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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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GCSE English Sept 2025

We offer GCSE English courses part-time, with the option to study during the day or an evening. Both options are usually three hours per week with some independent study involved too. This course is ideal for anyone without a GCSE in English, or who would like to improve their grade.
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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    Part Time
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    GCSE
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GCSE Maths Sept 2025

Study Maths GCSE part time with us during the daytime and on an evening attending for 2 1/2 hours per week at our Peterlee Campus.
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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    Part Time
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    GCSE
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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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    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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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 - Behaviour That Challenges (Level 2 Certificate) 2024-25

This course develops your understanding of the reasons why a person's behaviour may be challenging, focusing on anxiety, neglect, abuse, learning disabilities, dementia and more. As with our other distance learning courses, this is completely FREE of charge!
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    2024-2025
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    Distance Learning
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Distance Learning - Business Administration (Level 2 Certificate) 2024-25

Want to get to grips with business admin? This distance learning course is completely FREE of charge and gives you a full level 2 qualification.
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    2024-2025
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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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    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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    Distance Learning
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Distance Learning - Caring for Children and Young People (Level 2 Certificate) 2024-25

You will learn about protecting children, including how to prevent accidents and fire safety skills. The course also covers key skills about parenting, including parents’ rights and responsibilities and information about healthy lifestyles.
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    2024-2025
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    Distance Learning
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    Distance Learning