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 1 Certificate in an Introduction to the Hair OR Beauty Sector

Brand new to the world of hairdressing or beauty? With this course, you can choose to specialise in either area and begin your journey towards a career as a hairdresser or beautician.
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    2024-2025
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Level 2 Diploma in Barbering Sept 2025

Time to sharpen up your skills with a Level 2 Diploma in Barbering at East Durham College! You're in good hands - this course is taught by highly experienced barbering professionals.
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    2025-2026
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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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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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    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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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 - 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 - 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 - 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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