CPD courses

University of the West of Scotland has an established pedigree in working with private, public and third sector organisations – nationally and internationally – to fulfil the learning and development needs of their employees, and in supporting individuals to realise their career ambitions through the provision of flexible innovative Continuing Professional Development solutions.

Digital & IT

A Practical Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

A Practical Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

2 days, 6 hours per day

£495.00

A gentle introduction to Artificial Intelligence for absolute beginners using hands-on activities

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A Practical Introduction to Data Science

A Practical Introduction to Data Science

2 days, 6 hours per day

£495.00

A gentle introduction to Data Science for absolute beginners using hands-on activities

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Digital Marketing Practice

Digital Marketing Practice

£1,070.00

Masters module in Digital Marketing Practice.

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Strategy & Business

Organisational Change in Practice

£305.00

Blended learning

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Organisational Behaviour

Organisational Behaviour

£305.00

Blended learning

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The Strategic Manager (eve)

The Strategic Manager (eve)

£1,070.00

This module will be delivered on a hybrid basis with on campus sessions and live online sessions being held on alternate weeks

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Project Management Fundamentals

Project Management Fundamentals

£1,070.00

Also available via Distance Learning

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APM: Project Management Qualification

APM: Project Management Qualification

£1,495.00

APM Project Management Qualification Preparation Course

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Financial Issues in Acquisition Agreements

Financial Issues in Acquisition Agreements

1 day, 6 hours

£595.00

This course is designed to help lawyers, accountants and other financial professionals involved in business purchases to better understand the financial issues that are likely to arise and have to be considered and resolved to successfully complete the process

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IFRS – An Update and Refresher

IFRS – An Update and Refresher

1 day, 6 hours

£595.00

This course summarises all the current, key requirements for preparing an IFRS set of financial statements and will also look at the most recent new developments and what projects and changes are coming through

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Introduction to USGAAP v IFRS local GAAP

Introduction to USGAAP v IFRS local GAAP

1 day, 6 hours

£595.00

This course summarises all the current, key requirements for preparing a USGAAP set of financial statements and will also look at the most recent new developments and what projects and changes are coming through

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Certified Lean Six Sigma - Yellow Belt

Certified Lean Six Sigma - Yellow Belt

1 week online

£480.00

Certified process improvement and quality management qualification, in three levels.

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Certified Lean Six Sigma - Yellow and Green Belt

Certified Lean Six Sigma - Yellow and Green Belt

3 weeks online

£1,800.00

Certified process improvement and quality management qualification.

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Certified Lean Six Sigma - Green Belt

Certified Lean Six Sigma - Green Belt

2 weeks online

£1,440.00

Certified process improvement and quality management qualification, in three levels.

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Digital Marketing Practice

Digital Marketing Practice

£1,070.00

Masters module in Digital Marketing Practice.

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Enterprise Creation

Enterprise Creation

14 weeks online

£305.00

This practical module is designed to give participants a unique opportunity to experience what it is like to start up and run their own business, from idea inception, to exploring business opportunities and presenting a feasible and robust business concept.

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Help to Grow: Management Programme at UWS

Help to Grow: Management Programme at UWS

12 weeks

£750.00

The Government-backed Help to Grow: Management programme is delivered in collaboration with industry experts and experienced entrepreneurs who will provide you with the knowledge, practical skills and accountability to help your business reach its full potential.

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APM: Project Fundamentals Qualification

APM: Project Fundamentals Qualification

12 weeks online

£495.00

Project Fundamentals Qualification Preparation Course

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The Future of Events

The Future of Events

14 weeks online

£1,070.00

Examine external environmental factors on the events industry and explore how to ensure its future survival.

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Environment & Sustainability

Waste Industry (1): Legislation and Licencing

Waste Industry (1): Legislation and Licencing

£305.00

Gain an understanding of the statutory framework for health, safety and environmental, while developing a range of personal and professional skills required to succeed in the ever-changing waste and resource industry.

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Waste Industry (2): Compliance and Planning

Waste Industry (2): Compliance and Planning

12 weeks

£305.00

Establish a basis for effective waste and resource management, and gain a variety of skills including investigations and identification of appropriate legislation.

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Environmental Clerk of Works (EnvCoW) Foundation Course

Environmental Clerk of Works (EnvCoW) Foundation Course

7 weeks

£1,500.00

IEMA-Approved, online foundation programme for those already working as Environmental Clerks of Works (EnvCoW) within Scotland, or in similar roles across the UK.

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Food and Meat Inspection

Food and Meat Inspection

£152.50

Blended learning

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Health and Hygiene

Health and Hygiene

£305.00

Blended learning

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Health & Wellbeing

Leading and Transforming Together

Leading and Transforming Together

16 weeks online

£1,070.00

Masters Module in Leading People-Centred Integrated Care.

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Risk Assessment and Management Approaches

Risk Assessment and Management Approaches

16 weeks online

£535.00

This is one of three modules in the Graduate Certificate for Personality Disorder.

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Therapeutic Skills for Mental Health

Therapeutic Skills for Mental Health

16 weeks online

£1,070.00

Masters Module in Mental Health Practice

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Assessment of Capacity

Assessment of Capacity

16 weeks online

£1,070.00

Masters Module in Leading People-Centred Integrated Care.

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Leadership for Effectiveness

Leadership for Effectiveness

£1,070.00

This is a Masters Level (SCQF 11) module.

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Responding to Public Health Challenges

Responding to Public Health Challenges

£1,070.00

This module is a Masters (SCQF Level 11) module and is part of our MSc Health Studies programme.

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Education & Society

Career Guidance and Development: CPD Course 1

Career Guidance and Development: CPD Course 1

£400.00

CIAG Practitioner-Led Research 1 (Research in the Workplace: Research Proposal).

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Career Guidance and Development: CPD Course 2

Career Guidance and Development: CPD Course 2

£400.00

CIAG Practitioner-Led Research 2 (Research in the Workplace: Research Project)

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Dyslexia

£600.00

The Team Around the Child

The Team Around the Child

£305.00

Available via Distance Learning

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Communication and Literacy in the Early Years

Blended learning

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Creativity Across the Curriculum

£305.00

Blended learning

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Leading Learning in Science and Mathematics

Blended learning

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Ethics and Social Justice in the Early Years

Blended learning

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Media & Creative

Professional Music Release

Professional Music Release

£1,070.00

Masters-level short course on professional music release

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London

Introduction to USGAAP v IFRS local GAAP

Introduction to USGAAP v IFRS local GAAP

1 day, 6 hours

£595.00

This course summarises all the current, key requirements for preparing a USGAAP set of financial statements and will also look at the most recent new developments and what projects and changes are coming through

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IFRS – An Update and Refresher

IFRS – An Update and Refresher

1 day, 6 hours

£595.00

This course summarises all the current, key requirements for preparing an IFRS set of financial statements and will also look at the most recent new developments and what projects and changes are coming through

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Financial Issues in Acquisition Agreements

Financial Issues in Acquisition Agreements

1 day, 6 hours

£595.00

This course is designed to help lawyers, accountants and other financial professionals involved in business purchases to better understand the financial issues that are likely to arise and have to be considered and resolved to successfully complete the process

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A Practical Introduction to Data Science

A Practical Introduction to Data Science

2 days, 6 hours per day

£495.00

A gentle introduction to Data Science for absolute beginners using hands-on activities

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A Practical Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

A Practical Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

2 days, 6 hours per day

£495.00

A gentle introduction to Artificial Intelligence for absolute beginners using hands-on activities

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Sport & Exercise

Applied Sport Biomechanics

Applied Sport Biomechanics

£305.00

Blended learning

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Sport Nutrition and Ergogenic Aids

£152.50

Blended learning

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Skills Scholarships

Dyslexia

£600.00

Project Management Fundamentals

Project Management Fundamentals

£1,070.00

Also available via Distance Learning

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Health and Hygiene

Health and Hygiene

£305.00

Blended learning

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Sport Nutrition and Ergogenic Aids

£152.50

Blended learning

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Applied Sport Biomechanics

Applied Sport Biomechanics

£305.00

Blended learning

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Food and Meat Inspection

Food and Meat Inspection

£152.50

Blended learning

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The Future of Events

The Future of Events

14 weeks online

£1,070.00

Examine external environmental factors on the events industry and explore how to ensure its future survival.

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Waste Industry (2): Compliance and Planning

Waste Industry (2): Compliance and Planning

12 weeks

£305.00

Establish a basis for effective waste and resource management, and gain a variety of skills including investigations and identification of appropriate legislation.

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Waste Industry (1): Legislation and Licencing

Waste Industry (1): Legislation and Licencing

£305.00

Gain an understanding of the statutory framework for health, safety and environmental, while developing a range of personal and professional skills required to succeed in the ever-changing waste and resource industry.

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Enterprise Creation

Enterprise Creation

14 weeks online

£305.00

This practical module is designed to give participants a unique opportunity to experience what it is like to start up and run their own business, from idea inception, to exploring business opportunities and presenting a feasible and robust business concept.

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Responding to Public Health Challenges

Responding to Public Health Challenges

£1,070.00

This module is a Masters (SCQF Level 11) module and is part of our MSc Health Studies programme.

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Leadership for Effectiveness

Leadership for Effectiveness

£1,070.00

This is a Masters Level (SCQF 11) module.

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Assessment of Capacity

Assessment of Capacity

16 weeks online

£1,070.00

Masters Module in Leading People-Centred Integrated Care.

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Risk Assessment and Management Approaches

Risk Assessment and Management Approaches

16 weeks online

£535.00

This is one of three modules in the Graduate Certificate for Personality Disorder.

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Leading and Transforming Together

Leading and Transforming Together

16 weeks online

£1,070.00

Masters Module in Leading People-Centred Integrated Care.

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Digital Marketing Practice

Digital Marketing Practice

£1,070.00

Masters module in Digital Marketing Practice.

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Ethics and Social Justice in the Early Years

Blended learning

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Leading Learning in Science and Mathematics

Blended learning

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Creativity Across the Curriculum

£305.00

Blended learning

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Communication and Literacy in the Early Years

Blended learning

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The Team Around the Child

The Team Around the Child

£305.00

Available via Distance Learning

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Organisational Change in Practice

£305.00

Blended learning

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Organisational Behaviour

Organisational Behaviour

£305.00

Blended learning

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