Boston College offers a wide variety of courses for Adult Learners (19+), both daytime and evening, with the majority under 16 hours a week.
Whether you are looking to improve your English and Maths, to find a course to help you progress with your current job role, or to learn a totally new skill, there is sure to be a course for you!
Boston
Access to Higher Education
Full Time
September 2025
Access to Healthcare Professions Diploma Level 3
Access to Humanities and Social Sciences Diploma Level 3
Access to Midwifery Diploma Level 3 (Online)
Access to Nursing Diploma Level 3 (Online)
Part Time
September 2025
Access to Healthcare Professions Diploma Level 3
Access to Humanities and Social Sciences Diploma Level 3
Adult Bite-size
Practical non-accredited courses, which can run from a couple of hours during a single day to a few sessions over a number of weeks. The courses cost no more than £60, with some being FREE*.
Courses include, Introduction to Fitness and Wellbeing, Ceramics, Personal Safety and Self Defence for Women, How to Support your Children's Learning and Development at Home and Introduction to Computer Aided Design.
Visit our Adult Bite-size page for a full list of courses available.
*subject to eligibility
Art and Design
September 2025
Art for Wellbeing Award Level 1
Beauty Therapy
Full Time
September 2025
Beauty Therapy Certificate Level 1
Beauty Specialist Techniques Certificate Level 2
Beauty Specialist Techniques Diploma Level 2
Beauty Therapy Massage Diploma Level 3
Micropigmentation and Microblading for Eyebrow Enhancement Certificate Level 4 (Combined Course)
Part Time
September 2025
Eyelash and Eyebrow Treatments and Makeup Treatments Award Level 2 (Combined Course)
Nail Technology Certificate Level 2
Creative Clubs
Broaden your horizons and start a new hobby today!
Being part of a club is a great experience for people of all ages. Our range of clubs provide you with the opportunity to...
🡆 Make friends - One of the best benefits of joining a club is that you can make a lot of new friends, who have a shared interest.
🡆 Pursue your hobbies - If you have a hobby but want to learn more, our clubs are the perfect way to do this.
🡆 Have something to look forward to - Being part of a club brings enjoyment to your life, it gives you something new to look forward to each week.
🡆  Take a break - Take a break from your normal weeknight or daytime routine.
🡆 Progress your interests higher - Our clubs are the perfect start point for potential progression on to a Level 1 course.
Visit our Creative Clubs page for a full list of Clubs available.
Distance Learning
Allowing you the flexibility to study wherever you are, arranging your studies around your work and family life. With over 45Â FREE*Â courses available, they provide you with a convenient way to gain or develop existing skills without attending College full time. Courses include, Counselling Skills, Awareness of Mental Health Problems, Principles of Business Administration, Improving Personal Exercise, Health and Nutrition, and Behaviour that Challenges in Children.
Visit our Distance Learning page for a full list of courses available.
*subject to eligibility
Employment and Skills Training
If you have recently been made redundant or have been out of employment for some time, our FREE* Employment and Skills Training courses are designed to help you gain new skills, build your confidence and get back into back into employment.
Courses include, Customer Service and Retail, Developing Confidence, Self-Esteem and Understanding Stress, Essential Digital Skills, First Aid Awareness, Mental Health First Aid Awareness.
Visit our Employment and Skills Training page for a full list of courses available.
*subject to eligibility
Foundation (Entry/SEND)
Flexible Start Dates
Adult Life Skills
Hairdressing
Full Time
September 2025
Hairdressing and Barbering Certificate Level 1
Hairdressing Diploma Level 2
Hairdressing Studies Diploma Level 2
Hairdressing Diploma Level 3
Part Time
September 2025
Barbering Certificate Level 2
Health and Social Care
Work Based Learning
Courses aimed at those who currently work in or who are intending on gaining employment within a Health and Social Care setting. We offer a variety of courses, including First Aid for Mental Health Award Level 2, Counselling Skills Certificate Level 2, Falls Prevention Awareness Certificate Level 2, Adult Care Diploma Level 3, and Leadership and Management for Adult Care Diploma Level 5.
Visit our Health and Social Care page for a full list of courses available.
Management and Technical Training
Workforce training, covering everything from Health and Safety in the Construction Environment (CSCS) to Team Leading ILM Certificate Level 2 and 18th Edition (City and Guides 2382-12) Level 3.Â
Visit our Management and Technical Training page for a full list of courses available.
Teacher Training
June 2025
Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice Award Level 4
September 2025
Supporting Teaching and Learning (Teaching Assistant) Certificate Level 2
Assessing Vocational Achievement Certificate Level 3
Education and Training Award Level 3
Supporting Teaching and Learning (Teaching Assistant) Certificate Level 3
Horncastle
Adult Bite-size
Practical non-accredited courses, which can run from a couple of hours during a single day to a few sessions over a number of weeks. The courses cost no more than £60, with some being FREE*.
Courses include, Introduction to Counselling and Introduction to GCSE English.
Visit our Adult Bite-size page for a full list of courses available.
*subject to eligibility
Distance Learning
Allowing you the flexibility to study wherever you are, arranging your studies around your work and family life. With over 45Â FREE*Â courses available, they provide you with a convenient way to gain or develop existing skills without attending College full time. Courses include, Counselling Skills, Awareness of Mental Health Problems, Principles of Business Administration, Improving Personal Exercise, Health and Nutrition, and Behaviour that Challenges in Children.
Visit our Distance Learning page for a full list of courses available.
*subject to eligibility
Employment and Skills Training
If you have recently been made redundant or have been out of employment for some time, our FREE* Employment and Skills Training courses are designed to help you gain new skills, build your confidence and get back into back into employment.
Courses include, Customer Service and Retail, Developing Confidence, Self-Esteem and Understanding Stress, Essential Digital Skills, First Aid Awareness, Mental Health First Aid Awareness.
Visit our Employment and Skills Training page for a full list of courses available.
*subject to eligibility
Health and Social Care
Work Based Learning
Courses aimed at those who currently work in or who are intending on gaining employment within a Health and Social Care setting. We offer a variety of courses, including First Aid for Mental Health Award Level 2, Counselling Skills Certificate Level 2, Falls Prevention Awareness Certificate Level 2, Adult Care Diploma Level 3, and Leadership and Management for Adult Care Diploma Level 5.
Visit our Health and Social Care page for a full list of courses available.
Management and Technical Training
Workforce training, covering everything from Health and Safety in the Construction Environment (CSCS), Microsoft Excel for Business Users (Functions, Database and Pivot Tables) to Team Leading ILM Certificate Level 2 and 18th Edition (City and Guides 2382-12) Level 3.Â
Visit our Management and Technical Training page for a full list of courses available.
Spalding
Adult Bite-size
Practical non-accredited courses, which can run from a couple of hours during a single day to a few sessions over a number of weeks. The courses cost no more than £60, with some being FREE*.
Courses include, Sewing Club and Introduction to the Role of a Teaching Assistant.
Visit our Adult Bite-size page for a full list of courses available.
*subject to eligibility
Distance Learning
Allowing you the flexibility to study wherever you are, arranging your studies around your work and family life. With over 45Â FREE*Â courses available, they provide you with a convenient way to gain or develop existing skills without attending College full time. Courses include, Counselling Skills, Awareness of Mental Health Problems, Principles of Business Administration, Improving Personal Exercise, Health and Nutrition, and Behaviour that Challenges in Children.
Visit our Distance Learning page for a full list of courses available.
*subject to eligibility
Employment and Skills Training
If you have recently been made redundant or have been out of employment for some time, our FREE* Employment and Skills Training courses are designed to help you gain new skills, build your confidence and get back into back into employment.
Courses include, Customer Service and Retail, Developing Confidence, Self-Esteem and Understanding Stress, Essential Digital Skills, First Aid Awareness, Mental Health First Aid Awareness.
Visit our Employment and Skills Training page for a full list of courses available.
*subject to eligibility
Health and Social Care
Work Based Learning
Courses aimed at those who currently work in or who are intending on gaining employment within a Health and Social Care setting. We offer a variety of courses, including First Aid for Mental Health Award Level 2, Counselling Skills Certificate Level 2, Falls Prevention Awareness Certificate Level 2, Adult Care Diploma Level 3, and Leadership and Management for Adult Care Diploma Level 5.
Visit our Health and Social Care page for a full list of courses available.
Management and Technical Training
Workforce training, covering everything from Health and Safety in the Construction Environment (CSCS), Door Supervision HABC Award (SIA) Level 2 to Team Leading ILM Certificate Level 2 and 18th Edition (City and Guides 2382-12) Level 3.Â
Visit our Management and Technical Training page for a full list of courses available.
Haven’t found the right course for you?
Boston College is always looking to develop the range of courses available to adult learners to ensure the needs of individuals and the local community are being met. If you haven’t found the course for you, or if you have a course in mind that you think others may also enjoy, click below and let us know!
Learn While You Work
Apprenticeships - An apprenticeship is a combination of training in the workplace, and classroom or workshop based learning at Boston College. You'll gain relevant job-specific skills from your employer, and be supported through a nationally recognised qualification by specialist College staff, all while earning a wage. You'll also have the opportunity to improve your English, Maths and ICT skills to help you progress your career plans and goals. Find out more by visiting our Apprenticeships page.
Traineeships - If you like the sound of an apprenticeship but would like to get more experience first, than a traineeship at Boston College could be the starting point for you! Traineeships are designed to prepare young people for the world of work, and are a great first step towards an apprenticeship or employment. They are available to 16-24 year olds, with qualifications lower than Level 3, and are available in many industry areas. Find out more by visiting our Traineeships page.
Fees, Loans and Bursaries
Whatever your situation, Boston College aims to provide you with the best advice and guidance on financial support available, all designed to help you through your studies. For more information on financial support for students aged 19+, visit our 'Financial Assistance' page
A Guide for Adult Learners
Our 'A Guide for Adult Learners' will provide information that can assist you whilst you are at college.
Need some more advice?
If you are unsure about which course is right for you, Boston College Careers Advisers are here to help. The Career Advisers offer FREE impartial Career Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) and are available before you start to college, whilst you are studying at college and when you are ready to take the next step.
If you would like to make an appointment with one of the College's Careers Advisers, they are available by appointment at both the Boston and Spalding campuses, by either calling the College's Information Line on 01205 313218 or by email.