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Adult Courses

If you’re looking for something new or you’re at a pivotal point in your career – ready to embark on a new challenge – we’ll help you find the answers and give you the know-how to succeed with award-winning advice and practical tools to navigate the new work landscape and start reconnecting with your career.

We’ll help you overcome your fears and nerves and advance your knowledge and tech skills, offering you a more flexible and supportive approach to learning with our career-boosting courses that can adapt to your changing circumstances and fit around your life. We’ll inspire you to start your career journey, build a business or become an entrepreneur, and most of all to have 100% belief in yourself!

Courses are available at our Central Birmingham & Sandwell Campus (West Bromwich) in the West Midlands.

For financial support for adults please click here.

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*NEW FOR THIS YEAR* This course equips learners with the basic knowledge, skills and behaviours to manage and lead effectively. This enables them to develop or sharpen their professional edge and enhance their personal effectiveness...
Course Duration
12 weeks (Bennett's Hill, City Centre)
Course Type
Adult Course
Start Date
26th September, 2025
Study Mode
Part Time
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*NEW FOR THIS YEAR* Adult learners who have some team management/leadership experience or who aspire to become a team manager/ leader in the future. Learners on these courses are usually employed and work in a...
Course Duration
34 weeks (one evening per week) at Sandwell College
Course Type
Adult Course
Start Date
25th September, 2025
Study Mode
Part Time
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*NEW FOR THIS YEAR* Adult learners who have some team management/leadership experience or who aspire to become a team manager/ leader in the future. Learners on these courses are usually employed and work in a...
Course Duration
12 weeks (one evening per week)
Course Type
Adult Course
Start Date
25th September, 2025
Study Mode
Part Time
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This course is for adult learners who have some team management/leadership experience or who aspire to become a team manager/ leader in the future. Learners on these courses are usually employed and work in a...
Course Duration
12 weeks (one evening a week)
Course Type
Adult Course
Start Date
25th September, 2025
Study Mode
Part Time
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*NEW FOR THIS YEAR* This course is for adult learners who have some team leadership experience or who aspire to become a team leader in the future. Learners on these courses are usually employed and...
Course Duration
34 weeks (one evening a week)
Course Type
Adult Course
Start Date
24th September, 2025
Study Mode
Part Time
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*NEW FOR THIS YEAR* This course is for adult learners who have some team leadership experience or who aspire to become a team leader in the future. Learners on these courses are usually employed and...
Course Duration
18 weeks (one evening per week)
Course Type
Adult Course
Start Date
24th September, 2025
Study Mode
Part Time
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This Level 2 Award in Barbering is an assessment-based qualification designed specifically for adults who are looking to upskill or gain a formal qualification to progress in the barbering industry. Whether you’re already working in...
Course Duration
1 year
Course Type
Adult Course
Start Date
8th September, 2025
Study Mode
Part Time
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Build your confidence, boost your skills, and take your first step into the hair industry. This Level 2 Award in Cutting Hair is an assessment-based qualification designed for adults who want to upskill or explore...
Course Duration
17 weeks
Course Type
Adult Course
Start Date
5th January, 2026
Study Mode
Part Time
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Our new Adult NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Introduction to Cabin Crew is the ideal course to launch your career in the airline industry. Whether you’re dreaming of working as a cabin crew member on...
Course Duration
1 year
Course Type
Adult Course
Start Date
1st September, 2025
Study Mode
Part Time
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This Level 1 Caring for Children Certificate is suitable for you if you are considering a career in caring for children. They could also support you with re-engaging with learning and breaking down barriers to...
Course Duration
34 weeks
Course Type
Adult Course
Start Date
20th January, 2025
Study Mode
Part Time
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This assessment-based qualification is ideal for school leavers and adults who want to start a career in Barbering. On successful completion, learners will be fully qualified at Level 2 and ready to begin work as...
Course Duration
1 year
Start Date
1st September, 2025
Study Mode
Part Time
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Are you looking for an opportunity to earn while you learn? Then an apprenticeship is right for you! On this Level 2 Painting & Decorating Intermediate Apprenticeship you can: Gain training whilst you are employed...
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Begin your career journey at Sandwell College. We can help you take the next step after you leave school with over 100 courses to choose from! Our courses will give you the skills and experience you need to succeed in your chosen career.

We can offer first class guidance and support to help you on your journey.

Our Open Days are a great opportunity for you to find out more about our inspirational facilities and talk to our knowledgeable tutors about the courses you like best.

Choose any subject from our A-Z list of School Leaver Courses below and get your career off to an amazing start!

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We want to ensure the right level and type of support is in place for every one of our learners to be successful and treated as an individual. We believe that each student should be individually supported to grow and develop personally and professionally.

When you join us you’ll have access to a network of mentors and online 24/7 confidential counselling services for your emotional wellbeing, as well as a dedicated safeguarding team of staff, student-to-student safeguarding champions and your own personal tutor.

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