Whatever your starting point, we have courses (many of which are FREE!) to increase your all-round digital skills, or to develop your knowledge in specific areas.
Our IT User Skills/Essential Digital Skills (Online) course will give you the basic skills to become more confident.
You can then grow your knowledge around particular areas by joining one of our pathways at the most suitable level for you. Before you start you will have a discussion with a tutor to advise on which level will be best for you.
Cybersecurity Pathway
- Level 1 Cybersecurity can be studied in September, January and April and takes 10 weeks to complete.
- For more flexibility, our Online Level 1 Cybersecurity course can be studied in your own time, starting in September, January or April.
- Level 2 Cybersecurity can be studied in January and takes 12 weeks to complete.
- Level 3 Networking and Cybersecurity can be studied in September and February and take 15 weeks to complete.
Programming Pathway
- Level 1 Programming can be studied in September and January and takes 12 weeks to complete.
- For more flexibility, our Online Level 1 Programming course can be studied in your own time in January or April.
- Level 2 Programming Digital Development can be studied in January and takes 12 weeks to complete.
- Level 2 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence can be studied in September, January and April and takes 12 weeks to complete.
- Level 3 Software Development can be studied in September and February and takes 15 weeks to complete
Digital Marketing Pathway
- Level 1 Website Design can be studied in September and takes 12 weeks to complete.
- Level 2 Digital Marketing can be studied in September and January and takes 10 weeks to complete.
- For more flexibility, our Online Level 2 Digital Marketing course can be studied in your own time, starting in September, January or April.
- Level 3 Social Media and Content Marketing can be studied in September and February and takes 15 weeks to complete.
Digital and Creative Industries pathway
- Level 1 Digital Skills in Content Creation can be studied in September and takes 12 weeks to complete.
- Level 2 Digital Skills in Content Creation can be studied in January and April and takes 10 weeks to complete
- You can then progress on to the Access to HE Creative Industries course, which starts in September.
Photography
- Photography for Beginners is a fun starting point for anyone wanting to improve their camera skills and is available in September, January and April, and takes 10 weeks to complete
- Photography Intermediate is ideal if you are more experienced with a camera, and can be studied in January and April, taking 10 weeks to complete.
Games Design
- Games Design and Development Level 2can be studied in September and takes 12 weeks to complete.
- Games Technologies starts in January and takes 15 weeks to complete
Access to Higher Education
- Access to HE: Games Design and Development can be studied in September and takes one year to complete, allowing progression on to university.
- Access to HE: Creative Digital Media starts in September and takes one year to complete, allowing progression on to university.
Higher Education
For learners ready to progress in to Higher Education we offer Higher National Certificates, Diplomas and Higher Technical Qualifications:
- Computing for England: Higher National Certificate (HNC)
- Computing for England: Higher National Diploma (HND) – (HTQ)
- Creative Digital Media Production Higher National Certificate (HNC)
- Creative Digital Media Production Higher National Diploma (HND)
Other courses
View all our adult and part-time courses. If you want to join us, but can’t commit to studying on campus, we offer a range of courses that can be studied online and at your own pace. Take a look at the full list of courses that are available to study in the comfort of your own home.
If you’d like further information on our Digital part-time courses, call 01226 216 123 or email info@barnsley.ac.uk
Last updated: 15th April 2024