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Working with world-class business leaders, entrepreneurs, artists and designers, UAL Short Courses provide innovative professional development courses at the World’s No. 2 University for art and design - QS Rankings 2025. We can cater to your professional development needs with our vast offering of courses in a range of subjects so that we can meet your specific learning objectives and career goals.

Featured short courses

Communication and graphic design
Information Design and Data Visualisation Online Short Course

Information Design and Data Visualisation Online Short Course

£530

Learn the fundamentals of information design, data visualisation and how to apply these skills to your own communication or professional projects.

  • Dates - 23 April 2026 to 28 May 2026
  • Schedule - Thursdays
Communication and graphic design
Design for Art Direction Online Short Course

Design for Art Direction Online Short Course

£910

Learn to create strong visual narratives. Explore contemporary art direction methods. Generate ideas using mixed media, typography, illustration, and video.

  • Dates - 15 April 2026 to 17 June 2026
  • Schedule - Wednesdays
Business & management, and science
Service Design and Innovation Intensive Short Course

Service Design and Innovation Intensive Short Course

£1260

Innovate with service design. 3-day practical course including teamwork, live briefs, and prototyping. Learn tools to engage users, solve problems, and drive business growth.

  • Dates - 13 July 2026 to 15 July 2026
  • Schedule - Monday to Wednesday
Communication and graphic design
Digital Graphic Design Online Short Course

Digital Graphic Design Online Short Course

£430

Master Adobe CC. Learn professional graphic design workflows. Create logos, posters, and brochures. Gain hands-on experience with Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.

  • Dates - 18 April 2026 to 16 May 2026
  • Schedule - Saturdays (No class on 2 May)
Image: John Paul Scott, Salt Salon
Strengthening Your Brand with a Short Course: John Paul Scott

Strengthening Your Brand with a Short Course: John Paul Scott

John stepped back into the classroom after leaving school early 15 years ago to pursue a career in hairdressing. He now owns and runs the contemporary hair salon, Salt a favourite among London’s creative crowd. We spoke with JP about his experience with us.

Journalism, PR, media and publishing
Confident Copywriting Online Short Course

Confident Copywriting Online Short Course

£550

  • Dates - 18 April 2026 to 6 June 2026
  • Schedule - Saturdays (No class on 2 & 23 May)
Journalism, PR, media and publishing
Infographic Storytelling Online Short Course

Infographic Storytelling Online Short Course

£540

Learn how to convey complex data visually. Explore infographic design principles, understand data, frame narratives, and tailor visuals for impactful communication.

  • Dates - 8 April 2026 to 8 April 2026
  • Schedule - Wednesday
Communication and graphic design
Multimedia Storytelling Online Short Course

Multimedia Storytelling Online Short Course

£550

Develop your understanding of multimedia storytelling. Learn how to create content for various media. Analyse case studies and refine your storytelling approach.

  • Dates - 13 April 2026 to 16 April 2026
  • Schedule - Monday to Thursday
Business & management, and science
Business Start Up For Creatives Short Course

Business Start Up For Creatives Short Course

£390

Launch your creative business. Learn essential business skills tailored for creative professionals.

  • Dates - 13 June 2026 to 14 June 2026
  • Schedule - Saturday and Sunday
Student work by Elisa Borrat
Student work by Elisa Borrat
From a short course to a tailoring business

Student story: From a short course to a tailoring business

Since graduating from London College of Communication in 2020, Elisa has completed three short courses at Central Saint Martins and gone on to launch her own womenswear tailoring brand. We hear about her short course experience.

Communication and graphic design
Strategic Branding Identity and Brand Experience Short Course

Strategic Branding Identity and Brand Experience Short Course

£770

Gain essential strategic experience in the development of brand expression and design.

  • Dates - 15 April 2026 to 17 June 2026
  • Schedule - Wednesdays
Business & management, and science
Creative Leadership Online Short Course

Creative Leadership Online Short Course

£480

Strengthen communication and influence skills through third space thinking. Evolve into proficient decision-makers in this human-skills focused course.

  • Dates - 30 June 2026 to 21 July 2026
  • Schedule - Tuesdays
Business & management, and science
Bioinspired Design Online Short Course

Bioinspired Design Online Short Course

£450

Create a nature-inspired project and explore how nature can inspire innovative and sustainable design. This self-paced course offers flexible learning for busy schedules, from any location.

  • Self-paced
Journalism, PR, media and publishing
Data Visualisation Online Short Course

Data Visualisation Online Short Course

£480

Create persuasive data presentations and master the art of data storytelling. Learn advanced visualisation to tell compelling stories with images and text.

  • Dates - 20 May 2026 to 20 May 2026
  • Schedule - Wednesday

Short courses leverage UAL's leadership within the creative industries to ensure candidates receive a transformative learning experience, designed with appropriate class sizes, so tutors can help each individual improve their knowledge and reach their personal objectives.

Courses take place online, on-demand and at UAL's world-renowned colleges, including Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Arts, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion, Wimbledon College of Arts.

Our courses offer the opportunity to:

  • Learn from world-class design research expertise, entrepreneurs and academics
  • Work in studio spaces and use state-of-the-art facilities
  • Access and gain skills in specialist, creative software
  • Network and thrive in supportive group sessions
  • Share ideas and get fresh perspectives

Evening and weekend professional development courses

Spend an evening or a weekend goals with our upcoming professional development short courses. Choose from a range of subjects and specialisms and hone your skill.

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