Short courses

3 Day Short Course in Brickwork

The aim of this hands-on practical course is to develop your skills so that you are confidence to take on a range of brickwork tasks.

3 Day Short Course in Carpentry

The aim of this hands-on practical course is to develop your skills so that you are confidence to take on a range of Carpentry and Joinery tasks.

3 Day Short Course in Domestic Plumbing Maintenance

The aim of this hands-on practical course is to develop your skills so that you are confidence to undertake a range of maintenance tasks

3 Day Short Course in Plastering

The aim of this hands-on practical course is to develop your skills so that you are confidence to take on a range of plastering tasks.

Get Connected - Free Online Course

The Get Connected course provides an introduction to the digital world with networks as a foundation for connecting people and things. This course will help you to understand how to use computers and connect to the Internet. Get Connected also explores the human network and will introduce you to the world of social media.

Introduction to Basic Budgeting

Introduction to the role of budgeting within the organisation. This will give an overview of the budgeting process. It is a taster to see if the client wants to progress to further studies in this field e.g. AAT Level 2 or 3.

Introduction to Basic Budgeting

Introduction to the role of budgeting within the organisation. This will give an overview of the budgeting process. It is a taster to see if the client wants to progress to further studies in this field e.g. AAT Level 2 or 3.

Introduction to VAT – Level 2

Introduction to recording VAT and walking through a generic VAT return. It is a taster to see if the client wants to progress to further studies in this field eg AAT Level 3. Individuals who have no bookkeeping experience should complete the Introduction to Bookkeeping course.

Introduction to Financial Statements

Introduction to understanding financial statements and the relationship to each other. It is a taster to see if the client wants to progress to further studies in this field eg AAT Level 2 or 3. Individuals who have no bookkeeping experience should complete the Introduction to Bookkeeping course.

Introduction to Financial Statements

Introduction to understanding financial statements and the relationship to each other. It is a taster to see if the client wants to progress to further studies in this field eg AAT Level 2 or 3. Individuals who have no bookkeeping experience should complete the Introduction to Bookkeeping course.

Introduction to VAT – Level 2

Introduction to recording VAT and walking through a generic VAT return. It is a taster to see if the client wants to progress to further studies in this field eg AAT Level 3. Individuals who have no bookkeeping experience should complete the Introduction to Bookkeeping course.

Introduction to Public Speaking

Planning and preparation are the most important parts of making a successful public speaking presentation. Planning features heavily in training. Not only will good planning and preparation ensure that you have thought carefully about the messages that you need communicate in your public speaking presentation, but it will also help improve your confidence.

Introduction to Website Design

This short course will give you an introduction to website design and build up your knowledge, understanding and basic skills in website design. It will teach you the fundamentals of web development tools, techniques and key concepts. 

LINUX Essentials - online

Knowledge of Linux is a helpful skill for a wide variety of careers in business and IT. The Linux Essentials course teaches you the fundamentals of the Linux operating system and command line, and basic open source concepts.

Train The Trainer

The City & Guilds 7300 - Train the Trainer course is an ideal qualification for those who wish to train others in organisations. The training course is delivered over 2 days and provides participants with a sound introduction to the concepts of a systematic approach to training. No matter what kind of training you do, whether it be sales, shop floor skills, IT or financial planning - this train the trainer course will enable you to prepare and handle whatever happens in the training room with confidence, and professionalism, as well as giving you a certified City & Guilds qualification.

Walk-through a Tax Return

An overview of tax requirements for self-assessment return.

Walk-through a Tax Return

An overview of tax requirements for self-assessment return.

Customer Service Principles - online

The course will provide essential occupational knowledge for those working or looking to work in a customer service environment. Roles this would be suitable for include: Customer Service Advisor, Customer Service Operator, Service Agent, Help Desk Operative, Receptionist or Call Centre Advisor.

Customer Service Principles - online

The course will provide essential occupational knowledge for those working or looking to work in a customer service environment. Roles this would be suitable for include: Customer Service Advisor, Customer Service Operator, Service Agent, Help Desk Operative, Receptionist or Call Centre Advisor.

Enterprise Skills: Preparing and Pitching a Business Plan - online

This course will support learners to draw together all aspects of a business plan and to pitch the plan in a professional manner. The course will cover how to design and deliver a convincing and professional presentation of a business plan.

Enterprise Skills: Preparing and Pitching a Business Plan - online

This course will support learners to draw together all aspects of a business plan and to pitch the plan in a professional manner. The course will cover how to design and deliver a convincing and professional presentation of a business plan.

Introduction to Bookkeeping – Level 2

Introduction on how financial transactions are recorded. This will give an overview of the bookkeeping process. It is a taster to see if the client wants to progress to further studies in this field, e.g. AAT Level 1 or 2. It is a prerequisite to How to Read Your Financial Statements.

Introduction to Bookkeeping – Level 2

Introduction on how financial transactions are recorded. This will give an overview of the bookkeeping process. It is a taster to see if the client wants to progress to further studies in this field, e.g. AAT Level 1 or 2. It is a prerequisite to How to Read Your Financial Statements.

Coaching and Mentoring: Level 3 Certificate (Distance Learning)

This course is ideal for anyone with an interest and/or some involvement in working in the role of a supervisor or as a first line manager.It is also for learners who wish to develop their understanding of the subject area or related subjects such as leadership and management or those in a support role.

Upskilling IT for Business - online

IT software packages such as email, word processing, spreadsheets, data management and presentation are all commonly used in today’s business world. This course will support the use of such software packages accurately, proficiently and independently for business purposes.

Upskilling IT for Business - online

IT software packages such as email, word processing, spreadsheets, data management and presentation are all commonly used in today’s business world. This course will support the use of such software packages accurately, proficiently and independently for business purposes.

Acting for Screen - Part Time Evening

An intensive practical course in screen acting performance, and techniques for acting in front of the camera. It is aimed at students with some experience of acting and who wish to develop confidence in front of the camera.

Acting for Screen - Part Time Evening

An intensive practical course in screen acting performance, and techniques for acting in front of the camera. It is aimed at students with some experience of acting and who wish to develop confidence in front of the camera.

Paediatric First Aid

The course is designed for parents, soon-to-be parents, and staff at nurseries and schools. You will be taught by a qualified nurse.  You will learn basic Paediatric First Aid, and you'll receive a certificate on completion.  The course covers: CPR, choking, burns, sepsis, meningitis, faints, seizures, head injuries, breaks, fractures and sprains.

Programming Essentials in Python - online

Python is a general-purpose programming language used to build just about anything. This course teaches you learn to design, write, debug, and run programs encoded in the Python language. No prior programming knowledge is required. The course begins with the very basics guiding you step by step until you become adept at solving more complex problems.

Refresh your Skills in Beauty: Level 2

This refresher course is ideal for those who have previously qualified but may have taken a break from the industry and have therefore lost their confidence and/or are a bit rusty. This short course will provide you with the practical techniques in manicures, eye treatments and waxing techniques. Students must bring their own manicure equipment and be willing to work on others in the class to practise. It will take place at our Epsom site in our modern, professional beauty teaching salon.

Refresher Course in Hairdressing: Colouring Skills

Brush up your colouring techniques! This refresher course is ideal for a qualified hairdresser (minimum Level 2) who is a bit rusty in their colouring theory and practical colouring skills. This short course will provide you with the basic colouring theory and practical techniques. Students must bring their own equipment and a hairdressing head to classes. The course is delivered at our Epsom site in our modern, professional hairdressing salons.

Refresher Course in Hairdressing: Cutting Skills

This refresher course is for qualified hairdressers (minimum Level 2) who perhaps have been out of the industry for a while and are a bit rusty/lost confidence in their cutting skills. This short course will provide you with practical experience of the classic hair cuts. Students must bring their own equipment and a hairdressing head to classes. The course is delivered at our Epsom site in our modern, professional hairdressing salons.