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Looking to gain new skills, boost your career prospects, or explore a fresh opportunity? Our short courses are designed to help you upskill, change careers, or gain a qualification, without the financial burden.
Many courses are completely free, while others have funding options available to cover the costs. Whether you want to enhance your current skills or start a new career path, we offer a range of subjects to choose from.
Browse our courses below to see what’s available and check your eligibility for funding - your next opportunity starts here!
Free and funded courses
- Artificial Intelligence (A.I) and Emerging Technologies Level 2 Award Part-time
- Business Skills AAT Level 1 Part-time
- Counselling Skills Level 2 Part-time (Daytime) - November Start
- Counselling Skills Level 2 Part-time (Evening) - November Start
- Counselling Skills Level 3 (January Start)
- Culinary Skills Certificate Level 2 CG (QCF) Part-time
- Culinary Skills Level 2 Diploma Part-time (Catering) Top Up (19 January 2027)
- Cybersecurity Level 1 Award Part-time (Online)
- Cybersecurity Level 2 Award Part-time
- Digital and IT Skills (Data) Certificate Level 2 Part-time
- Digital Marketing Level 2 Part-time (Online)
- Digital Skills in Content Creation Level 2 Award Part-time (in partnership with Best of Barnsley)
- HN Flex Construction - Building Information Modelling (Unit 13) Part-time
- HN Flex Construction - Digital Applications for Construction Information (Unit 6) Part-time
- Principles of Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities Level 2 Certificate Pre-Access
- Programming (Introduction) Level 1 Award Part-time (Online)
- Programming with Python Level 2 Award Part-time
- Technical Occupational Entry for the Early Years Workforce Level 3 Diploma Part-time (January)
- Understanding Autism Level 2 Part-time (January 2027)
- Understanding Dignity and Safeguarding in Adult Health and Social Care or Childcare Level 2 Certificate Pre Access
For more information, and to apply for a course, click on the title. For any further questions, just call our friendly Information Unit on 01226 216 123 or email info@barnsley.ac.uk.
This page was last updated on: 8th April 2026 9:16am
