Whether you are looking to build on your existing knowledge and or interested in a change of career, our short courses are industry led and will equip you with the practical and creative problem-solving skills and knowledge to face challenges and succeed in industry.
Short Courses & Professional Development
Computing - Short Courses
Our technical, commercial and creative courses will give you the opportunity to build on your existing knowledge and further your professional development.

Explore machine learning and computer vision for image/video analysis with real case studies.

Explore the techniques available and issues surrounding the use of Python in data processing.

Gain an understanding of fundamental Python programming principles, concepts, and the software lifecycle.

This short course takes a practical, hands-on approach to Knowledge Organisation, involving students in the construction of a controlled vocabulary, a faceted classification, sample thesaurus entries, and the design of a web portal. These well-established techniques are used to develop an Information Architecture for an organisation, visitor attraction, or an event.

Appraise and develop decision-support systems for digital health using real-world cases.

Develop the skills to safeguard critical industrial systems from emerging attacks. This course focuses on defending OT (Operational Technology) and ICS (Industrial Control Systems) environments using practical techniques applied in real operational networks.

Security Operations provides a comprehensive understanding of security principles, threat detection, incident response, and mitigation strategies. Students learn to analyse security risks, implement defensive measures, and manage security incidents effectively.

