Digital Skills Short Courses

Our Digital Skills short courses boost your knowledge in the ever-changing digital world. Designed to support your career prospects, these short courses equip you with practical, in-demand skills for today's workplace.
We offer short, comprehensive courses in Adobe Creative Cloud products, coding, Microsoft Office Suite, and social media apps. Our extended Adobe courses can help you obtain the Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) certification, while most other short courses provide you with a digital badge upon completion.
Explore our Digital Skills short courses below and enjoy hands-on, practical training from highly experienced tutors.
Explore our Digital Skills courses
Our beginner Digital Skills short courses provide a solid foundation in key areas, from video editing to image manipulation, equipping you with essential creative knowledge.
These skills empower you to craft compelling content and express your creativity with confidence. By mastering industry-standard tools and techniques, you’ll enhance your visual storytelling skills and open doors to opportunities in the creative sector—boosting your competitiveness in today’s dynamic job market.
- Getting started with Adobe
- Photoshop for absolute beginners
- Adobe Premiere Pro: Introduction to video editing
- Getting started with Adobe Illustrator
- Getting started with Adobe InDesign
- Getting started with Adobe Photoshop
- Getting started with Adobe Express
- Go further with Adobe Express
- Get designing with Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator
Start from the bottom and work your way up to master level with our Beginner to Master Adobe courses.
And if you want to skip one of the lower level courses, you can get in touch with us to start at a higher level.
The Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) credential is a globally recognised certification validating expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud applications like Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro and After Effects.
The ACP credential offers industry recognition, can enhance career opportunities, and skill validation.
ACP
Our short courses in Adobe After Effects will help you to develop essential skills for creating dynamic visual effects and motion graphics.
This powerful software is widely used in film, video production, and digital content creation. Mastering Adobe After Effects enhances your creativity, enabling you to bring your ideas to life through animation, compositing, and innovative design, making you a valuable asset in the industry.
After Effects
Enhance your digital marketing skills by studying on of our Adobe Express Short Courses. We'll focus on key marketing concepts and hands-on content creation using Adobe Express.
Learn the fundamental skills for creating vector graphics and illustrations in Adobe Illustrator.
This industry-standard software is essential for graphic design, branding, and digital artwork. Mastering Adobe Illustrator empowers you to design logos, posters, and other visuals with precision and creativity, enhancing your portfolio and increasing your employability in various creative fields.
Illustrator
Develop essential skills in professional layout design with our Adobe InDesign short courses, perfect for creating polished and impactful publications.
This powerful software is ideal for creating print and digital media, including brochures, magazines, and eBooks. Mastering Adobe InDesign enhances your ability to organise text and images effectively, ensuring visually appealing and engaging designs that stand out, making you a valuable asset in the publishing industry.
InDesign
Our Adobe Photoshop short courses provide vital skills in photo editing, digital painting, and graphic design, helping you unlock the full potential of this versatile software.
From retouching images to creating web graphics and stunning visuals, mastering Adobe Photoshop enhances your creativity and equips you with industry-relevant techniques. Whether you're looking to expand your artistic potential or boost your career prospects, these courses offer the tools to stand out in the competitive creative industries.
Photoshop
- From Beginner to Master: Photoshop Courses
- Getting started with Adobe Photoshop
- Photoshop for Absolute Beginners
- Get designing with Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator
- Photoshop for Photographers
- Photoshop for Social Media
- Adobe Photoshop ACP
- Photoshop for Interior Design
- Photoshop Visualisation Skills
Adobe Premiere Pro is the industry-standard tool for creating and editing videos for social media, web, and broadcast media.
Premiere Pro is a powerful tool that integrates with other Adobe software like After Effects and Audition. Whether you’re a beginner learning the basics or an expert looking to expand or certify your skills, you can find short courses here to unlock your creativity and master digital video editing.
Premiere Pro
Our Adobe Premiere Rush short courses teach you essential skills to quickly and efficiently create and edit engaging videos for online audiences.
Ideal for beginners and social media content creators, this user-friendly software empowers you to produce high-quality videos seamlessly across various devices.
Premiere Rush
Animation is a vital skill in today's digital landscape, and programs like Blender is a key tool for mastering it.
On our animation short courses, you’ll learn how to create captivating motion graphics and visual effects that elevate your projects.
Microsoft Office products are the global industry standard for productivity software.
This includes Word for writing documents, PowerPoint for creating presentations, and Excel for collecting, sorting, and analysing data, among other applications.
We offer a variety of short courses in Microsoft Office for all levels, from beginner to advanced.
Our user interface (UI) design short courses will equip you with the ability to create user-friendly and visually appealing interfaces for websites and applications.
You’ll gain essential knowledge in layout, colour theory, and typography, enhancing your UI design proficiency.
Our user experience (UX) design short courses empower you to create intuitive and engaging user experiences.
You’ll understand prototyping and usability testing, which are crucial for designing effective products. Mastering these skills enhances your ability to empathise with users and solve their problems, preparing you for rewarding careers in tech and design, where user-centred solutions are paramount.
Our video editing short courses provide you with the essential skills to craft compelling visual stories and create high-quality content for multiple platforms.
You’ll master techniques for cutting, arranging, and enhancing video footage. Our hands-on courses will boost your creativity and technical proficiency, making you a valuable asset in industries like marketing, videography, advertising, and social media, where engaging video content is crucial.
Our web and social media short courses will enable you to create and manage engaging online content effectively.
You’ll gain essential knowledge in website design, content creation, and social media strategy, enhancing your ability to connect with audiences. These skills boost your digital presence and open up career opportunities in marketing, communications, and design, making you competitive in today’s job market.
- WordPress: Create Websites & Blogs
- Learn to Code - HTML and CSS
- UI Design: Designing Engaging User Interfaces
- UX Design: Creating a Great User Experience
- Create Compelling Social Media Content with Canva
- Photoshop for Social Media
- Digital Marketing: Harnessing its Power for Business Growth
- Adobe After Effects for Instagram
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Beyond the Basics: Next-level Canva techniques for social media success
Computer aided design (CAD) and 3D modelling have many useful applications, from concept creation to final product, environment or character design, and can be used to create visuals to sell your work and inspire others.
We offer a range of short courses in tools such as Blender and SketchUp to develop your skills, from beginner to advanced.
Upcoming Digital Skills Short Courses

Wed 03 Sep 2025
09.00-16.00 Price: £150
Short Course: Go further with Photoshop | September 2025
Online
Our Go Further with Photoshop two part course is perfect for anyone who wants to expand their skills...

Mon 08 Sep 2025
9:00-16:00 | Price: £150
Short Course: Getting Started with Premiere Pro - Introduction to Video Editing | September 2025
Online
Learn the basics of video editing and how to save your footage to the best format. Adobe Premiere Pr...

Mon 08 Sep 2025
08 to 11 September (4 days) 09:00 - 16:00 | Price £690
Short Course: Premiere Pro ACP | Intensive Course | September 2025
Online
Build the skills to edit digital video using Adobe Premiere Pro.This Adobe Premiere Pro course is a ...

Tue 09 Sep 2025
09.00-16.00 | Price £150
Short Course: Premiere Pro: Propel your skills to the next level | September 2025
Online
This course is perfect for those who have completed the 'Getting started' course or already have bas...

Wed 10 Sep 2025
09.00-16.00 | Price £150
Short Course: Master Premiere Pro | September 2025
Online
This course targets users who are familiar with Premiere Pro basics and wish to enhance their skills...

Tue 16 Sep 2025
09.00-16:00 | Price £150
Short Course: Adobe After Effects for Instagram | September 2025
Online
Do you want your Instagram posts to stand out from the crowd? In this course, you’ll learn how to ...

Wed 17 Sep 2025
18:00 - 21:00 | Price £85
Short Course: SketchUp for Web | September 2025
Online
Step into the world of 3D modelling with SketchUp, the ultimate user-friendly tool for modelling sim...

Mon 06 Oct 2025
06 October -24 November, weekly, Thursday evenings, 18:00 – 21:00
Short Course: ACP Photoshop - Weekly Evenings Autumn 2025
Online
Learn to edit imagery for web, print or mobile devices using Adobe Photoshop.

Mon 06 Oct 2025
06 & 13 October, 18:00 – 21:00 | Price:£150
Short Course: Getting started with Adobe Photoshop | Evenings | October 2025
Online
If you’re new to Adobe Photoshop, this two part course is a great first step into the world of ima...

Wed 08 Oct 2025
08 October - 01 December, weekly, Wednesdays, 13:00 - 16:00
Short Course: ACP Photoshop - Weekly Afternoons - Autumn 2025
Online
Learn to edit imagery for web, print or mobile devices using Adobe Photoshop.

Wed 08 Oct 2025
08th & 15th October, 13.00 - 16.00
Short Course: Getting started with Adobe Photoshop | Afternoons | October | On Campus
Online
If you’re new to Adobe Photoshop, this two part on campus course is a great first step into the wo...

Fri 10 Oct 2025
10 October to 14 November | VLE Self Study 15 to the 28 November | Price:£690
Short Course: ACP Adobe Acrobat
Online
The ACP Adobe Acrobat Pro course covers creating, editing, organising, and securing PDFs. Topi...

Mon 13 Oct 2025
13 October to 01 December, Weekly, Monday evenings, 18:00 – 21:00
Short Course: ACP After Effects - Weekly | October 2025
Online
This course will enhance your digital skills in the competitive job market.

Mon 13 Oct 2025
13 & 20 October | Price: £150
Short Course: After Effects: Getting Started October 2025
Online
This introductory course in Adobe After Effects is designed to provide beginners with a solid founda...

Tue 14 Oct 2025
14 October to 14th November 6am to 9pm online sessions | VLE Self Study 19th November to 02 December| Price:£690
Short Course: ACP Adobe Express | Weekly | Autumn 2025
Online
Enhance your digital marketing skills with this course, focusing on key marketing concepts and hands...

Tue 14 Oct 2025
14 & 21 October | 09.00 - 16.00 | Price £150
Getting started with Adobe Express - October 2025
Online
Create stunning content quickly and easily.

Tue 14 Oct 2025
Tuesday's 14th & 21st October | 18:00 – 21:00 | Price £150
Short Course: Getting started with Adobe Illustrator | October 2025
Online
This course weekly course is for individuals wanting to grow their skills in Adobe Illustrator and l...

Tue 14 Oct 2025
14 October- 02 December, weekly, Tuesday evenings, 18:00 - 21:00 | Price: £690
Short Course: ACP Illustrator - Weekly Evenings | Autumn 2025
Online
Take advantage of the precision of sophisticated drawing tools, natural brushes, and a host of time-...

Thu 16 Oct 2025
17:00 - 21:00 | Price:£110
Short Course: Photoshop for Interior Design | October 2025
Online
Learn to visually communicate your designs. This course introduces step-by-step techniques for inte...

Fri 17 Oct 2025
17 & 24 October | 13:30 - 16:00 | Price £130
Short Course: Get designing with Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator | October 2025
Online
Master the power of Adobe with this practical short course. Covering InDesign, Photoshop, and Illust...

Mon 20 Oct 2025
20 & 27 October, 18.00-21.00 Price: £150
Short Course: Go further with Photoshop - Evenings | October 2025
Online
Our Go Further with Photoshop two part course is perfect for anyone who wants to expand their skills...

Wed 22 Oct 2025
22 October & 05 November, 18.00-21.00 | £150
Short Course: Go further with Photoshop | Oct - Nov 2025 - On Campus
Online
Our Go Further with Photoshop On Campus two part course is perfect for anyone who wants to exp...

Wed 22 Oct 2025
22 October - 10 December 18:00 - 21:00 | Price £690
Short Course: Indesign ACP | Weekly Course | Autumn 2025
Online
This Adobe InDesign course is for designers, or people transitioning into a design job who need to u...

Wed 22 Oct 2025
22 & 29 October 18.00-21:00 | Price £150
Short Course: Adobe After Effects for Instagram | October 2025
Online
Do you want your Instagram posts to stand out from the crowd? In this course, you’ll learn how to ...

Wed 22 Oct 2025
22 & 29 October 18.00-21.00 | £150
Short Course: Getting Started with Adobe InDesign | October 2025
Online
Learn all the basics on our Adobe InDesign course.

Thu 23 Oct 2025
23 October- 11 December , Weekly, 18.00 – 21:00 | Price: £690
Short Course: Premiere Pro ACP - Weekly Evenings| Autumn 2025
Online
This Adobe Premiere Pro course is a great way for anyone to master digital video editing. Designed f...

Thu 23 Oct 2025
23 & 30 October, 18:00 - 21:00 | £150
Short Course: Getting Started with Premiere Pro - Introduction to Video Editing | Two Evenings | October 2025
Online
Learn the basics of video editing.

Mon 27 Oct 2025
27 Oct & 03 Dec | 18.00-21.00 | Price: £150
Short Course: After Effects: Propel your skills to the next level | Autumn | 2025
Online
This course is designed for users who have a basic understanding of Adobe After Effects and want to ...

Tue 28 Oct 2025
Tuesday 28th October & 4th November | 18.00-21.00 | Price: £150
Short Course: Go Further with Adobe Illustrator | Nov/Oct 2025
Online
Enhance your beginner design skills with our engaging weekly 2 part course. Learn how to cut and res...

Tue 28 Oct 2025
28 Oct & 04 Nov 18.00 - 21.00 | Price £150
Go further with Adobe Express - Autumn 2025
Online
Advance your design skills with powerful tools.
Bespoke Corporate Training – anywhere any time.
We offer bespoke training courses that can be tailored to your business or organisation's needs and drive productivity through the power of creativity and technology.
Our expert-led programs are available on-campus, online, at your workplace, or any location that suits you. Empower your team with training designed to spark creativity and drive growth. Together, we’ll craft a solution tailored to your needs.
Digital badges
Digital badges are a great way to celebrate your achievements and stand out from the crowd, and are awarded to all learners who successfully complete a course and all associated learning activities*.
So whether it's obtaining the skills needed to create a promotional video using Adobe Premiere Pro or the ability to successfully use formulae in Microsoft Excel, our Digital Skills short courses play a unique role in helping to upskill or re-skill to be more competitive in the job market.
Sharing your digital badge on employability websites such as LinkedIn or on your CV can showcase your range of learning achievements to potential employers.
You will also attain a digital badge from Adobe or Microsoft when successfully completing the exams on our ACP and Microsoft Office Suite Certification courses.
*Once you have demonstrated capability according to specific criteria established for the badge, you will automatically, become eligible to claim a badge for that course.

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Alumni discount on ACP courses
Falmouth University alumni are eligible for a 20% discount on our ACP courses. For more information, get in touch with our Digital Skills team by completing the enquiry form below.
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