Whatever your starting point, we have courses (many of which are FREE!) to increase your all-round digital skills, or to develop your knowledge in specific areas.
Our IT User Skills/Essential Digital Skills (Online) course will give you the basic skills to become more confident.
You can then grow your knowledge around particular areas by joining one of our pathways at the most suitable level for you. Before you start you will have a discussion with a tutor to advise on which level will be best for you.
Cybersecurity Pathway
- Online Level 1 Cybersecurity course can be studied in your own time, starting in September, January or April.
- Level 2 Cybersecurity can be studied in January and takes 12 weeks to complete.
- Level 3 Networking and Cybersecurity can be studied in September and February and take 15 weeks to complete.
Programming Pathway
- Online Level 1 Programming course can be studied in your own time in January or April.
- Level 2 Programming Digital Development can be studied in January and takes 12 weeks to complete.
- Level 2 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence can be studied in September, January and April and takes 12 weeks to complete.
- Level 3 Software Development can be studied in September and February and takes 15 weeks to complete
Digital Marketing Pathway
- Level 2 Website Design and Development can be studied in January and takes 10 weeks to complete.
- Online Level 2 Digital Marketing course can be studied in your own time, starting in September, January or April.
Digital and Creative Industries pathway
- Level 2 Digital Skills in Content Creation can be studied in January and April and takes 10 weeks to complete
- You can then progress on to the Access to HE Creative Digital Media course, which starts in September.
Photography
- Photography for Beginners is a fun starting point for anyone wanting to improve their camera skills and is available in September, January and April, and takes 10 weeks to complete
- Photography Intermediate is ideal if you are more experienced with a camera, and can be studied in January and April, taking 10 weeks to complete.
Games Design
- Games Technologies Level 3 starts in January and takes 15 weeks to complete
Access to Higher Education
- Access to HE: Creative Digital Media starts in September and takes one year to complete, allowing progression on to university.
Higher Education
For learners ready to progress in to Higher Education we offer Higher National Certificates, Diplomas and Higher Technical Qualifications. HN Flex options allow you to study individual units. These are a great way to upskill alongside working, or to try higher education before committing to a full course.
- Computing for England: Higher National Certificate (HNC)
- Computing for England: Higher National Diploma (HND) – (HTQ)
- Games Development (HNC)
- Games Development (HND)
- Film and Television (HNC)
- Film and Television (HND)
HN Flex units (Part-time):
- Cyber Security (Unit 10)
- Networking (Unit 21)
- Website Design and Development (Unit 13) and Professional Practice (Unit 3)
Other courses
View all our adult and part-time courses. If you want to join us, but can’t commit to studying on campus, we offer a range of courses that can be studied online and at your own pace. Take a look at the full list of courses that are available to study in the comfort of your own home.
If you’d like further information on our Digital part-time courses, call 01226 216 123 or email info@barnsley.ac.uk
Last updated: 2nd December 2024