Professional Development Courses & Qualifications
At The Bedford College Group, we are committed to empowering individuals and businesses through high-quality professional development courses and qualifications.
Designed to meet the ever-evolving demands of industries, our offerings provide the perfect balance of theoretical knowledge and practical application, ensuring participants gain the skills and qualifications need to excel.
Whether you’re looking to upskill yourself, the workforce, gain certifications in compliance or technical areas, or pursue leadership and management development, we have tailored solutions to meet your needs.
With a focus on flexibility, innovation, and industry alignment, our courses and qualifications are available across a range of sectors, ensuring relevance and impact for every learner and organisation.
Our professional courses
We offer a wide variety of professional development courses and qualifications
Accounting AAT Level 2 Certificate
Accountancy Level 3 Diploma
Accountancy Level 4 Diploma
Bookkeeping Level 2 Certificate
Bookkeeping Level 3 Certificate
Combined Electrical Inspection & Testing Level 3 Award
Design & Verification of Electrical Installations Level 4 Award
In-Service Inspection & Testing of Electrical Equipment Level 3 Award
Installation of Small Scale Solar Photovoltaic Systems Level 3 Award
Periodic Inspection Level 3 Award
Chainsaw Maintenance & Crosscutting
Chainsaw Maintenance & Crosscutting Refresher
Competence in Felling Small Trees up to 380mm
Competence in the Safe Use of Mowers
Competence in Tractor Driving & Related Operations
Competence in Tree Climbing & Aerial Rescue
Principles of Safe Handling & Application of Pesticides (PA1)
Safe Application of Pelleted or Granular Pesticides (Mounted or Trailed Applicators)
Safe Application of Pesticides (Self Propelled, Mounted, Trailed Horizontal Boom Spray)
Safe Application of Pesticides using Pedestrian Handheld Equipment
Safe Use of a Manually Fed Wood Chipper
Safe Use of Brush Cutters & Strimmers
- Management & Leadership CMI Level 3 Diploma (Online and On Campus) (Central Bedfordshire College)
- Management and Leadership CMI Level 5 Certificate (Central Bedfordshire College)
- Principles of Management and Leadership CMI Level 3 Certificate (Bedford College)
- Principles of Management & Leadership CMI Level 3 Diploma (Bedford College)
- Management and Leadership CMI Level 5 Certificate (Bedford College)
- Management & Leadership CMI Level 5 Diploma (Bedford College)
- Management and Leadership CMI Level 5 Certificate (Tresham College)
CIPD
- People Practice CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate (Bedford College)
- People Management Associate Diploma CIPD Level 5 Diploma (Bedford College)
- People Practice CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate (Tresham College)