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Making the Case for Change Looking to make a change within your workplace or business? Learn how to assess when change is needed and use the four key aspects of the Harvard Business Review to conduct an analysis on your organisation to decide whether it is ready and ...

Commercial Acumen and Awareness Are you a business leader/professional? This Commercial Acumen training course begins with a definition of commercial acumen and awareness and the difference between the two and will go on to relate these to four different business situatio...

Creative Thinking What is creative thinking? What happens if we don't use creative thinking? What makes a creative thinker? You'll be able to explore these concepts in more depth and apply your knowledge in this course.

Developing a high performing team Take your business and management skills to the next level by understanding the characteristics of low/high performing teams, analysing why a low-performing is rarely successful and review how to build a high-performing team.

Motivating Remote Teams Our short session is ideal for anyone who manages a remote team and is looking to discover effective ways of keeping their team motivated. It will provide you with useful tips and insights into topics such as understanding what motivates yo...

Project Planning Understand the definition of a project plan and review the different types of plans, according to the size and type of organisation or project. Our short online session describes the common elements contained in each plan and outlines the s...

Barista Training Thinking about becoming a professional Barista or just want to impress your friends and family? Learn the basics of how to be a Barista with our new and exciting Barista Training Course.

Microsoft PowerPoint 2016 - Set of 3 (Introduction, Intermediate & Advanced) Learn everything you need to know about Microsoft PowerPoint and develop your skills from a beginner's level or an advanced one.

Social Media Marketing Training Course Identify the popular social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. Be able to describe what they can be used for. Understand how to implement a social media campaign. Interseted? Look no further than our short Social Medi...

Managing Your Professional Digital Profile In need of some guidance on using social media professionally? Managing Your Professional Digital Profile is designed to provide learners with the skills they need to use digital social communication tools such as LinkedIn, Twitter and Face...

Digital Media - Level 1 Diploma Are you aiming to work in the TV and Film industries? This is the perfect course to get you on the right path. The Level 1 Award and Diploma in Art, Design & Media will provide you with an introduction to Creative Media and Games Design...

BTEC Introductory Diploma

4 September 2023

Art & Design - Level 1 Diploma If you’re bursting with creativity and looking to express yourself as you work towards a thrilling career, then you are the perfect person to study our Level 1 Diploma in Art & Design.This course is taught at our Rochdale Campus in Ro...

4 September 2023

Art & Design - Level 2 Diploma If you’re bursting with creativity and looking to express yourself as you work towards a thrilling career, then you are the perfect person to study our Level 2 Diploma in Art & Design.This course is taught at our Rochdale Campus in Ro...

4 September 2023

Creative Media Skills - Level 2 Diploma Are you aiming to work in the TV and Film industries? This is the perfect course for you. Our Creative Media course offers a practical, work related programme with plenty of opportunities for hands on production experience. It’s ideal for...

4 September 2023

Graphic Design - Level 2 Diploma If you want to develop the skills to enable you to work within the graphic design industry, this course is for you. You must have a passion for creative work and enjoy creating digital and traditional artwork and working on design projects....

4 September 2023

Art & Design - Level 3 National Extended Diploma If you’re bursting with creativity and looking to express yourself as you work towards a thrilling career, then you are the perfect person to study our Level 3 Diploma in Art & Design.This course is taught at our Rochdale Campus in Ro...

Extended Diploma

4 September 2023

Graphic Design - Level 3 National Extended Diploma If you want to develop the skills to enable you to work within the graphic design industry, this course is for you. You must have a passion for creative work and enjoy creating digital and traditional artwork and working on design projects....

Extended Diploma

4 September 2023

Media Practice - Level 3 National Extended Diploma Are you aiming to work in the TV and Film industries? This is the perfect course for you. Our Creative Media course offers a practical, work related programme with plenty of opportunities for hands on production experience. It’s ideal for...

Extended Diploma

4 September 2023

Barbering - Level 2 Diploma Are you looking to become a barber? Learn what it takes to become successful in the industry with our Barbering course.Begin your journey by perfecting your craft in our state-of-the-art training rooms, then move onto real life clients in o...

4 September 2023

Beauty Therapy - Level 2 Technical Certificate Beauty Therapy is an exciting, challenging and vibrant industry. It is a multi-billion pound business and provides a wealth of employment opportunities world-wide.Gain hands on industry experience, and the beauty therapy skills and knowledg...

Technical Certificate

4 September 2023

Hairdressing - Level 2 Technical Certificate Do you have a passion for styling hair and want to use your creative flair to create looks that customers will love? Want to work in a professional salon or perhaps you're interested in running your very own business?You will spend your day...

Technical Certificate

4 September 2023

Make-up Artistry - Level 2 Technical Certificate Do you dream of working in the make-up industry? Explore of creative flair as you master the skills and techniques to be a great make-up artist.Spend your days perfecting your craft in our state-of-the-art training rooms, then move onto rea...

Technical Certificate

4 September 2023

Beauty Therapy - Level 3 Diploma Beauty Therapy is an exciting, challenging and vibrant industry. It is a multi-billion pound business and provides a wealth of employment opportunities world-wide.Gain hands on industry experience, and the beauty therapy skills and knowledg...

4 September 2023

Hairdressing - Level 3 Diploma Do you have a passion for styling hair and want to use your creative flair to create looks that customers will love? Want to work in a professional salon or perhaps you're interested in running your very own business?You will spend your day...

4 September 2023

Level 4 Diploma in Advanced Beauty Therapy Techniques This qualification is ideal for experienced and qualified beauty professionals who work unsupervised and have a high level of relevant knowledge and skills. You'll get the skills to manage staff and resources, learn how to develop and promo...

4 September 2023

Hairdressing - Level 2 Diploma Do you have a passion for styling hair and want to use your creative flair to create looks that customers will love? Want to work in a professional salon or perhaps you're interested in running your very own business?You will spend your day...

4 September 2023

Beauty Therapy - Level 2 Diploma Beauty Therapy is an exciting, challenging and vibrant industry. It is a multi-billion pound business and provides a wealth of employment opportunities world-wide.Gain hands on industry experience, and the beauty therapy skills and knowledg...

4 September 2023

Hair and Media Make-Up - Level 2 Diploma This course is for students who would like to work in the areas of theatrical, fashion, TV and photographic make-up. You will gain real experience working on live projects and client briefs as well as entering competitions. This will give y...

4 September 2023

Special Effects Theatrical Make-Up & Hair - Level 3 Diploma Do you dream of working in the areas of theatrical, fashion, TV and photographic make-up? Explore of creative flair as you specialise in special effects theatrical hair.Spend your days perfecting your craft in our state-of-the-art training ...

4 September 2023

Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector - Level 1 Diploma Do you aspire to work as a hairdresser or beauty therapist? Want to kickstart your career in the hair and beauty industry but you're not sure where to start? Our Level 1 Diploma in an Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector is the perfec...

4 September 2023

Painting & Decorating - Level 1 Diploma If you’re the type of person who likes to roll up their sleeves and get a job done well, then you would be perfect to study the Level 1 Diploma in Painting and Decorating.This course is taught at our Middleton Campus in Middleton, Greater...

4 September 2023

Kitchen Crafts - Festive Entertaining This course will give you basic preparation & cookery skills to be able to produce healthy affordable meals for your family or one! This course is aimed at: Adults with little experience or low confidence in the kitchen Home co...

Kitchen Crafts - Introduction to Vegetarian Cookery This course will give you basic preparation & cookery skills to be able to produce healthy affordable meals for your family or one! This course is aimed at: Adults with little experience or low confidence in the kitchen Home co...

Kitchen Crafts - Tastes from the BBQ This course will give you basic preparation & cookery skills to be able to produce healthy affordable meals for your family or one! This course is aimed at: Adults with little experience or low confidence in the kitchen Home co...

Kitchen Crafts - Summer Salad Ideas This course will give you basic preparation & cookery skills to be able to produce healthy affordable meals for your family or one! This course is aimed at: Adults with little experience or low confidence in the kitchen Home co...

Kitchen Crafts - Introduction to Cake Decorating This course will give you basic preparation & cookery skills to be able to produce healthy affordable meals for your family or one! This course is aimed at: Adults with little experience or low confidence in the kitchen Home co...

Kitchen Crafts - Introduction to Baking Biscuits & Scones This course will give you basic preparation & cookery skills to be able to produce healthy affordable meals for your family or one! This course is aimed at: Adults with little experience or low confidence in the kitchen Home co...

Joinery Taster Session This session will look at fitting door latches and door handles, cutting and fitting skirting board and architraves.This course is FREE given that the following eligibility is met:You live within the Greater Manchester areaYou have lived in...

Painting and Decorating Taster Session This session will look at setting out ready to hang wallpaper, the process to cut and hang wallpaper and the painting techniques you need to paint doors, skirting boards and architraves.This course is FREE given that the following eligibili...

Photography - Level 1 Award This course is designed to allow students the opportunity to explore digital technologies in the field of photography. Digital image making and manipulation has become the preferred form for much image making activity in industry today and ...

4 September 2023

Drawing Fundamentals - Level 2 Award The need for greater drawing skills in those entering employment has been identified by a range of industries in the creative sector including; animation, film, architecture, art practice, design and communication industries.Drawing is also...

4 September 2023

Beauty Therapy Services - Level 2 Certificate This qualification will be delivered over one evening per week and each session will be 3 hours long over 26 weeks.The course aim is to provide you with the knowledge and skills to carry out beauty therapy services to a professional standar...

12 October 2023

Barbering - Level 2 Certificate The course aim is to provide you with the knowledge and skills to cut and style men’s hair into a range of looks. Learning new skills such as layering, club cutting, scissor over comb, use of clippers and free-hand cutting techniques. ...

14 September 2023

Cutting Women's Hair - Level 2 Certificate This qualification will be delivered over one evening per week on Wednesday's 5:30-8:30pm. Each session will be 3 hours long over 26 weeks.The course aim is to provide you with the knowledge and skills to cut and style women’s hair into a...

4 September 2023

Make-up - Level 2 Certificate This qualification will be delivered over one evening per week and each session will be 3 hours long over 26 weeks.The course aim is to provide you with the knowledge and skills to carry out a variety of looks including day, evening and spe...

4 September 2023

Artificial Nail Structures - Level 3 Certificate This course will provide you with the knowledge and practical skills to extend, maintain and remove artificial nails including Acrylic, Gel and Wrap systems.

1 November 2023

Barbering - Level 3 Certificate Today the hairdressing industry is a mutli-billion pound business with the growth of disposable income, the influence of fashion and the desire to look younger. There are a vast amount of job opportunities both in the UK and worldwide for f...

13 September 2023

Hairdressing - Level 3 Certificate Today the hairdressing industry is a mutli-billion pound business with the growth of disposable income, the influence of fashion and the desire to look younger. There are a vast amount of job opportunities both in the UK and worldwide for f...

4 September 2023

Kitchen Crafts Taster - Introduction to Baking

HND Art & Design - Arts Practice If you wish to work in the Creative Arts industry, then this is the course for you. The course focuses on the development of practical skills, practical exploration of ideas, concepts across a range of different mediums, methods, techniques...

Higher National Diploma

18 September 2023

Beauty Therapy Taster Session This taster video will give you an understanding of the techniques you will need to be creative within our hairdressing courses. The skills learnt will prepare you for a range of styles from everyday looks, special occasion, and bridal hair...

Barbering Taster Session This taster video will give you an understanding of the techniques you will need to be creative within our hairdressing courses. The skills learnt will prepare you for a range of styles from everyday looks, special occasion, and bridal hair...

Barbering Taster Session This taster video will give you an understanding of the techniques you will need to be creative within our hairdressing courses. The skills learnt will prepare you for a range of styles from everyday looks, special occasion, and bridal hair...

Hairdressing Taster Session This taster video will give you an understanding of the techniques you will need to be creative within our hairdressing courses. The skills learnt will prepare you for a range of styles from everyday looks, special occasion, and bridal hair...

Nail Services Taster Session This taster video will give you an understanding of the techniques you will need to be creative within our hairdressing courses. The skills learnt will prepare you for a range of styles from everyday looks, special occasion, and bridal hair...

Print Making - Level 1 Award in Art & Design Printmaking as a creative activity has a long and distinguished history. It has provided a multi-faceted vehicle for an enormously diverse range of artists, from Durer to Warhol, to explore an equally diverse range of issues and ideas. This...

4 September 2023

Creating a Business Start-Up - Level 2 Certificate Over half a million businesses are started every year; however, 30% of these fail within the first two years. Having a better understanding of the initial processes and requirements of a business start-up can increase the chances of your bu...

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Rochdale Road, Middleton
Manchester, M24 6XH

0161 643 7560

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St. Mary’s Gate
Rochdale, OL12 6RY

01706 345 346

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