Bespoke CPD
Developing bespoke professional learning solutions aligned to workforce needs and organisational priorities.
University of the West of Scotland (UWS) partners with national and local government, employers, professional bodies, sector organisations and public agencies across Scotland, the UK and internationally to co-design and deliver bespoke professional learning and workforce development solutions that address organisational priorities, workforce challenges and emerging skills needs.
Whether adapting existing provision or developing a programme from the ground up, we work collaboratively with clients to create flexible learning tailored to their organisation, people and objectives. Programmes can be delivered online, on campus, in the workplace or through a blended approach.
Drawing on the expertise of our academic staff, researchers and industry partners, we combine academic rigour with real-world application to help organisations build capability, develop leadership, enhance professional practice and respond to changing workforce demands.
Why organisations partner with UWS
UWS has extensive experience of designing and delivering commissioned professional learning for organisations across Scotland, the UK and internationally. We work with national and local government, employers, professional bodies and sector organisations to co-design learning that responds to strategic priorities, workforce challenges and evolving skills needs.
Our portfolio spans executive education, workforce development, leadership development, digital innovation, entrepreneurship, sustainability, health and social care, and sector-specific technical training. Alongside our work across Scotland and the UK, we develop customised professional learning for international partners, drawing on the University's academic expertise to support workforce development, leadership, innovation and organisational capacity building. Every programme is designed collaboratively to reflect local contexts while sharing international best practice.
Whether delivering executive education, workforce development or technical skills programmes, we work alongside clients to create practical learning that delivers measurable outcomes for organisations, teams and individuals.
See our impact...
Explore examples of how UWS has partnered with organisations across Scotland and beyond to deliver impactful professional learning across leadership, workforce development, digital innovation, entrepreneurship and sustainability.
How we work
Every organisation is different. We take a collaborative approach to designing professional learning that reflects your strategic priorities, organisational context and workforce requirements.
Discover
We begin by understanding your organisation, your workforce and the outcomes you want to achieve. Through consultation and discussion, we identify learning needs and opportunities for development and the impact you want learning to deliver.
Design
Working with academic specialists and subject experts, we develop a tailored learning solution that aligned to your objectives. This may involve adapting existing provision or creating an entirely bespoke programme.
Deliver
Learning can be delivered online, on campus, in the workplace or through a blended approach, with flexible scheduling designed around the needs of your organisation and learners.
Evaluate
We work with you to review outcomes, gather feedback and identify opportunities for further workforce development, helping ensure learning delivers meaningful and lasting organisational impact.
Areas of expertise
Our bespoke programmes can support organisations across a wide range of professional and technical disciplines, including:
• Leadership and management development
• Workforce and organisational development
• Digital skills, innovation, and artificial intelligence (AI)
• Professional practice
• Sustainability and net zero
• Health and social care
• Education and teaching practice
• Project and operations management
• Sector-specific technical and professional skills
If your requirements fall outside our existing portfolio, we can work with you to develop a tailored solution that reflects your organisation's specific needs.
Let's start the conversation
Whether you're looking to upskill a team, develop leadership capability or commission a fully bespoke workforce development programme, we'd be pleased to discuss how UWS can support your organisation.
To discuss a bespoke programme or commissioned learning opportunity, please contact the UWS Centre for Continuing Professional Development using the enquiry form below or email cpd@uws.ac.uk.
Enquire about bespoke CPD