High demand, limited places - Apply now for September 2025!

With record-breaking applications, many courses for September 2024 were already full by spring time. With an increasing number of school leavers in our local area, the same high demand is expected for September 2025. So apply early to secure your place and avoid disappointment!

Book onto an upcoming open event to discover more.

What's on? Adult courses starting soon

Keep up-to-date with our upcoming adult courses.

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*!

Get in touch

If you are unsure about what course is right for you, how to apply, or your eligibility for funding, please contact our friendly team who will be more than happy to help.

01623 413602

Animal Care

Pet First Aid - Level 1

Start date - Saturday 1 February
Time - 9.30am-2.30pm
Location - Derby Road Campus
Cost- FREE* or £20
Technician for a Day - Level 1

Start date - Sunday 16 February
Time - 9.30am-2.30pm
Location - Derby Road Campus
Cost- FREE* or £20

Arts and Crafts

Lino Printing Images for
Cards Gifts and Textiles

Start date - Wednesday 15 January
End date - Wednesday 26 March
Time - 5.45-8.00pm
Location - Derby Road Campus
Cost - FREE* or £9 (per session)
Photography for Beginners

Start date - Monday 13 January
End date - Monday 10 February
Time - 6.00-8.00pm
Location - Derby Road Campus
Cost - FREE* or £8 (per session)
Seasonal Flower Arranging

Start date - Tuesday 14 January
End date - Tuesday 25 March
Time - Tuesday, 9.30-11.45am
Location - Acacia Centre
Cost - FREE* or £9 (per session)

Start date - Wednesday 15 January
End date - Wednesday 26 March
Time - 9.45am-12.00pm or 1.00-3.15pm
Location - Tin Hat Centre
Cost - FREE* or £9 (per session)
Upcycle Your Wardrobe

Start date - Tuesday 14 January
End Date - Tuesday 25 March
Time - 5.45-8.00pm
Location - Derby Road Campus
Cost - FREE* or £9 (per session)

Start date - Wednesday 15 January
End date - Wednesday 26 March
Time - 1.00-3.15pm
Location - Park Road Resource Centre
Cost - FREE* or £9 (per session)

Bookkeeping and Accounting (AAT)

AAT Drafting and Interpreting Financial Statements - Level 4

Start date - Monday 6 January
Duration - 10 weeks
Time - 9.30am-3.30pm
Location - Derby Road Campus
Cost - £633.50

Construction

Introduction to Bricklaying

Start date - Monday 27 January
End date - Tuesday 25 February
Day/time - Mondays, Tuesdays 5.00-8.00pm
Location - Kirkby Road Campus
Cost - FREE* or £75
Introduction to Carpentry and Joinery

Start date - Monday 27 January
End date - Tuesday 25 February
Day/time - Mondays, Tuesdays 5.00-8.00pm
Location - Construction Centre
Cost - FREE* or £75
Introduction to Plastering

Start date - Monday 27 January
End date - Tuesday 25 February
Day/time - Mondays, Tuesdays 5.00-8.00pm
Location - The Old Brewery
Cost - FREE* or £75

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*
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*
Microsoft Excel (Foundation)

Start date - Wednesday 12 February 2025
End date - Wednesday 16 April 2025
Time - 5.00-7.00pm
Location - Online
Cost - FREE* to £64
Microsoft Excel (Intermediate)

Start date - Wednesday 12 February 2025
End date - Wednesday 16 April 2025
Time - 10.00am-12.00pm
Location - Online
Cost - FREE* to £64
Microsoft Excel (Advanced)

Start date - Wednesday 12 February
End date - Wednesday 16 April 2025
Time - 1.00-3.00pm
Location - Online
Cost - FREE* to £64

Education and Early Years

Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning (Teaching Assistant) - Level 3

Start date - Wednesday 29 January
Duration - 12 Months
Day/time - Wednesdays
Location - Derby Road Campus
Cost - £2,225
Principles in Childcare and Education (PCE)

Start date - Wednesday 15 January
Duration - 11 weeks
Time - 6.00-8.00pm
Location - Derby Road Campus
Cost - £60

English and Maths

Functional Skills English

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

Start date - Anytime
Day/time - Flexible
Location - Adult Learning Centre (Four Seasons Shopping Centre) or online
Cost - FREE*

First Aid

Emergency First Aid at Work

Start date - Monday 27 January
Duration - 1 day
Time - 9.00am-5.00pm
Location - Derby Road Campus
Cost - £90

Start date - Monday 24 February
Duration - 1 day
Time - 9.00am-5.00pm
Location - Derby Road Campus
Cost - £90
First Aid at Work Requalification

Start date - Monday 18 February
Duration - 2 days
Time - 9.00-5.00pm
Location - Derby Road Campus
Cost - £169
First Aid at Work

Start date - Wednesday 15 January
Duration - 3 days
Time - 9.00am-5.00pm
Location - Derby Road Campus
Cost - £169

Languages

British Sign Language

Start date - Tuesday 14 January
Duration - 10 weeks
Time - 5.45-7.45pm
Location - Derby Road Campus
Cost - FREE* or £8 (per session)
Spanish for Beginners

Start date - Tuesday 14 January
End date - Tuesday 25 March
Time - 5.45-8.00pm
Location - Derby Road Campus
Cost - FREE* or £8 (per session)
Spanish Next Steps

Start date - Thursday 16 January
End date - Thursday 27 March
Time - 5.45-8.00pm
Location - Derby Road Campus
Cost - FREE* or £8 (per session)

Rail Engineering

Skills Bootcamp - Rail Engineering

Start date - Monday 10 February
Duration - 7 weeks
Time - 9.00am-4.00pm
Location - Construction Centre
Cost - FREE*