{"id":659790,"date":"2025-12-29T07:49:43","date_gmt":"2025-12-29T07:49:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/659790\/"},"modified":"2025-12-29T07:49:43","modified_gmt":"2025-12-29T07:49:43","slug":"part-time-adult-courses-at-sgs-college","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/659790\/","title":{"rendered":"Part-time adult courses at SGS College"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>New year, new skill? If your resolution for 2026 is to learn something new, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.soglos.com\/tag\/south-gloucestershire-and-stroud-college\/\" title=\"South Gloucestershire and Stroud College\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SGS College<\/a>&#8216;s part-time adult courses are ideal \u2013 with many starting from January.<\/p>\n<p>SGS College&#8217;s part-time courses have been rated &#8216;Outstanding&#8217; by Ofsted, so whether you&#8217;re aiming to get a head start on a new career, learn a skill, or simply try something out for fun, here are some of the subjects on offer&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>Art for Wellbeing<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/sg-community-parttimeadultcoursesatsouthgloucestershireandstroudcollege-2026-hotlist-artforwellbeing.jpeg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Art for Wellbeing at SGS College invites learners to explore painting and drawing in a relaxed environment. This tutor-led course helps participants get a basic understanding of mediums including watercolours, acrylics, pencils and pastels \u2013 and build confidence in expressing themselves artistically.<\/p>\n<p>From landscapes to still life and abstract work to collage, there&#8217;s plenty to be inspired by, whether you&#8217;re a complete beginner, or someone looking to reignite their artistic passion.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>To find out more, or book a place, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sgscol.ac.uk\/study\/creativity-for-wellbeing\/art-for-wellbeing\" title=\"sgscol.ac.uk\/study\/creativity-for-wellbeing\/art-for-wellbeing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sgscol.ac.uk\/art-for-wellbeing<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Counselling<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/sg-community-parttimeadultcoursesatsouthgloucestershireandstroudcollege-2026-hotlist-counselling.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width: 1294.4px;\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Turn compassion into a career with a qualification in counselling from SGS College. It offers Level 2 and Level 3 courses that blend in-person, online and blended learning, giving students flexibility to suit their lifestyle.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Helping students develop the knowledge and practical skills they need to make a real impact, these courses provide clear progression routes and support at every stage from SGS College&#8217;s highly qualified and experienced counselling team, who will guide them through their learning journey.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>For more information, or to book a place, visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sgscol.ac.uk\/study\/counselling?study_type=Part+time\" title=\"sgscol.ac.uk\/counselling\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\" rel=\"noopener\">sgscol.ac.uk\/counselling<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Accounting<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/sg-community-parttimeadultcoursesatsouthgloucestershireandstroudcollege-2026-hotlist-accounting.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width: 1294.4px;\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Take the next step in your\u00a0accounting career with this AAT Level 3 Diploma in accounting at SGS College.<\/p>\n<p>This nationally recognised qualification builds on foundational accounting knowledge and can unlock more senior roles, or further study, so it&#8217;s ideal for those looking to upskill, retrain or go for a promotion.<\/p>\n<p>To find out more, or book a place, visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sgscol.ac.uk\/study\/professional-and-financial\/l3-accounting-aat-diploma\" title=\"sgscol.ac.uk\/study\/professional-and-financial\/l3-accounting-aat-diploma\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sgscol.ac.uk\/l3-accounting-aat-diploma<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Stained glass<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/sg-community-parttimeadultcoursesatsouthgloucestershireandstroudcollege-2026-hotlist-stainedglass.jp.jpeg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Another course in SGS College&#8217;s Creativity for Wellbeing series, stained glass mosaics with Ruth Adams invites participants to try their hand at this ancient craft.<\/p>\n<p>From learning all about techniques and materials; making a design; to glass cutting, glueing and grouting, this hands-on course is ideal for keen crafters \u2013\u00a0with additional support offered for anyone with dexterity or coordination challenges.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>To find out more, or book a place, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sgscol.ac.uk\/study\/creativity-for-wellbeing\/creativity-for-wellbeing--stained-glass-mosaics-with-ruth-adams\" title=\"sgscol.ac.uk\/study\/creativity-for-wellbeing\/creativity-for-wellbeing--stained-glass-mosaics-with-ruth-adams\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sgscol.ac.uk\/creativity-for-wellbeing&#8211;stained-glass-mosaics-with-ruth-adams<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Digital skills<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/sg-community-parttimeadultcoursesatsouthgloucestershireandstroudcollege-2026-hotlist-digitalskills.j.jpeg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width: 1294.4px;\"\/><\/p>\n<p>SGS College&#8217;s digital functional skills course helps people navigate the online\u00a0world with\u00a0ease \u2013\u00a0with fully funded places available for Gloucestershire residents.<\/p>\n<p>From learning how to use devices, apps and the internet safely and effectively, whether for personal or professional purposes, the course helps participants avoid frustration and build confidence through a mixture of in-person and online learning.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>For more information, or to book a place, visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sgscol.ac.uk\/study\/digital\/l1-digital-functional-skills\" title=\"sgscol.ac.uk\/study\/digital\/l1-digital-functional-skills\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sgscol.ac.uk\/l1-digital-functional-skills<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Adult care<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/sg-community-parttimeadultcoursesatsouthgloucestershireandstroudcollege-2026-hotlist-adultcare.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width: 1294.4px;\"\/><\/p>\n<p>For people looking to progress their career in adult care, such as support workers, home care workers and residential care workers moving into more senior positions, SGS College&#8217;s Level 3 diploma in adult care is a great way to meet the Skills for Care qualification criteria.<\/p>\n<p>With both competence-based and knowledge-based units spanning person-centred care, safeguarding, infection control, handling information and more, the diploma prepares participants to move into roles where they can supervise others and take on more responsibility.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\">For more information, or to book a place, visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sgscol.ac.uk\/study\/healthsocial\/l3-adult-care\" title=\"sgscol.ac.uk\/study\/healthsocial\/l3-adult-care\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sgscol.ac.uk\/l3-adult-care<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Jewellery making<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/sg-community-parttimeadultcoursesatsouthgloucestershireandstroudcollege-2026-hotlist-jewellery.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If creating your own unique jewellery is something you&#8217;ve always wanted to try, but you&#8217;re not sure where to start, this beginners jewellery making course is ideal.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Using silver and other metals, participants will get to grips with fundamental techniques like soldering, saw piercing, annealing, metal forming and enamelling in term one; followed by stone setting and links in term two, alongside making simple jewellery findings and working on their own design project throughout.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>For more information, or to book a place, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sgscol.ac.uk\/study\/art\/beginners-jewellery-with-tamsin\" title=\"sgscol.ac.uk\/study\/art\/beginners-jewellery-with-tamsin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sgscol.ac.uk\/beginners-jewellery-with-tamsin<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Creating a business start-up<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/sg-community-parttimeadultcoursesatsouthgloucestershireandstroudcollege-2026-hotlist-businessstartup.jpeg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width: 1294.4px;\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve got a great idea for a business, but haven&#8217;t yet taken the plunge into self employment, SGS College&#8217;s Level 2 certificate in creating a business start-up can provide the essential skills and knowledge you need.<\/p>\n<p>Aspiring entrepreneurs will learn how to identify a viable business opportunity; develop a business plan; and get to grips with all the risks and rewards of business ownership, including legal and financial considerations, to help them turn their vision into a reality.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>For more information, or to book a place, visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sgscol.ac.uk\/study\/business\/l2-certificate-in-creating-a-business-startup\" title=\"sgscol.ac.uk\/study\/business\/l2-certificate-in-creating-a-business-startup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sgscol.ac.uk\/l2-certificate-in-creating-a-business-startup<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Digital promotion for business<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/sg-community-parttimeadultcoursesatsouthgloucestershireandstroudcollege-2026-hotlist-digitalpromotio.jpeg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width: 1294.4px;\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Ideal for entrepreneurs and small business owners, digital promotion for business at SGS College is designed to help build digital marketing skills to promote your organisation.<\/p>\n<p>The course teaches participants how to create effective content and understand how digital marketing and social media can maximise revenue and build reputation.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, or to book a place, visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sgscol.ac.uk\/study\/business\/l2-digital-promotion-for-business\" title=\"sgscol.ac.uk\/study\/business\/l2-digital-promotion-for-business\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sgscol.ac.uk\/l2-digital-promotion-for-business<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Ceramics<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/sg-community-parttimeadultcoursesatsouthgloucestershireandstroudcollege-2026-hotlist-ceramics.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Tutor Gina Baum&#8217;s all abilities ceramics course gives participants the opportunity to broaden their knowledge and skills through learning about and working with clay.<\/p>\n<p>Through demonstrations; one-to-one guidance; group discussions on historic and contemporary ceramic artists; personal research; and hands-on experimentation, students will develop their own personal practice using the processes they enjoy most, to bring their ideas to life.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>For more information, or to book a place, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sgscol.ac.uk\/study\/art\/ceramics--all-abilities-with-gina-baum\" title=\"sgscol.ac.uk\/study\/art\/ceramics--all-abilities-with-gina-baum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sgscol.ac.uk\/ceramics&#8211;all-abilities-with-gina-baum<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Leadership skills in construction<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/sg-community-parttimeadultcoursesatsouthgloucestershireandstroudcollege-2026-hotlist-builttolead.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width: 1294.4px;\"\/><\/p>\n<p>SGS College&#8217;s Built to Lead skills bootcamp is aimed at site supervisors and team leaders working on construction sites. Whether you&#8217;re new in a role, or want to brush up on your skills and behaviours, this eight-week course is designed to help leaders get the most from their teams.<\/p>\n<p>Covering topics including project management, how to motivate a team and conflict resolution, participants will work towards a Level 3 certificate in leadership and management practice for the construction and built environment sector.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;\">For more information, or to book a place, visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sgscol.ac.uk\/study\/construction\/skills-bootcamp-%E2%80%93-built-to-lead\" title=\"sgscol.ac.uk\/study\/construction\/skills-bootcamp-E28093-built-to-lead\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sgscol.ac.uk\/skills-bootcamp<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Coding<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/sg-community-parttimeadultcoursesatsouthgloucestershireandstroudcollege-2026-hotlist-understandingco.jpeg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width: 1294.4px;\"\/><\/p>\n<p>With the Level 2 understanding coding course, SGS College gives those interested in computer programming the skills they need to take the first steps towards a career in IT.<\/p>\n<p>From principles and best practices to understanding the software development cycle; DevOps; and variety of coding languages, the course provides a solid introduction to this essential digital skill.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;\">For more information, or to book a place, visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sgscol.ac.uk\/study\/digital\/l2-understanding-coding\" title=\"sgscol.ac.uk\/study\/digital\/l2-understanding-coding\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sgscol.ac.uk\/l2-understanding-coding<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>GCSE English<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/sg-community-parttimeadultcoursesatsouthgloucestershireandstroudcollege-2026-hotlist-gcseenglish.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If you didn&#8217;t get your GCSE in English at school, or would like to improve your grade, SGS College&#8217;s adult GCSE English course allows you to do just that \u2013 with fully funded places available for Gloucestershire residents.<\/p>\n<p>Gaining this essential qualification could help open the door to a new career or further education opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, or to book a place, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sgscol.ac.uk\/study\/english-and-maths\/adult-gcse-english\" title=\"sgscol.ac.uk\/study\/english-and-maths\/adult-gcse-english\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sgscol.ac.uk\/adult-gcse-english<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>GCSE maths<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/sg-community-parttimeadultcoursesatsouthgloucestershireandstroudcollege-2026-hotlist-gcsemaths.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Master algebra; ratios; proportion and rates of change; geometry; probability and statistics with SGS College&#8217;s adult GCSE maths course.<\/p>\n<p>This comprehensive course equips students with skills to achieve a grade 4 or higher, so if maths wasn&#8217;t your subject at school, learners have the chance to gain a GCSE in this subject for the first time, or improve their grade \u2013 with fully funded places available for Gloucestershire residents.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, or to book a place, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sgscol.ac.uk\/study\/english-and-maths\/adult-maths-gcse\" title=\"sgscol.ac.uk\/study\/english-and-maths\/adult-maths-gcse\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sgscol.ac.uk\/adult-maths-gcse<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"New year, new skill? 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