Short courses are a form of further education typically offered at a college or online, and often in a specialised vocational domain as certificates or apprenticeships. They tend to take anywhere from three months to two years to complete and many are also offered as online courses. So, whether you take day courses or opt for online learning, a short course will give you access to student services, help you learn new skills and foster your professional development. Check out our range of short courses now!
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Payroll Theory
The 2 Days Payroll Theory Training combines the essential elements for you to understand the core requirements of UK Payroll legislation in respect of tax and NICs system, Deductions like maternity, sick pay, annual leave, Pensions, and more as dictate...
Sage Payroll Training
Sage Payroll Training is a training course designed to help you learn about Sage Payroll. Sage Payroll is a payroll package that allows users to calculate salary payments for their staff. This training programme is designed to help trainees understand...
Certificate in Life Coaching
Motivate and help others achieve their dreams! The course is designed for those that aspire to become accredited life coaches; healthcare practitioners that want to broaden their skill-set and update their toolbox of techniques to help their clients, a...
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Lean Six Sigma can be compared to a marathon runner: a professional athlete may analyse their performance to identify and remove any unnecessary actions or inefficiencies with the goal of improving their performance in both time and success. The Lean S...
PRINCE2 Foundation & Practitioner
PRINCE2® is like a recipe book for project management: just like a recipe book provides step-by-step instructions for preparing a dish, PRINCE2® provides a structured framework for managing projects. It helps ensure that all the necessary steps are fol...
AAT Accounting Pathway
Kickstart your accounting career and gain membership to the Association of Accounting Technicians! Fast track your accounting career with The Career Academy. This program is unique to The Career Academy and specifically designed for those working or wh...
AAT Accounting Technician Pathway for Bookkeepers
Gain a recognised bookkeeping qualification and gain membership to the Association of Accounting Technicians! Fast track your bookkeeping career with The Career Academy. This program is unique to The Career Academy and specifically designed for those l...
AAT Accounts Administration and Payroll Pathway
Take the right path to fast-track your career​ You’re well on the road to success once you have this course under your belt. You’ll become a professional accounts administrator where you’ll learn how to balance the books and prepare VAT returns and bus...
Certificate in Dog Psychology, Behaviour & Training
Teach your dog good habits that will last a lifetime! Understanding man’s best friend is vital for responsible owners and anyone working with dogs. Our 100-hour online course will teach you about canine psychology, senses and behaviour, and you’ll lear...
Administration Pathway Program – Medical
Take the right path to fast-track your career. You’re well on the road to success once you have this course under your belt. You’ll become a Certified Medical Receptionist with the Certificate in Medical Reception & Terminology, where you’ll learn...
IASSC Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt (Exam Included)
Six Sigma is a set of techniques and tools for process improvement. It was introduced by engineer Bill Smith while working at Motorola in 1986. Jack Welch made it central to his business strategy at General Electric in 1995. Today it is used in many in...
IASSC Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (exam included with retake) – 12 Months Access
This certification course will prepare you to successfully lead and execute Lean Six Sigma projects, perform Six Sigma analysis, and use the D.M.A.I.C (Define Measure Analyze Improve Control) methodology. It is comprised of professionally narrated e-Le...
IASSC Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (exam included with retake) – 12 Months Access
Six Sigma is a set of techniques and tools for process improvement. It was introduced by engineer Bill Smith while working at Motorola in 1986. Jack Welch made it central to his business strategy at General Electric in 1995. Today it is used in many in...
Payroll Theory for HR
This course is designed to provide Human Resources professionals with a solid grounding in payroll theory and practice. By exploring the core principles, legal frameworks, and operational processes, students will gain the essential knowledge used withi...
Cryptocurrency Course
Discover how to trade cryptocurrencies in real life with our cryptocurrency course. Covering the theoretical and practical aspects of crypto trading, the course will begin with an introduction to the history of crypto before explaining the processes to...
Introduction to Financial Markets and Trading
If you have an active interest in trading and are looking to use your extra time to boost your skills and knowledge, LAT can support you with this. Gain an introduction to the world of trading with our one-week programme, perfect for beginners without...
Trading Skills Course
If you have an active interest in trading then discover how you get started and learn the fundamentals in just four weeks. With the option to study online, on-campus or via a blended combination, our full range of flexible study options will help you l...
Cisco CCNA and CCNP Bundle with 3 Exams
Achieving CCNA certification is the first step in preparing for a career in networking technologies. To earn your CCNA certification, you only need to pass one exam – which covers a broad range of fundamentals for IT careers, based on the latest networ...
Summer Trading School
The LAT Summer Trading School Programme has been designed for school and university students looking for a more vocational approach to finance and trading. Based online, on the LAT trading floor or via a blended combination, students will learn about d...
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
Why choose the AWS Solutions Architect Associate? Businesses are increasingly relying on cloud solutions, driving high demand for certified professionals. The AWS Solutions Architect Associate certification validates your skills in designing and deploy...
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What short courses can I study?
Short courses are offered in a wide range of subjects, some of the most popular being:
- Bookkeeping
- Hospitality
- Childcare
- Event Management
- Administration
- Digital Marketing
- Hairdressing
- Beauty and Make-Up
There also exist short language courses, apprenticeships in manual labour and foundation courses in various domains relating to IT, computing and office administration. Â
How can I take a short course?
You can take a short course at a college or online, usually after completing secondary education in high school, although former education is not mandatory. The entry requirements will depend on the short course – though many may ask for passes at GSCE/Standard Grade level, there are courses open to those with no qualifications who perhaps instead have experience in a specific domain.
Financial aid and the possibility of taking out a student loan will depend on the length of your short course, your employment status and if you have previously taken out a student loan in the past.Â
What are the benefits of taking a short course?
The main benefit of taking a short course is that the coursework effectively doubles up as training whilst taking a fraction of the time that an undergraduate course would. After you enrol, you will learn how to work in your chosen subject and hone your professional development – without the financial costs that come with a longer program – in addition to learning new skills and preparing for employment.
The option of online learning also means that you can work around family life, work and other commitments. Online learning is also perfect for those who do not live in close proximity to a college or university.Â
What can I do after a short course?
After a short course, many students are able to go straight into the domain of their choosing and begin their career as trainees or obtain entry-level positions; the instant training is the main advantage of certain short courses. However, you can also take a short course as a starting point into more advanced courses such as an HNC/HND, or even work towards taking an undergraduate course and then a master’s degree in your chosen subject.