Courses for individuals who want to progress at work or retrain
Are you looking to get back into work, retrain and change careers, or upskill to help you secure that promotion you’ve always dreamt of? We have a wide range of courses for those aged 19 and over, many of which are free or have funding options available.
Get in touch with our friendly Careers Coaches, who would be happy to run through any questions you may have.
They can also help you with CV Writing, Mock Interviews and can provide impartial Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance.
You can get in touch with them via 01709 362111 Ext 2656 between 8.30am and 5pm Monday to Thursday and 8.30am to 4.30pm on Fridays or email at: careerscoaches@rnngroup.ac.uk
These one-year courses are ideal for building up your confidence, knowledge and academic skills to prepare you for Higher Education at college or university.
We have a broad and increasing range of free ways in which we can support you as a student to develop, these include:
Find out more about our Learner Enrichment Information
We offer courses for adults on a part time and evening basis.
Find out more about our Adult Skills Courses
Apprenticeships are a great cost-effective way to upskill, progress or change careers and aren’t just for people at the start of their career. If you’re currently working, ask your employer about supporting you through an apprenticeship; we can help them access grants and funding. If you aren’t currently working we can help you secure a placement through our network of employers.
These free, informal, short courses are taught in a relaxed setting in venues throughout the local area. They’re ideal for meeting new people, discovering a hobby or passion and learning new skills. Courses last 5-10 weeks and are taught once a week over just a few hours.
Our distance learning courses are ideal for those looking to upskill or change careers and are free and flexible; you can learn at your own pace and fit studying around other commitments. All are accredited by CACHE, one of the UK’s leading awarding organisations and last 9-17 weeks.
Our English For Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) courses can help improve your English language, reading and writing skills, maths and IT. Courses last 12 weeks and teaching is flexible to fit around existing commitments.
Our part-time industry-recognised qualifications are perfect for those looking to change careers or learn a new skill and could lead to further study or securing your dream job. Across our Group we offer courses in Accounting, Art and Design, Beauty and Hairdressing, Childcare, Counselling, Digital, Education, Personal Training and more.
Our professional courses will help you learn a new skill and gain an industry-recognised qualification which will provide you with the skills and knowledge required to gain employment in your chosen industry.
We offer a number of study programmes for adult learners too and although we promote these Level 1-3 courses to school leavers, we do have a number of adult learners taking advantage of these courses too.
Select your course to begin your application
ACCA (FIA) Diploma in Accounting and Business
Award in Accounting
Award in Workers Rights & Labour Exploitation
Business Start-up
Certificate in Event Planning
Financial and Management Accounting
Financial and Management Accounting
Indirect Tax
Adults Plastering
Adults Work-based NVQ in Plastering
Diploma in Electrical Installation
Diploma in Site Carpentry
Entry 3 – Introduction to Bricklaying Adults
Entry 3 – Introduction to Joinery Adults
Entry Level Introduction to Plastering Adults
Further Plastering Skills for Adults
AS Level English Literature (B)
AS Level English Literature (B)
AS Maths
AS Maths
Creative Writing
Essential Skills for Employment
Functional Skills English
Functional Skills English
Functional Skills English
Functional Skills English
Functional Skills Maths
Functional Skills Maths
Functional Skills Maths
GCSE English
GCSE English
GCSE English
GCSE English
GCSE Maths
GCSE Maths
GCSE Maths
GCSE Maths
HE Study Skills
Pre-AS Level English
Pre-AS Level English
Pre-AS Level Maths
Pre-AS Level Maths
Pre-GCSE English
Pre-GCSE English
Pre-GCSE Maths
Pre-GCSE Maths
Study Skills
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL): Reading
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL): Reading
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL): Speaking and Listening
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL): Speaking and Listening
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL): Writing
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL): Writing
Award in Body Art Design
Award in LED Gel Polish Techniques
Award in Nail Technology
Award in Skin Tanning Techniques
Certificate in Nail Technology
Certificate in Swedish Massage
Cosmetic Make-up and Beauty Consultancy
Diploma in Beauty Specialist Techniques
Diploma in Beauty Therapy Treatments
Diploma in Women’s Hairdressing
VTCT Level 4 Diploma in Permanent Hair Removal and Skin Rejuvenation
Award in Education and Training
Certificate in Health and Social Care – Children’s and Young peoples settings
Certificate in Understanding the Safe Use of Medicines
Counselling
Counselling
Diploma in Progression to Health
Diploma in Progression to Health
Supporting Teaching and Learning
Supporting Teaching and Learning
Supporting Teaching and Learning
“I have met new friends in a great community while studying a practical course that I enjoy.”
Bayley Lowe Level 2 Sport Former student at The Laurel Academy
“When I first came to the College I felt so low, I felt like nothing – I had lost my confidence – but now I feel like myself again, I feel happy.”
Badriya Mohammed English for Speakers of Other Languages
“The course challenges me to work harder and is helping me to pursue my dream of being an underwater welder.”
Kyle Maguire Level 2 Fabrication and Welding, former student at Winterhill School
