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Adult Learning Online Courses

Take your pick from a variety of online courses. Whether you are looking to pick up a new hobby or achieve an accredited qualification, we have it all for you at West Suffolk College online.

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What's new? 

  • Understanding Climate Change and Environmental Awareness Level 2 Online
  • Principles for Digital Skills in Employment Certificate Level 2 Online
  • Principles of End of Life Care Level 2 Online
  • Awareness of Mental Health Problems Level 2 Online
  • Information Advice or Guidance Level 2 Online
  • Self Harm and Suicide Awareness and Prevention Level 2 Online

Tutor-led leisure learning online

With no lengthy commitment or sky-high fees, it’s never been easier to learn a new skill, improve an existing one or try something completely different all under the expert guidance of our talented tutors. These classes are all ONLINE so regardless of where you live, if you have access to a computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone you can join in the fun.

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Self-Study Online Accredited courses

These fully funded (subject to conditions) online learning courses are available in a diverse range of subjects. Upon successful completion, students will receive a level 2 qualification. You can start at any time, study online, and at your own pace, view the available options here. Browse our Level 2 certificates in business, education, health and wellbeing and many more.

So if you are looking to expand your knowledge or enhance your CV these are the perfect courses for you. These are self-study courses BUT our fully qualified tutors will be on hand to offer support and guidance should you need it.

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Tutor-led Accredited courses

Maths & English

Whether you are looking to improve your career or employment prospects, or, if you would just like to improve your confidence in maths, English or ICT skills then look no further. Studying takes place in a virtual classroom, sessions are once a week and our tutors are highly experienced in online delivery. Offering the perfect balance of taught classes and one-to-one support these courses all come with qualifications at a number of levels so there will be something to suit everyone.

We have developed new online courses and blended delivery options with the safety and well-being of our students at the heart of everything we do.

We are currently delivering all Maths and English courses online only. Classroom delivery will start from September 2021.


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Short Online Self Study Courses 

If you are looking for a short course to improve your knowledge for personal interest or to improve your career prospects, we offer an extensive range of bitesize self-study learning. These courses are completed online at a time and pace to suit you. There is no formal exam, you complete a series of questions and exercises throughout the course. You can download a certificate upon successful completion.

These courses are fully funded. Free to all adults over 19 years of age (as at 31st August) who have lived in the UK / EEA for the past 3 years.


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Continuous Professional Development

We also offer a range of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) courses through our Commercial Training team. Please click on the following link to explore this exciting suite of training courses in more detail along with prices and how to enrol.