Opening Doors
Free short courses for jobseekers
Kickstart your career
We offer free courses for jobseekers to help you take that first step towards an exciting new career. Each course is designed and run by an experienced tutor to guide you through the topic, as well as providing advice, guidance and progression support.
Our Opening Doors courses range from two to five weeks, some have accredited qualifications, and all are there to support you on your journey back into employment. View our upcoming courses below.
To find out more or to register your interest, please email openingdoors@gbmc.ac.uk
Are you eligible?
If you're aged 19+ and the following criteria apply, you qualify for one of our free Opening Doors programmes.
- Unemployed and in receipt of a means tested benefit* OR
- Employed and earning less than £20,319 annual gross salary **
*Accepted means tested benefits include: Universal Credit, JSA, ESA, Income Support, Housing Benefit, Pension Credit, Council Tax Benefit.
**Accepted evidence of your earnings include: Last three months payslips, P60 or a formal contract of employment.
Find out more about fees here.

Build your maths skills with these FREE courses!
Brighton MET is offering a range of FREE and flexible maths classes and clubs as part of its 'Multiply' programme in partnership with Brighton & Hove Council.
Join us on-campus at our upcoming clubs:
- 1+1 = Success
- Multiply the Possibilities
- Count On Me - Financial Wellbeing
- Maths Games Club for ESOL students
- Saturday Games Club
Find confidence in your maths abilities in a supportive environment.
To find out more, or register your interest, fill out this quick and easy form here.
Available courses
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BrightonIntroduction to VR | Exploring the Metaverse
This short course is an in-depth dive into VR development using the Unity Games Engine and the Meta Quest 2 headset.
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BrightonOpening Doors | AAT | Business Skills | Level 1 | Brighton MET
This Level 1 short course will provide you with business and administration skills used in the workplace and lead to an Award in Business Skills qualification (AAT).
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BrightonOpening Doors | Introduction to Green Construction and Maintenance
Learn core construction skills on this FREE three-week course and gain support with getting a CSCS card.
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BrightonOpening Doors | NCFE Counselling (Interpersonal Skills) | Level 1
This course is an ideal qualification if you are seeking to develop basic counselling skills and pursue further training.
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BrightonOpening Doors | NCFE Health and Social Care | Level 1
This introductory course is aimed at people who may have been made redundant, are changing careers, returning to work or are unsure about their future career direction. This course enables you to achieve a Level 1 Award in Health and Social Care.
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BrightonVirtual Reality Development | Intermediate
This short course is an in-depth dive into VR development using the Unity Games Engine and the Meta Quest 2 headset.
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BrightonOpening Doors | Graphic Design
A fun, interactive course taught by creative media professionals covering an introduction to graphic design. You will learn how to create layouts, use typography and the basics of Adobe InDesign and Photoshop
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BrightonOpening Doors | Web Design | Level 1 Certificate
This beginners website development course will give you the basic IT skills needed to design and build your own website.
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BrightonOpening doors | Introduction to Programming | Gateway Level 1 Award
On this course, you'll learn about the basic principles of computer programming to understand how programming works.
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BrightonOpening doors | Web Design and Digital Marketing | Gateway Level 2 Award
You will learn about beginners website development, Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), and using social media and mobile technologies to market products and services.
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BrightonOpening Doors | AAT | Accountancy Access Award in Bookkeeping | Level 1
This Level 1 short course will help you develop an understanding of the role of the bookkeeper
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BrightonOpening Doors | IT for Beginners
This course will introduce you to the basics of IT skills and build your confidence using a range of software.
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BrightonOpening Doors | IT for Improvers
Our IT for improvers course builds on your beginners skills and knowledge of how to use a computer (PC or laptop) every day and with confidence.
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BrightonOpening Doors | IT for Work and Employability
This course gives you the basic skills in Microsoft Office and IT skills that are needed in most offices.
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OnlineOpening Doors | Maximise your Job Prospects for Digital
Our new Maximise Your Job Prospects course runs for one week. It will provide learners with practical tips, 1:1 coaching and support from a friendly and experienced tutor, and aims to improve self-confidence, motivation and employability skills.
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BrightonOpening Doors | Start Your Own Business
If you dream of starting your own business or are interested in the process of how ideas and visions become businesses, then this course is for you.
- Email: OpeningDoors@gbmc.ac.uk
- Call: 01273 667749