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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!
- Adverse Childhood Experiences Level 2 Certificate Part-time (Thursday 26 March 2026)
- Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) and Emerging Technologies - Introduction (Thursday 16 April 2026)
- Barbering Level 2 Certificate VTCT (Express) Part-time (Tuesday 24 February 2026)
- Bookkeeping AAT Level 1 Part-time (Monday, flexible start dates)
- Computing: Networking and Cybersecurity Level 3 Certificate Part-time (Friday 27 February 2026)
- Counselling Skills Level 2 Part-time (Thursday Afternoon, 05 March 2026)
- Counselling Skills Level 2 Part-time (Tuesday Evening, 24 March 2026)
- Cybersecurity Level 1 Award Part-time (Online) (Thursday 30 April 2026)
- Cybersecurity Level 2 Award Part-time (Monday 13 April 2026)
- Digital and Content Marketing Level 3 Certificate Part-time (Friday 06 February 2026)
- Digital Marketing Level 2 Part-time (Online) (Monday 13 April 2026)
- Digital Skills in Content Creation Level 2 Award Part-time (in partnership with Best of Barnsley) (Tuesday 14 April 2026)
- DIY Level 1 Part-time (Adult)
- Games Design and Development (Introduction) Level 2 Part-time (Wednesday 15 April 2026)
- Programming (Introduction) Level 1 Award Part-time (Online) (Wednesday 15 April 2026)
- Programming Software Development Level 3 Certificate Part-time (Wednesday 04 February 2026)
- Programming with Python Level 2 Award Part-time (Monday 13 April 2026)
- Understanding Autism Level 2 Part-Time (Tuesday 3 March 2026)
- Website Design and Development Level 2 Award Part-time (Thursday 16 April 2026)
For more information, and to apply for a course, click on the title. For any further questions, just call our friendly Information Unit on 01226 216 123 or email info@barnsley.ac.uk.
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