care
• Arts and Crafts
• Bookkeeping and Accounting (AAT)
• Construction
• Digital and IT Skills
• English and Maths
• First Aid
• Hair and Beauty
• Rail Engineering

Access to Higher Education

• Access to HE Diploma - Business
  
  Start date - Monday 3 March
  End date - Flexible
  Time - Flexible
  Location - Online
  Cost - FREE* to £3022
  
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• Access to Humanities
  
  Start date - Monday 3 March
  End date - Flexible
  Time - Flexible
  Location - Online
  Cost - FREE* to £3022
  
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• Access to HE Diploma - Midwifery
  
  Start date - Monday 3 March
  End date - Flexible
  Time - Flexible
  Location - Online
  Cost - FREE* to £3384
  
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• Access to HE Diploma - Nursing
  
  Start date - Monday 3 March
  End date - Flexible
  Time - Flexible
  Location - Online
  Cost - FREE* to £3384
  
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• Access to Teacher Training
  
  Start date - Monday 3 March
  End date - Flexible
  Time - Flexible
  Location - Online
  Cost - FREE* to £3384
  
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Animal Care

• Pet First Aid - Level 1
  
  Start date - Saturday 22 March
  Time - 9.30am-2.30pm
  Location - Derby Road Campus
  Cos t- FREE* or £20
  
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• Technician for a Day - Level 1
  
  Start date - Sunday 2 March
  Time - 9.30am-2.30pm
  Location - Derby Road Campus
  Cost - FREE* or £20
  
  Start date - Sunday 6 April
  Time - 9.30am-2.30pm
  Location - Derby Road Campus
  Cost - FREE* or £20
  
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Arts and Crafts

• Advanced Sewing Techniques
  
  Start date - Tuesday 22 April
  End date - Tuesday 1 July
  Time - 5.45-8.00pm
  Location - Derby Road Campus
  Cost - FREE* or £9
  
  Start date - Wednesday 23 April
  End date - Wednesday 2 July
  Time - 1-3.15pm
  Location - Derby Road Campus
  Cost - FREE* or £9
  
  Course description:
  Learn acrylic painting on canvas and complete your artwork in one day, with all materials provided.
• Seasonal Crafts
  
  Start date - Wednesday 5 March
  End date - Wednesday 2 April
  Time - 10am-12pm
  Location - Adult Learning Centre (Four Seasons Shopping Centre)
  Cost - FREE* or £8
  
  Course description:
  Join us for a four-week craft workshop where you’ll explore various styles of arts and crafts like jewelry making, paper crafts and more.
• Quilling
  
  Start date - Monday 21 April
  End date - Monday 2 June
  Time - 5.30-7.30pm
  Location - Derby Road Campus
  Cost - FREE* or £8
  
  Course description:
  Learn how to roll, shape, and assemble paper strips into stunning 3D designs. From elegant greeting cards to intricate jewellery.
• Lino Print Making and Printed Textiles
  
  Start date - Wednesday 23 April
  End date - Wednesday 9 July
  Time - 5.45-8.00pm
  Location - Derby Road Campus
  Cost - FREE* or £9 (per session)
  
  Course description:
  This course emphasises graphic contrast and mark-making skills, guiding you to create vibrant colour images through layering multiple lino blocks.
• Floral Art
  
  Start date - Wednesday 30 May
  End date - Wednesday 9 July
  Time - 5-7.15pm
  Location - Derby Road Campus
  Cost - FREE* or £9 (per session)
  
  Course description:
  Learn to create stunning flower arrangements using techniques such as Japanese flower arranging Perfect for beginners.

Bookkeeping and Accounting (AAT)

• AAT Drafting and Interpreting Financial Statements - Level 4
  
  Start date - Monday 21 April
  Duration - 10 weeks
  Time - 6-9pm
  Location - Derby Road Campus
  Cost - £633.50
  
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• AAT Business Skills - Level 1
  
  Start date - Tuesday 4 March
  End date - Tuesday 8 April
  Time - 9.30am-4.30pm
  Location - Derby Road Campus
  Cost - £450
  
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• AAT Credit and Debt Management
  
  Start date - Monday 10 March
  End date - Monday 14 April
  Time - 9.30am-4.30pm
  Location - Derby Road Campus
  Cost - £486.50
  
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Construction

• Introduction to Bricklaying
  
  Start date - Monday 10 March
  End date - Tuesday 1 April
  Day/time - Mondays, Tuesdays 5.00-8.00pm
  Location - Kirkby Road Campus
  Cost - FREE* or £75
  
  Start date - Monday 28 April
  End date - Tuesday 20 May
  Day/time - Mondays, Tuesdays 5.00-8.00pm
  Location - Kirkby Road Campus
  Cost - FREE* or £75
  
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• Introduction to Carpentry and Joinery
  
  Start date - Monday 10 March
  End date - Tuesday 1 April
  Day/time - Mondays, Tuesdays 5.00-8.00pm
  Location - Construction Centre
  Cost - FREE* or £75
  
  Start date - Monday 28 April
  End date - Tuesday 20 May
  Day/time - Mondays, Tuesdays 5.00-8.00pm
  Location - Kirkby Road Campus
  Cost - FREE* or £75
  
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• Introduction to Electrical Installation
  
  Start date - Monday 10 March
  End date - Tuesday 1 April
  Day/time - Mondays, Tuesdays 5.00-8.00pm
  Location - Construction Centre
  Cost - FREE* or £75
  
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• Introduction to Plastering
  
  Start date - Monday 10 March
  End date - Tuesday 1 April
  Day/time - Mondays, Tuesdays 5.00-8.00pm
  Location - The Old Brewery
  Cost - FREE* or £75
  
  Start date - Monday 28 April
  End date - Tuesday 20 May
  Day/time - Mondays, Tuesdays 5.00-8.00pm
  Location - Kirkby Road Campus
  Cost - FREE* or £75
  
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• Introduction to Plumbing
  
  Start date - Monday 10 March
  End date - Tuesday 1 April
  Day/time - Mondays, Tuesdays 5.00-8.00pm
  Location - Construction Centre
  Cost - FREE* or £75
  
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• Women in Construction - Level 1
  
  Start date - Thursday 24 April 2025
  Duration -Thursday 10 July 2025
  Day/time - Thursdays
  Location - Construction Centre
  Cost - FREE*
  
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Digital and IT Skills

• Digital and IT Short Courses
  
  Start date - Anytime
  End date - Various, contact us for more information
  Day/time - Various, contact us for more information
  Location - Adult Learning Centre (Four Seasons Shopping Centre)
  Cost - FREE*
  
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• Essential Digital Skills
  
  Start date - Anytime
  End date - 15 Weeks
  Day/time - Mondays, 9.30-11.30am
  Location - Adult Learning Centre (Four Seasons Shopping Centre)
  Cost - FREE*
  
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English and Maths

• Functional Skills English
  
  Start date - Anytime
  Day/time - Flexible
  Location - Adult Learning Centre (Four Seasons Shopping Centre) or online
  Cost - FREE*
  
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• Functional Skills Maths
  
  Start date - Anytime
  Day/time - Flexible
  Location - Adult Learning Centre (Four Seasons Shopping Centre) or online
  Cost - FREE*
  
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First Aid

• Emergency First Aid at Work
  
  Start date - Monday 24 February
  Duration - 1 day
  Time - 9.00am-5.00pm
  Location - Derby Road Campus
  Cost - £90
  
  Start date - Monday 31 March
  Duration - 1 day
  Time - 9.00am-5.00pm
  Location - Derby Road Campus
  Cost - £90
  
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• Mental Health First Aid
  (Online)
  
  Start date - Wednesday 23 April
  End date - Wednesday 21 May
  Day/time - Wednesday 6.00-7.30pm
  Location - Online
  Cost - FREE* or £50
  
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• First Aid at Work
  
  Start date - Monday 28 April
  Duration - 3 days
  Time - 9.00am-5.00pm
  Location - Derby Road Campus
  Cost - £205
  
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Hair and Beauty

• Body Massage
  (Fast Track) - Level 3
  
  Start date - Tuesday 4 March
  End date - Tuesday 6 June
  Time - 5.30-8.30pm
  Location - Derby Road Campus
  Cost - FREE* or £941
  
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• Complementary Therapies - Level 2
  
  Start date - Wednesday 19 March
  End date - Wednesday 13 August
  Time - 9.30am-4.00pm
  Location - Derby Road Campus
  Cost - FREE*
  
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• Nail Services - Level 2
  
  Start date - Wednesday 26 March
  End date - Wednesday 20 August
  Time - 5.00-8.00pm
  Location - Derby Road Campus
  Cost - FREE* or £993.50
  
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• Nail Technology - Level 2
  
  Start date - Saturday 15 March
  End date - Saturday 21 June
  Time - 10.00am-2.00pm
  Location - Derby Road Campus
  Cost - £390
  
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Languages

• British Sign Language
  
  Start date - Tuesday 22 April
  Duration - 10 weeks
  Time - 5.45-7.45pm
  Location - Derby Road Campus
  Cost - FREE* or £8 (per session)
  
  Course description:
  Learn essential signs, finger spelling, and everyday phrases, and gain confidence in communicating using this visual language.

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Rail Engineering

• Skills Bootcamp - Rail Engineering
  
  Start date - Monday 10 February
  Duration - 7 weeks
  Time - 9.00am-4.00pm
  Location - Construction Centre
  Cost - FREE*
  
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* Subject to eligibility. Contact us on 01623 413602 for more information.