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As well as degrees that span your academic career, we offer a range of short courses that support your professional development. Our Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses vary in length and commitment, from a single day to a full week to a recurring weekly class. Some courses are based on our campus, others can be studied from home - all are aimed at working professionals who want to boost their knowledge and skills. Some of our courses count towards a bigger qualification such as a diploma. We also offer bespoke CPD courses that can be tailored to the requirements of your company or organisation.
Culture, Heritage and Languages

Discover our enriching short courses in Archaeology, Arts, Museum Studies and Languages. Improve your language skills and creativity, uncover the past and address contemporary social issues.
- Aims and Methods in Archaeology
- Attenborough Arts Full Creative Learning Programme
- British Sign Language Course
- Plant Identification
- Presessional English Language 40 weeks (minimum IELTS 4.0) Modules A, B, C & D
- Presessional English Language 30 weeks (minimum IELTS 4.5) Modules B, C & D
- Presessional English Language 20 weeks (minimum IELTS 5.0) Modules C & D
- Presessional English Language 10 weeks (minimum IELTS 5.5) Modules DD
- Presessional English Language 6 weeks (minimum IELTS 6.0) Modules E
- Short courses in a range of global languages from beginners upwards
- Socially Engaged Practice in Museums and Galleries
Diabetes, Health Sciences and Psychology

Accelerate your career with our professional development courses in Diabetes, Health Sciences and Psychology. Expand your knowledge in diabetes care, health care research and psychometric testing.
- Diabetes Short Course (DL 15 credits)
- Diabetes Short Course (DL 30 credits)
- Fundamentals of Applied Health Research
- Leading, Managing and Organising Quality and Safety in Healthcare
- Measuring and Monitoring in Healthcare
- Patient Safety and Applied Human Factors
- Psychometric Test User Training
- Qualitative Methods in Applied Health Research
- Quality and Quality Improvement in Healthcare
- Quantitative Methods in Applied Health Research
Leadership and Management

Through our “Help to Grow” scheme, Negotiation Masterclass or our bespoke course offering we are here to support you and develop your skills in Leadership and Management.
Pharmacy and Empathic Healthcare

Advance your standards of practice in patient care with our professional development courses in Pharmacy and Empathic Healthcare, led by award-winning experts.
Space and Biotech

Elevate your skills in Space and Biotech with our CPD in Fundamentals of Space course and ImageJ/Fiji workshops. Enhance your understanding of space missions and image analysis and processing.