Adult Learning

# Art, Design & Media

Learn the skills for artistic success, whether that's making a show-stopping bouquet, taking the perfect photo or capturing the intricacies of the human form on paper.

Taught in our well-equipped art studios, our courses are ideal for both beginners and the experienced and will fan the flames of your ambitions.

# British Sign Language (BSL)

Our British Sign Language and Deaf Awareness courses will enable you to communicate effectively with D/deaf people, enhancing your employability skills in a sector that offers fulfilling and rewarding opportunities.

# Business Admin, Accounting & Management

Get the know-how to succeed in business.

Our business courses cover a broad spectrum of careers and interests, enabling you to kick-start a fresh career; broaden your horizons; or follow a programme of continual professional development.

# Catering & Hospitality

Our Catering & Hospitality courses, delivered by professional tutors with expansive knowledge and personal experience of the catering industry, cover a wide range of areas including cake decoration, cookery and food safety.

# Counselling

Working in the counselling sector requires a very special kind of person: dedicated, caring and compassionate. Could you help make a difference to the lives of others?

# Engineering

The engineering industry constantly requires innovative people to develop new ideas.

Our Engineering and 2D CAD courses will give you theoretical and practical knowledge, plus the technical skills that you'll need to build a career in this dynamic sector.

# ESOL

If you're a relatively new arrival to the UK who does not have the level of English required to progress in mainstream provision, our ESOL courses can help.

Our ESOL courses will improve your English speaking, English reading and English writing, giving you the skills you need to move on to a suitable college course or to apply for jobs

# Foundation Studies

We offer Foundation learning opportunities through a supported learning environment. Our department is designed to meet the needs of learners working at Entry Level and to enable them to progress through further education, training or employment.

# Languages & Sign Language

Some people learn languages for pleasure and to expand cultural horizons, or to keep the mind healthy and active. For others, it's the first step to a career in translating, interpreting or teaching, or to improve employability and job prospects.

We offer courses in British Sign Language, Chinese, French, German, Italian and Spanish at a range of levels to suit you.

# Mental Health

The Mental Wellbeing Team offer a friendly and supportive environment for people who may experience mental health difficulties or want to support others.

We offer educational provision in a friendly and fully supportive environment to people who may experience anxiety, stress related issues, and any other number of conditions that affect general wellbeing.

# Motor Vehicle

The Motor Vehicle industry is endless in its diversity, ranging from garage and shop floor related positions to technical development engineering.

Our courses allow you to work on a range of vehicles and engines, giving you a solid foundation to build a career in the industry.

# Online Learning

We offer high quality, flexible and cost effective distance learning courses to suit the needs of individual learners and employers, all delivered via our student online platform, with added support from your personal online tutor.

# Skills for Life & Work

Improving essential skills such as reading, writing, Maths and spoken English - can help you achieve far more out of life.

Our Skills for Life and Work classes give you the opportunity to improve these skills and gain qualifications that show just how good you are.

# Sport & Fitness

Our Sports & Fitness courses will equip you with the practical skills and scientific knowledge you need to work as a fitness professional.

Most classes are gym-based, using our onsite fitness suite and sports hall.

# Community Learning Ambassadors

Community Learning Ambassadors engage with the local community across Bolton, raising awareness of learning opportunities that could benefit individuals who want to upskill, or new learners looking to take that first step back into learning.

# Community Learning Centres

It can be daunting taking a step back into education so, at Bolton College, our friendly team will ensure you have a positive learning journey. Whether you’re a new learner or a returning learner, our accessible programmes will boost your confidence, help you to develop skills for employment, and support you to get a qualification. Community Learning at Bolton College is delivered on behalf of Bolton Council and contributes towards the Bolton Vision Plan 2030.