Courses that really boost your career

Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs) can unlock better jobs and salaries, and lead to a Degree.

We offer HTQs from trusted Colleges - all in one place, delivered online to fit your schedule.

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Upskill. Earn More. Live Better.

Tap into the power of HTQs with College Online

  • Land better jobs with higher salaries

  • Earn qualifications that lead to Degrees

  • Fund your course with Student Finance

  • Learn online in a way that suits you 

  • Benefit from College Online's resources and learning technology

  • Get support from your own College Online success coach

  • Graduate from trusted institutions
“A recent report finds that [these] qualifications can lead to earnings that compare well with degrees. At the age of 30, the average earnings associated with certain HTQs are higher than the average earnings associated with a degree.”
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Our mission is to help people make progress in their lives and work by learning the knowledge and skills employers want.

  • Unlock the career path you really want
  • Enjoy courses delivered to suit your personal circumstances

  • Find Higher Technical Qualifications and skills that employers really value

The College Online difference

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Expert teaching

We only partner with well-respected and long-established public sector colleges you can trust to deliver excellent tuition.

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Online learning designed by experts with personalised support

 
We’ve built our signature platform and course from the ground up to provide best-in-class learning experience and personal support.

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Respected Qualification

You want to know your new qualification will be respected by employers. That’s why it leads to an HTQ awarded by Pearson one of the UK’s largest Awarding Organisations.

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Leadership and Management course

Starts April 2025. There are a limited number of places available.

  • Developed with leading employers, like the BBC, IBM and Capgemini

  • Delivered by Harrow, Richmond & Uxbridge Colleges (HRUC), accredited by Pearson

  • Qualify for management level jobs with higher earning potential

  • Standalone course, which counts towards a full degree if you continue studying
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England’s leading colleges

All our courses are taught by trusted public colleges.

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“As a founding partner, HRUC is delighted to collaborate with College Online to support adult learners in accessing high-quality online courses, meeting the needs of learners and aspirations of employers.”

Keith Smith - CEO of Harrow, Richmond and Uxbridge Colleges (HRUC)

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"Widening access to higher technical skills is an important goal for New City College and we look forward to working with College Online to further this shared mission."

Gerry McDonald - Group Principal & CEO, New City College

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"I believe many students today want to combine work with study. A skills-based approach where you can apply your learnings in the workplace is incredibly powerful."

Albert Hitchcock - Non Executive Director of Nationwide Building Society

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"The college sector has a central role to play in helping to close the growing skills gap. We look forward to working in partnership with College Online to enable busy adults to learn the higher technical skills they need for a fulfilling career."

Graham Razey OBE - CEO, East Kent Colleges Group

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"We look forward to partnering College Online to help close the skills gap and support working adults who wish to acquire valuable skills but need the flexible delivery system offered. HTQs are valuable qualifications from which our learners will benefit."

David Akeroyd - Principal & CEO, Barnsley College

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"We are excited to be part of college online. We know that colleges are anchor institutions in their communities for technical skills. College online will provide greater flexibility for busy adults who want to develop their skills and careers for a sustainable future."

Karen Spencer, Principal, Harlow College

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"At Trafford and Stockport College Group, we believe there is a critical need to provide study options for working people who need new or enhanced skills to meet the needs of employers and open up new career opportunities for themselves. We also believe that College Online, in partnership with trusted colleges, can help meet this need."

James Scott, Principle, Trafford & Stockport College Group

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Learn more about the benefits of HTQs

 

 
HTQs are Level 4 and 5 qualifications, including HNCs, HNDs, and Foundation Degrees, designed to equip you with the skills employers value most.
  • Industry-Approved: Developed with employers, HTQs meet industry standards and prepare you for high-demand roles.

  • Flexible and Accessible: With online learning options, HTQs fit seamlessly around your schedule, making them perfect for busy learners.

  • Career-Boosting Benefits: Recognised by employers, HTQs can lead to higher salaries, better job prospects, and opportunities for further study.
Discover how HTQs with College Online can help you unlock new opportunities and achieve your career goals.
 

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