Continuing professional development (CPD) courses | The University of Manchester Continuing professional development (CPD) courses at The University of Manchester If you're looking for the next step in your career or you simply want to build on your existing skill set, then doing a CPD course is a great way to develop your knowledge. Why choose Manchester for your professional development? At Manchester you’ll not only benefit from a research-informed curriculum, taught by dedicated experts in their field, you’ll also have the flexibility to study on your own terms. Additionally, many of our courses are designed to meet the needs of industry. Our portfolio has a wide range of subject areas for you to choose from including: aerospace and civil engineering; biology; medicine and health; business and management; computer science; health care ethics and law; materials; mechanical engineering; and pharmacy. Develop your skills During your course you’ll develop the skills and knowledge to further your career and improve your employability. Our CPD courses are developed alongside industry partners and highly acclaimed researchers to ensure the education you receive is professionally relevant. Learn from experts Our courses are informed by our own research developments and taught by experts so you can be sure that your course content will be putting you ahead of the game in your sector. Study your way We know it can be hard to get the right work-life balance so our CPD courses provide a flexible way for you to study around your other commitments. You can study short courses, individual course units or a full undergraduate or master’s degree. Part-time and distance learning options are available. Use our credit-bearing CPD course units to progress towards a full academic qualification at a later date. Find out more about the courses on offer and take the next step in your career. Business, leadership and management courses Find out about our short business courses in ESG, finance, digital transformation and more. Opportunities in humanities Develop your skills in health care ethics, health care law, interpretation and business with our Faculty of Humanities. Opportunities in biology, medicine and health Build on your knowledge in areas such as data science, nursing, pharmacy and psychology with our Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health. Opportunities in science and engineering Continue your education in areas such as computer science, electrical engineering and materials with our Faculty of Science and Engineering. Opportunities in management Boost your skills in strategy, change management, complex projects and leadership development with our executive education. Coding Boot Camp Find out more about our part-time course in coding. Train to teach economics Apply for a new teaching economics course from the University and Bank of England.