Short courses

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Move ahead in your career, expand your skillset, and explore new topics on our short courses.

From business-focused short courses, to digital skills and ACP Adobe accredited learning, our short courses offer you the opportunity to study in a short term, flexible way. 

Digital skills courses

Our digital skills courses range from bitesize taster sessions to five-day Adobe Certified Associate (ACP) courses.

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Introduction to Microsoft Excel

Learn the basics or brush up on your current knowledge. This workshop will give you a fundamental st...

Introduction to Microsoft Excel
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Microsoft Office Specialist: Word

An individual earning this certification will be able to prove their competency at an industry entry...

Microsoft Office Specialist: Word
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Microsoft Office Specialist: Excel

An individual earning this certification will be able to prove their competency at an industry entry...

Microsoft Office Specialist: Excel
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Introduction to Adobe Premiere Rush

This course is for anyone wanting to learn how to quickly and professionally edit all types of video...

Introduction to Adobe Premiere Rush
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Adobe Illustrator for Beginners

Grow your skills in Adobe Illustrator and learn handy functions to create your own logo and master v...

Adobe Illustrator for Beginners
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Adobe InDesign for Beginners 

Learn the basics of Adobe InDesign and begin creating your own digital material, including brochures...

Adobe InDesign for Beginners 
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WordPress - Create Websites and Blogs

In this course we will introduce the Wordpress content management system of which nearly 30% of all ...

WordPress - Create Websites and Blogs
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Premiere - Introduction to Video Editing

Learn the basics of video editing and how to save your footage to the best format.

Premiere - Introduction to Video Editing
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Introduction to After Effects

Learn the fundamental skills needed to create stunning animated graphics using Adobe After Effects. ...

Introduction to After Effects
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Coding Using HTML & CSS

Learn to create a basic web page from scratch using HTML and CSS. HTML is the key language to get yo...

Coding Using HTML & CSS
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Photoshop to Optimise Images for Web and Print: A Beginner's Guide

Make sure your images are prepared correctly for web, print or mobile devices using Adobe Photoshop,...

Photoshop to Optimise Images for Web and Print: A Beginner's Guide

Microsoft Office courses

Being certified as a Microsoft Office Specialist demonstrates you have the skills needed to get the most out of Office. Our Microsoft Office courses offer you the opportunity to develop confidence in your professional output.

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Business-focused short courses

Designed for people working in small/medium sized businesses looking to gain specific digital expertise.

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Video Production

Producing your own Creative Video Content

Learn how to leverage video production to create impactful media for your business.

Producing your own Creative Video Content
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UX Design: Creating a Great User Experience

Master the foundations and applications of user experience (UX) design; bringing effective user-cent...

UX Design: Creating a Great User Experience
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UI Design

UI Design: Designing Engaging User Interfaces

Learn how to design creative, visually appealing and accessible user interfaces to elevate apps and ...

UI Design: Designing Engaging User Interfaces
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Search Engine Optimisation short course

Search Engine Optimisation on a Shoestring

Learn how to implement search engine optimisation (SEO) activities and craft a robust, realistic SEO...

Search Engine Optimisation on a Shoestring
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Data Analytics

Data Analytics: Interpreting Data for Business Success

Learn how to interpret data and produce impactful reports capable of taking your business to the nex...

Data Analytics: Interpreting Data for Business Success
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Consumer Behaviour for Business Success

Consumer Behaviour for Business Success

Develop an in-depth understanding of what drives consumer behaviour, and learn how to deliver a bett...

Consumer Behaviour for Business Success
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Coding Bootcamp for Growing Businesses

Coding Bootcamp for Growing Businesses

Learn how to improve the digital platforms integral to your business.

Coding Bootcamp for Growing Businesses
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Business Marketing: Harnessing Its Power for Business Growth

Digital Marketing: Harnessing its Power for Business Growth

Learn how to plan and implement a successful digital marketing strategy capable of taking your busin...

Digital Marketing: Harnessing its Power for Business Growth

Adobe Certified Professional training courses

Become an Adobe Certified Professional with our ACP training courses (formally known as ACA courses). You'll leave with a qualification to add to your CV and the confidence to excel in your chosen software.

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Inclusive training courses

Gain the skills and knowledge to run accessible, inclusive and sustainable events.

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A Greener Future Assessor Training (online)

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A Greener Future Assessor Training (online)
Attitude is Everything Disability Equality for the Live Event Industry Training - Falmouth University
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Attitude is Everything Disability Equality for the Live Event Industry Training (online)

Attitude is Everything Disability Equality for the Live Event Industry Training (online)

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