Short courses are designed to provide targeted learning experiences that enhance skills and knowledge in a specific area within a short period. Whether you’re looking to upskill, reskill, or simply explore a new subject, short courses offer flexibility and a practical approach to learning. In Scotland, a range of short courses are available to help individuals advance in their careers or pursue new opportunities.
Many short courses in Scotland are available with funding support, making them accessible to a broader range of learners. These funded opportunities are often aimed at addressing skills shortages in key sectors, supporting individuals who are unemployed, or providing professional development opportunities to those in work. Funded courses can be a cost-effective way to gain new qualifications, improve your employability, or make a career change.
Educators across Scotland offer a broad range of short courses across various disciplines. These courses, both funded and unfunded, cater to different skill levels and help individuals enhance their career prospects.
Free
Data Science Professional Development Award
Online
Funded Short Course
Data Science with Python and R (NPA Level 6) (DDI Funded)
Data Use and Business Analytics for Scottish SMEs
Digital Course
Exploring the frontier of fintech skills
Introduction to Sustainable Finance
Online Data & AI courses
Executive
Principles for Responsible Banking Academy
Principles for Responsible Investment Academy
Systems Thinking: Climate Change & Sustainable Decision Making (PGT)
TCFD Online Courses
Want to learn more about apprenticeships in Scotland? Check our Entry Pathways page
Apprenticeships
BSc (Hons) Data Science (Graduate Apprenticeship)
BSc (Hons) Graduate Apprenticeship AI and Data Science
In-Person
BSc (Hons) Graduate Apprenticeship Cyber Security
BSc Software Engineering (Graduate Apprenticeship)
Foundation Apprenticeship in Information Technology: Software Development (SCP)
Introduction to Computing (Foundation Apprenticeship)
MSc Graduate Apprenticeship Cyber Security
Whether you’re just starting out, or as you develop further in your career, it’s very important that you continue to learn and develop your skills. Developing knowledge and skills will help boost your confidence, pursue new opportunities and have an exciting and rewarding career journey.
The skills demand and trends in our sector.
Study in Scotland’s most outstanding colleges and universities.
Develop an understanding of sustainability and climate-related challenges.
