Are you looking for a new skill, a new job, or a new start? We have more than 300 courses spanning 25-plus subject areas, so all you need to do is choose the right future for you.
We are officially a DTEC
City College Plymouth is proud to have been named 1 of only 5 Defence Technical Excellence Colleges in the UK.
For the people of Plymouth and beyond
As the city’s anchor organisation for skills, we live and breathe the opportunities and challenges facing the South West and we’re here to improve the lives of people and businesses within our community; whether that is preparing them for the world of work, equipping them for successful, long-lasting careers, or driving skills development to power business growth.
We believe it is never too late to acquire new skills, which is why City College Plymouth is a college for everyone, whatever your age, background or ambition.
All You Need To Know
Find everything you need to know about City College Plymouth through our easy-to-use guide of essential information and resources.
Latest news
City College Plymouth Celebrates Exceptional Students at Annual Awards Ceremony
City College Plymouth Secures More Than £2 Million to Strengthen Higher Education Defence Skills Pipeline
Plymouth Manufacturers’ Group Academy Launches at City College Plymouth to Power the Next Generation of Advanced Manufacturing Talent
Skilfully Speaking X Colin MacLachlan
The latest episode of Skilfully Speaking is live right now, featuring the incredible Colin MacLachlan – former SAS operative, writer, broadcaster and motivational speaker.
Join us as Colin shares his remarkable journey from a challenging childhood to the military and beyond, opening up about resilience, leadership, mental health, teamwork and the lessons he’s learned under extreme pressure.
Discover why he believes resilience is his ‘superpower’ – and hear plenty of inspiring stories and practical insights along the way.
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full-time students
8,425
part-time students
12,449
total number of students
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