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AI and Generative AI for Leaders: Empowering Digital Transformation and Strategic Decision Making

This course develops leadership skills for strategic application of AI and Generative AI, enhancing decision-making and...

Start Date
20/04/2026
Delivery Mode

Online (Fixed Schedule)

Cost
£2,497.00
Duration
9 weeks

Animal Behaviour and Welfare

Improve your understanding of the scientific and ethical dimensions of this complex public policy issue.

Start Date
Anytime
Delivery Mode

Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Cost
£35.00
Duration
7 weeks

Animal Welfare in the Clinic

Learn how to support animal welfare at every stage of the clinical visit - from transportation to recovery.

Start Date
Anytime
Delivery Mode

Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Cost
£35.00
Duration
4 weeks

An Introduction to Public Speaking: How to design and deliver successful speeches

This half day course covers how to plan, design and deliver a successful speech or presentation. Funding available.

Start Date
02/02/2026
Delivery Mode

In person (On Campus)

Cost
£90.00
Duration
1 day

Archaeology of Marginalised Communities

Learn about decolonising archaeology and explore how Europe’s marginalised groups helped shape society, and how they have been represented in...

Start Date
27/03/2026
Delivery Mode

In person (On Campus)

Cost
£50.00
Duration
1 day

Astrobiology and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life

Learn about the origin and evolution of life and the search for life beyond the Earth.

Start Date
Anytime
Delivery Mode

Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Cost
£35.00
Duration
5 weeks

AstroTech: The Science and Technology behind Astronomical Discovery

How stars burn, how black holes form, where the elements come from and how the universe is expanding  – find the answers in this course.

Start Date
Anytime
Delivery Mode

Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Cost
£35.00
Duration
6 weeks

Basics of Practical Data Science for Health & Social Care

Learn to explore, clean, and visualise health & social care data in R programming language to support evidence-based decisions.

Start Date
Anytime
Delivery Mode

Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Cost
£195.00
Duration
12 weeks

Big Data Analytics

Discover strategies to tackle big data challenges and manage massive datasets beyond a single computer in today's data-driven world. 

Start Date
Anytime
Delivery Mode

Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Cost
Free
Duration
2 weeks

Bite-size Practical Project Management

This four session course covers skills, tools and techniques to help you plan and deliver clinical research projects. Funding available.

Start Date
10/02/2026
Delivery Mode

Online (Fixed Schedule)

Cost
£180.00
Duration
2 weeks

British Sign Language Beginners Step 2 (Semi-intensive)

Take the next step in your British Sign Language (BSL) learning and continue to discover the basics of one of the official languages of...

Start Date
24/02/2026
Delivery Mode

In person (On Campus)

Cost
£175.00
Duration
5 weeks

Career Management for Early Career Academic Researchers

Explore different career options, learn what you want to get out of a career and understand how to implement good career decisions. 

Start Date
Anytime
Delivery Mode

Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Cost
Free
Duration
4 weeks

Chicken Behaviour and Welfare

Learn the general principles of keeping and caring for chickens.

Start Date
Anytime
Delivery Mode

Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Cost
£35.00
Duration
5 weeks

Chronic Respiratory Diseases (CRD) in Primary Care Settings

Explore the diagnosis and management of chronic respiratory diseases using case studies from low resource settings. 

Start Date
Anytime
Delivery Mode

Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Cost
Free
Duration
5 weeks

Climate Change: Carbon Capture and Storage

Explore the technology that can provide a long-term solution to protect our atmosphere and slow climate change.

Start Date
Anytime
Delivery Mode

Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Cost
Free
Duration
5 weeks

Climate Solutions

Learn how to tackle climate change, the biggest challenge the world has faced in the 21st century.

Start Date
Anytime
Delivery Mode

Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Cost
Free
Duration
5 weeks

Climate Solutions: Egypt

Learn how to tackle climate change, the biggest challenge the world has faced in the 21st century - in an Egyptian context. 

Start Date
Anytime
Delivery Mode

Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Cost
Free
Duration
5 weeks

Climate Solutions: India

Learn how to tackle climate change, the biggest challenge the world has faced in the 21st century - in an Indian context. 

Start Date
Anytime
Delivery Mode

Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Cost
Free
Duration
5 weeks

Climate Solutions: Malawi

Explore the impact of climate change, with a specific focus on the risks and challenges faced in Malawi.

Start Date
Anytime
Delivery Mode

Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Cost
Free
Duration
5 weeks

Climate Solutions: Mexico

Explore the impacts of climate change with a specific focus on Mexico and the unique challenges the country is facing.

Start Date
Anytime
Delivery Mode

Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Cost
Free
Duration
5 weeks

Climate Solutions: UAE

Explore the impacts of climate change with a specific focus on the United Arab Emirates and the unique challenges the country is facing. 

Start Date
Anytime
Delivery Mode

Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Cost
Free
Duration
5 weeks

Code Yourself! An Introduction to Programming

Learn how to program using Scratch, a very easy to use visual programming language. 

Start Date
Anytime
Delivery Mode

Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Cost
£35.00
Duration
5 weeks

Critical Thinking

An ideal starter course for anyone interested in studying philosophy, where you will learn the fundamentals of critical thinking. 

Start Date
27/02/2026
Delivery Mode

In person (On Campus)

Cost
£40.00
Duration
1 day

Data Ethics for Health and Social Care

Discover foundational concepts, engage with ethical approaches, and learn to evaluate health and social care data through an ethical lens.

Start Date
Anytime
Delivery Mode

Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Cost
Free
Duration
2 weeks