Short courses
Whether you're learning something new or developing your existing skills, our range of short courses will help you take that next step. We have day and evening classes available - find your perfect course below.
Do you live in Wales?
If you live in Wales, you may be able to study one of our short courses for free. Look out for the link to apply on the short course pages to find out more.
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Subject Areas
- Animal Science
- Art & Design
- (Short Course) Ceramics Handbuilding
- (Short Course) Ceramics Throwing
- (Short Course) Introduction to Photography
- (Short Course) Introduction to Printmaking
- (Short Course) Drawing
- (Short Course) Games Access: Concept Art
- (Short Course) Introduction to Arts in Health
- (Short Course) Introduction to Graphic Design
- (Short Course) Introduction to Writing & Illustrating Children's Books
- (Short Course) Jewellery
- (Short Course) Oil Painting
- (Short Course) Printmaking at Home
- Built Environment
- Business & Industry
- (Short Course) Business Operations Management
- (Short Course) Confident Numeracy
- (Short Course) Introduction to Business Sustainability
- (Short Course) Introduction to Cyber Security
- (Short Course) Introduction to Digital Marketing
- (Short Course) Introduction to Speaking in Public
- (Short Course) Launching a Start-Up Business
- Courses Available On Demand
- (Short Course) Business Communication Skills
- (Short Course) Business Innovation & Growth
- (Short Course) Career Development Skills
- (Short Course) Change Management and Organisational Change
- (Short Course) Introduction to Bid Writing
- (Short Course) Introduction to Composites
- (Short Course) Leading Organisations in Times of Global Emergency
- (Short Course) Future Leaders
- (Short Course) Improving Productivity & Profitability
- (Short Course) Introduction to Branding
- (Short Course) Introduction to Business Management
- (Short Course) Introduction to Coworking
- (Short Course) Introduction to Web Design
- (Short Course) Managing HR in Business
- (Short Course) Motivation & Engaging Your Team
- (Short Course) Performance Management
- (Short Course) Social Media Planning
- (Short Course) Train the Trainer
- Computing
- Criminology & Policing
- Education
- Engineering
- Health & Wellbeing
- Creative Approaches to Wellbeing
- (Short Course) Developing Social Prescribing
- Empowered Compassionate Practice (ECP) Training
- (Short Course) Fundamentals of Social Prescribing
- (Short Course) Green social prescribing – principles and practice
- (Short Course) Introduction to Anatomy
- (Short Course) Introduction to Arts in Health
- (Short Course) Introduction to Environmental Issues
- (Short Course) Introduction to Mental Health
- (Short Course) Introduction to Wellbeing
- Languages
- Media
- Nursing & Allied Health
- (Short Course) Anaesthetic Care in Practice
- (Short Course) Complexities in Health
- (Short Course) Fast-Track towards Nursing
- (Short Course) Introduction to Speech and Language Therapy
- (Short Course) Countdown to Numeracy in Nursing
- (Short Course) Falls Champions: Falls Prevention
- (Short Course) Fundamentals of Community Nursing
- (Short Course) Fundamentals of Community Nursing (SCPHN)
- (Short Course) Improving Health Outcomes through School Nursing
- (Short Course) Introduction to Anatomy
- (Short Course) Introduction to the Operating Theatre
- (Short Course) Introduction to the Paramedic Profession
- (Short Course) Management of Diabetes
- (Short Course) Minor Illness Assessment & Management
- (Short Course) Minor Injuries Assessment & Management
- (Short Course) Occupation for Health & Wellbeing
- (Short Course) Population Health Challenges
- (Short Course) Preparing for Academic Success
- (Short Course) Principles of Wound Care
- (Short Course) Return to Practice (Adult Nursing)
- (Short Course) The Enquiring Mind
- Preparing for Study
- Psychology & Counselling
- Active Listening
- (Short Course) Introduction to Study Skills for Psychology
- (Short Course) Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods and Analysis Skills
- (Short Course) Introduction to Quantitative Data Analysis and Reporting Skills for Psychology
- (Short Course) Introduction to Counselling
- (Short Course) Online and Telephone Counselling
- Certificate in Counselling Supervision
- Science
- Social & Community Work
- (Short Course) Digital Youth Work: An Introduction to Principles and Practice
- (Short Course) Independent Advocacy
- (Short Course) Mentoring: Introduction to Principles & Practice
- (Short Course) Introduction to Social Work
- (Short Course) Therapeutic Story Work
- (Short Course) Working Together to Safeguard Self and Others
- Sports
- Theatre & Performing Arts