Upskill, reskill or just for fun – NESCol offers part-time opportunities for all

January 12, 2026

Bookings are now open for a range of North East Scotland College (NESCol) courses offering flexible ways of building new skills and knowledge in 2026.

From evening classes and daytime professional development courses to online learning, the College has a comprehensive programme of part-time options for 2026.

The programme is designed to support those looking to upskill and reskill with a view to career progression or change, as well as incorporating a number of leisure classes for those keen to pursue a passion for a subject or to sample new experiences in a fun and friendly environment.

New additions for the current academic year ahead include everything from courses providing an introduction to artificial intelligence to opportunities to hone skills in fine dining cookery and wedding floristry.

Classes are available at all campuses, including a tailored offer at Fraserburgh Campus to serve the town and surrounding area.

Career-focused courses include opportunities to build knowledge in business and management, care, computing and digital skills.

Joy Aiken, NESCol’s Community Learning Manager said: “The focus is on providing every individual with the opportunity to upskill, reskill or learn just for fun. From barbering and breadmaking to brickwork, conversational Italian to sewing, there’s something to suit everyone.

“The chance to learn in industry-standard facilities at our NESCol campuses, under the wing of specialists in their field, is something that always holds appeal and our advice is to book early to secure places.”

Learn part-time at NESCol

Our part-time programme is made up of over 400 courses. Whether you’re looking to boost your career or discover a new talent in a fun class, our wide range of courses has something to inspire everyone.

Explore part-time courses at NESCol