Founded in 1983, Dorset College is committed to developing high quality educational courses to meet the challenges of an increasingly diverse student base and demanding workplace. Situated close to the city centre, the college has grown into a vibrant centre for learning, which caters for the needs of School Leavers, Graduates, International students and Mature Adults.

All courses are accredited by leading Educational Examining Bodies. The approval of the College by numerous Accreditation Bodies such as HETAC, FETAC and ACCA is a further benchmark of quality. The College aims to bring all candidates accredited skills and training courses that have international industry recognition and which are relevant to the workplace and to the future where employment is assured for successful graduates.

· HETAC Approved
· FETAC Recognised Training Centre
· FAS-Excellence Through People Award
· ACCA-Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
· CIPD-Chartered Institute Professional Development
· Microsoft Certified Technical Training Partner
· Cisco Networking Academy
· CompTIA Centre of Excellence
· Red Hat Linux Academy
· CIW-Certified Internet Webmaster
· Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)
· European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)
· City & Guilds – AutoCAD 2D / 3D
· JEB-Joint Examining Board