Advance your career plans with Oaklands’ professional development, skills training, and university-level courses. Designed for flexibility and industry relevance, you'll gain practical expertise, improve performance, and achieve your goals in today’s competitive employment landscape.
Skills Bootcamps are fully funded short, intensive training programmes designed to fast-track individuals in high-demand areas, offering industry-specific skills and a direct pathway to employment.
Access courses are nationally recognised qualifications designed to bridge the gap between your existing education and Higher Education.
Looking to upskill or change career? Discover a range of flexible study options at a higher level and in growth employment sectors.
Oaklands has an energy centre dedicated to conducting ACS assessments for the gas, plumbing and heating trades. Stay certified and expand specialist qualifications.
If English is not your first language and you need to improve your English-language skills so that you can study or find work, we can help you.
We run many courses during the year, including ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages).
Courses designed around the specific requirements of individual local companies, giving you the flexibility to study and gain qualifications as you work.
We offer individuals who are aspiring to teach or train, the opportunity to gain the relevant qualifications required for a successful career within the Learning and Skills Sector (which includes all post 16 Education, including Further Education, Adult and Community Learning, Work Based Learning and Offender Education) in England.
Oaklands College is proud to partner with Step2Skills, offering opportunities for Hertfordshire residents to enhance their skills. Through this partnership, we provide subsidised courses, and for those on a low income, free courses designed to support adult learners in developing new skills or updating existing ones.