Professional development and short courses
Enhance your knowledge and skills through our Continuing Professional Development (CPD) short courses. These courses are an excellent way to support your career and professional development.
Specialist CPD short courses
Our CPD short courses are available across a range of specialist areas. Some courses are accredited, which means that you can work towards a University qualification. Other courses are standalone programmes. These focus on specific learning outcomes or developing your skillset.
Ranging from multi-day to year-long courses. You can study at our campus locations in Preston, Burnley or online.
Bespoke courses
Our bespoke courses enable you to upskill your workforce without recruiting new staff. If you are an employer and can’t find a course to suit your business needs, we can create bespoke programmes for you.
Popular CPD and short courses
Management
Our management courses are tailored to develop senior leaders and managers within your organization. In addition to business management courses that help with continuity planning, we also provide CPD courses for managing volunteers and in healthcare and social care settings.
Nursing and healthcare
Develop your skills in a specific area of healthcare with our range of health and nursing short courses. These include top-up courses specialising in community nursing, through to critical care, palliative care and general practice.
Health and safety
Protect your business with a range of , from general health and safety qualifications through to fire prevention.
Frequently asked questions
A CPD course is a learning course that professionals undertake to enhance their skills and knowledge within their field of work.
CPD courses are designed to contribute to Continuing Professional Development. CPD Development is a requirement for many professions to ensure they maintain and develop their knowledge.
CPD courses include:
- short courses
- workshops
- seminars
- conferences
- online courses
- certifications
- practical training sessions
The content of CPD courses will be relevant to a specific profession or industry. Completing these courses helps professionals to meet regulatory requirements.
CPD courses are often supported by your employer who may also fund your CPD activity.
Short courses provide structured learning experiences on specific topics or subjects. Short courses can vary in duration, ranging from a few days to several weeks. They may or may not be directly related to professional development. They can be taken by anyone interested in the subject matter, regardless of their professional background.
CPD is typically undertaken across various professional industries and sectors. However, anyone who is committed to advancing their skills, knowledge, and expertise within their field can participate in CPD activities.
This includes those working in:
- healthcare
- education
- engineering
- finance
- law
- IT
- construction
So whether you're a doctor, teacher, engineer, accountant, lawyer, or in any other profession, CPD offers opportunities to continually learn, develop, and enhance your skills.
Many employers also encourage or require employees to engage in CPD as part of their professional development.
Engaging in CPD offers several benefits:
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Professional Growth:
CPD provides opportunities to expand your knowledge, skills, and expertise within your field. Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends, advancements, and best practices. -
Career Advancement
Undertaking CPD demonstrates a commitment to continuous learning and professional development. This enhances credibility and employability, opening doors to new opportunities. -
Personal Satisfaction
Engaging in CPD is personally fulfilling. You gain a sense of accomplishment and self-improvement, boosting your confidence. -
Professional Recognition
CPD is mandatory in many industries and professional bodies. -
Networking Opportunities
CPD events, such as workshops, conferences, and seminars, provide valuable networking opportunities. You can connect with peers, mentors, and industry experts. Building relationships within your community can lead to collaboration, mentorship, and career support. -
Adaptability and Resilience
In today's rapidly evolving work environment, CPD helps you adapt to changes and embrace new technologies, methodologies, and practices.
The specific costs of CPD courses can vary depending on factors such as the duration, format, and content of the course. Some employers may book group CPD training which can be priced according to the package. Additionally, prices may be subject to change over time.
Taking part in CPD is an investment in your professional development, enabling you to continuously grow, adapt, and excel in your career.
If you have a question about the cost of one of our CPD courses please .
Each of our CPD course pages contain a how to apply section, they may also offer a course leader contact for course specific enquiries.
For general information on courses or if you need help obtaining an application form you can email our CPD Team or call us on +44 (0) 1772 893836.
For general enquiries related to studying with us please email our Course Enquiries Team or call +44 (0) 1772 892400.
Get in touch
For general information on our CPD, short courses or networking events please email our CPD Team or call us on +44 (0) 1772 893836.
For general enquiries related to studying with us please email our Course Enquiries Team or call +44 (0) 1772 892400.