Part-time Adult and Community Courses
Study with Derby College and you will join a community made for people just like you! Our courses for adults are designed to help you to re-skill and re-train for a possible career change or a new job.
We help professionals from all walks of life to enhance their qualifications and promotion prospects. If you are a mature student returning to education later in life and want some advice, then come along to one of our Information Evenings. Or if you are an aspiring entrepreneur planning to set up your own business, then make sure you take a look at our extensive range of courses. These courses are flexible, cost-effective and are a great route to higher education.
At Derby College we thrive to help people overcome barriers and disadvantages through learning. Tens of thousands of adults on low wages can see their training fully funded through the Adult Education Budget (AEB). There are also Advanced Learner Loans that can help pay towards your tuition fees whilst you study at Derby College. Fees and Financial Assistance
We are committed to supporting you to reach your very best, regardless of your previous qualifications or attainments.
Choose your study programme from our A-Z list of Part-time Adult and Community Courses and apply now!
Adult and Community – Course Listings
Broomfield Hall (74)
Agriculture (25)
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Agriculture
Start Date: Flexible
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Agriculture
Start Date: Flexible
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Agriculture
Start Date: Flexible
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Agriculture
Start Date: Flexible
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Agriculture
Start Date: 11/10/2025
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Agriculture
Start Date: 08/03/2026
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Agriculture
Start Date: Flexible
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Agriculture
Start Date: Flexible
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Agriculture
Start Date: Flexible
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Agriculture
Start Date: Flexible
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Agriculture
Start Date: Flexible
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Agriculture
Start Date: Flexible
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Agriculture
Start Date: Flexible
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Agriculture
Start Date: Flexible
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Agriculture
Start Date: Flexible
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Agriculture
Start Date: Flexible
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Agriculture
Start Date: Flexible
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Agriculture
Start Date: Flexible
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Agriculture
Start Date: Flexible
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Agriculture
Start Date: Flexible
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Agriculture
Start Date: 11/10/2025
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Agriculture
Start Date: 07/03/2026
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Agriculture
Start Date: 17/01/2026
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Agriculture
Start Date: 16/05/2026
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Agriculture
Start Date: Flexible
Animal Care (2)
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Animal Care
Start Date: Flexible
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Animal Care
Start Date: Flexible
Arboriculture (16)
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Arboriculture
Start Date: Flexible
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Arboriculture
Start Date: Flexible
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Arboriculture
Start Date: Flexible
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Arboriculture
Start Date: Flexible
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Arboriculture
Start Date: Flexible
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Arboriculture
Start Date: Flexible
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Arboriculture
Start Date: Flexible
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Arboriculture
Start Date: Flexible
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Arboriculture
Start Date: Flexible
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Arboriculture
Start Date: Flexible
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Arboriculture
Start Date: Flexible
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Arboriculture
Start Date: Flexible
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Arboriculture
Start Date: Flexible
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Arboriculture
Start Date: Flexible
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Arboriculture
Start Date: Flexible
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Arboriculture
Start Date: Flexible
Conservation and Countryside (2)
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Conservation and Countryside
Start Date: 11/10/2025
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Conservation and Countryside
Start Date: 27/10/2025
Equine (6)
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Equine
Start Date: 18/09/2025
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Equine
Start Date: 18/09/2025
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Equine
Start Date: 16/09/2025
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Equine
Start Date: 16/09/2025
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Equine
Start Date: 17/09/2025
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Equine
Start Date: 17/09/2025
Floristry (18)
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Floristry
Start Date: 23/02/2026
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Floristry
Start Date: 21/01/2026
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Floristry
Start Date: 17/06/2026
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Floristry
Start Date: 25/03/2026
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Floristry
Start Date: 13/05/2026
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Floristry
Start Date: 14/10/2025
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Floristry
Start Date: 02/06/2026
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Floristry
Start Date: 17/11/2025
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Floristry
Start Date: 20/01/2026
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Floristry
Start Date: 21/11/2025
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Floristry
Start Date: 28/11/2025
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Floristry
Start Date: 06/12/2025
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Floristry
Start Date: 27/03/2026
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Floristry
Start Date: 21/04/2026
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Floristry
Start Date: 02/12/2025
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Floristry
Start Date: 03/03/2026
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Floristry
Start Date: 12/02/2026
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Floristry
Start Date: 04/05/2026
Horticulture (4)
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Horticulture
Start Date: 20/11/2025
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Horticulture
Start Date: Flexible
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Horticulture
Start Date: 26/02/2026
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Horticulture
Start Date: 17/10/2025
Teacher Training, Coaching and Mentoring (1)
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Teacher Training, Coaching and Mentoring
Start Date: 15/09/2025
Distance Learning (23)
Business, Leadership and Management (9)
Location: Distance Learning
Subject Area: Business, Leadership and Management
Start Date: Flexible
Location: Distance Learning
Subject Area: Business, Leadership and Management
Start Date: Flexible
Location: Distance Learning
Subject Area: Business, Leadership and Management
Start Date: Flexible
Location: Distance Learning
Subject Area: Business, Leadership and Management
Start Date: Flexible
Location: Distance Learning
Subject Area: Business, Leadership and Management
Start Date: Flexible
Location: Distance Learning
Subject Area: Business, Leadership and Management
Start Date: Flexible
Location: Distance Learning
Subject Area: Business, Leadership and Management
Start Date: Flexible
Location: Distance Learning
Subject Area: Business, Leadership and Management
Start Date: Flexible
Location: Distance Learning
Subject Area: Business, Leadership and Management
Start Date: Flexible
Health (7)
Location: Distance Learning
Subject Area: Health
Start Date: Flexible
Location: Distance Learning
Subject Area: Health
Start Date: Flexible
Location: Distance Learning
Subject Area: Health
Start Date: Flexible
Location: Distance Learning
Subject Area: Health
Start Date: Flexible
Location: Distance Learning
Subject Area: Health
Start Date: Flexible
Location: Distance Learning
Subject Area: Health
Start Date: Flexible
Location: Distance Learning
Subject Area: Health
Start Date: Flexible
Retail (7)
Location: Distance Learning
Subject Area: Retail
Start Date: Flexible
Location: Distance Learning
Subject Area: Retail
Start Date: Flexible
Location: Distance Learning
Subject Area: Retail
Start Date: Flexible
Location: Distance Learning
Subject Area: Retail
Start Date: Flexible
Location: Distance Learning
Subject Area: Retail
Start Date: Flexible
Location: Distance Learning
Subject Area: Retail
Start Date: Flexible
Location: Distance Learning
Subject Area: Retail
Start Date: Flexible
Hudson Building (3)
Construction - Carpentry (1)
Location: Hudson Building
Subject Area: Construction - Carpentry
Start Date: Flexible
Construction - Plastering (2)
Location: Hudson Building
Subject Area: Construction - Plastering
Start Date: Flexible
Location: Hudson Building
Subject Area: Construction - Plastering
Start Date: Flexible
Ilkeston (30)
Adult Community Learning (7)
Location: Ilkeston
Subject Area: Adult Community Learning
Start Date: 18/09/2025
Location: Ilkeston
Subject Area: Adult Community Learning
Start Date: 15/09/2025
Location: Ilkeston
Subject Area: Adult Community Learning
Start Date: Flexible
Location: Ilkeston
Subject Area: Adult Community Learning
Start Date: Flexible
Location: Ilkeston
Subject Area: Adult Community Learning
Start Date: 18/09/2025
Location: Ilkeston
Subject Area: Adult Community Learning
Start Date: 18/09/2025
Location: Ilkeston
Subject Area: Adult Community Learning
Start Date: 19/01/2026
Adult Digital (11)
Location: Ilkeston
Subject Area: Adult Digital
Start Date: 16/09/2025
Location: Ilkeston
Subject Area: Adult Digital
Start Date: 16/09/2025
Location: Ilkeston
Subject Area: Adult Digital
Start Date: Flexible
Location: Ilkeston
Subject Area: Adult Digital
Start Date: Flexible
Location: Ilkeston
Subject Area: Adult Digital
Start Date: Flexible
Location: Ilkeston
Subject Area: Adult Digital
Start Date: Flexible
Location: Ilkeston
Subject Area: Adult Digital
Start Date: Flexible
Location: Ilkeston
Subject Area: Adult Digital
Start Date: 06/01/2026
Location: Ilkeston
Subject Area: Adult Digital
Start Date: 14/04/2026
Location: Ilkeston
Subject Area: Adult Digital
Start Date: 16/09/2025
Location: Ilkeston
Subject Area: Adult Digital
Start Date: 15/09/2025
Adult English, Maths and Science (5)
Location: Ilkeston
Subject Area: Adult English, Maths and Science
Start Date: 15/09/2025
Location: Ilkeston
Subject Area: Adult English, Maths and Science
Start Date: 15/09/2025
Location: Ilkeston
Subject Area: Adult English, Maths and Science
Start Date: Flexible
Location: Ilkeston
Subject Area: Adult English, Maths and Science
Start Date: Flexible
Location: Ilkeston
Subject Area: Adult English, Maths and Science
Start Date: Flexible
Professional Training (7)
Location: Ilkeston
Subject Area: Professional Training
Start Date: Flexible
Location: Ilkeston
Subject Area: Professional Training
Start Date: Flexible
Location: Ilkeston
Subject Area: Professional Training
Start Date: Flexible
Location: Ilkeston
Subject Area: Professional Training
Start Date: Flexible
Location: Ilkeston
Subject Area: Professional Training
Start Date: Flexible
Location: Ilkeston
Subject Area: Professional Training
Start Date: Flexible
Location: Ilkeston
Subject Area: Professional Training
Start Date: Flexible
Joseph Wright Centre (7)
Adult Community Learning (1)
Location: Joseph Wright Centre
Subject Area: Adult Community Learning
Start Date: Flexible
Adult Digital (1)
Location: Joseph Wright Centre
Subject Area: Adult Digital
Start Date: 15/09/2025
Adult English, Maths and Science (5)
Location: Joseph Wright Centre
Subject Area: Adult English, Maths and Science
Start Date: 15/09/2025
Location: Joseph Wright Centre
Subject Area: Adult English, Maths and Science
Start Date: 15/09/2025
Location: Joseph Wright Centre
Subject Area: Adult English, Maths and Science
Start Date: Flexible
Location: Joseph Wright Centre
Subject Area: Adult English, Maths and Science
Start Date: Flexible
Location: Joseph Wright Centre
Subject Area: Adult English, Maths and Science
Start Date: Flexible
Offsite (11)
Business, Leadership and Management (5)
Location: Offsite
Subject Area: Business, Leadership and Management
Start Date: Flexible
Location: Offsite
Subject Area: Business, Leadership and Management
Start Date: Flexible
Location: Offsite
Subject Area: Business, Leadership and Management
Start Date: Flexible
Location: Offsite
Subject Area: Business, Leadership and Management
Start Date: Flexible
Location: Offsite
Subject Area: Business, Leadership and Management
Start Date: Flexible
Childcare (1)
Location: Offsite
Subject Area: Childcare
Start Date: Flexible
Health (4)
Location: Offsite
Subject Area: Health
Start Date: 25/09/2025
Location: Offsite
Subject Area: Health
Start Date: Flexible
Location: Offsite
Subject Area: Health
Start Date: Flexible
Location: Offsite
Subject Area: Health
Start Date: Flexible
Teacher Training, Coaching and Mentoring (1)
Location: Offsite
Subject Area: Teacher Training, Coaching and Mentoring
Start Date: Flexible
Other (10)
Adult Digital (1)
Location: Other
Subject Area: Adult Digital
Start Date: 17/09/2025
Adult English, Maths and Science (3)
Location: Other
Subject Area: Adult English, Maths and Science
Start Date: 15/09/2025
Location: Other
Subject Area: Adult English, Maths and Science
Start Date: 15/09/2025
Location: Other
Subject Area: Adult English, Maths and Science
Start Date: 15/09/2025
Business, Leadership and Management (2)
Location: Other
Subject Area: Business, Leadership and Management
Start Date: Flexible
Location: Other
Subject Area: Business, Leadership and Management
Start Date: Flexible
Health (1)
Location: Other
Subject Area: Health
Start Date: 22/09/2025
Professional Training (1)
Location: Other
Subject Area: Professional Training
Start Date: Flexible
Teacher Training, Coaching and Mentoring (2)
Location: Other
Subject Area: Teacher Training, Coaching and Mentoring
Start Date: 16/04/2026
Location: Other
Subject Area: Teacher Training, Coaching and Mentoring
Start Date: 06/11/2025
St James Centre (5)
Adult English, Maths and Science (2)
Location: St James Centre
Subject Area: Adult English, Maths and Science
Start Date: Flexible
Location: St James Centre
Subject Area: Adult English, Maths and Science
Start Date: Flexible
ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) (2)
Location: St James Centre
Subject Area: ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)
Start Date: Flexible
Location: St James Centre
Subject Area: ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)
Start Date: 23/02/2026
Health (1)
Location: St James Centre
Subject Area: Health
Start Date: 25/09/2025
The Roundhouse (45)
Adult Community Learning (4)
Location: The Roundhouse
Subject Area: Adult Community Learning
Start Date: 17/09/2025
Location: The Roundhouse
Subject Area: Adult Community Learning
Start Date: Flexible
Location: The Roundhouse
Subject Area: Adult Community Learning
Start Date: 15/09/2025
Location: The Roundhouse
Subject Area: Adult Community Learning
Start Date: 16/09/2025
Adult Digital (5)
Location: The Roundhouse
Subject Area: Adult Digital
Start Date: 16/09/2025
Location: The Roundhouse
Subject Area: Adult Digital
Start Date: 06/01/2026
Location: The Roundhouse
Subject Area: Adult Digital
Start Date: 15/09/2025
Location: The Roundhouse
Subject Area: Adult Digital
Start Date: 13/04/2026
Location: The Roundhouse
Subject Area: Adult Digital
Start Date: 15/09/2025
Adult English, Maths and Science (6)
Location: The Roundhouse
Subject Area: Adult English, Maths and Science
Start Date: 15/09/2025
Location: The Roundhouse
Subject Area: Adult English, Maths and Science
Start Date: 15/09/2025
Location: The Roundhouse
Subject Area: Adult English, Maths and Science
Start Date: Flexible
Location: The Roundhouse
Subject Area: Adult English, Maths and Science
Start Date: Flexible
Location: The Roundhouse
Subject Area: Adult English, Maths and Science
Start Date: Flexible
Location: The Roundhouse
Subject Area: Adult English, Maths and Science
Start Date: Flexible
Automotive Technologies (2)
Location: The Roundhouse
Subject Area: Automotive Technologies
Start Date: Flexible
Location: The Roundhouse
Subject Area: Automotive Technologies
Start Date: Flexible
Business, Leadership and Management (1)
Location: The Roundhouse
Subject Area: Business, Leadership and Management
Start Date: 09/01/2026
Health (10)
Location: The Roundhouse
Subject Area: Health
Start Date: 11/05/2026
Location: The Roundhouse
Subject Area: Health
Start Date: Flexible
Location: The Roundhouse
Subject Area: Health
Start Date: Flexible
Location: The Roundhouse
Subject Area: Health
Start Date: 08/01/2026
Location: The Roundhouse
Subject Area: Health
Start Date: 15/09/2025
Location: The Roundhouse
Subject Area: Health
Start Date: Flexible
Location: The Roundhouse
Subject Area: Health
Start Date: 14/01/2026
Location: The Roundhouse
Subject Area: Health
Start Date: 24/09/2025
Location: The Roundhouse
Subject Area: Health
Start Date: Flexible
Location: The Roundhouse
Subject Area: Health
Start Date: Flexible
Teacher Training, Coaching and Mentoring (17)
Location: The Roundhouse
Subject Area: Teacher Training, Coaching and Mentoring
Start Date: 05/03/2026
Location: The Roundhouse
Subject Area: Teacher Training, Coaching and Mentoring
Start Date: 06/11/2025
Location: The Roundhouse
Subject Area: Teacher Training, Coaching and Mentoring
Start Date: 04/11/2025
Location: The Roundhouse
Subject Area: Teacher Training, Coaching and Mentoring
Start Date: Flexible
Location: The Roundhouse
Subject Area: Teacher Training, Coaching and Mentoring
Start Date: Flexible
Location: The Roundhouse
Subject Area: Teacher Training, Coaching and Mentoring
Start Date: 04/03/2026
Location: The Roundhouse
Subject Area: Teacher Training, Coaching and Mentoring
Start Date: 01/10/2025
Location: The Roundhouse
Subject Area: Teacher Training, Coaching and Mentoring
Start Date: 04/03/2026
Location: The Roundhouse
Subject Area: Teacher Training, Coaching and Mentoring
Start Date: 01/10/2025
Location: The Roundhouse
Subject Area: Teacher Training, Coaching and Mentoring
Start Date: Flexible
Location: The Roundhouse
Subject Area: Teacher Training, Coaching and Mentoring
Start Date: 04/03/2026
Location: The Roundhouse
Subject Area: Teacher Training, Coaching and Mentoring
Start Date: Flexible
Location: The Roundhouse
Subject Area: Teacher Training, Coaching and Mentoring
Start Date: 03/11/2025
Location: The Roundhouse
Subject Area: Teacher Training, Coaching and Mentoring
Start Date: 02/03/2026
Location: The Roundhouse
Subject Area: Teacher Training, Coaching and Mentoring
Start Date: 02/10/2025
Location: The Roundhouse
Subject Area: Teacher Training, Coaching and Mentoring
Start Date: Flexible
Location: The Roundhouse
Subject Area: Teacher Training, Coaching and Mentoring
Start Date: Flexible
Workplace (3)
Health (2)
Location: Workplace
Subject Area: Health
Start Date: Flexible
Location: Workplace
Subject Area: Health
Start Date: Flexible
Hospitality and Catering (1)
Location: Workplace
Subject Area: Hospitality and Catering
Start Date: Flexible
