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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Foundation Studies (Houghall Campus) 2025-26

Our Foundation Studies programme is a supportive, inclusive and exciting post-16 provision providing support and development for learners with a range of special educational needs and disabilities. At Houghall, learners can access our vocational programmes including agriculture and animal care.
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 24 (SEND)
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    Full Time
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    SEND
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Foundation Studies (Peterlee Campus) 2025-26

Our Foundation Studies programme is a supportive, inclusive and exciting post-16 provision providing support and development for learners with a range of special educational needs and disabilities. At Peterlee, learners can access our vocational programmes including catering, performing arts, media and more.
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 24 (SEND)
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    Full Time
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    SEND
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Level 2 Certificate in Travel & Tourism (Business & Tourism Operations) 2025-26

Love travel? Well here's a bright and sunny idea - study our business and tourism operations course and learn all about the travel industry as well as the business side behind it, preparing you for a future career in travel.
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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 3 Extended Diploma in Travel & Tourism 2025-26

Further your skills and prepare to take off into a career in the travel industry or onto higher education with this travel and tourism course!
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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 3 Introductory Diploma in Travel & Tourism 2025-26

The course prepares students for employment in the travel, tourism or airline industries with the likes of attractions, tour operators, travel agents, hotels or hospitality and holiday park leisure providers, and provides a route into university.
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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 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills Sept 2025

Fancy a career in counselling? If so this is the perfect course for you! This course will allow current employees develop into counselling, helping and mentoring roles.
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    2025-2026
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    Adult Learner
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    Part Time
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    Vocational
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Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills March 2025

The course is suitable for professionals employed in education, welfare or social services wishing to develop a counselling, helping, mentoring role.
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    2024-2025
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    Part Time
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    Vocational
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Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills Sept 2025

Develop more advanced counselling skills. This course is an ideal qualification for those seeking to enhance their functional role through the use of counselling skills.
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    2025-2026
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    Part Time
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    Vocational
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Level 4-5 Foundation Degree (FdA) in Counselling 2025-27

This course will provide an understanding of the theory, skills and expertise required to work as a professional Counsellor as well as providing progression to higher levels of study in this subject at degree level.
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    2025-2026
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    Adult Learner
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    Part Time
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    Higher Education
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Distance Learning - Counselling Skills (Level 2 Certificate) 2024-25

In this 15 week course you'll learn about core counselling skills and how to use them in a counselling relationship. You will also learn about counselling theory and the ethical framework that informs how counsellors use their skills.
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    2024-2025
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    Adult Learner
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    Distance Learning
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    Distance Learning