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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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This Level 3 Certificate in Coding Practices qualification is designed for learners who want to increase their knowledge, skills and understanding of coding. Successful completion of the required units will allow the learner to develop...
Course Duration
17 weeks
Course Type
Adult Course
Start Date
1st September, 2025
Study Mode
Part Time
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This Level 3 Certificate in Cyber Security Practices qualification is designed to provide learners with knowledge and skills relating to cyber security practices. It will provide the learner with a chance to develop knowledge and...
Course Duration
17 weeks
Course Type
Adult Course
Start Date
1st September, 2025
Study Mode
Part Time
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This one-year course is designed for adults wishing to pursue a career in engineering, the course will lead to employment. It is a good starting point and will help you gain engineering skills that you...
Course Duration
N/A
Course Type
Adult Course
Start Date
29th November, 2021
Study Mode
Part Time
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This Level 3 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles qualification is for 19+ learners who are interested in developing a career in the motor industry, whether you want to maintain and repair the...
Course Duration
35 weeks
Course Type
Adult Course
Start Date
8th September, 2025
Study Mode
Part Time
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This Hybrid/Electric Vehicle System Repair and Replacement course is designed for those people who may encounter electric/hybrid vehicles within a routine maintenance situation. It also contains the knowledge and skills required to work safely around...
Course Duration
3 days
Course Type
Adult Course
Start Date
1st September, 2025
Study Mode
Part Time
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If you already have some team management/leadership experience or if you plan to become a team manager/ leader in the future, then a CMI Level 3 Diploma in Principles of Management and Leadership course may...
Course Duration
N/A
Course Type
Adult Course
Start Date
28th January, 2025
Study Mode
Part Time
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Only 1 in 5 managers have a recognised management qualification and yet employers are actively looking for people with these qualifications right now!  Why not join the ‘1 in 5’ and make your  CV stand...
Course Duration
25 weeks
Course Type
Adult Course
Start Date
1st September, 2025
Study Mode
Part Time
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Only 1 in 5 managers have a recognised management qualification and yet employers are actively looking for people with these qualifications right now!  Why not join the ‘1 in 5’ and make your CV stand...
Course Duration
12 weeks
Course Type
Adult Course
Start Date
30th January, 2025
Study Mode
Part Time
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This Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills Course is for anyone who wants to develop their counselling skills for work or a personal capacity. This qualification is useful for anyone who would like to develop...
Course Duration
18 weeks
Course Type
Adult Course
Start Date
14th January, 2025
Study Mode
Part Time
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This Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills 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...
Course Duration
18 weeks
Course Type
Adult Course
Start Date
15th January, 2025
Study Mode
Part Time
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The SEG Awards ABC Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling is concerned with the training of counsellors to a professional level of competency. Learners will further develop the knowledge, skills and self-development gained from their...
Course Duration
2 years
Course Type
Adult Course
Start Date
N/A
Study Mode
Part Time
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This Level 2 Diploma in Nail Technology Enhancement is a main qualification for school leavers or adult learners who wish to pursue a career in beauty therapy. Once qualified you are able to start work...
Course Duration
1 year
Start Date
1st September, 2025
Study Mode
Full Time

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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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