Courses for adults

It's New Year - the perfect time for a fresh start!

At Bournemouth & Poole College we offer courses in many subjects that are perfect if you're looking to gain new skills, change your career, or simply have fun learning about a subject that interests you. We have Part-Time, evening and free online courses, so there are plenty of options to fit around a busy lifestyle.

Simply look through the course listings below and enquire or apply online. If you have any questions, our friendly team are always available to help. Call 01202 205205 for support.

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Adult English and Maths

Part-Time Maths for Adults

Start Date February

Qualification Functional Skills

Level Hobby

Duration 2 Terms

Study mode Part Time

Cost Enquire

Part-Time English for Adults

Start Date February

Qualification Functional Skills

Level Hobby

Duration 2 Terms

Study mode Part Time

Cost Enquire

Art and Design

UAL Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Art and Design

Start Date September

Qualification Foundation

Level 3

Duration 1 Year

Study mode Full Time

Cost 3,022

Pottery Club: Hand Building with Clay

Start Date January

Qualification College Certificate

Level Hobby

Duration 10 Weeks

Study mode Part Time

Cost 195

Creative Fashion Design Experience

Start Date January

Qualification College Certificate

Level Hobby

Duration 10 Weeks

Study mode Part Time

Cost 285

Traditional and Contemporary Painting

Start Date January

Qualification College Certificate

Level Hobby

Duration 10 Weeks

Study mode Part Time

Cost 285

An Introduction to Creative Photography and Portfolio Development

Start Date January

Qualification College Certificate

Level Hobby

Duration 10 Weeks

Study mode Part Time

Cost 300

UAL Level 4 Professional Diploma in Creative Enterprise

Start Date September

Qualification Higher Professional Diploma

Level 4

Duration 31 Weeks

Study mode Full Time

Cost 4,750

Business and Finance

Excel Introduction

Start Date On Request

Qualification College Certificate

Level Introductory

Duration 1 Day

Study mode Part Time

Cost 195

Excel Advanced

Start Date On Request

Qualification College Certificate

Level Advanced

Duration 1 Day

Study mode Part Time

Cost 220

Excel Intermediate

Start Date On Request

Qualification College Certificate

Level Intermediate

Duration 1 Day

Study mode Part Time

Cost 195

AAT Level 4 Business Tax

Start Date January

Qualification AAT Module

Level 4

Duration 10 Weeks

Study mode Part Time

Cost 497

AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting

Start Date January

Qualification Certificate

Level 2

Duration 27 Weeks

Study mode Part Time

Cost 1,450

AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting

Start Date January

Qualification AAT

Level 3

Duration 35 Weeks

Study mode Part Time

Cost 2,536

AAT Level 4 Internal Accounting Systems

Start Date January

Qualification AAT

Level 4

Duration 6 Weeks

Study mode Part Time

Cost 497

AAT Level 1 Award in Bookkeeping - FC course2

Start Date April

Qualification Award

Level 1

Duration 6 Weeks

Study mode Part Time

Cost 870

AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting - Eve Sept - FC

Start Date Enquire

Qualification Certificate

Level 2

Duration 35 Weeks

Study mode Part Time

Cost 1,450

AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting - Day Sept - FC

Start Date Enquire

Qualification Certificate

Level 2

Duration 26 Weeks

Study mode Part Time

Cost 1,450

AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting - Eve Jan - FC

Start Date January

Qualification Certificate

Level 2

Duration 35 Weeks

Study mode Part Time

Cost 1,450

AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting - Eve Sept - FC

Start Date Enquire

Qualification Diploma

Level 3

Duration 35 Weeks

Study mode Part Time

Cost 2,536

AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting - Day Sept - FC

Start Date Enquire

Qualification Diploma

Level 3

Duration 35 Weeks

Study mode Part Time

Cost 2,536

AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting - Eve April - FC

Start Date April

Qualification Diploma

Level 3

Duration 35 Weeks

Study mode Part Time

Cost 2,536

AAT Level 4 Drafting & Interpreting Financial Statements - Eve Sept - FC

Start Date Enquire

Qualification AAT

Level 4

Duration 9 Weeks

Study mode Part Time

Cost 662

AAT Level 4 Internal Accounting Systems & Controls - Eve Sept - FC

Start Date April

Qualification AAT

Level 4

Duration 9 Weeks

Study mode Part Time

Cost 497

AAT Level 4 Internal Accounting Systems & Controls - Day Sept - FC

Start Date April

Qualification AAT

Level 4

Duration 9 Weeks

Study mode Part Time

Cost 497

AAT Level 4 Drafting & Interpreting Financial Statements - Day Sept - FC

Start Date Enquire

Qualification AAT

Level 4

Duration 9 Weeks

Study mode Part Time

Cost 662

AAT Level 4 Applied Management Accounting - Eve Dec - FC

Start Date December

Qualification AAT

Level 4

Duration 9 Weeks

Study mode Part Time

Cost 993

AAT Level 4 Applied Management Accounting - Day Dec - FC

Start Date December

Qualification AAT

Level 4

Duration 9 Weeks

Study mode Part Time

Cost 993

AAT Level 4 Business Tax - Eve April - FC

Start Date April

Qualification AAT

Level 4

Duration 9 Weeks

Study mode Part Time

Cost 497

AAT Personal Tax Level 4 - Day April - FC

Start Date April

Qualification AAT

Level 4

Duration 9 Weeks

Study mode Part Time

Cost 497

Hair and Beauty

Hobby Make-up Artistry

Start Date February

Qualification College Certificate

Level Hobby

Duration 1 day

Study mode Part Time

Cost 132

Hobby Lash & Brow Techniques

Start Date February

Qualification College Certificate

Level Hobby

Duration 1 day

Study mode Part Time

Cost 132

Hobby Barbering for beginners

Start Date February

Qualification College Certificate

Level Hobby

Duration 1 day

Study mode Part Time

Cost 130

Nail treatments for beginners

Start Date March

Qualification College Certificate

Level Hobby

Duration 1 day

Study mode Part Time

Cost 132

Hobby Bridal Hair Styling

Start Date February

Qualification College Certificate

Level Hobby

Duration 1 day

Study mode Part Time

Cost 130

Catering and Hospitality

Sweet treats for Christmas

Start Date November

Qualification College Certificate

Level Hobby

Duration

Study mode Part Time

Cost Enquire

Foods of France

Start Date February

Qualification College Certificate

Level Hobby

Duration

Study mode Part Time

Cost 120

Cookery bites for summer

Start Date June

Qualification College Certificate

Level Hobby

Duration

Study mode Part Time

Cost 120

Digital and Computing

LC Certificate in Coding Practices

Start Date February

Qualification Level 3 Certificate

Level 3

Duration 16 Weeks

Study mode Part Time

Cost Enquire

Certificate in Coding Practices

Start Date February

Qualification Level 3 Certificate

Level 3

Duration 16 Weeks

Study mode Part Time

Cost Enquire

Certificate in Cyber Practices

Start Date February

Qualification Level 3 Certificate

Level 3

Duration 16 Weeks

Study mode Part Time

Cost Enquire

Principles of Cyber Security Level 2

Start Date October

Qualification Level 2 Certificate

Level 2

Duration 16 Weeks

Study mode Part Time

Cost Enquire

Understanding Coding Level 2

Start Date October

Qualification Level 2 Certificate

Level 2

Duration 16 Weeks

Study mode Part Time

Cost Enquire

Education, Teaching & Training

Level 2 Certificate Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools and Colleges

Start Date Enquire

Qualification Level 2 Certificate

Level 2

Duration 10 Months

Study mode Part Time

Cost 827

Level 3 Diploma Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools and Colleges

Start Date Enquire

Qualification Level 3 Diploma

Level 3

Duration 12 Months

Study mode Part Time

Cost 2,225

Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner

Start Date Enquire

Qualification CACHE Level 2

Level 2

Duration 24 Months

Study mode Part Time

Cost 828

Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce - Early Years Educator

Start Date Enquire

Qualification CACHE Level 3

Level 3

Duration 24 Months

Study mode Part Time

Cost 2,882

Level 2 Award Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools and Colleges

Start Date Enquire

Qualification Level 2 Award

Level 2

Duration 5 Months

Study mode Part Time

Cost 245

Level 3 Award in Education and Training (C&G)

Start Date January

Qualification Award in Education and Training AET Level 3

Level 3

Duration 10 Weeks

Study mode Part Time

Cost 495

Level 4 Diploma in Education and Training Year 1 (FAST TRACK)

Start Date January

Qualification Diploma in Education and Training DET Level 5

Level 4

Duration 30 Weeks

Study mode Part Time

Cost 2,095

Understanding Behaviour that Challenges

Start Date Anytime

Qualification CACHE

Level 2

Duration Own Pace

Study mode Online

Cost FREE

Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties

Start Date Anytime

Qualification CACHE

Level 2

Duration Own Pace

Study mode Online

Cost FREE

Understanding Autism

Start Date Anytime

Qualification CACHE

Level 2

Duration Own Pace

Study mode Online

Cost FREE

Level 3 in Understanding Autism*

Start Date Anytime

Qualification CACHE

Level 3

Duration Own Pace

Study mode Online

Cost FREE

Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent

Start Date Anytime

Qualification CACHE

Level 2

Duration Own Pace

Study mode Online

Cost FREE

LGBT Inclusion in the Workplace

Start Date Anytime

Qualification Skills First

Level 2

Duration Own Pace

Study mode Online

Cost FREE

Understanding Climate Change and Environmental Awareness

Start Date Anytime

Qualification NCFE

Level 2

Duration Own Pace

Study mode Online

Cost FREE

Health and Care

Understanding the Care and Management of Diabetes

Start Date Anytime

Qualification CACHE

Level 2

Duration Own Pace

Study mode Online

Cost FREE

Principles of Dementia Care

Start Date Anytime

Qualification CACHE

Level 3

Duration Own Pace

Study mode Online

Cost FREE

Certificate in the Principles of End of Life Care

Start Date Anytime

Qualification CACHE

Level 2

Duration Own Pace

Study mode Online

Cost FREE

Health and Safety

IOSH Managing safely

Start Date Enquire

Qualification Managing Safely (IOSH)

Level Hobby

Duration 3 Days

Study mode Part Time

Cost 625

NEBOSH

Start Date Enquire

Qualification NEBOSH General Certificate

Level 3

Duration 5 Weeks

Study mode Part Time

Cost 1,575

Leadership and Management

Assertiveness Skills

Start Date Enquire

Qualification College Certificate

Level Hobby

Duration 1 Day

Study mode Part Time

Cost 200

Finance for non-finance managers

Start Date Enquire

Qualification College Certificate

Level Hobby

Duration 1 Day

Study mode Part Time

Cost 220

Time management

Start Date Enquire

Qualification College Certificate

Level Hobby

Duration 1 Day

Study mode Part Time

Cost 220

Train the trainer

Start Date Enquire

Qualification College Certificate

Level Hobby

Duration 2 Days

Study mode Part Time

Cost 380

Mental Health and Personal Wellbeing

Understanding Mental Health First Aid & Mental Health Advocacy in the Workplace

Start Date Anytime

Qualification CACHE

Level 2

Duration Own Pace

Study mode Online

Cost FREE

Children and Young People's Mental Health

Start Date Anytime

Qualification CACHE

Level 2

Duration Own Pace

Study mode Online

Cost FREE

Awareness of Mental Health Problems

Start Date Anytime

Qualification CACHE

Level 2

Duration Own Pace

Study mode Online

Cost FREE

Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health*

Start Date Anytime

Qualification CACHE

Level 3

Duration Own Pace

Study mode Online

Cost FREE

Understanding Domestic Abuse

Start Date Anytime

Qualification CACHE

Level 2

Duration Own Pace

Study mode Online

Cost FREE

Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences

Start Date Anytime

Qualification CACHE

Level 2

Duration Own Pace

Study mode Online

Cost FREE

Certificate in Counselling Skills

Start Date Anytime

Qualification CACHE

Level 2

Duration Own Pace

Study mode Online

Cost FREE

Office Skills and Business Courses

Creating a Business Start-Up

Start Date Anytime

Qualification NCFE

Level 2

Duration Own Pace

Study mode Online

Cost FREE

Principles of Lean Organisation Management Techniques

Start Date Anytime

Qualification NCFE

Level 2

Duration Own Pace

Study mode Online

Cost FREE

Principles of Team Leading

Start Date Anytime

Qualification NCFE

Level 2

Duration Own Pace

Study mode Online

Cost FREE

Principles of Business Administration Knowledge

Start Date Anytime

Qualification NCFE

Level 2

Duration Own Pace

Study mode Online

Cost FREE

Certificate in Data Protection and Data Security

Start Date Anytime

Qualification NCFE

Level 2

Duration Own Pace

Study mode Online

Cost FREE

Principles of Customer Service

Start Date Anytime

Qualification NCFE

Level 2

Duration Own Pace

Study mode Online

Cost FREE

Retail Operations

Start Date Anytime

Qualification NCFE

Level 2

Duration Own Pace

Study mode Online

Cost FREE

Principles of Warehousing and Storage

Start Date Anytime

Qualification NCFE

Level 2

Duration Own Pace

Study mode Online

Cost FREE

Access Courses

Access to Further Education (A2FE) Diploma

Start Date Enquire

Qualification Diploma

Level 1

Duration 10 Weeks

Study mode Part Time

Cost Enquire

Access to Further Education (A2FE) Certificate

Start Date Enquire

Qualification Certificate

Level 1

Duration 9 Weeks

Study mode Part Time

Cost Enquire

Counselling

Level 2 Counselling

Start Date Enquire

Qualification Certificate

Level 2

Duration 16 Weeks

Study mode Part Time

Cost 656

Level 3 Counselling

Start Date Enquire

Qualification Certificate

Level 3

Duration 16 Weeks

Study mode Part Time

Cost 940

Junior Chefs Academy

Junior Chefs Academy (February Half Term)

Start Date February

Qualification N/A

Level N/A

Duration 3 Days

Study mode Academy

Cost £150

Junior Chefs Academy (Easter Holidays)

Start Date Easter

Qualification N/A

Level N/A

Duration 3 Days

Study mode Academy

Cost £150