Looking to grow your skills and move your career forward without committing to months of study? Starting this January, we’re launching a series of short, practical courses across West Yorkshire designed for busy professionals who want to upskill quickly and effectively.
Thanks to funding from the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, these courses are completely free for residents of West Yorkshire—but places are limited, and funding runs out in March.
Why These Courses?
These short courses are tailored for:
- Professionals aiming to upskill and take on more responsibilities at work.
- People considering a career shift, who want a solid foundation to decide if a new path is right for them.
- Those keen to gain practical, next-level skills without a big time commitment.
They’re all designed to deliver maximum return for minimum time investment, with expert-led, hands-on learning in just two sessions a week over four weeks.
What’s On Offer?
Here’s a taste of what you can dive into:
Intro to Web Development
A beginner-friendly dive into HTML and CSS, perfect for small business owners, marketers, or anyone curious about coding. By the end, you’ll know enough to maintain your own website—or decide if a deeper journey into coding is for you.
Building Highly Effective Teams
For team leaders and managers, this course introduces practical tools and frameworks to sharpen leadership skills and boost team performance.
Data Analytics & Visualisation
Learn to work with data analytics tools, visualisation, and get a light-touch introduction to Python. Ideal for anyone curious about data, whether or not you’re already in tech.
Testing and Automation
Aimed at those exploring a career in testing or developers looking to sharpen their testing skills. Get hands-on with testing principles, quality assurance, unit testing, and a touch of automation.
Agile Project Management
Learn the principles and practices of agile methodologies to manage projects effectively. From budgeting and resourcing to workstream management, this course is a must for anyone looking to boost project delivery skills.
Product Ownership
Gain a deeper understanding of product development processes, stakeholder management, and how to align your team’s work with business goals. Ideal for aspiring or current product owners.
A practical introduction to UX principles, tools, and techniques. This course is perfect for anyone looking to improve user journeys, whether for websites, apps, or physical products.
Understand the principles and practices of creating accessible web content. This course is essential for anyone in tech or marketing roles, ensuring your projects are inclusive and meet accessibility standards.
Apply Now - Places Are Limited
If you’re ready to make progress before the year ends, we still have places available this year for:
These December cohorts are your chance to get a head start before the full schedule kicks off in January.
Why Wait?
Whether you’re looking to stand out for a promotion, take on new challenges, or explore a fresh career path, these short courses are a no-brainer. They’re quick, practical, and led by industry experts—helping you grow your skills without disrupting your life.
Funding ends in March, and with limited cohorts running, now’s the time to act. Don’t miss your chance.
Register today to secure your spot
