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
- Bookkeeping AAT Level 1 Part-time
- Bookkeeping AAT Level 2 Part-time
- Bookkeeping AAT Level 3 Part-time
- Business Skills AAT Level 1 Part-time
- Computerised Accounting for Business (Using Sage) Level 1 Part-time
- Computerised Accounting for Business (Using SAGE) Level 2 Part-time
- Computerised Payroll for Business (Using Sage) Level 1 Part-time
- Computerised Payroll for Business (Using Sage) Level 2 Part-time
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
- 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 evening)
Fashion and Textiles
Photography
Catering
- 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
- Pre-Access to Health, Childcare and Education Level 2 Part-time
- Technical Occupational Entry for the Early Years Workforce Level 3 Diploma Part-time
- Understanding Common Childhood Illnesses Level 2 Certificate NCFE
- Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent Level 2 Certificate NCFE
Construction
- Air Source Heat Pump Systems (non-refrigerant Circuits) Award Level 3 BPEC
- 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
- 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
- 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)
- Self-Employment for the Building Trades
Digital and AI
Computing
- Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) and Emerging Technologies - Introduction
- Computing: Networking and Cybersecurity Level 3 Certificate Part-time
- Cybersecurity Level 1 Award Part-time (Online)
- Cybersecurity Level 2 Award Part-time
- Digital Marketing Level 2 Part-time (Online)
- HN Flex Computing - Cyber Security (Unit 10) Part-time
- HN Flex Computing - Programming (Unit 1) Part-time
- IT User Skills/Essential Digital Skills (Online) (Flexible start dates)
- Programming (Introduction) Level 1 Award Part-time (Online)
- Programming with Python Level 2 Award Part-time
- Website Design and Development Level 2 Award Part-time
Games Development
Media
English, Maths and ESOL
Engineering and Automotive
Automotive
- Automotive Refrigerant Handling Level 3 IMI Award Part-time
- 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
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering for England (2024) HNC (Pearson) HTQ Part-time
- Engineering for England Higher National Certificate (HNC) - HTQ Part-time
- HN Flex Engineering - Engineering Design (Unit 4001) (Flexible start dates) Part-time
- HN Flex Engineering - Engineering Maths (Unit 4002) Part-time
Hair, Beauty and Make-Up
- Barbering Level 2 Certificate VTCT (Express) Part-time
- 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
- Classic Lashes CPD
- Preparing to Run a Hair & Beauty Salon Level 2 Award (VTCT)
- Shaping Eyebrows
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)
