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Not happy with your A-Level results? Access to HE Diplomas can get you to uni

August 16, 2017
Alternative to UCAS Clearing

I didn’t get the A-Level grades I wanted Call the university – if you just missed your offer or insurance choice, then you may still be accepted by the university. Speak to an adviser and find out. If the answer is no, then you might be[...]
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Teaching English as a second language (ESL)

August 4, 2017
Teach English

If you’re looking for a rewarding career in education, then being a teaching assistant could be for you. Give back to your local community. Work close to home. Spend school holidays with your family. Progress to become a higher level teaching assistant. Explore[...]
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Study medicine at uni with an Access to Higher Education Diploma

July 27, 2017
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Do you want to apply for a medical degree course at university, but don’t have your A-Levels? Stonebridge graduate Ryan Simpson completed an Access to Medicine course online. Where can the Access to Higher Education Diploma (Medicine) lead? After[...]
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Start Your Own Business with Our Online Dog Grooming Training

July 20, 2017
Train to be a dog groomer

The UK is home to 8.5 million dogs and professional grooming services are in demand. If you’re an animal lover looking for a flexible new role, a Stonebridge dog grooming course is for you. Our dog grooming course for beginners explores topics[...]
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Access jobs in the beauty industry with a nail technician course

July 14, 2017
Looking for a nail technician course online? We can help.

Do you enjoy getting creative with your nails, but haven’t had the chance to take your hobby any further? The beauty business is booming and Stonebridge’s nail technician courses have helped hundreds of our graduates to make[...]
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Learn how to change career and start a foot care business

June 30, 2017
Starting a foot care business is simple with Stonebridge.

“The training didn’t interfere with any part of my life.” Darren Stevens is a tax lawyer and senior partner at an accounting firm. Despite enjoying his job, he recently experienced a health scare after a day “full of arguments[...]
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Discover how to become a security manager

June 23, 2017
A security management qualification will increase your confidence.

There’s more to working in security than a role in MI5. You could find a job keeping people and resources safe, protecting data and managing risks. Private companies are looking for staff in areas including: Physical security –[...]
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How to become a CBT therapist

June 15, 2017
Our CBT training is convenient and online.

In 2017, one in four people in the UK will struggle with a mental health issue. Anxiety and depression have always affected human beings, but research has revealed that self-harm and suicidal thoughts are on the rise. Mental health in young people[...]
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Our graduate turned her hobby into a job by becoming a nail technician

June 8, 2017
Discover how to become a qualified nail technician

Find out how a passion for gel nails led one Stonebridge student to start her own business. “I missed out on college or university.” When she left school, Nicole Corbett tried out several different career paths, including working[...]
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A mobile foot health journey: one year on the road

June 6, 2017
Start a foot health training course with Stonebridge

Discover how a husband and wife both trained to become foot health practitioners, and went on to set up a successful business. “Blended learning suited my needs.” When Christine Fox was made redundant from her job in finance, she[...]
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