Upskill and professional development with North Hertfordshire College 🚀
Explore North Hertfordshire College’s upskilling courses, designed to provide you with knowledge and skills that can:
- Help you earn a promotion
- Benefit your job search and improve your employability
- Support your personal development and help you gain confidence
- Open up employment opportunities outside your current industry.
Our programmes are designed to meet the needs of employers and often feature input from sector leaders to enhance the skills and knowledge that employers are looking for.
Financial support available for upskilling courses (subject to eligibility)
At NHC, we believe in breaking down barriers to education. Access to money should not be a requirement to improve your knowledge and skills. That’s why, with our upskill courses, financial support, advanced learner loans, and payment plans are available for eligible learners on selected courses.
To find out if you’re eligible for financial support, please check our Financial Support pages or contact our admissions team via admissions@nhc.ac.uk
Available upskill courses at North Hertfordshire College:
Earn and AAT accounting qualification at NHC
Are you an accountant ready to develop your skills further, or considering a career change and the start of something new? Our AAT programmes are accredited courses curated to equip you with a recognised qualification, fundamental skills, and relevant core knowledge to help you upskill and develop.
These courses are taught by North Hertfordshire College’s professional development and apprenticeship arm, Hart Learning & Development.
Find out more at our information evening:
Join us at our Stevenage Campus for an information evening to help you plan your next steps. Hear from a finance professional, learn more about the specifics of the course, and watch a demo of Mindful Education’s award-winning VLE platform ahead of your AAT journey. Tickets now available to book.
Office and business skills
Returning to work or looking to boost your CV? Discover our business and office skills short courses, designed to help you feel confident, improve your office tools and tech skills, and succeed in the workplace.
Counselling professional certificates
Develop your understanding of counselling techniques and take the next step towards a rewarding career. From level 2 certificates through to our Access to Higher Education diploma, North Hertfordshire College is here to support you at every stage of your counselling journey, no matter what stage you’re at or what your goal might be.
Benefit from degree-level and pre-university courses
Did you know that North Hertfordshire College is a provider of degree-level courses? We’re part of the University of Hertfordshire’s Consortium, so our degree-level students get to combine the perks of being a college and a university student while on our flexible programmes.
We also offer Access to Higher Education courses for adult learners who need support meeting entry requirements or who want to spend some time brushing up their skills before starting a degree.
Human resources & CIPD
Develop your understanding of people management, legislation, and core HR principles with a recognised CIPD recommendation.
Taught through North Hertfordshire College’s professional training and apprenticeship arm, Hart Learning & Development, our HR and CIPD courses are designed to help you take the next step in your career.
Maths & English qualifications
North Hertfordshire College’s GCSE and Functional Skills courses for adult learners offer a supportive environment to help you build these essential skills.
These nationally-recognised qualifications will boost your confidence and your job prospects. Start your journey to a brighter future today.
Short online courses: free online courses for you
Fancy learning something new? Our short online courses let you learn at your own pace, giving you new skills and knowledge that you can apply in your personal or professional life. They also come with a certificate you can show to employers to demonstrate your understanding.
These are fully-funded (subject to geographical restrictions) and have rolling start dates, so you can sign up to a course and start your learning journey today.
Business Administration
Certificate in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
Equality & Diversity
Lean Organisation Management Techniques
Mental Health First Aider
Safeguarding, Prevent, and British Values
Understanding Autism
Understanding Behaviour that Challenges
Understanding Children and Young People's Mental Health
Other industry-specific professional courses
Looking for something more specific to your sector to help you upskill?
Check out our other showcase pages to find a course that’s right for you.
Fully-funded* training to improve your CV
Are you looking for a new job or eyeing up a promotion? North Hertfordshire College offers a range of Skill Booster courses designed to give you that extra bit of confidence, help you stand out from the crowd, and engage with industry experts.
These courses are available on a range of topics, from careers-based training about the healthcare or education sector to practical life skills courses on digital technology.
*Terms and conditions apply. For more information, please check the course profile or email admissions@nhc.ac.uk quoting ‘Tailored Learning funding’ in the subject line.
FAQs
Upskilling, in a college context, is learning new or better skills through educational courses to improve your job prospects or progress your career.
Upskilling helps you gain valuable skills and certificates that can boost your confidence, improve your job options, and support career development.
Entry requirements vary by course, but are generally open to adults aged 19+ with a willingness to learn. Any extra criteria listed in the specific course details, and we encourage you to get in touch should you have any questions or concerns regarding your eligibility.