Welcome to the Online College

The Online College is the virtual 'campus' of the Sheffield College. It is the home of many courses and qualifications that are taught via online learning to learners across the UK and beyond. The Online College is also the home of online teaching and learning resources for the use of learners, tutors and employers in Sheffield.

Learning with the Online College

We have been offering online learning to learners and their employers since 1997, making us one of the first colleges in the country to use the internet in this way. The experience gained in this field is reflected in the quality of its courses, and in the acclaim that the courses, course teams and individual tutors have received. We have won many prestigious national awards since 1997. All courses lead to nationally recognised qualifications.

• Our 'Online Professional' courses have a prestigious client list that includes:
• The British Council
• The Federation of Small Businesses
• Edexcel, Leeds
• Kent Adult Education Service
• Lloyds TSB
• South Yorkshire Police
• NSPCC
• The Open University
• Proctor & Gamble
• Devon County Council
• UNISON

Online College courses have also been undertaken by more than 1,500 further education colleges and universities.
In addition thousands of individual learners have succeeded in gaining valuable skills, knowledge and qualification by studying online with The Sheffield College.

The Sheffield College

Mission statement

To inspire and equip learners for productive employment and fulfilling lives.

"The Sheffield College provides high quality academic and vocational training to enhance your qualifications, skills and employability.

Our federation of three colleges; Castle, Hillsborough and Norton, serve to cover the whole of the city and provide further education provision in partnership with schools, universities and local industry.

We offer an extensive range of full and part-time higher education, advanced, entry level and vocational courses whether you are an adult, young person or school-age learner.

Our curriculum provides you with routes to learn new skills and refresh your education throughout your working life, in a sociable and welcoming atmosphere, with award winning student support services.

Many of our learners go on to contribute to Sheffield's thriving economy and success and, as a result of their time with us, enjoy productive and high value employment, and rewarding lives."
To find out more about what The Sheffield College can offer you please browse;

Castle College
Hillsborough College
Norton College

The Online College
Skills for Business