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Courses and qualifications for careers, life and personal development
We offer a range of courses for adults (aged 19+) that will help you to gain the necessary skills and qualifications to further your career or progress on to higher-level study. Many of our courses will be are free for adults depending on your personal circumstances.
We also have a wide range of leisure courses to enrich your spare time. Discover a hobby. Develop a talent, take up a new interest and meet new people.
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English and Maths
Did you leave school without your English and Maths qualifications? We offer functional skills and GCSEs which may be required for employment or higher level study.
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ESOL Courses
If English is not your first language - now could be the right time to join an ESOL course and improve your speaking, listening, reading and writing.
We have a range of part time English, Maths and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) courses at Langley, Strode's and Windsor.
ESOL and English and maths courses are:
- FREE - most of these courses are free - you just need to invest your time.
- FLEXIBLE - we have various start times and online and blended options for your convenience.
- FAST - our fast track courses will make sure you get qualified as quickly as possible.
Trade and Professional Qualifications
These professional courses lead to an accredited qualification that may help you succeed in your chosen career. We offer courses ranging from AAT qualifications in Accounting to City & Guilds Barbering to CACHE Early Years to IMI accredited Motor Vehicles courses.
A new range of Health and Social Care qualifications are launching at Strode's for 2022:
- Certificate in the Principles of the Prevention & Control of Infection in Health Care Settings
- Level 3 Award in Health and Social Care
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Leisure Courses
If learning a new language is top of your new year's resolution list there's opportunity to learn French, Spanish, Italian and even British Sign Language.
At Windsor College, there are a number of evening courses which include art and design, flower arranging, sewing, photography and even kitchen gardening.
Strode's College offers professional development opportunities including accountancy, counselling, education and training. There are also a number of creative courses such as painting, pottery and photography.
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Online Courses
Study at home at your own pace with one of our online courses. Choose from a wide range of subjects, including professional development, health and social care, health and wellbeing. Many are accredited by the CPD Certification Service.
The benefit of online learning allows you to study around current commitments such as work, family and hobbies. Courses include:
Business
- Conflict Management (online, short course)
- Leadership and Management Programme (online)
- Performance Management (online, short course)
- Stress Management (online, short course)
- Understanding Leadership (online, short course)
Health and Care
- COSHH Risk Assessment (online, short course)
- Dementia Awareness (online, short course)
- Health and Safety in the workplace (online, short course)
- Manual Handling Safety at work (online, short course)
- Mental Health Awareness (online, short course)
- Principles of Dementia Care Level 2 Certificate (Online)
- Understanding Depression (online, short course)
- Understanding the Principles of Dementia Care Level 3 Certificate
Access to Higher Education
If you want to start an entirely new career and are seeking a professional qualification or need a degree - we can help you take the first steps.
Get the qualifications you need for university in just one year:
Nursing and Health Professions • Science • Social Sciences and Education • Social Work and Mental Health Professions
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Higher Education
Stay near and go far and study for a Level 4 Diploma, HND, Foundation or Bachelors Degree – right on your doorstep. Taught by professionals, our programmes are directly linked to industry and give you the skills and qualifications employers want.
Business (HND, Fd) • Children’s Development and Learning (Fd) • Working with Children and Young People (Fd, BA Hons) • Performing Arts (UAL L4) • Art and Design (UAL L4) • Creative Media (UAL L4)
Have you recently been furloughed, made redundant or are unemployed?
We offer a number of courses which are free. These include:
- All English and maths courses
- Qualifications up to Level 2 are free - if you earn less than £20,000 pa
- If you’re aged 19-23 and want to study for your first Level 2 or 3 course then courses will be free
In addition, if you are unemployed and on eligible benefits - then many courses will be free. If you are 24+ and are studying for your first or second Level 3 or 4 course - then you can cover the costs with an Advanced Learner Loan.
Information and Advice
We are always on hand for information, advice and guidance for anyone who may need it. For course information email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 01753 793000 (Langley and Windsor Colleges) or 01784 228676 (Strode's College).
There is lots of useful information on our website about studying at Langley, Strode's and Windsor Colleges - see useful links below.
- Covid Safety
- Financial Support - learn about our bursaries available to help with costs of travel, essential materials, child care costs.
