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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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NCFE CACHE Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner - Adult

Fancy a career in early years? This 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 in the early years, 0-5 years. The qualification content meets the Department for Education’s (DfE) Level 2 full and relevant criteria for a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner in the workforce.
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    2025-2026
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    Adult Learner
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    Full Time
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    Vocational
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T Level in Education & Childcare 2025-27

The T Level in Education and Childcare course is a new and exciting opportunity designed in partnership with employers in the sector. It promotes the knowledge and skills needed to progress into employment or higher-level technical training or education.
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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    T Level
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Level 1 Award in Preparing to Work in Schools

This course provides an ideal opportunity for anyone wishing to start their journey of working or volunteering in schools. It covers areas such as how to support the well-being of a child or young person and child and young person development. It prepares learners for further learning and training whilst developing an understanding of the teaching and learning environment in a school setting.
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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 3 Access to HE Diploma (Science) - Evening Sept 2025-26

Age 19+? Looking to go to uni, but don't have the qualifications? Our Ascentis Access to HE diploma is the solution - allowing you to move on to a wide variety of science-related degrees.
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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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NCFE CACHE Level 1 Award in an Introduction to Early Years Settings January 2026

This course is designed for anyone who is considering a career in an early years setting, this could also include parents and volunteers who would like to play a part in early years settings such as pre-schools.
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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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NCFE CACHE Level 4 Certificate for the Advanced Early Years Practitioner

This Level 4 Certificate in Advanced Early Years Practitioner is perfect for those already in the industry looking to develop their leadership and specialist skills to progress further in their career.
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    2025-2026
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    Part Time
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    Higher Education