Adult & Online

Achieve your goals with our Part-time Courses 

Ready to take the next step in your personal or professional journey? Our wide range of professional, technical, and creative part-time courses can help you achieve your goals. Whether you’re learning for work, aiming to gain a qualification for career development, pursuing a university-level qualification, or simply looking to learn a new skill for pleasure, we’ve got a course for you.

Why choose us?

  • Flexible learning: Fit your studies around your life with our part-time courses
  • Career development: Gain the qualifications and skills you need for your current job, a promotion, or a new career
  • Personal growth: Learn something new and exciting just for the joy of it
  • University-level qualifications: Take your education to a higher level with our advanced courses
  • Funding options: Some courses are fully funded, so you might not even have to pay! Conditions apply 

Part-time Courses

Whether you’re looking to boost your career, develop professional skills, explore a new passion, or return to employment, we’ve got you covered. Our courses vary between daytime and evening classes, all taught by industry experts in state-of-the-art facilities or online. With a wide range of subjects and levels, you’ll find the perfect course to meet your goals. Plus, many courses are free or discounted, with Advanced Learner Loans or funding available.

Part Time Courses

Adult Community Learning

Our Adult Community Learning Courses are a low-cost way to have fun, make friends and unwind while learning something new.

There’s something for everyone – you could learn to communicate through British Sign Language, get active in Yoga or Dance, or explore your creativity in a Jewellery Workshop.

No matter what you choose, you’ll be improving your well-being and meeting other like-minded people from your community.

Great news… if you’re aged 19 or over and earning less than £25,000 a year (gross salary), many of these courses will be free for you.

Click the button below and explore the courses we are currently running.

Leisure Courses

Our part-time Leisure Courses are a fun and affordable way to dive into something you love or try out a new hobby.

Whether you’re passionate about photography, dreaming of writing your own novel, or keen to learn some DIY home repair skills, we’ve got a course for you. Take a break from the daily routine, explore new interests, or sharpen the skills you already have.

Browse our courses today and find the perfect way to unwind and enjoy some well-deserved leisure time.

Click the button below and explore the courses we are currently running.

SHCG Online

Whether it’s yourself or your team looking to upskill, our online courses give you the ability to enhance your knowledge, gain a qualification and learn something new. All our courses are flexible, fully accredited and offer personal tutor support. Many courses are also fully funded, meaning they are completely free (subject to eligibility criteria).


Covering a range of industries, these courses are specifically designed to fit around your individual personal commitments and lifestyle. We also offer a range of Level 3 and specialist CPD courses with e-certificates upon completion.

With over 45 industry courses to choose from, our online courses provide the perfect platform to upskill, enhance knowledge, successfully grow within an organisation and create better futures. 

Achieve your dreams: We understand that returning to study can be daunting, especially if you’ve been out of a classroom or training environment for a while. We offer a flexible approach to learning and a supportive environment to help you succeed. 

Explore and apply: Click on the links below for detailed course information and to apply.

Start your journey with us and achieve your dreams! 

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