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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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Teacher Education Class
This two-year course is for those who wish to complete their formal Further Education (FE) teaching qualification. You may be coming from industry and wish to teach in the Post 16 sector (either privately or...
Course Duration
2 years
Course Type
Adult Course
Start Date
N/A
Study Mode
Part Time
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The Level 3 Award in Education and Training qualification provides an introduction for those new to teaching and training or those wishing to teach or train. It is designed as a qualification, which will equip...
Course Duration
16 weeks
Course Type
Adult Course
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N/A
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 3 Lead Adult Care Worker Advanced Apprenticeship you can: Gain training whilst you are...
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App
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We have ESOL courses to suit everyone who wants to learn English or improve their English. We prepare learners to progress into employment, further study, citizenship and to get more out of life in the...
Course Duration
20 weeks
Course Type
Adult Course
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N/A
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Part Time
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This Oral Health Education Certificate is suitable for qualified dental nurses who are required to provide oral health advice to patients under the direction of a dentist.
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Adult Course
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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 3 Customer Service Advanced Apprenticeship you can: Gain training whilst you are employed and...
Course Duration
18 months
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N/A
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App
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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 Customer Service Intermediate Apprenticeship you can: Gain training whilst you are employed and...
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This Foundation Degree is aimed at current practitioners, over the age of 21, who work within early years services in a variety of different settings (for example, in a Nursery or Children’s Centre) and who...
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Part Time
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This Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning qualification is aimed at learners working in support roles within schools and colleges. It provides you with the knowledge, understanding and skills to work in a...
Course Duration
34 weeks
Course Type
Adult Course
Start Date
9th September, 2024
Study Mode
Part Time
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This Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning qualification is a one-year course aimed at learners in placements or working in support roles within primary, secondary or special schools, as well as colleges.  ...
Course Duration
34 weeks
Course Type
Adult Course
Start Date
9th September, 2024
Study Mode
Part Time
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If you are aged 19 upwards and wish to be qualified to work in a supervisory role in childcare, this Level 3 Early Years Workforce Diploma (Early Years Educator) course could be ideal for you....
Course Duration
34 weeks
Course Type
Adult Course
Start Date
16th September, 2024
Study Mode
Part Time
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This Level 3 Diploma in Counselling qualification is ideal for those seeking to enhance their functional role through the use of counselling skills. Learners will gain an understanding of a range of counselling skills and...
Course Duration
22 weeks
Course Type
Adult Course
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N/A
Study Mode
Part Time

Apply Now for September 2025!

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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