City College Plymouth

Introduction

We’re committed to enriching our community through knowledge, experience and skills. We offer 100s of courses to choose from, lecturers that have real experience in the industry that they’re teaching as well as nationally recognised qualifications. You can get hands-on experience in our great facilities – from our multi-million-pound Regional Centre of Excellence for STEM, to our day spa and on-site restaurant.

But, it doesn’t stop there. We’re here to give you the support you need from childcare and careers advice to help with funding. And, we work with employers to make sure you get the skills, knowledge and training you need to succeed in your chosen career. From hospitality and catering, to performing arts, we can help make your dream a reality.

So, if you’re looking for a new skill, a new job, or a new start, all you need to do is choose the right future for you. It’s never been a better time to join the learning destination of choice.

Our Courses

We offer everything from Apprenticeships and degree-level courses to T Levels and online learning for adult learners to work around your schedule. Our wide range of qualifications means that we’re sure to have something for you.

Why choose us?

City College Plymouth holds the prestigious Queen’s Anniversary Prize for leading the way in marine and maritime skills.

City College Plymouth achieved a Gold Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) rating for its higher education provision in September 2023.

City College Plymouth is the South West’s first Google for Education Reference College. This recognition, announced in March 2022, is testament to the College’s commitment to digital skills and incorporating this into all curriculum areas where suitable. 

City College Plymouth scored 85% in the 2021 National Student Survey completed by higher education students. This is above the national average of 75% and the highest score in the city (source: National Student Survey 2021).

Ofsted rated the College as ‘good’ in its 2020 inspection visit (source: Ofsted Inspection Report 2020).

The College is first in the South West for overall and timely achievement for 16-18 year olds and for those on level 3 courses (source: National Achievement Rates Tables 2018/19).*

City College Plymouth is the first general further education college in the country for student satisfaction, with a 97.1% positive rating (FE Choices Learner Feedback Survey 2017/18).*

City College Plymouth is the third highest performing general further education college in the country for employer satisfaction with a 98.1% positive rating (2017/18 FE Choices Employer Satisfaction Survey).*

*Due to COVID-19, this is the most recent data available.

What others say about us

“I was really surprised at the range of facilities here, I haven’t seen that at any other college. It means that the work that we do is unique and there’s so much more to learn.” Alfie, Level 1 Construction and the Built Environment – Hard Hat Ready.

Our services to employers

City College Plymouth is immensely proud of the great working relationships it enjoys with businesses across our city and beyond.

Working in partnership with many small and large employers, including public sector organisations and charities, we all share a common goal: to see Plymouth and the wider region prosper, providing real opportunities for its people.

The College boasts a comprehensive portfolio of training for a broad range of industries, and our highly knowledgeable and experienced teams deliver high-quality learning experiences across a range of levels. From over 70 Apprenticeship Standards to meet the industry needs for new skills, to courses and workshops aimed at upskilling your workforce, including professional development programmes to support your leadership and management teams.