The college's history dates to 1862, when the Dudley Public Hall and Mechanics Institute was first built.

1931 building works began to relocate the college on a five-acre site at the Broadway which was officially opened in 1936.

This site was further expanded to include facilities for the training in Electrical Engineering, Metallurgy and Meteorology.

In 1973 HRH Duchess of Kent opened an additional center at Brierley Hill for skills training for the glass industry.

The Learning Quarter also hosts a 3G all weather football complex, which is used by students and the wider community.