Based in South Croydon, John Ruskin College is proud to provide training and education for its local community for success in a connected, digital world. Here, you’ll gain skills in digital technologies and platforms that go beyond the classroom, opening up opportunities across a range of digital, IT and cyber security industries close to home or further afield.
Find Your Digital Path
No matter where you’re starting from, there’s a route for you into digital careers at John Ruskin College. Whether you’re taking your first steps after school, returning to education, or aiming for university, our courses are designed to support your ambitions and open doors to the digital world.
Digital Courses for Adult Learners
Upskill, retrain, or rediscover your potential
Whether you’re looking to change careers, build new digital skills, or pursue a passion, our part-time courses are designed to fit around your life. Learn in a supportive face-to-face environment with flexible options and take the next step towards new opportunities in the digital world. We’ve got courses from intermediate Excel to IT Networking and Architecture. Time to upskill and be ready for new digital career pathways.
Digital courses for 16+
Start your journey into the digital future
Our 16+ full-time courses give you the skills, confidence, and experience to succeed. With hands-on learning, expert teaching, and access to industry-standard facilities, you’ll be ready for further study, apprenticeships, or a career in the digital sector. We offer T Levels in Digital Security, technology and computing. Browses the options below for the full-time learner preparing for a career in digital and computing.
Access to Higher Education – Computing
Your route to university and beyond
Our Access to Higher Education courses are designed to prepare you for university-level study. We offer an Access to HE – Computing course where you can gain the qualifications, knowledge, and confidence you need to progress into higher education digital courses and unlock opportunities in today’s digital industries. You will learn about computer architecture, networks and data communications and understand about building websites, as well as look at IT systems security.
Courses Available
Meet Waqar – Curriculum and Standards Coordinator for Digital
Waqar began his career as a web developer, building a strong foundation in the digital industry before going on to complete a Master’s degree in Software Engineering. It was during his postgraduate studies that he discovered a passion for teaching, starting in the classroom alongside his studies. Since then, he hasn’t looked back, combining real world industry experience with a genuine enthusiasm for helping students develop the skills and confidence they need to succeed in the digital world.
Terrence Dias – Digital Curriculum Manager
At John Ruskin College, we’re proud to be a local college with a truly global outlook. We’re constantly evolving our curriculum to stay at the forefront of digital innovation, whether that’s through new courses, industry partnerships, or cutting-edge facilities like our immersive and hacking suites. Our goal is simple: to give our students the skills, confidence, and experience to step beyond Selsdon and succeed in a fast-moving digital world.
John Ruskin College Open Event
Saturday 10 October 2026, 4:30pm – 7pm
Discover what makes John Ruskin College the perfect place to build your future. Explore our facilities, including our cutting-edge immersive suite, meet our expert tutors, and get a real feel for student life. Whether you already have a course in mind or are still exploring your options, our open event is the ideal opportunity to take the next step towards your digital future.
