Professional Development Overview
Our professional development courses and training packages deliver immediate impact and provide the skills needed to improve performance and progression in the workplace.
Whether you are an individual looking for a promotion, or a business wanting to stay ahead of the competition, training is the most effective way of achieving your goals and up-skilling your staff. For training with an immediate impact, apply now on the courses shown below or contact us to discuss your training needs.
You can also find a range of online professional development courses in our e-learning section.
Available Professional Development courses
AAT (Level 4 Diploma)
You will learn how to draft financial statements for limited companies, perform complex management accounting tasks, and develop your own management skills. Units are as follows: 4 Compulsory Units: Financial Statements, Budgeting, Decision and Control, Accounting Systems and Controls. 2 Optional Units:...
AAT Foundation Award in Accounting Software (Online)
The AAT Foundation Award in Accounting Software provides an entry point for anyone wishing to start a career in accountancy or finance. It may also support career progression for those already in employment by formally recognising their skills in using...
AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting (Online and On Campus)
Due to the nature of our Online and On Campus courses, with key concepts being taught online through high-quality video lectures, students are able to continue their studies seamlessly during any college closure. ‘On Campus’ lessons are replaced by remote ‘virtua...
AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting (Online and On Campus)
Due to the nature of our Online and On Campus courses, with key concepts being taught online through high-quality video lectures, students are able to continue their studies seamlessly during any college closure. ‘On Campus’ lessons are replaced by remote ‘virtua...
Advanced Practitioner in Schools and Colleges (NCFE CACHE Level 4 Certificate)
This course is based at our Ipswich campus. This study programme provides the underpinning knowledge and skills needed to be effective in a range of educational settings. Units you will study include: Enabling individuals to learn, Understand how to support...
Aerial Cutting with a Chainsaw Using Free-fall Techniques (Short Course) - Suffolk Rural (Otley)
This course takes place at our Suffolk Rural campus in Otley, and multiple course dates are offered. Learn removal of single limb parts of tree canopy to the complete removal of trees, without the use of rigging equipment. This course...
Bookkeeping (AAT Level 2)
Completing the course will involve the study of the following units: · Processing bookkeeping transactions · Control accounts, journals, and the banking system You will attend college for 2 hours per week and study each unit in turn. A computerised exam will be sa...
Certificate in Education / Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
The Certificate in Education and Professional Graduate Certificate in Education are professional qualifications for people teaching in further education colleges, sixth form colleges, schools, adult education, prison education, higher education, and a wide range of other education and training settings....
Certificate in Education / Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) (Part-Time)
The Certificate in Education and Professional Graduate Certificate in Education are professional qualifications for people teaching in further education colleges, sixth form colleges, schools, adult education, prison education, higher education, and a wide range of other education and training settings....
Certificate in Human Resource Practice
This course is based at our Ipswich campus. The CIPD Certificate in HR Practice (CHRP) provides a firm foundation in all areas of HR, helping you to develop essential HR skills and giving you the confidence to be more effective...
Chainsaw Maintenance & Crosscutting (CS30) (Short Course) - Suffolk Rural (Otley)
This course takes place at our Suffolk Rural campus in Otley, and multiple course dates are offered. For beginners intending to use chainsaws for domestic, business, or leisure activities, to achieve a basic competence award as required by PUWER. This...
Early Years Advanced Practitioner Part-time, distance learning/ online (CACHE Level 4)
This qualification will suit students aged 19 and over, and who are currently employed as an early years Level 3 practitioner, working with children from birth to 5 years of age. It would suit learners who are looking to develop leadership and specialist...
Early Years Workforce (NCFE/CACHE Level 3 Diploma)
This course is based at our Ipswich campus. This qualification is designed to build the knowledge and skills needed when working with children and young people at an unsupervised level, in a diverse range of job roles, within early learning...
Emergency First Aid (Short Course) - Suffolk Rural (Otley)
This course takes place at our Suffolk Rural campus in Otley, and multiple course dates are offered. Our emergency first aid course will provide you with the skills to support qualified first aiders in the workplace. The certificate is issued...
ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) for Adults
This course is based at our Ipswich campus. This course will involve developing your listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Although there is no qualification attached you may choose to take exams at the end of the course if you...
Fabrication and Welding Engineering Technology (EAL Short Course)
We are pleased to be able to offer the EAL Level 2 short course in Fabrication and Welding Engineering Technology which includes the following unit: MIG/MAG Welding Process This short course will be delivered over a 5 day period at Suffolk...
Floristry (Level 2 Award-Short Course) - Suffolk Rural (Otley)
Floristry is much more than just flower arranging. This course is aimed at those with a keen interest in the floristry industry and who are seeking employment in this area. This is a three month day time course, one day...
Gas Centre Courses
Welcome to SNC Gas Centre, a brand new domestic training and test facility in the heart of Ipswich, Suffolk. Based in new state-of-the art industry standard facilities at Suffolk New College we offer a range of domestic gas safety training...
Human Resource Practice (Diploma)
This course is based at our Ipswich campus. The Foundation level Diploma in Human Resource Practice requires you to complete the certificate in Human Resources plus additional units to gain 37 credits overall. The opportunity to study for the Diploma will...
Introduction to the Role of the Professional Taxi and Private Hire Driver (Short Course)
We are pleased to be able to offer in partnership with Ipswich Borough Council, the ‘Introduction to the Role of the Professional Taxi and Private Hire Driver’. This course is intended for candidates who either work, or wish to pursue a ca...
Introductory to Welding Skills (Level 1 Award) (Short Course)
This introductory welding course will provide a broad based introduction to the practices and processes within welding, and will help develop the personal skills and attributes that individuals need in order to build confidence in their ability to work, learn...
Manicure (Level 2 Award) (Short Course)
This course is based at our Ipswich campus. You will learn how to carry out a consultation to meet your clients’ needs and be able to make recommendations to your client in terms of their hand and nail care. As pa...
PANCO - Part-time, or distance learning/online (CACHE Level 4)
This unit qualification will suit students aged 19 and over, and who are currently employed as an early years Level 3 practitioner, working with children from birth to 5 years of age. It would suit learners who are looking to develop leadership and...
Rope & Harness & NPTC 0020-13 Tree Climbing & Rescue (CS38) (Short Course) - Suffolk Rural (Otley)
This course takes place at our Suffolk Rural campus in Otley, and multiple course dates are offered. This course covers the accessing of trees through climbing to carry out rescues in a variety of contexts. The aerial rescues includes recovery...
SENCO Part-time, distance learning/ online (CACHE Level 4)
This unit qualification will suit students aged 19 and over, who are currently employed as an early years Level 3 practitioner, working with children from birth to 5 years of age. It would suit learners who are looking to develop leadership and specialist...
Teaching Assistant: Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools (NCFE/CACHE)
This course is based at our Ipswich campus. This qualification provides learners with an in-depth understanding of knowledge and skills through a range of units that include: Children and young people’s development, Safeguarding, Schools and colleges as organisations, English an...
