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Looking to gain new skills, boost your career prospects, or explore a fresh opportunity? Our short courses are designed to help you upskill, change careers, or gain a qualification—without the financial burden.
Many courses are completely free, while others have funding options available to cover the costs. Whether you want to enhance your current skills or start a new career path, we offer a range of subjects to choose from.
Browse our courses below to see what’s available and check your eligibility for funding—your next opportunity starts here!
- AAT Accounting Level 3 Certificate Part-time (ITS)
- Access to Higher Education: Creative Arts Level 3 Full-time
- Access to Higher Education: Creative Digital Media Level 3 Full-time
- Access to Higher Education: Criminal Justice and Policing Studies Level 3 Full-time
- Access to Higher Education: Criminal Justice and Policing Studies Level 3 Part-time
- Access to Higher Education: Health and Social Care Professions Level 3 Full-time
- Access to Higher Education: Health and Social Care Professions Level 3 Part-time
- Accounting AAT Level 2 Part-time
- Accounting AAT Level 3 Part-time
- Adverse Childhood Experiences Level 2 Certificate Part-time
- Advice and Guidance NVQ Level 3 (Work-based)
- Advice and Guidance NVQ Level 4 (Work-based)
- Agriculture Level 2 Full-time
- Agriculture Level 3 Full-time
- Animal Care Practical Skills Level 2 Full-time
- Animal Care Practical Skills Level 3 Full-time
- Art and Design Foundation Level 3 Full-time
- Art and Design Level 2 Diploma Full-time
- Art and Design Level 3 Extended Diploma Full-time
- Assessing Vocational Achievement Certificate Level 3
- Automotive Refrigerant Handling Level 3 IMI Award Part-time
- Automotive Technologies: Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Level 2 Full-time
- Beauty Therapy Level 2 Full-time
- Beauty Therapy Level 3 Full-time
- Biology (GCSE Science) Part-time
- Bookkeeping AAT Level 1 Part-time
- Bookkeeping AAT Level 2 Part-time
- Bookkeeping AAT Level 3 Part-time
- Bricklayers Technical Occupational Entry for Craft Level 3 Diploma Part-time
- Bricklaying Level 1 Diploma Full-time
- Bricklaying Level 2 Extended Technical Occupational Entry Diploma Full-time
- Business Administration Certificate Level 2 (Online)
- Business Skills AAT Level 1 Part-time
- Career Guidance and Development Level 6 (Work-based)
- Career Information and Advice Level 4 (Work-based)
- Carpentry and Joinery Level 1 Diploma Full-time
- Coding Practices Level 3 Certificate Part-time (ITS)
- Complex Needs and Sensory Level 1 Full-time
- Computerised Accounting (SAGE) Level 1 Part-time
- Computerised Accounting (SAGE) Level 2 Part-time
- Computerised Payroll (SAGE) Level 1 Part-time
- Computerised Payroll (SAGE) Level 2 Part-time
- Counselling Skills Level 2 Part-time
- Counselling Skills Level 2 Part-time (Daytime)
- Counselling Skills Level 2 Part-time (Evening)
- Counselling Skills Level 3 Part-time
- Counselling Therapeutic Diploma Level 4 Part-time
- Creative Media Production Level 2 Award Full-time
- Culinary Skills and Hospitality Service Introduction Level 1 Full-time (Catering)
- Culinary Skills and Hospitality Service Introduction Level 1 Full-time (Catering)
- Culinary Skills and Hospitality Service Level 2 Diploma Full-time
- Culinary Skills Level 2 Diploma / Certificate Part-time
- Customer Service Level 2 (Online)
- Cyber Security Practices Level 3 Certificate Part-time (ITS)
- Cybersecurity Level 1 Award
- Cybersecurity Level 1 Award Gateway (Online) Term 4
- Data Level 3 Certificate Part-time (ITS)
- Digital Design and Marketing Level 3 Full-time
- Digital Marketing Level 2 Part-time (Online)
- DIY Level 1 Part-time (Adult)
- Dog Grooming Assistants Certificate Level 2 (Friday Daytime)
- Dog Grooming Assistants Certificate Level 2 (Monday Daytime)
- Dog Grooming Assistants Certificate Level 2 (Thursday Daytime)
- Dog Grooming Assistants Certificate Level 2 (Tuesday Evening)
- Dog Grooming Assistants Certificate Level 2 (Wednesday Daytime)
- Dog Grooming Diploma Level 3
- Dog Grooming Level 2 Part-time
- Education and Training Level 4 Certificate
- Electrical Installation Level 2 Full-time
- Electrical Installations (Buildings and Structures) Level 2 Diploma Part-time
- Employability and Tasters in Vocational Areas (up to Level 1) Full-time
- Engineering Certificate Level 1 Full-Time
- Engineering Technology Level 2 Full-Time
- English Functional Skills Part-time
- English GCSE Part-time
- ESOL: English for Speakers of Other Languages (Speaking and Listening) for Adults Part-time
- ESOL: English for Speakers of Other Languages for 16-18 years Full-time
- Esports Level 2 Full-time
- Esports, Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Level 3 Full-time
- Foundation Learning Level 1 Study Programme
- Games Development Level 3 Extended Diploma Full-time
- Games Technologies Level 3 Part-time
- Games, Animation and Graphics Level 2 Full-time
- Graphic Design Level 3 Extended Diploma Full-time
- Hairdressing Level 2 Diploma Part-time
- Hairdressing Level 2 Full-time
- Hairdressing Level 3 Full-time
- Hairdressing Techniques (Cutting and Styling) Level 2 Certificate Part-time
- Health and Social Care Level 2 Full-time
- Health and Social Care Level 3 Diploma Full-time
- HN Flex Computing - Cyber Security (Unit 10) Part-time
- HN Flex Computing - Networking (Unit 2) Part-time
- HN Flex Construction - Building Information Modelling (Unit 13) Part-time
- HN Flex Construction - Digital Applications for Construction Information (Unit 6) Part-time
- Horticulture (Professional Gardening) Level 2 Full-time
- Hospitality Supervision & Leadership Level 3 Full-time (Catering)
- Independent Living Level 1 Full-time
- Industrial Environmental Awareness Level 2 Award Part-time
- Information, Advice or Guidance Level 2 (Online)
- Introduction to Health and Social Care and Children’s and Young People’s Settings Level 1 Full-time
- IT User Skills/Essential Digital Skills (Online)
- Land Based Level 1 Full-time
- Landscape Gardening Diploma Level 2 Full-time
- LaunchPad: Re-engage with education
- Make-up Artistry Level 3 Full-time
- Maths Functional Skills Part-time
- Maths GCSE Part-time
- Music Performance Level 3 Full-time
- Music Production Level 3 Full-time
- Music, Performance and Production Level 2 Full-time
- Nail Technology Level 2 Certificate Part-time
- Nail Technology Level 3 Diploma Full-time
- Occupational Health and Safety NEBOSH National General Certificate Level 3
- Outreach - Community Connect Level 1 Full-time Programme Full-time
- Performing Arts and Production Level 2 Full-time
- Performing Arts Level 3 Full-time
- Photography Level 3 Extended Diploma Full-time
- Photography: Digital Photography Level 3 Full-time
- Plaster Skimmer Level 2 Part-Time
- Plastering Level 1 Diploma Full-time
- Pre-Access to Health, Childcare and Education Level 2 Part-time
- Professional Cookery Level 3 Full-time
- Programming Introduction Level 1 (Online)
- Project Search
- Public Services: Entry to the Uniformed Services Level 3 Full-time
- Public Services: Uniformed Protective Services Level 2 Full-time
- Public Services: Uniformed Protective Services Level 3 Full-time
- Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning In Schools Level 3 Certificate Part-time (ITS)
- Sport and Exercise Sciences Level 3 Full-time
- Sport and Physical Activity: Basketball Pathway Level 3 Full-time
- Sport and Physical Activity: Coaching Pathway Level 3 Full-time
- Sport and Physical Activity: Football Pathway Level 3 Full-time
- Sport Level 2 Full-time
- Sports Coaching and Development National Extended Diploma Level 3 Pearson (Fitness Pathway)
- Supported Internship Level 1 Full-Time
- Team Leading Certificate Level 2 (Online)
- Technical Occupational Entry for the Early Years Workforce Level 3 Diploma
- Travel and Tourism Level 2 Full-time
- Travel and Tourism Level 3 Full-time
- Understanding Autism Certificate Level 3 - ITS Partnership
- Understanding Autism Level 2 Certificate
- Understanding Common Childhood Illnesses Level 2 Certificate NCFE
- Understanding Mental Health Level 3 Certificate Part-time (ITS)
- Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent Level 2 Certificate NCFE
- Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Level 3 Full-time
- Womens Hairdressing Level 3 Diploma - Evening
- Womens Hairdressing Level 3 Diploma - Evening
- Working with Children in Early Years and Primary Settings Level 2 Certificate Full-time
If you’d like to book a place on one of these courses, simply click the links. To find out more about the courses, fees or funding, call our friendly Information Unit on 01226 216 123 or by emailing info@barnsley.ac.uk.
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