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Move forward in leadership
Develop the skills to take your career to the next level with our Diploma in Business and Leadership.
Build your confidence as a leader, strengthen your management skills and develop the practical knowledge to make an impact in your organisation.
Your next step in leadership starts at New College Lanarkshire.
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For business & employers
Future-Ready Talent for Forward-Thinking Businesses
From engineering to creative arts, NCL College students bring fresh ideas, practical skills, and a can-do attitude. Whether you’re looking for placements, apprentices, or new recruits, we’ll help you connect with the right people to grow your business.
Coatbridge sees launch of Scottish Institute for Dental Nursing Education
18 September 2026From what started as an evening class now Coatbridge sees opening of world class dental facilities.
'Full Circle': New College Lanarkshire graduates return to premiere Scots rom-com film
16 September 2026Premature is to be released this coming Friday, but New College Lanarkshire students and staff got a sneak peak.
Breaking Barriers: Provost Award Winner!
14 September 2026NCL's EDI Adviser recognised for championing inclusion across the college by North Lanarkshire Provost.
NCL Shortlisted in 3 CDN Awards categories
03 September 2026New College Lanarkshire amongst the nominations for CDN's Professional Services Colleague of the Year, the Showcasing Colleges Award, and the Thriving Together Award.
From NCL to Shieldinch: River City bows out
31 August 2026‘So many got their start there’ New College Lanarkshire students past and present that moved into Shieldinch for gateway into industry.
Joys of Joel: New College Lanarkshire's 26/27 Student President
27 August 2026How HNC Business Graduate Joel Alvarez has been settling into his new Student President role.
NCL at heart of new partnership
03 August 2026NCL partner with Glasgow educational institutions to build a 3D AR Afib app.
Glasgow goes barking mad for student art
15 July 2026Scottie Dog trail around Greater Glasgow sees Connect to the Arts cohort also paint up a storm.
Project Search Superstars!
26 June 2026Interns, families, and partners from across Lanarkshire came together to celebrate the success of young people from DFN Project SEARCH as they completed their year long internships.
Lecturer wins prestigious national teaching award
17 June 2026New College Lanarkshire Film & TV Lecturer is only the second Scot to receive this accolade, after our own Neil McMullen.
Michelle McManus awarded NCL Fellowship
05 June 2026Pop Idol winner, broadcaster and advocate honoured for outstanding contribution to the creative industries and charity.
New College Lanarkshire launches free course on Erectile Dysfunction
04 June 2026New online module, available on The Learning Well, announced at the NCL Men’s Health Symposium.