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Richmond Business School – professional and entrepreneurial courses in Richmond

Whether you’re looking to improve your job prospects, return to work, start your own business or move up in your career, RHACC offers a wide range of business, enterprise and employability courses to support your goals. Our business courses are designed specifically for adults – providing practical skills, real-world insight, and confidence-building in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Join us in the heart of vibrant Richmond – just one minute from the High Street. With inspiring spaces and excellent facilities, we’re here to support every step of your learning journey.

Professional Facilities and Support

Study in modern classrooms, IT suites, and our dedicated co-working space, The Bridge. We provide Impartial Advice and Guidance (IAG) to support your career choices – including UCAS applications, CV writing, and interview skills – ensuring you feel confident in your next steps.

Learn from Experienced Professionals

Our tutors are industry professionals who bring current knowledge, practical examples, and a passion for adult learning into the classroom. Whether you’re developing core office skills, marketing a business or preparing for work, they’ll support you to progress with confidence.

Flexible Learning

Choose from daytime, evening and weekend courses, with options for online, in-person and hybrid learning to suit your schedule. Many courses are short, affordable, and even free if you’re eligible for funding.

A Wide Variety of Courses to Suit You

Choose from a wide variety of course areas and levels (from beginner to advanced) to suit your needs.

New Directions – Re-Starting My Career – Non-Qualification Course
Start Date: Thursday, 5th November 2026
Plus 2 alternative start dates
End Date: Thursday, 10th December 2026
Time: 12:30pm-2:30pm Thu
Duration: 6 weeks
Level: Non Accredited
Cost: £112 / £78
Have circumstances left you unemployed and feeling lost? Do you dream of a career change or returning to work with confidence? Starting over can feel daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. This course provides the support and tools you need to take…
New Directions – Re-Starting My Career – Qualification Course
Start Date: Wednesday, 16th September 2026
Plus 5 alternative start dates
End Date: Wednesday, 21st October 2026
Time: 10am-3pm Wed
Duration: 6 weeks
Level: 1
Cost: £181 / Free
Have circumstances left you unemployed and you feel a need to choose a new direction/industry? Would you like to explore other careers you could engage with, including the green sector? Are you planning to go back to paid work after some time? Are…
Project Management – Introduction
Start Date: Tuesday, 12th January 2027
End Date: Tuesday, 16th February 2027
Time: 6:30pm-9pm Tue
Duration: 6 weeks
Level: 2
Cost: £149
Are you working on projects or about to start one and need a solid foundation? This introductory workshop will give you the project management principles you need. By the end of this one-day workshop, you’ll be able to manage projects effectively…
Top tips for presentation skills
Start Date: Wednesday, 23rd June 2027
Time: 6pm-9pm Wed
Duration: 1 day
Level: 2
Cost: £35
This short course is ideal for anyone who wants to improve their confidence and effectiveness when delivering presentations. Whether you are presenting in the workplace, in education, or within voluntary or community settings, the course will help…
UK Taxation for Small Businesses
Start Date: Thursday, 28th January 2027
Plus 1 alternative start date
Time: 10am-3pm Thu
Duration: 1 day
Level: 2
Cost: £50
This one-day course helps the newly self-employed complete a self-assessment tax return for the first time.
Using AI to Improve your Cover Letter
Start Date: Tuesday, 1st December 2026
Plus 2 alternative start dates
Time: 12:30pm-2:30pm Tue
Duration: 1 day
Level: Entry
Full Fee: Free
Resilience is vital for handling challenges, change and difficult situations in the workplace and daily life. This 3 hour interactive online session acknowledges challenges, change and offers tips to help maintain wellbeing and confidence.
Using AI to Improve your CV
Start Date: Tuesday, 24th November 2026
Plus 2 alternative start dates
Time: 12:30pm-2:30pm Tue
Duration: 1 day
Level: Entry
Cost: £19 / Free
Do you want to make a stronger impression with your job applications? Are you interested in learning how AI can support you in presenting your experience more effectively? This engaging two-hour workshop looks at practical ways Artificial…
Using AI to Prepare for Job Interviews
Start Date: Tuesday, 8th December 2026
Plus 2 alternative start dates
Time: 12:30pm-2:30pm Tue
Duration: 1 day
Level: Non Accredited
Cost: £19 / £13
Are you interested in exploring how AI can support you in practising and improving your interview skills? This practical two-hour workshop introduces how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be used to help you prepare more effectively for job…
Using Social Media to Maximise Career Opportunities
Start Date: Tuesday, 20th October 2026
Plus 1 alternative start date
Time: 12:30pm-2:30pm Tue
Duration: 1 day
Level: Entry
Cost: £19 / Free
Are you only seeing memes and cat videos on social media? Did you know it can actually be a powerful tool for finding your dream job? This workshop will show you how to use social media to boost your job search. You’ll learn how to network, build…
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