Across the globe, public servants need to be more forward-thinking and tech-savvy than ever. Complete with contemporary topics and the latest thinking from around the world, our 8-week, 100% online short courses – or Postgraduate Microcredentials – will help you to progress in this dynamic and evolving field. Covering topics such as leadership, governance and performance management, each postgraduate microcredential is designed to help hone your skills in a particular area of public services. Not only are they a quicker way to boost your CV, but they also teach you the skills you need to support your career objectives and continuing professional development (CPD) – without the commitment of long-term study. At the end of your 8-week course, you will receive an official University of Birmingham Postgraduate Microcredential certificate worth 10 credits, and a transcript highlighting your new credential to both current and prospective employers.

You will improve your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills as well as develop a range of the skills that you will need in higher education and in the world of work. Your teacher will monitor your progress closely and provide you with the personalised support that you need to support your development of academic skills, preparing you for further study.

This English course is for international students at the elementary and pre-intermediate levels (IELTS 3.0 to 4.0, CEFR A2 to B1) who want to develop their English skills in order to progress onto General English with Academic Skills courses. The UK is the home of the English language, so there is no better place for you to master your English skills both inside and outside of the classroom

Do you hear the music in your head, and long for a user-friendly way to bring that music through the speakers or onto the dance floor? Look no further than Logic Pro X, the digital audio workstation (DAW) of choice for composers of original music and electronic musicians alike.

At the Recording Connection, you’ll receive our exclusive one-on-one mentoring as you learn hands-on, working alongside top professionals in your field of interest. We partner with award-winning sound designers, mixers, and composers who have contributed to films like Black Hawk Down and We Were Soldiers, as well as top video games like Batman: Arkham Asylum and Guild Wars 2.

If you’re going to be successful as a record executive, label owner or band manager, you really need to be smart and deliberate regarding your choice of music school. There are many options out there, but many schools charge far too much money and don’t offer any real connection to the music industry itself.

This course is equivalent to the second year of an undergraduate degree and covers a range of general business topics such as economics, marketing and accounting, alongside specialist management modules. It is aimed at students who want to learn about how business and finance play a key role in many organisations.

Our courses are for anyone interested in careers in computer game development and gaming content for industry and media. You will gain a sound grounding in these areas while working across a variety of platforms.

Pro Tools was developed by a group of audio engineers out of the growing need for a software program that could replicate the functions of expensive studio equipment in a digital environment. Since its development, this powerful digital audio workstation has come to be the industry standard among audio professionals.

Throughout industry and commerce, some companies seem to have prepared for the future while other companies find that the chief executive is about to retire and no plans have been made to "bring on" a replacement. Conventional wisdom maintains that managers can prepare for the future by making strategic plans and taking appropriate action.

All levels will cover the basics of Mathematics: numbers, shape, space and measurements, and handling data. More advanced levels will also cover basic algebra. A basic maths qualification is an essential requirement for many jobs so will broaden your career prospects and benefit many entry level jobs, perhaps leading to office administration, retail or hospitality.

Business & Finance Courses

The Ecclesiastical Licence in Catechetics is a qualification of the Holy See, distinct from an S.T.L., and has been offered by the Maryvale Institute since 2012. It is intended for those in leadership positions in catechetics and in other positions of responsibility.

We only offer one course because we want all our students to have the best access to global TEFL opportunities. We are the world's only TEFL course provider that has received official recognition from government regulated awarding bodies both in the US and the UK.

This program is designed for those looking to build their critical understanding of the Food & Agribusiness sector. By the end of the program, learners will be able to identify business dilemmas and develop innovative strategies to solve them. The curriculum is based on our unique learning method of using real business cases, a highly interactive and digital approach that ensures continued industry relevance of the learning whilst working together as a group.