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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
- 2D Computer Aided Design Level 2 Award Part-time
- Access to Higher Education: Health Science Professions Level 3 (Daytime)
- Access to Higher Education: Health Science Professions Level 3 Part-time (Evening) 1 of 2
- Beauty Specialist Techniques Level 2 Part-time
- Bookkeeping AAT Level 1 Part-time
- Bookkeeping AAT Level 2 Part-time
- Bookkeeping AAT Level 3 Certificate 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
- Counselling Skills Level 2 Part-time (Daytime) - Sept
- Counselling Skills Level 2 Part-time (Evening) - Sept Start
- Counselling Skills Level 3 (September Start)
- Culinary Skills Level 2 Diploma / Certificate Part-time
- Cybersecurity Level 1 Award Gateway (Online) Summer term
- Digital Marketing Level 2 Part-time (Online)
- Dog Grooming Assistants Certificate Level 2 (Friday Sept-Jan)
- Dog Grooming Assistants Certificate Level 2 (Thurs Sept - Jan)
- Dog Grooming Assistants Certificate Level 2 (Tuesday Eve Sept - Jan)
- Dog Grooming Assistants Certificate Level 2 (Weds Sept-Jan)
- Electrical Installation Level 3 Part time
- Electrical Installations Level 2 Diploma Part-time
- HN Flex Computing - Networking (Unit 2) Part-time
- Landscaping / Horticulture Work Based Diploma Level 3
- Parametric Modelling Level 1 Award Part-time
- Principles of the Prevention and Control of Infection in a Healthcare or Education Setting Level 2 Certificate Pre Access
- Programming Introduction Level 1 (Online)
- Technical Occupational Entry for the Early Years Workforce Level 3 Diploma Part-time Sept Start
- Understanding Autism Level 2 Certificate Sept Start
- Understanding Children's and Young People's Mental Health Level 2 Certificate NCFE 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
