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Courses

We offer a wide range of courses and apprenticeships for adults and young people. Whether you are a school or college leaver and starting your journey or an adult looking for a career change or wanting to brush up on skills you already have – we have a course for you!

Please note: if you select 'Apprenticeships' in the search section below, these are not our live vacancies.

Click here to view our Apprenticeship vacancies.

If you register your interest for an apprenticeship, we will keep your details on file and contact you with suitable vacancies and courses.

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What's available!

Apprenticeship Vacancies

Apply now for a live apprenticeship vacancy. Apprenticeships are for anyone aged 16 or over.

Pre-Apprenticeships (also known as Study programmes)

Aged 16 to 18? If you want to progress onto an apprenticeship but don’t feel quite ready, then a Pre-Apprenticeship could be the ideal option for you - you’ll gain hands-on experience that employers are looking for.

FREE Adult Courses for GM Residents

If you are aged 19 plus and live within Greater Manchester, we can help you upskill and invest in your future with one of our FREE courses!

Skills Bootcamps

Skills Bootcamps are free short courses, giving you the opportunity to build up sector-specific skills and fast-track to a guaranteed interview with a local employer.

Pre-Employment Training SWAPs

Sector-Based Work Academy Programmes (SWAP) are short pre-employment training courses that provide the opportunity to gain accredited qualifications, followed by a guaranteed job interview in a particular industry.

FREE Adult Courses for South Yorkshire Residents

We are proud to be working with South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority, helping people and businesses in South Yorkshire secure the skills they need for the future they deserve.

Multiply - FREE Numeracy Courses

Free numeracy sessions for Greater Manchester residents.

Business Support

As a not-for-profit organisation that delivers skills, employment and recruitment services; we are proud of the fact that any profits get reinvested into further developing our services to best support people and businesses with achieving their goals whether it is apprenticeships, supporting with fully funded recruitment or tailored short courses.

Higher Education

We offer a range of affordable part-time and full-time courses and we are proud to be an Academic Centre of the University of Bolton.
Get in touch!
If you'd like to apply for one of our courses or if you'd like to talk to someone about your options, contact one of the team today.
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FAQs
HOW CAN TRAINING AND COURSES HELP MY CAREER?

Courses are a great way to develop new skills, learn more about a topic and move your career in the right direction, whether in an area you are already working in or a completely new career path. Our courses support you to develop the skills needed to succeed in your chosen career.  

Here are a few benefits:  

  • Develop skills needed  
  • Develop new skills  
  • Refresh skills 
  • Find passion  
IS GC EDUCATION AND SKILLS RIGHT FOR MY CAREER GOALS?

GC Education and Skills has been established for 30 years, making us experts in our field, and we’ve supported thousands of young people who want to kick-start their careers, and adults who want to raise their skill level throughout their working life and achieve their full potential. 

We offer a huge range of apprenticeships, traineeships and courses for people throughout their working lives. As well as practical-based training, we also offer a wide range of classroom-based courses designed to cater for all levels and all ages. Our apprenticeships are designed with progression in mind so learners can move on to advanced apprenticeships and higher apprenticeships and, in some occupations, on to higher education. 

We will work with you to find the right course for your career and personal goals.  

Find out more about how GC Education and Skills can support you to achieve your career goals.  

WHAT ARE THE GC EDUCATION AND SKILLS COURSE REQUIREMENTS?

Entry requirements vary from course to course. Information about specific entry requirements for each programme can be found on the course webpage. 

HOW DO I KNOW WHICH COURSE IS BEST FOR ME?

Finding the course that is right for you can be a difficult decision to make but we will work with you to choose the perfect option that will support you to achieve your goals. We have careers advisors on site to provide you with a tour of the building, help with your CV or have an informal chat about what’s involved in each course, what qualification you will receive and potential career opportunities looking ahead. 

HOW MUCH DO GC EDUCATION AND SKILLS COURSES COST?

Information about course costs for each programme can be found on the course webpage. Many of our programmes are fully funded meaning there is no cost to the learner.

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO PROCESS APPLICATIONS?

We aim to respond within 48 hours of your enquiry. Our friendly and informative team will get in touch as soon as possible and guide you through the application process.