The Sparsholt College Group’s part-time courses for adults are here for you whether you are looking for a skills boost, professional development, a change of direction, to get back into employment – or simply a stimulating pastime. 

Our part-time courses for adults, taught by experts in industry-standard facilities at our Sparsholt and Andover campuses, or online, offer high-quality training which will give you the best possible skills in a huge choice of areas, from Accounting to Electrical, Ecology to Hairdressing, Horticulture to Health and Safety and many more. 

It’s easy to pay for your course and some courses attract funding support!

We can guide you through the funding that may be available to pay for some, or all, of your learning. If you are 19 or older and fulfil government conditions you could be entitled to a funded course and study for FREE!

Change your career!

Retraining for a new careers or learning a useful skill a project? We offer a range of amazing courses from basic introduction all the way to advanced skills.

Dan, Level 2 Greenkeeping Apprentice

“I chose to become an apprentice because of the wonderful opportunities and experiences – it’s great being able to learn in the classroom and then put that into practise on the golf course!”

Apprentice Greenkeeping student at work

Boost your skillset!

Over 50 different courses that can improve your skills and career prospects. Everything from improving your presentation skills or your CV or getting started with Internet Marketing all the way to a diploma in Management and Leadership.

Kerry, Accounting AAT Certificate (Level 2)

“I want to use this qualification to get back into the world of finance after looking after my baby. Being a part-time student here has worked out really well for me.”

Learn what you love!

Train in an area you are passionate about and become an expert in a new subject from Horticulture to Hairdressing and so many more!

Sarah, Hair Dressing (Level 3)

“I’ve definitely expanded my skills – I’ve got more services that I can offer now and I feel more confident. We’ve got a good group and we all help each other.”

Access to Higher Education

If you missed out on taking your education to degree level, our one-year Access to Higher Education courses can help!

Specifically designed to give you the foundation skills and knowledge to go on and study a university degree, the diploma is an intensive programme covering study skills and knowledge required for chosen career pathways and is a qualification recognised by universities!

Advanced Learner Loan available, find out more here.