Professional development
We offer a range of industy led courses designed to enhance your employability and grow your business. All courses are designed to address skills gaps in creative professions by providing appropriate learning led by industry practicioners.
Find out more about our courses:
Short courses and training for creative professionals- CPD programme for architects and related professionals
- Booking form for architects and associated professionals
Our courses enable you to learn in an engaging, friendly and flexible way, giving space and time to take risk, innovate and update knowledge.
Why do I need professional development?
You may have thought your student days were over, but continuing with professional development can keep you one step ahead of the competition.
Staying engaged with lifelong learning can help you:
- gain new skills
- reflect on your work
- meet new contacts
- achieve innovation
As a creative professional, finding the space to grow and take risks is vital to the growth of your business.
Taking part in professional development and being involved in research keeps you fresh, giving you the skills to adapt in an ever-changing marketplace.
What does the University offer creative professionals?
We offer a range of specialist course for:
- artists
- art therapists
- architects
- designers
- musicians
- photographers
- teachers
- film, media and TV professionals
General business skills courses are also available, including bespoke workshops and away-days for team and company development.
Teaching focused on business needs
Because the University is focused on business needs, we have created a range of programme specifically for creative professionals.
Courses are delivered during afternoons, evenings and weekends and taught by practising professionals.
Opportunities to build a professional network
As well as the chance to learn new skills you'll have the opportunity to meet a range of peers from similar industries – increasing your own professional network.
Risk-taking and innovation
In addition to our courses, we are also offering you the opportunity to develop your own research project.
You will be supported by face-to-face and virtual tutorials to develop an area of practice that might be difficult to achieve privately within your own business.
These projects allow you to take risks in a supportive environment and encourage innovation.
Contact us to discuss your research ideas and to find out how to make submissions.
I’m interested – what do I do next?
Our courses are aimed at individuals or professional teams. Contact us to enrol or receive more information. If you are interested in undertaking a research project, then contact us to discuss your ideas.