In a world where change is constant, keeping pace with new trends and the latest skills and knowledge will give your business and employees a competitive edge.
Northumbria University offers a wide range of accredited and non-accredited short courses, specialist training and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programmes. These are delivered locally, nationally and internationally, for individuals or employers with single or multiple learners. For employers with group requirements we can provide on-site customised CPD programmes, tailored to meet your specific needs.
Our CPD courses are based on the ground-breaking research of our academic experts. By increasing skills and knowledge and introducing new ways of thinking and working we create impact in performance for you and your staff.
Adult Critical Care Nursing Advanced Diploma - Level 6
The programme provides qualified nurses who are working in the speciality of adult critical care with an opportunity to develop knowledge and skills to inform clinical practice and challenge existing ways of working.
More detailsApplied Polymer Chemistry
This course covers a wide range of topics in applied polymer chemistry and will be a valuable resource to researchers working in the polymer, coating, materials, composites and foam industries.
More detailsB12 Administration - MC0019
This course will enable you to deliver safe and evidenced based health care regarding B12 administration within primary care. Students will be provided with a competency assessment to complete in their own practice area.
More detailsDeprivation Of Liberty Safeguards And Liberty Protection Safeguards Legal And Practice Webinar
This online event will update health and social care professionals on law and practice relating to the Mental Capacity Act 2005, its Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, and the forthcoming Liberty Protection Safeguards. For those who practice as DoLS Best Interests Assessors, it will meet the statutory requirement for annual refresher training established by The Mental Capacity (Deprivation of Liberty:…
More detailsCarbon Footprinting (GHG Accounting), Carbon Management and Carbon Reporting
Northumbria University is proud to be able to offer our accredited range of climate change and carbon footprinting CPD courses. The courses are ideal for environmental managers, energy managers, facilities managers, sustainability managers, business owners and directors. The content is appropriate for micro-businesses, SMEs and large organisations from the private and public sectors alike.
More detailsCervical Cytology Sample Taker Training - MC0010
This short course follows the National cervical screening training guidelines and is delivered via blended learning, i.e. one day in university and one day e-learning.
More detailsLevel 5 Certificate in Management, Coaching and Mentoring (CMI accredited)
This qualification covers the essential models and theories relating to coaching and mentoring, and is ideal for managers, team leaders and supervisors with significant responsibility for coaching and mentoring as part of their day to day role.
More detailsCore Immunisation Training - MC0020
This short course follows the National Immunisation core training guidelines and is delivered via face to face sessions.
More detailsCounter Fraud Investigations CPD: Disclosure and Case Management
Participants on this CPD course will achieve a clear understanding of the current principles of disclosure, and will develop the knowledge and skills required to organise, manage, and present investigations of fraud.
More detailsDiabetes Mellitus Masterclass - MC0026
The masterclass in diabetes mellitus will build upon you existing professional and healthcare knowledge to improve the quality of care you are able to deliver to people living with, or at risk of diabetes.
More detailsEar Care - MC0014
This masterclass is aimed at nurses new to undertaking ear care consultations and reviews. It will cover the assessment of the patients ear symptoms and the management options for those with excessive cerumen.
More detailsExecutive Education
At Northumbria University we deliver bespoke development programmes for major commercial, public, and third sector clients in General Management and Leadership, Change Management, Finance and Accounting Strategy, Marketing and Innovation.
More detailsExpert Witness (Civil)
One-day course - Civil Procedure Rules expert’s duties and responsibilities and report writing for civil proceedings or Two-day course - Giving expert evidence in civil proceedings
More detailsFamilial Hypercholesterolemia Module
This module is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to effectively contribute to the care of individuals with familial hypercholesterolemia.
More detailsFinance for Non-financial Managers
Do balance sheets make your mind boggle? Would you like to gain a better understanding of finance within your organisation? Designed for managers with a non-financial background, this course aims to equip you with the skills you need to better understand the financial implications of your decisions and improve the financial performance of your organisation.
More detailsIEMA Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management
This course has been developed to provide learners with a foundation of environmental and sustainability knowledge to build upon.
More detailsIntegrated Business Process Management with ERP
This course is both practical and theoretical nature and provides an introduction and overview of Integrated Business Process Management, Enterprise Resource Planning and the application of SAP to support and enhance these processes.
More detailsInterpreting Blood Results - MC0015
This session is aimed at nurses new to undertaking blood result reviews. It will cover what tests are appropriate in primary care according to the evidence, safety issues for the patient and staff member, common blood test requests and optimal results, how to manage those outside of optimal ranges.
More detailsIntroduction to Sport Performance Analysis
The course is particularly relevant for coaches at Level 1-2 in sports such as soccer, rugby, basketball and hockey, as well as teachers of PE in secondary schools. The course is also very appropriate for sport coaching students and others who might progress to further training and become accredited sports performance analysts.
More detailsISAK Body Composition Analysis Level 1
The level 1 ISAK Anthropometry course is designed for sport and exercise students, nutritionists, sports rehabilitators and physiotherapists and is a requirement in order to undertake body composition analysis.
More detailsKnow More. Grow More. How to Hire
Micro-businesses and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) that are seeking to bring in new talent are now able to tap into specialist recruitment and human resource development support from university experts at zero cost. The support is open to businesses located in Tyne and Wear or Northumberland that have been trading for at least 12 months.
More detailsLeading Innovation
The course will introduce unique new innovation tools and methodologies through which participants will develop “stress tested” value propositions that will be applied into the organisation as a driver for business growth, and in addition, releasing the potential of the expertise that resides in the organisation and its individuals.
More detailsLEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® Workshops
The LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® Method is a technique which utilises visual, auditory and kinaesthetic skills and improves group problem solving. The issues addressed by each workshop will vary according to the needs of your team.
More detailsMSc Local Government Legal Professional Leadership
This is a two year distance learning programme, designed for those who wish to gain a postgraduate degree whilst balancing employment and a range of other commitments.
More detailsManaging and Developing Family Businesses
Running and working in a family business is not without its challenges. This short course explores some of the key issues faced by family businesses.
More detailsMedical Law Postgraduate Certificate
This practice-based distance learning course has been designed to meet the distinct needs of hospital doctors who are required to make medical decisions with legal implications.
More detailsMental Health Law and Practice Certificate
The Certificate in Mental Health Law and Practice has been designed to provide an introduction to mental health law for students whose work involves the application of statutory and common law provisions relating to the voluntary and compulsory care and treatment of individuals who are suffering from mental disorder.
More detailsPractice Assessor Preparation / Educator Preparation - Non-Accredited - MC1000
This course would suit healthcare practitioners who are interested in assuming responsibility for learning and assessment in their practice setting.
More detailsNEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Health and Safety (Part-Time)
If your day-to-day responsibilities include activities that come under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, this Certificate will help you ensure that people are working safely. Students that enrol onto the Certificate in Construction who have previously completed the Certificate in Occupational health and safety don’t need to sit the NGC1 module as it is a common module throughout…
More detailsNEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety (Distance Learning mode)
The NEBOSH Diploma is a widely recognised and respected qualification and will be delivered by highly qualified, experienced tutors over 4 units; Unit A: Managing health and safety Unit B: Hazardous agents in the workplace Unit C: Workplace and work equipment safety Unit D: Application of health and safety theory and practice Unit A: Managing Health and Safety, begins by looking at principles of health…
More detailsNEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety (Part-Time)
If you’d like the must-have qualification for professional health and safety advisors and environmental practitioners, the NEBOSH Diploma is for you. The NEBOSH Diploma is a widely recognised and respected qualification and will be delivered by highly qualified, experienced tutors over 4 units; Unit A: Managing health and safety Unit B: Hazardous agents in the workplace Unit C: Workplace and work…
More detailsNEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (Block Release Mode)
This Certificate is aimed at managers, supervisors and staff whose day-to-day responsibilities include health and safety. It covers essential topics like how to assess risks, control hazards, undertake auditing, and promote a safety-conscious culture. We’ll prepare you to carry out a rigorous inspection of a workplace, assessing hazards and controls, and recommending remedial actions. The Certificate…
More detailsNEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (Distance Learning)
This Certificate is aimed at managers, supervisors and staff whose day-to-day responsibilities include health and safety. It covers essential topics like how to assess risks, control hazards, undertake auditing, and promote a safety-conscious culture. We’ll prepare you to carry out a rigorous inspection of a workplace, assessing hazards and controls, and recommending remedial actions. The Certificate…
More detailsNEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (Part-Time)
This Certificate is aimed at managers, supervisors and staff whose day-to-day responsibilities include health and safety. It covers essential topics like how to assess risks, control hazards, undertake auditing, and promote a safety-conscious culture. We’ll prepare you to carry out a rigorous inspection of a workplace, assessing hazards and controls, and recommending remedial actions. The Certificate…
More detailsNon Medical Prescribing Update Masterclass - MC0028
The masterclass update for Non medical prescribing will build upon you existing professional and healthcare knowledge to improve the quality of care you are able to deliver.
More detailsNon-Medical Prescribing (V300) - Level 6
The Non Medical Prescribing module consists of 38 days of prescribing preparation. The module can be studied at level 6 (degree) or at level 7 (masters). Your choice may be dependant on a number of factors e.g. whether it is integrated into a post graduate programme (level 7 study) or whether you are undertaking as a stand alone module and already have an academic profile.
More detailsNon-Medical Prescribing (V300) - Level 7
The Non Medical Prescribing module consists of 38 days of prescribing preparation. The module can be studied at level 6 (degree) or at level 7 (masters). Your choice may be dependant on a number of factors e.g. whether it is integrated into a post graduate programme (level 7 study) or whether you are undertaking as a stand alone module and already have an academic profile.
More detailsNon-Medical Prescribing (V300) - Recognition of Prior Learning - Level 6
The Non Medical Prescribing module consists of 38 days of prescribing preparation. The module can be studied at level 6 (degree) or at level 7 (masters). Your choice may be dependant on a number of factors e.g. whether it is integrated into a post graduate programme (level 7 study) or whether you are undertaking as a stand alone module and already have an academic profile.
More detailsNon-Medical Prescribing (V300) - Recognition of Prior Learning - Level 7
The Non Medical Prescribing module consists of 38 days of prescribing preparation. The module can be studied at level 6 (degree) or at level 7 (masters). Your choice may be dependant on a number of factors e.g. whether it is integrated into a post graduate programme (level 7 study) or whether you are undertaking as a stand alone module and already have an academic profile.
More detailsNUSTEM: Embedding Science Capital
Do children generally like science? Often, yes. Do they think that they could have a career in science? Generally, no. In this training session you will be given the chance to explore the idea of ‘Science Capital’ – the feelings and experiences a person might have which would predispose them to choosing a career in science. Science Capital can be affected by experiences both at school and at home,…
More detailsNUSTEM: Embedding Working Scientifically
Do you find teaching the Working Scientifically strand of the national curriculum challenging? Would you like to learn tools and techniques to help your pupils work scientifically and help you to create exciting and engaging lessons to cover every topic within the new curriculum? This course will examine what is meant by working scientifically and help you understand how you can embed this concept…
More detailsNUSTEM: Engaging Parents
Are some parents hard to reach, or is that we could improve the tools and techniques we use to reach them? In this session you will explore the NUSTEM approach to parental engagement, and the methods we use to extend science education beyond the classroom. You will discuss ways to foster a more open culture within your school and break down barriers, particularly for harder to reach families. We…
More detailsNUSTEM: Science for Famillies
The Science for Families course is a 5-week after school science club aimed at children in KS2 and their families. Children and parents work together to explore different areas of the science national curriculum through simple science experiments with everyday household items.
More detailsNUSTEM: Teaching the Tough Bits
These five separate CPD sessions will develop the subject knowledge and pedagogy of your classroom teachers. We use hands-on experiments and open discussion to address many of the misconceptions surrounding the ‘trickier’ areas of the primary science curriculum. Your teachers will leave feeling upskilled and enthusiastic about teaching the topics which prompted nervousness.
More detailsNUSTEM: Unconscious Bias
Unconscious biases are an integral part of human evolution which allow us to make quick decisions based upon the evidence at our disposal. NUSTEM’s own research has shown that by Year 3 there are already strong gender differences in how boys and girls view themselves and the type of jobs they could see themselves doing in the future. In this workshop, we examine the science behind unconscious bias…
More detailsOnline CPD in Employment Law
Subscription to a selection of courses on employment law. Choose the courses that interest you, develop your skills and keep up to date in this fast moving area of employment law. New courses will be added throughout the year. You can test your knowledge with self-test questions and it is up to you how many courses you wish to access.
More detailsAdult Critical Care Nursing Postgraduate Certificate - Level 7
The programme provides qualified nurses who are working in the speciality of adult critical care with an opportunity to develop knowledge and skills to inform clinical practice and challenge existing ways of working.
More detailsCommunity Practitioner Prescribing for Nurses and Midwives (V150) - Level 6 - AC6709
Successful completion of all components of this module will lead to the achievement of a recordable prescribing qualification of Community Practitioner Prescriber with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. This will permit you to prescribe from the Community Practitioner Formulary within your healthcare role where your employer/organisation supports this.
More detailsCommunity Practitioner Prescribing for Nurses and Midwives (V150) - Level 7 - AC7067
Successful completion of all components of this module will lead to the achievement of a recordable prescribing qualification of Community Practitioner Prescriber with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. This will permit you to prescribe from the Community Practitioner Formulary within your healthcare role where your employer/organisation supports this.
More detailsPresenting and Interpreting Asian Art Collections
This course is for Chinese Curators who are interested in developing their skills in interpreting and presenting their art collections, and engaging visitors. The course will be based at the Woon Gallery of Asian Art at Northumbria University, and include the theory and practice of the latest approaches for interpretation, presentation and public engagement.
More detailsProfessional Practice in Mental Health Law Postgraduate Certificate
This programme has been tailored to provide a systematic academic and work-based means to enable eligible professionals to prepare for the Approved Clinician (AC) role (Mental Health Act 1983) and to produce evidence of competencies.
More detailsProfessional Skills Course for Lawyers
The Professional Skills Course (PSC) is provided for trainee solicitors, who must complete the course before admission to the profession. The PSC is designed to build on the foundations laid by the Legal Practice Course and also on your practice during your training contract.
More detailsRebooting your Business: Short Courses for Busy People
The Department of Business and Management (Newcastle Business School) delivers practical short courses for a range of businesses across the private, public and third sectors. Our courses are specifically designed for people who want to re-energise their business, without spending too much time away from the office.
More detailsPrinciples and Practice of Restorative Just Culture
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust and Northumbria University are proud to present a four-day course on the principle and practises of Restorative Just Culture, which is also part of the learning encouraged in the NHS plan; We are the NHS: People Plan 2020/21 – action for us all.
More detailsReturn to Practice - Nursing - Level 6 - AC6736
This module is specific to Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals wishing to return the professional and re-register with the NMC or HCPC. On successful completion, you will be eligible to apply for re-entry to the register.
More detailsSpatial and Spatial-Temporal Data Analysis using Bayesian hierarchical models
This training course will introduce powerful Bayesian spatial and spatial-temporal modelling techniques that enable researchers to analyse small area spatial-temporal data arising in the social, economic, political and public health sciences.
More detailsNorthumbria Design Sprint
PRE-SPRINT MEETING DEFINING THE PARAMETERS WITH THE ORGANISATION'S LEADERSHIP In order to prepare for the course and ensure that the participants and the organisation maximise the value on offer, this pre-sprint meeting seeks to establish the nature of the challenge being tackled and the roles from within the organisation who are key to inform the activities and participant. DAY ONE: SET-UP DEVELOPING…
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