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Take Your Next Step with Our Range of Business & IT Courses
Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Whether you’re looking to enhance your CV to get a new job, boost your knowledge to help your company thrive start your own business or brush up your digital skills, it all starts with developing new skills. Kent Adult Education's range of Business & IT courses is designed to help you achieve your goals and unlock your full potential.
In today's competitive job market, having the right qualifications and skills can make all the difference. Our Business & IT courses are tailored to provide you with skills that employers are looking for. From Bookkeeping & Accounts to advanced Computing and Digital Functional Skills, we offer a variety of courses that can help you stand out from the crowd. By enhancing your CV with our accredited courses, you'll be better positioned to secure that dream job or promotion.
Thinking of starting your own business? Our courses can provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to get started. From understanding the basics of bookkeeping to learning how to use advanced computing applications, we offer comprehensive training that can help you build a solid foundation for your business. Our Kent-based tutors are experienced professionals who can guide you through the process and help you gain the skills you need.
We understand that everyone has different learning needs and schedules. That's why we offer flexible learning options to suit your lifestyle. Whether you prefer in-person classes at our centres across Kent or real time, online learning, we have a course that fits your needs. Our tutors are dedicated to helping you achieve your potential and will work with you to ensure you get the most out of your learning experience.
Our range of Business & IT courses includes something for everyone. If you're looking to gain professional qualifications, we offer courses in Bookkeeping & Accounts that can help you develop the skills needed to manage financial records accurately. For those looking to improve their digital skills, we offer courses ranging from basic computer literacy to advanced Microsoft applications. Our tutors are experts in their fields and are committed to providing you with the highest quality education.
Taking the next step in your career or business journey starts with developing new skills. Our range of Business & IT courses is designed to help you achieve your goals, whether you're looking to enhance your CV, boost your knowledge or start your own business. With our comprehensive courses and experienced Kent-based tutors, you'll have the support you need to succeed.
Preparing for Digital Functional Skills
FOL/147786/P/FF Location: The Cube (KAE), Folkestone Course hours: 55 hoursThis course has started, but it may still be possible to join it. Please call 03000 41 22 22 and ask to be put through to the Centre where the course is running
Check your eligibility
You must meet the entry requirements for the course
- You must be a UK national, or an Irish national, or an EEA national with pre-settled or settled status under the EU Settlement scheme
- You must have been resident in the UK or an EEA country continuously for the 3 years preceding the start date of your course. For learners living in the Greater London Authority area only you must have valid permission to live in the UK for at least 12 months in duration from the start date of your course.
- You must be aged 19 or over as at the 31st August 2024 for courses in the 2024/25 academic year
- You must agree to commit to and complete an Individual Learning Plan in agreement with your course tutor
Digital Functional Skills E3/L1
DOV/144767/P/FF Location: The Well Resource Centre, Dover Course hours: 55 hoursThis course has started, but it may still be possible to join it. Please call 03000 41 22 22 and ask to be put through to the Centre where the course is running
Check your eligibility
You must meet the entry requirements for the course
- You must be a UK national, or an Irish national, or an EEA national with pre-settled or settled status under the EU Settlement scheme
- You must have been resident in the UK or an EEA country continuously for the 3 years preceding the start date of your course. For learners living in the Greater London Authority area only you must have valid permission to live in the UK for at least 12 months in duration from the start date of your course.
- You must be aged 19 or over as at the 31st August 2024 for courses in the 2024/25 academic year
- You must agree to commit to and complete an Individual Learning Plan in agreement with your course tutor
Preparing for Digital Functional Skills E1/E2
CAN/147978/P/FF Location: Canterbury Adult Education Centre, Canterbury Course hours: 48 hoursThis course has started, but it may still be possible to join it. Please call 03000 41 22 22 and ask to be put through to the Centre where the course is running
Check your eligibility
You must meet the entry requirements for the course
- You must be a UK national, or an Irish national, or an EEA national with pre-settled or settled status under the EU Settlement scheme
- You must have been resident in the UK or an EEA country continuously for the 3 years preceding the start date of your course. For learners living in the Greater London Authority area only you must have valid permission to live in the UK for at least 12 months in duration from the start date of your course.
- You must be aged 19 or over as at the 31st August 2024 for courses in the 2024/25 academic year
- You must agree to commit to and complete an Individual Learning Plan in agreement with your course tutor
Digital Functional Skills E3/L1
ASH/147833/P/FF Location: Ashford Gateway (KAE), Ashford Course hours: 55 hoursThis course has started, but it may still be possible to join it. Please call 03000 41 22 22 and ask to be put through to the Centre where the course is running
Check your eligibility
You must meet the entry requirements for the course
- You must be a UK national, or an Irish national, or an EEA national with pre-settled or settled status under the EU Settlement scheme
- You must have been resident in the UK or an EEA country continuously for the 3 years preceding the start date of your course. For learners living in the Greater London Authority area only you must have valid permission to live in the UK for at least 12 months in duration from the start date of your course.
- You must be aged 19 or over as at the 31st August 2024 for courses in the 2024/25 academic year
- You must agree to commit to and complete an Individual Learning Plan in agreement with your course tutor
Digital Functional Skills E3
TON/147847/P/FF Location: Tonbridge Adult Education Centre, Tonbridge Course hours: 54 hoursThis course has started, but it may still be possible to join it. Please call 03000 41 22 22 and ask to be put through to the Centre where the course is running
Check your eligibility
You must meet the entry requirements for the course
- You must be a UK national, or an Irish national, or an EEA national with pre-settled or settled status under the EU Settlement scheme
- You must have been resident in the UK or an EEA country continuously for the 3 years preceding the start date of your course. For learners living in the Greater London Authority area only you must have valid permission to live in the UK for at least 12 months in duration from the start date of your course.
- You must be aged 19 or over as at the 31st August 2024 for courses in the 2024/25 academic year
- You must agree to commit to and complete an Individual Learning Plan in agreement with your course tutor
Preparing for Digital Functional Skills
DOV/144768/P/FF Location: The Well Resource Centre, Dover Course hours: 40 hoursThis course has started, but it may still be possible to join it. Please call 03000 41 22 22 and ask to be put through to the Centre where the course is running
Check your eligibility
You must meet the entry requirements for the course
- You must be a UK national, or an Irish national, or an EEA national with pre-settled or settled status under the EU Settlement scheme
- You must have been resident in the UK or an EEA country continuously for the 3 years preceding the start date of your course. For learners living in the Greater London Authority area only you must have valid permission to live in the UK for at least 12 months in duration from the start date of your course.
- You must be aged 19 or over as at the 31st August 2024 for courses in the 2024/25 academic year
- You must agree to commit to and complete an Individual Learning Plan in agreement with your course tutor
Preparing for Digital Functional Skills
ASH/148957/P/FF Location: Ashford Gateway (KAE), Ashford Course hours: 24 hoursThis course has started, but it may still be possible to join it. Please call 03000 41 22 22 and ask to be put through to the Centre where the course is running
Check your eligibility
You must meet the entry requirements for the course
- You must be a UK national, or an Irish national, or an EEA national with pre-settled or settled status under the EU Settlement scheme
- You must have been resident in the UK or an EEA country continuously for the 3 years preceding the start date of your course. For learners living in the Greater London Authority area only you must have valid permission to live in the UK for at least 12 months in duration from the start date of your course.
- You must be aged 19 or over as at the 31st August 2024 for courses in the 2024/25 academic year
- You must agree to commit to and complete an Individual Learning Plan in agreement with your course tutor
Preparing for Digital Functional Skills E1/E2
SEV/148809/P/FF Location: Sevenoaks Adult Education Centre, Sevenoaks Course hours: 48 hoursThis course has started, but it may still be possible to join it. Please call 03000 41 22 22 and ask to be put through to the Centre where the course is running
Check your eligibility
You must meet the entry requirements for the course
- You must be a UK national, or an Irish national, or an EEA national with pre-settled or settled status under the EU Settlement scheme
- You must have been resident in the UK or an EEA country continuously for the 3 years preceding the start date of your course. For learners living in the Greater London Authority area only you must have valid permission to live in the UK for at least 12 months in duration from the start date of your course.
- You must be aged 19 or over as at the 31st August 2024 for courses in the 2024/25 academic year
- You must agree to commit to and complete an Individual Learning Plan in agreement with your course tutor
Preparing for Digital Functional Skills Entry level
SIT/149094/P/FF Location: Sittingbourne Adult Education and Head Office, Sittingbourne Course hours: 40 hoursThis course has started, but it may still be possible to join it. Please call 03000 41 22 22 and ask to be put through to the Centre where the course is running
Check your eligibility
You must meet the entry requirements for the course
- You must be a UK national, or an Irish national, or an EEA national with pre-settled or settled status under the EU Settlement scheme
- You must have been resident in the UK or an EEA country continuously for the 3 years preceding the start date of your course. For learners living in the Greater London Authority area only you must have valid permission to live in the UK for at least 12 months in duration from the start date of your course.
- You must be aged 19 or over as at the 31st August 2024 for courses in the 2024/25 academic year
- You must agree to commit to and complete an Individual Learning Plan in agreement with your course tutor
Preparing for Digital Functional Skills
FOL/149364/P/FF Location: The Cube (KAE), Folkestone Course hours: 24 hoursThis course is currently full and online booking is not possible. Please call 03000 41 22 22 to register your interest. We will contact you directly if we can accommodate you.
Check your eligibility
You must meet the entry requirements for the course
- You must be a UK national, or an Irish national, or an EEA national with pre-settled or settled status under the EU Settlement scheme
- You must have been resident in the UK or an EEA country continuously for the 3 years preceding the start date of your course. For learners living in the Greater London Authority area only you must have valid permission to live in the UK for at least 12 months in duration from the start date of your course.
- You must be aged 19 or over as at the 31st August 2024 for courses in the 2024/25 academic year
- You must agree to commit to and complete an Individual Learning Plan in agreement with your course tutor
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