• Start Date: 27/02/25
• End Date: 24/04/25
• Days/Times: Thursdays 10am – 1pm
• Location: Online

This course equips learners with the knowledge and skills in understanding digital marketing includes marketing fundamentals, digital marketing, data management, communication and content, skills and tools including AI, and a project.

The course is ideal for self-employed individuals looking to secure new opportunities, clients, and contract through the development of a clear business plan as part of the Skills Bootcamp. It is also ideal for employers to enrol their staff members to support their development within the company.

• Start Date: Jan or Feb 2025
• End Date: Roughly 4-week course
• Days/Times: 10-12 days over 4 weeks 8:30am – 4:30pm
• Location: Face to Face at Oaklands College, St Albans, and Stratford, London

These courses equip learners with the knowledge and skills in understanding the role of a Rail Track Operative working on the overground lines. The course includes manual handling, track induction, emergency first aid, powered plant and small tools, and personal track safety. This allows individuals to leave the course with everything they need to start their career in Rail.

Person Protective Equipment (PPE) also included as part of the course. Employment opportunities on completion of the course with reputable companies within the rail industry.

Please note: Learners will need to pass a Medical & Drugs and Alcohol screening.

• Start Date: 20/01/25
• End Date: 14/02/25
• Days/Times: Monday – Friday 10am – 3pm
• Location: Oaklands College, St Albans Campus

These courses equip learners with the knowledge and skills in understanding the role of a Land Management Operative and an Arborist. Learning about biosecurity awareness, ecology awareness, introduction into tree surveying, water safe working and taking part in a work placement, you will have a strong understanding of the sector on completion of this 4-week course.

Ideal for individuals looking to gain employment within this sector with employment opportunities on completion of the course. Person Protective Equipment (PPE) also included as part of the course.

• Start Date: 15/01/25
• End Date: 02/04/25 (Term Time only)
• Days/Times: Regular Wednesdays (some Tuesdays) 6pm – 8pm, plus two Saturday days 9:30am – 4:30pm
• Location: Regular sessions online. Two Saturdays will be face to face at Oaklands College, St Albans Campus

This course equips learners with the knowledge and skills to allow individuals to register as self-employed and start their own childminding business from their own home. The course includes Safeguarding, SEND, Paediatric First Aid, Food Hygiene, Child Development, Awareness of mental health, Speech Language and Communication, and Business startup for self-employed. 

As part of the course, you will be supported to complete the registration process to register as an Ofsted Childminder, along with any associated paperwork to complete so that this is all completed on completion of the course.

Working with the Hertfordshire County Council, the course will equip you with accredited qualifications and support towards gaining your DBS which you will require to start up your business.

• Start Date: 24/02/25
• End Date:  21/03/25
• Days/Times: Monday – Friday 10am – 4pm (4-week course)
• Location: Face to face at Oaklands College, St Albans Campus

This course equips learners with the knowledge and skills in understanding the available pathways within Engineering, and ideal for individuals looking to start a career in Engineering. Learning about an introduction to engineering principles, engineering in mechanical, electrical, software and programming, innovation and design thinking, skills development, real-world engineering projects and career preparation, along with a work placement, you will be prepared to step into employment.

Employment opportunities on completion of the course along with Accelerated Apprenticeships also as a suitable pathway.