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Central Training Academy, a local training provider has been helping young people start their careers and working lives for more than forty years.
Students Opinions
No need to take our word for it. This is what our students say.
Your opinion matters to us. We like to speak to our learners regularly and gain their feedback and any suggestions for improvement. Our learners are our customers and Central pride themselves on offering a high level of customer service to our learners.
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Our Top Courses
Personal Development Programme
Hairdressing Course Level 2
Barbering Course Level 2
Hairdressing Course Level 3
Latest News
Christmas Break Closures 2025
If you’re studying at one of our centres in Southend, Clacton, Grays, or Aylesbury, here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming Christmas break closures for Central Training Academy.
Free School Meals at College – Are You Eligible?
If you’re 16–19 and on a college course, you might get free meals each day you attend. Find out if you’re eligible and how to apply at Central Training Academy.
Your Quick Guide to Financial Support for Students
Depending on your age, personal and financial situation you could be eligible to receive financial support whilst you attend college.
Why Choose Us
leading training provider in Essex and SE
Central training has been providing training for young people starting their careers and working lives for forty years.
During this time learners have progressed in their roles, progressed to higher learning opportunities, higher paid jobs and some have become employers themselves. We ensure that we listen to our learners to gain valuable feedback that we utilise to make positive changes and meet the needs of learners.
Professional Tutors
Staff employed at Central are highly qualified, experienced and dedicated to enriching our students’ lives. The teaching teams ensure their skills up always up to date by completing continual professional development courses.
Decades of experience
Access to top Employers
There’s Gold In them skills
We can help you gain qualifications and get your career off the ground with quality training – whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned pro.
At Central Training Group, staff are passionate about supporting their learners to achieve their career goals. Central Training Group employ staff who have gained high level qualifications and expertise in their vocational area. Tutors work alongside the support team to ensure that their learners have all they need to succeed.students trained by us
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