Our courses are suitable for people who want a technical, career-focused qualification through practical, skills-based training and flexible learning that fits their lifestyle.
The courses also make a good foundation for further study.
They particularly suit:
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over 18s who want to achieve a qualification within a year
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adults who want to change career
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adults who want to upskill or gain a qualification to progress in their career
Courses can be completed in one year full-time (two evenings per week) or two years part-time (one evening per week). The exception to this is the Early Years Education foundation course which takes two years and is full-time only.
These extended education courses are an investment in your future career. They’re designed to give you the skills, knowledge, and qualifications that employers are actively looking for - helping you progress into higher-paying roles or further study.
Our courses are £9,535* for the year (September 2025) and you don’t have to pay the full fee upfront. Most learners choose one of these flexible options:
- Student Finance – If you’re eligible, you can apply for government funding to cover the cost, meaning you won’t pay anything upfront.
- Installment plans – If you’re self-funding, you can spread the cost over manageable monthly payments.
Instead of thinking of it as a one-time cost, think of it as a long-term investment in your earning potential and career opportunities - with flexible ways to make it affordable.
*subject to a compounded annual inflationary increase announced by the government in October 2025, the amount of which is yet to be confirmed for the 2026/27 academic year.