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Short courses

We offer a range of short courses to support you at every stage of your career.

Short courses are designed to meet your personal and professional development needs. These courses are developed and delivered by experts from Cardiff University but they do not include any academic credit which means they can offer maximum flexibility.

Short courses by subject

Build your professional skills and knowledge with focused short courses. Learn alongside others in your field, share experience, and apply new ideas in practice.

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Biosciences

Venture into the field of biological sciences, where you can make an impactful contribution to the welfare of people and the environment.

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Business and management

Build practical business and management skills to lead teams, drive performance, and navigate change with confidence.

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Computer science

Develop in-demand computing skills and apply problem-solving techniques to real-world digital and technological challenges.

Dentistry

Imagine yourself as a dental professional, equipped with the clinical experience and confidence to make a real difference to the lives of people across Wales, the UK, and beyond.

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Earth and environmental sciences

Strengthen your understanding of earth and environmental systems to address sustainability and climate-related issues.

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Education

Enhance your educational practice with new approaches to teaching, learning, and supporting diverse learners.

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Geography and planning

Explore geography and planning to understand places, communities, and how we shape sustainable environments.

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Geology and geoscience

Explore the structure, evolution and dynamics of Earth and its natural mineral and energy resources.

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Healthcare

Learn how science, knowledge and skills can help improve health and healthcare.

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Law

Build essential legal knowledge and practical skills to support career development or further study in law.

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Law (Vocational)

We are the only Russell Group University validated to offer the main vocational training courses currently required for entry into the legal profession.

Medicine

Deepen your understanding of medicine and explore key concepts that underpin modern clinical practice.

Machine learning with biomedical applications

Medicine (Funded)

These courses have been kindly funded, so they are free to attend.

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Nursing

Nursing is a rich, diverse and varied career. Nurses use their expertise and skills to make a genuine difference to the lives of patients and their families.

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Optometry and vision sciences

Strengthen your optometry expertise with focused learning to support clinical practice and patient care.

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Policing

The Police Station Representative Accreditation Scheme deals with the accreditation of representatives who advise suspects at the police station.

Psychology

If you are curious about how the mind works, then psychology is for you.

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Religious studies and theology

Explore religious studies and gain insight into beliefs, traditions, and their impact on societies past and present.

Semiconductors

Grow your knowledge and skills in semiconductor and compound semiconductor technology.

Bespoke options for employers

We work with you to design learning that reflects your organisation’s priorities. Our high-quality courses help your people build skills that make an immediate and lasting impact.

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Our courses

Develop your professional skills and knowledge with our short course programme, whilst sharing experience and ideas with others working in your field.

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Learner stories

Find a selection of case studies that showcase the professional learning and CPD opportunities we're involved with across the University.

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About short courses

Our professional development opportunities are designed to raise your skill levels and equip you with cutting-edge knowledge and techniques.

Why learn with us?

Our short courses are designed around you. Helping you build skills, grow in confidence, and develop professionally.

Flexible and relevant, our training focuses on creating real impact for you and your organisation.

  • Academic excellence

    Academic excellence

    We deliver high-quality learning through world leading research and expert teaching. As a Russell Group university, we combine strong academic standards and skills to help learners succeed in a changing world.
  • Clear progression routes

    Clear progression routes

    Structured pathways that clearly link learning to the next stage, whether that’s further study or a new career direction.
  • Confidence to return to study

    Confidence to return to study

    Structured pathways that rebuild skills, knowledge and academic confidence. Designed to ease the transition back into learning, they help turn uncertainty into achievable progress.
  • Learn on your terms

    Learn on your terms

    We give you control to shape learning around your life, your commitments, and your ambitions.
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