Build Skills. Boost Confidence. Be Work-Ready.

Adult courses starting from January 2026

Build the essential knowledge needed to step into employment, further study or progress in your current role with our range of courses.

Whether you're looking to start work, change careers, or gain new skills, Bury College can help. To support Greater Manchester's mission to get residents into work, our courses can develop your skills and give you the confidence to start a new career.

We offer a range of options for adults, including:

Apprenticeships
Access to higher education programmes
Higher education courses
English and maths
Online learning
Digital courses

Courses are available across multiple subject areas. The sector-specific courses listed below are designed to give you the practical skills and industry insight you need to be successful in the workplace.

Childcare and Teaching

Are you ready to take the next step towards a rewarding career in childcare or supporting teaching and learning? Education is among the sectors with the highest levels of employment in Bury and Greater Manchester.

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Hospitality

Hospitality is a key economic sector for Greater Manchester and presents many opportunities for employment in the Bury area. Our courses are designed to equip you with the skills needed to succeed in this exciting industry.

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Health and Social

Gain the knowledge needed to progress into a career where you can help to make a difference to the lives of others. It is estimated that 12,000 people are employed in the health and social sector across Bury.

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Sport and Fitness

Turn your passion for fitness into a career. Take advantage of our ultra-modern gym and enhance your prospects and self-employment opportunities with our range of sport and fitness qualifications.

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