We know that skills shortages can be a major barrier to growth, but we have the facilities, equipment and vision to be the first-choice college for local employers in the area.
If you have any questions or queries or would like to discuss training opportunities in more detail, please don't hesitate to get in touch!
Part-time courses & professional qualifications
Developed with awarding bodies and industry partners, many of our professional courses allow employees to gain an industry-recognised qualification, ensuring your workplace meets the necessary legal requirements and improves the skills, knowledge and productivity amongst your workforce.
> Download our Part-Time Course Guide (PDF)
> View our Part-Time Courses
> Enrol onto a course
If you have a group interested in a course, please contact us!
t 01539 814700
e hello@kendal.ac.uk
Group discounts may be available, and we may also be able to deliver the training at your business at a day & time convenient for you.
Bespoke business training
We work closely with employers to develop and tailor vocational courses to the industry's needs and requirements and have experience designing bespoke training packages to fulfil your organisation’s training requirements. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.
Apprenticeships
We work closely with employers to create apprenticeship programmes that allow their employees to gain valuable qualifications and experience while ensuring they develop the required skills.
Degree-level qualifications
We have over 30 years of experience delivering degree-level programmes and an excellent record of student success. We offer a range of flexible programmes on a full-time basis or part-time to fit around employment commitments. Courses range from HNC, HND and PGCE to Foundation Degrees, BA (Hons) Degrees and Apprenticeships taught by highly qualified and experienced industry professionals.
Cidori funded pre-employment courses
Our partner, Cidori, works nationally with Job Centre Plus and other agencies to help people into sustainable employment.
Offering fully funded ‘Ready for Work’ sector-specific programmes with ‘wrap around’ support from employment managers and work coaches, they are helping hundreds of trained people into jobs every year.
Find out more:
Cumbria Connect & Learn
Do you want to improve your employees' English and Maths qualifications?
Cumbria Connect and Learn is the new online platform to help improve English and Maths skills!
- Courses are fully funded at no cost to you.
- They can be studied completely online to fit around work and home.
- Learners can choose which modules to focus on and learn them in any order.
- They are completely mobile and accessible on different devices.
- Learners can also access support and attend lessons in college to help pass the exams.
Interested? Please get in touch with us!
t 01539 814700
e hello@kendal.ac.uk
Staff at risk of redundancy
JobWorks provides support for those at risk of or have been made redundant and training and support packages to help people get back into work. Whether it’s one-to-one sessions with experienced staff, someone to help with their CV, interview techniques and applications, or short training courses to improve their confidence, we can help.
For more information, contact us:
t 01539 814700
e hello@kendal.ac.uk
Multiply
Have you identified skills gaps in your workforce?
Multiply can offer bespoke training for employees in any industry to help improve their confidence and competence at work. We can deliver sessions in your workplace and design programmes based on the exact needs of your employees.
Our sessions will give your employees the skills to become more efficient and confident at work.
Skills Bootcamps
We're now also offering Skills Bootcamps! These courses are a great way to build sector-specific skills in your workforce.
Plus, you only need to pay a small contribution:
- Large employer at 30% contribution. This is fantastic value for money with a 70% reduction.
- Micro, small and medium employers at 10%, a massive 90% reduction.
