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An Introduction to Health Economics

A half-day interactive session introducing key concepts of health economics in relation to clinical research. Funding available.

Start Date
10/03/2027
Delivery Mode

Online (Fixed Schedule)

Cost
£90.00
Duration
1 day

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
10/11/2026
Delivery Mode

Online (Fixed Schedule)

Cost
£180.00
Duration
2 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

Designing Effective Online Education

Learn the practical skills to design, develop, deliver and evaluate an engaging and accessible online course.

Start Date
25/01/2027
Delivery Mode

Online (Self-paced with tutor interaction)

Cost
£120.00
Duration
5 weeks

Doing Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) with Under-served Groups

This half-day course will help identify barriers and enablers to effective PPI with under-served communities. Funding...

Start Date
18/11/2026
Delivery Mode

Online (Fixed Schedule)

Cost
£90.00
Duration
1 day

Edinburgh Clinical Trial Management Course (ECTMC) 2026

This two-day course aims to develop your knowledge and skills in clinical trial management.

Start Date
03/12/2026
Delivery Mode

In person (On Campus)

Cost
£570.00
Duration
2 days

Good Clinical Practice (GCP) for Laboratories

This 2.5 hour course covers the importance of GCP for Labs and how to apply it in research studies. Funding available.

Start Date
11/11/2026
Delivery Mode

Online (Fixed Schedule)

Cost
£90.00
Duration
1 day

How to Create an Online Course

Discover key skills to create engaging online learning experiences. 

Start Date
Anytime
Delivery Mode

Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Cost
Free
Duration
2 weeks

How to Create Video for Online Courses

Create engaging videos for online courses by learning the skills to plan, film and edit educational media. 

Start Date
Anytime
Delivery Mode

Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Cost
Free
Duration
2 weeks

Intermediate Timetabling

This is an intermediate timetabling course for those who have completed the effective timetabling course or have some knowledge of timetabling.

Start Date
03/03/2027
Delivery Mode

In person (On Campus)

Cost
£169.00
Duration
1 day

Introduction to Effective Timetabling

This is an intensive, 3-day secondary school timetabling course for those becoming involved in constructing the school timetable for the first...

Start Date
From 04/11/2026
Delivery Mode

Multiple

Cost
£595.00
Duration
3 days

Learning for Sustainable Futures

Join a personal and professional global learning journey towards sustainable futures. What on Earth could be more important? 

Start Date
Anytime
Delivery Mode

Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Cost
Free
Duration
5 weeks

Learning for Sustainable Futures: Supporting People, Practice and Policy (Scotland)

Explore global challenges and collaborate with educators, setting leaders and policy-makers in Scotland to develop approaches to Learning for...

Start Date
02/11/2026
Delivery Mode

Online (Self-paced with tutor interaction)

Cost
Free
Duration
13 weeks

Making Blended Education Work

Explore challenges and advance blended learning practices in higher education.

Start Date
Anytime
Delivery Mode

Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Cost
Free
Duration
5 weeks

Meaningful Evaluation in Arts, Culture and Health

Rethink evaluation in arts, culture and health through creative and participatory approaches.

Start Date
Anytime
Delivery Mode

Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Cost
Free
Duration
2 weeks

Planning and Evaluating Your Teaching

Learn how to design and structure an episode of planned teaching, and consider how you might evaluate your teaching practice.

Start Date
Anytime
Delivery Mode

Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Cost
Free
Duration
9 weeks

Preparing a Portfolio for Art School

Create a portfolio for art and design degree entry. Build skills, refine techniques, and develop your creative voice through studio projects.

Start Date
20/04/2027
Delivery Mode

In person (On Campus)

Cost
£320.00
Duration
10 weeks

Teaching Teachers: Strategies for Mentoring Student Teachers

Learn to support Scotland’s teachers as a School-Based Teacher Educator (SBTE) with expert guidance and tailored strategies.

Start Date
Anytime
Delivery Mode

Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Cost
Free
Duration
5 weeks
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