Business, Marketing & Advertising Short Courses

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Discover our range of Business, Marketing, and Advertising short courses, developed by experienced subject specialists and designed to suit all levels of expertise, from start-up entrepreneurs to established business owners.

We have Business, Marketing, and Advertising short courses available on-campus and online through our dedicated short courses platform. 

Whether you're seeking guidance for an advertising project at work, building a brand or portfolio, or aiming to create impactful marketing campaigns to grow your business, our short courses offer the inspiration and practical tools to help you succeed.

Business marketing and advertising short courses

Explore our Business, Marketing and Advertising short courses

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Attitude is Everything Disability Equality Training for Live Events

Help facilitate inclusive, high-quality customer service

Attitude is Everything Disability Equality Training for Live Events
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A Greener Future Assessor Training

Take on environmental assessments of events around the world.

A Greener Future Assessor Training
Agile short course

An Introduction to Managing Creative Projects with Agile and Scrum

Cut through the theory with this quick-start course.

An Introduction to Managing Creative Projects with Agile and Scrum
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Consumer Behaviour for Business Success

Consumer Behaviour for Business Success

Use insights to deliver a better customer experience.

Consumer Behaviour for Business Success
Canva

Create compelling Social media content with Canva

Learn how to professionally design and easily prepare images in Canva

Create compelling Social media content with Canva
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Business Marketing: Harnessing Its Power for Business Growth

Digital Marketing: Harnessing its Power for Business Growth

Learn to plan and implement a successful digital marketing strategy.

Digital Marketing: Harnessing its Power for Business Growth
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Fundamentals of Excel for the Workplace

Learn the basics or brush up on your MS Excel skillset.

Fundamentals of Excel for the Workplace
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Photoshop for Social Media

Learn how to compose eye-catching banners, design stunning social media graphics and more.

Photoshop for Social Media
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UI Design

UI Design: Designing Engaging User Interfaces

Design user interfaces to elevate apps and digital platforms.

UI Design: Designing Engaging User Interfaces
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UX Design: Creating a Great User Experience

Bring effective user-centered digital experiences to your business or brand.

UX Design: Creating a Great User Experience
Short courses

WordPress: Create Websites & Blogs

Learn how to create a website or blog in WordPress

WordPress: Create Websites & Blogs

Upcoming Business, Marketing & Advertising Short Courses

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Agile and Scrum

Wed 30 Jul 2025

Price: £150

An introduction to managing creative projects with Agile and Scrum

In-person

Join us for this interactive course on the practical application of Scrum and Agile project manageme...

An introduction to managing creative projects with Agile and Scrum

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.

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