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Short courses at BCU
Birmingham City University offers a range of short courses aimed at both businesses who want to upskill their workforce and individuals wishing to augment their CVs. Spanning a range of subjects, these courses are non-credit bearing programmes which will help participants to develop skills and knowledge, gaining professional development in their chosen field.
We offer three different delivery methods across our provision – face-to-face instructor-led teaching, self-paced online learning or a blended mix of the two.
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We have a range of courses available and are in the process of developing our offering further. We offer three different delivery methods across our provision – face-to-face instructor-led teaching, self-paced online learning or a blended mix of the two.
AI for Data Analytics
This course will help you take your first steps into the use of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. You will improve your skills by using advanced principles of data analytics in order to create comprehensive insights which support fact-driven decision-making.
Delivery:
Blended
Cost:
£150 (inc VAT)
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Certificate of Professionalism in Innovation
Midlands Institute of Innovation & Knowledge Exchange
accredited
Learn the techniques and methods needed to solve business challenges and apply complex innovative solutions, developing confidence, motivation and ability to effect organisational and personal improvement.
Delivery:
Face-to-face
Cost:
£1,050 (exc VAT)
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Digital Marketing
Identify and learn the standard practices of Digital Marketing theory and apply them in your own 12-month campaign plan. Ensure your business is able to leverage multiple revenue opportunities available through best-practice use of online channels.
Delivery:
Face-to-face
Cost:
£150 (inc VAT)
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Help To Grow: Management Course
Lead the growth of your business, reach more customers and boost your profits. Designed to help senior managers of small to medium-sized enterprises build their practical management and leadership capabilities through a comprehensive, 90% funded, 12-week course delivered by Birmingham City Business School.
Delivery:
Hybrid
Cost:
£750 (90% funded by government)
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Immunisations and Vaccinations
A theoretical course on the UK immunisation programme.
Delivery:
Online
Cost:
£85 (inc VAT)
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Immunisations and Vaccinations – Live Sessions
The course focuses on the theoretical aspect of immunisations and vaccinations in line with the UKHSA National minimum standards and core curriculum for vaccination training (2025).
Delivery:
Face-to-face
Cost:
£300 (inc VAT)
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Introduction to Industrial Internet of Things Systems
Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) represents the underpinning infrastructure for factories of the future, to accelerate and automate manufacturing processes with a higher levels of efficiency, accuracy and measurably lower cost.
This course provides you with an opportunity to gain experience and skills in IIoT and understand its global context.
Delivery:
Online
Cost:
£150 (inc VAT)
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Introduction to Professional Studio Recording
This short course will teach you the principles and practicalities of top-class musical sound recording, working in the industry-standard recording studios at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire.
Delivery:
Face-to-face
Cost:
£300 (inc VAT)
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ISAK Level 1
Learn the Application of Body Composition Assessment by enrolling on BCU’s ISAK Level 1 Course (accredited by the International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry). Birmingham City University’s ISAK Level 1 Course is designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge needed to assess and analyse human physique with precision and accuracy.
Delivery:
Face-to-face
Cost:
£400 (inc VAT)
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ISAK Level 2
Take your body composition assessment skills to the next level with BCU’s ISAK Level 2 Anthropometry Course (accredited by the International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry.)
Delivery:
Blended
Cost:
£500 (inc VAT)
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Media Training for Business & Organisations
Coming across confidently in a media interview is a necessary skill for modern professionals. At this certificated one-day Media Training course, we will teach you the techniques to get your message across succinctly and give you hands-on experience of being interviewed ‘live’ in our radio and television studios.
Delivery:
Face-to-face
Cost:
£495 (exc VAT)
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Python Fundamentals
Introduction to Python basics, covering the key skills of programming and how they relate to technology and communications. This module provides the underpinning knowledge and practice which will enable you to design, build and test software components.
Delivery:
Blended
Cost:
£150 (inc VAT)
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Twinning trends and types
This course aims to provide an increased understanding of multiple births to help professionals more effectively support families.
Delivery:
Online
Cost:
£85 (inc VAT)
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Value Propositions
Learn how to identify what makes your product or service valuable to your customers, understand what differentiates your company from others in the same market space, how to build on those strengths and use them in strategic business development to 'wow' your sales prospects and retain existing customers.
Delivery:
Face-to-face
Cost:
£150 (inc VAT)
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Workplace Mental Health
A substantial percentage of all UK sickness absence is now due to mental ill-health. BCU’s Workplace Mental Health three-day short course provides practical guidance on reducing workplace stress and helping staff feel more able to remain at work.
Learn best-practice implementation of sustainable culture improvements to support worker wellbeing, and how to measure their effectiveness.
Delivery:
Face-to-face
Cost:
£690 (inc VAT)
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Why study a short course?
There are many reasons someone might want to study a short course. Businesses may want to enrol employees in order to equip them with new skills to enhance the way the business runs. Individuals who are looking for a specific role may choose to study a short course with BCU in order to give them an advantage when it comes to looking for a job. Or individuals may decide they want to study a short course to bring additional expertise and mastery into their current role.
BCU offers short courses for all of these needs – browse our selection to find the course that’s right for you.
How can I pay?
Go to the web page of the course you would like to attend and click 'Enrol now'. You'll be taken to the shopping cart, where you can pay for your course place(s) using a debit/credit card.
Alternatively, if you are a business, you can request that a customer account be set up so that we can invoice you.
How can I enrol?
The enrolment process is quick and easy - find the course you’re interested in and click enrol on the course page. You’ll be taken to a form to provide the relevant details to enrol on your course.
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