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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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Senior Healthcare Support Workers help registered practitioners deliver healthcare services to people. As an experienced support worker, you carry out a range of clinical and non-clinical healthcare or therapeutic tasks, under the direct or indirect...
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Learners enrolling on the Level 2 Highways Maintenance Skilled Operative Apprenticeship will work on rural and urban roads (not including motorways) to repair damaged surfaces using hand and power tools and pedestrian plant machinery. They...
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If you already have some management/leadership experience or if you plan to become a manager/ leader in the future, then a CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership course may be ideal for you....
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Adult Course
Start Date
29th January, 2025
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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
14 weeks
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Adult Course
Start Date
1st February, 2024
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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...
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Adult Course
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3rd May, 2024
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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 out...
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17th May, 2024
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4 weeks
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This Level 4 NCFE Diploma in Adult Care qualification is aimed at learners aged 19+, and will support the development of staff in a number of job roles in the adult care sector. It will...
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18 months
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Adult Course
Start Date
9th September, 2024
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Full Time
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This Level 3 NCFE Diploma in Management Skills and Knowledge qualification is designed for learners who are working as a team leader/supervisor with operational/project responsibilities or responsibility for managing a team.   Please click here for more...
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6 months
Course Type
Adult Course
Start Date
18th September, 2023
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Part Time
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The Foundation Degree in Sports Coaching is a full-time 2-year comprehensive course designed to provide students with a strong foundation in sports coaching principles and techniques. This programme is ideal for individuals who have a...
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2 years
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Adult Course
Start Date
1st September, 2025
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Full Time
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This Level 2 Hair Professionals Apprenticeship (Hairdressing or Barbering Route) is designed for school leavers and adults. We are a multi-award-winning hairdressing and beauty therapy team with years of experience in hair and skincare education...
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2 years
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1st September, 2025
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This Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Nail Technology course is designed for school leavers and adults.
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1 year
Start Date
1st September, 2025
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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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