Derby FE was primarily targeted at part-time students from engineering companies such as Rolls-Royce and British Rail.

In 1989 Derbyshire County Council was responsible for education, and formed two tertiary colleges, Wilmorton and Mackworth to serve different parts of the city.

[3] In 2015 Derby College plans to turn the remaining Heanor campus into a new studio school facility failed to secure enough local interest.

Working with Post 16 curriculum through to university level qualifications BSc / BEng degree, Adult Education and continued professional development (CPD).

The Roundhouse (RH) is dedicated to vocational courses such as Engineering, Construction (gas and plumbing), Civil Engineering, Hair & Beauty, Health and Social Care, Early Years / Child Care, Travel and Tourism, Business and Art & Design.

In 2024, development of the East Midlands Institute of Technology commenced, the new facilities will provide 1100 square metres of spaces for Construction, Engineering, Digital, and Leadership training (Levels 4-6).

It is the home to Aboriculture, Agriculture, Animal Care, Conservation and Countryside, Equine, Floristry and Flower Arranging, Horticulture, Sport and Public Services courses.

The Pathway to Independence programme is based at this site for young people with learning difficulties and disabilities.

[citation needed] The Roundhouse hosted a number of high-profile events and conferences, including International Women's Day celebration and BBC One's Question Time.

This site delivered Brickwork, Plastering, Carpentry and Joinery, Electrical Installation, Manufacturing, Painting and Decorating, Plumbing & Gas Training, Professional Construction and Road Haulage courses, in addition to some of the Engineering and Rolls-Royce Learning & Career Development courses.

(ダービー日本人補習校 Dābī Nihonjin Hoshūkō), a Japanese weekend school, held classes in Broomfield Hall.

Working directly with employers and partners the programmes are available to individuals aged 18+ and are targeted at labour market opportunities.