Course Finder

How to Apply

To apply for a course at EDC, use our course finder to find the perfect one for you! You can view all of our available courses below, or use our filtering system to search by location, age, subject area and more.

Just give the course you’re interested in a click, find the apply button, and submit your application when you’re ready.

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Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner 2025-26

The course is designed to provide learners with the knowledge and understanding of babies and young children from birth to 7 years of age with applied knowledge to work in an early years setting.
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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    Adult Learner
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    Full Time
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    Vocational
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Level 2 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care 2025-26

Further your career in care with this Level 2 Health and Social Care course taught at East Durham College's Peterlee campus.
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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    Full Time
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    Vocational
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Level 5 Foundation Degree (FdSc) in Health & Social Care 2025-27

Take your career to the next level with this Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care, in association with the University of Sunderland. This course provides a professional development opportunity for those working with young people in nurseries, primary schools, youth centres or similar settings.
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    2025-2026
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    Adult Learner
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    Full Time
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    Higher Education
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NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties

This part time qualification aims to give learners knowledge of different Specific Learning Difficulties, how they are diagnosed and how individuals can be supported.
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    2024-2025
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    Adult Learner
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    Part Time
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    Vocational
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NCFE Cache Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care (2025-27)

Want a career in midwifery, child nursing, dental nursing or social work? It all starts with this level 3 care qualification at East Durham College!
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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    Adult Learner
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    Part Time
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    Vocational
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Distance Learning - Adverse Childhood Experiences (Level 2 Certificate) 2024-25

This distance learning course will help you develop an understanding of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), equipping you with basic understanding of techniques for preventing and addressing ACE's in practice.
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    2024-2025
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    Adult Learner
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    Distance Learning
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    Distance Learning
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Distance Learning - Autism (Level 2 Certificate) 2024-25

This FREE distance learning course can be done from anywhere and gets you a full Level 2 certificate in Understanding Autism upon successful completion!
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    2024-2025
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    Adult Learner
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    Distance Learning
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    Distance Learning
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Distance Learning - Autism (Level 3 Certificate) 2024-25

Gain a Level 3 certificate in Understanding Autism with our FREE distance learning course. This course focuses on developing your knowledge and understanding of autism, and the challenges and strengths that autistic people may experience.
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    2024-2025
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    Distance Learning
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Distance Learning - Cancer Support (Level 2 Certificate) 2024-25

Develop your knowledge of different types of cancer, from detection, diagnosis and treatment and find out how common they are, and how to support family members and others.
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    2024-2025
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    Adult Learner
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    Distance Learning
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    Distance Learning
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Distance Learning - Care & Management of Diabetes (Level 2 Certificate) 2024-25

Learn about the different forms and causes of diabetes, as well as the care, treatment and management of the condition with our FREE distance learning course.
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    2024-2025
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    Adult Learner
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    Distance Learning
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    Distance Learning