Part-time courses
With over 120 part-time courses across areas from digital and creative to animal care, business, sport, construction and more, at Barnsley College there’s something for everyone.
Learn around your life evenings, weekends or online and gain recognised qualifications from certificates up to degree level.
Start something new today and take the next step with us.
Animal Care
Business and Professional
Accounting
- Accounting AAT Level 2 Part-time (Monday, flexible start dates)
- Accounting AAT Level 3 Diploma Part-time (Thursday, flexible start dates)
- Bookkeeping AAT Level 1 Part-time (Monday, flexible start dates)
- Bookkeeping AAT Level 2 Part-time (Monday, flexible start dates)
- Bookkeeping AAT Level 2 Part-time (Monday, flexible start dates)
- Bookkeeping AAT Level 3 Part-time (Thursday, flexible start dates)
- Bookkeeping AAT Level 3 Part-time (Thursday, flexible start dates)
- Business Skills AAT Level 1 Part-time
- Computerised Accounting (SAGE) Level 1 Part-time (Online) (Flexible start dates)
- Computerised Accounting (SAGE) Level 2 Part-time (Online) (Flexible start dates)
- Computerised Payroll (SAGE) Level 1 Part-time (Online) (Flexible start dates)
- Computerised Payroll (SAGE) Level 2 Part-time (Online) (Flexible start dates)
Business
- Business Administration Certificate Level 2 (Online) (Flexible start dates)
- Leadership and Management Level 4 Higher National Certificate (HNC) Part-time
- Management and Leadership (CMI) Level 3 Award/Certificate/Diploma (Flexible start dates)
- Management and Leadership (CMI) Level 5 Award/Certificate/Diploma (Flexible start dates)
- Management and Leadership Level 7 (Award) (Friday, flexible start dates) Part-time
- Team Leading Certificate Level 2 (Online) (Flexible start dates)
Professional Development
- Advice and Guidance NVQ Level 3 (Work-based) (Flexible start dates)
- Assessing Vocational Achievement Certificate Level 3 (Flexible start dates)
- Career Guidance and Development Level 6 (Work-based)
- Career Information and Advice Level 4 (Work-based)
- Customer Service Level 2 (Online) (Flexible start dates)
- Occupational Health and Safety NEBOSH National General Certificate Level 3 Part-time (Wednesday, flexible start dates)
- Understanding the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice Level 4 Award ( Part-time) (Flexible start dates)
Creative
Art and Design
- Ceramics Part-time (Thursday Afternoon)
- Ceramics Part-time (Tuesday Afternoon)
- Ceramics Part-time (Tuesday Evening)
- Ceramics Part-time (Wednesday Afternoon)
- Ceramics Part-time (Wednesday Evening)
- Metal Jewellery Making Advanced Part-time (Thursday Evening)
- Metal Jewellery Making for Beginners Part-time (Tuesday Evening)
- Metal Jewellery Making for Beginners Part-time (Wednesday Evening)
- Tattoo Art Skills Part-time Thursday eve
Fashion and Textiles
Photography
Catering
- Culinary Skills Certificate Level 2 CG (QCF) Part-time (Tuesday 27 January 2026)
- Junior Chef - Savoury (Tuesday 17 February 2026)
- Junior Chef - Savoury (Tuesday 26 May 2026)
- Junior Chef - Savoury (Tuesday 31 March 2026)
- Junior Chef - Sweet (Wednesday 1 April 2026)
- Junior Chef - Sweet (Wednesday 18 February 2026)
- Street Food Series - Easter Treats (Tuesday 24 March 2026)
- Street Food Series - Kebabs (Tuesday 3 February 2026)
- Street Food Series - Mediteranean (Tuesday 3 March 2026)
Childcare and Education Professions
- Adverse Childhood Experiences Level 2 Certificate Part-time (Thursday 26 March 2026)
- Technical Occupational Entry for the Early Years Workforce Level 3 Diploma Part-time
- Understanding Autism Level 2 Part-time (January 2026)
- Understanding Autism Level 2 Part-Time (Tuesday 3 March 2026)
- Understanding Common Childhood Illnesses Level 2 Certificate NCFE
- Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent Level 2 Certificate NCFE
Construction
- Brighter Future - Solar PV Part-time (Tuesday and Wednesday days, flexible start dates)
- Brighter Future - Solar PV Part-time (Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, flexible start dates)
- Construction Management Level 4 Higher National Certificate (HNC) - HTQ Part-time
- Design Sustainable Construction Part-time (Tuesday and Wednesday days, flexible start dates)
- Design Sustainable Construction Part-time (Tuesday and Wednesday evenings flexible start dates)
- DIY Level 1 Part-time (Adult)
- DIY Level 1 Part-time (Adult) (Monday and Tuesdays, 27 January 2026)
- Health & Safety in a Construction Environment Level 1 Award (Flexible start dates)
- HN Flex Construction - Building Information Modelling (Unit 13) Part-time
- HN Flex Construction - Digital Applications for Construction Information (Unit 6) Part-time
- Insulate Your Future - Retrofit Part-time (Tuesday and Wednesday days, flexible start dates)
- Modern Methods of Construction Higher National Certificate (HNC) - HTQ Part-time
- Plaster Skimmer Level 2 Part-Time (Flexible start dates)
- Renewable and Sustainable Future (Part-time (Tuesday and Wednesday days, flexible start dates)
- Renewable and Sustainable Future Part-time (Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, flexible start dates)
- Retrofit Journey Part-time (Tuesday and Wednesday days, flexible start dates)
- Retrofit Journey Part-time (Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, flexible start dates)
Digital and AI
Computing
- Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) and Emerging Technologies - Introduction (Thursday 16 April 2026)
- Computing: Networking and Cybersecurity Level 3 Certificate Part-time (Friday 27 February 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)
- HN Flex Computing - Cyber Security (Unit 10) Part-time
- HN Flex Computing - Networking (Unit 2) Part-time
- HN Flex Computing - Programming (Unit 1) Part-time Part-time
- HN Flex Computing - Website Design and Development (Unit 13) (Monday 02 February 2026) Part-time
- IT User Skills/Essential Digital Skills (Online) (Flexible start dates)
- 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)
- Website Design and Development Level 2 Award Part-time (Thursday 16 April 2026)
Games Development
Media
English, Maths and ESOL
Engineering and Automotive
Automotive
- Automotive Refrigerant Handling Level 3 IMI Award Part-time (Flexible start dates)
- Diagnosis, Testing and Repair of Electric/Hybrid Vehicles and Components Level 4 Award (IMI) (Flexible start dates)
- Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Routine Maintenance Activities Level 2 IMI Award Part-time (Flexible start dates)
- Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Repair and Replacement Level 3 Award (IMI) (Flexible start dates)
- MOT Testing (Classes 4 and 7) Level 2 Award (IMI)
- Motor Vehicle MOT Test Centre Management Level 3 Award (IMI)
Engineering
Hair, Beauty and Make-Up
- Barbering Level 2 Certificate VTCT (Express) Part-time (Tuesday 24 February 2026)
- Beauty Therapy: Applying the Gel Nail Product CPD Accredited Certificate Part-time (Tuesday 02 June 2026)
- Beauty Therapy: Gel Nail Enhancements Level 2 Certificate VTCT (Express) Part-time (Tuesday 3 February 2026)
- Brow Lamination, Lash Lift and Brow Tint CPD Package (Tuesday 28 April 2026)
- Classic Lashes CPD (Tuesday 12 May 2026)
- Preparing to Run a Hair & Beauty Salon Level 2 Award (VTCT)
- Shaping Eyebrows (Tuesday 14 April 2026)
Health, Science, Social Care and Counselling
Health and Social Care
Science
Counselling
Sport and Fitness
- Mental Health First Aid and Advocacy in the Workplace Certificate Level 2 (Online) (Flexible start dates)
- Nutrition and Health Level 2 Certificate (NCFE) Part-time (Online) (Flexible start dates)
- Sport Coaching, Physical Education and Health FdA Part-time
- Sports Coaching, Physical Education and Health BA (Hons) Top-Up Part-time
- Sports Massage Level 4 Part-time (Tuesday 3 February 2026)
