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Professional Education and Skills

University expertise. Real-world business impact.

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We bring together world-leading research, academic expertise and industry experience to help organisations tackle real challenges, develop their people and build the skills they need for the future.

From open programmes to bespoke solutions, we help professionals build the knowledge, skills and confidence to turn new ideas into action. Our academics and industry practitioners work with you to understand your goals and create learning that delivers meaningful results for your people and your organisation.

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Professional Education and Skills

Our courses

Open programmes

Our open programmes combine leading research with practical learning, giving professionals the knowledge, tools and confidence to put new thinking into action.

Bespoke training

Every organisation has different challenges. We work with you to understand your priorities and create learning that develops the capability you need.

Explore our specialisms

Leadership and Management

Our leadership and management programmes combine research-led thinking with practical approaches to help professionals lead with confidence, manage change, build effective teams and turn strategy into action.

Technology, Engineering and Applied Science

Build specialist knowledge and respond to emerging challenges with learning informed by research and delivered by experts working at the forefront of their fields.
Putting customers first
We're proud to be recognised by Customer First UK for our outstanding customer service.
Experienced tutors
You'll be taught by our accomplished tutors, who have first hand experience across many sectors.
Accredited courses
Our professional training courses can be accredited through the Chartered Management Institute.

Events

Event

The Thriving Organisation - Leadership That Genuinely Supports Workforce Wellbeing

Thursday 26 November 2026 10am

Explore how leadership behaviours shape workforce wellbeing and discover practical ways to create healthier, more sustainable workplaces.

Taking a course will take you out of your comfort zone for sure, but is really helpful personally and professionally. Doing the course was a good choice.

Mikey, York Strategic Leadership programme, Cummins Inc.

Successful partnerships

From local businesses to international institutions, we enjoy working together to implement real change. 

Hear from our clients at Yorwaste, the largest waste management company in North Yorkshire, on how our bespoke training positively impacted their team.

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