Professional development
Departments across the University offer continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities including short courses, evening talks, conferences and seminars in specialist topics for industrial, commercial and public sector professionals.
CPD opportunities
Select a subject area to see the CPD opportunities that are available:
Education - professional development for teachers
Education - UCAS training for teachers
Law - training for the legal profession
Law - continuing professional development (online)
Molecular, Genetic and Population Health Sciences
Professional development at postgraduate level
We offer a range of short courses for those who want to do continuing professional development at postgraduate level, but without the time or financial commitment of a full Masters, Diploma or Certificate programme.
Business School
The Business School delivers modules taken from the Edinburgh MBA and Executive MBAprogrammes as standalone week-long accredited courses.
Accredited courses at the Business School
College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
The College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine offers focused short courses that lead to a postgraduate award of academic credit.
Professional development at the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
Online learning programmes
We also offer a range of online learning programmes aimed at those who wish to study for a postgraduate qualification alongside ongoing work or other commitments.