Career development short courses
Featured short courses
Information Design and Data Visualisation Online Short Course
£520
Learn the fundamentals of information design, data visualisation and how to apply these skills to your own communication or professional projects.
- Dates - 1 July 2026 to 5 August 2026
- Schedule - Wednesdays (Lesson 2: Thursday 9th July)
Generative AI for Creativity Short Course
£470
Discover how generative AI can support idea development, creative exploration and day-to-day tasks and learn how to use it with purpose in creative projects.
- Dates - 28 September 2026 to 2 November 2026
- Schedule - Mondays (No class on 5 October)
Digital Graphic Design Online Short Course
£420
Master Adobe CC. Learn professional graphic design workflows. Create logos, posters, and brochures. Gain hands-on experience with Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
- Dates - 3 August 2026 to 6 August 2026
- Schedule - Monday to Thursday
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 - 9 September 2026 to 11 September 2026
- Schedule - Wednesday to Friday
Confident Copywriting Online Short Course
£540
- Dates - 10 August 2026 to 13 August 2026
- Schedule - Monday to Thursday
Infographic Storytelling Online Short Course
£520
Learn how to convey complex data visually. Explore infographic design principles, understand data, frame narratives, and tailor visuals for impactful communication.
- Dates - 3 August 2026 to 3 August 2026
- Schedule - Monday
Business Start Up For Creatives Short Course
£390
Launch your creative business. Learn essential business skills tailored for creative professionals.
- Dates - 21 November 2026 to 22 November 2026
- Schedule - Saturday and Sunday
Fashion Design with AI Technology Online Short Course
£480
Learn how to bring your fashion design ideas to life from concept to pitch using digital tools and AI technology with this exciting online short course.
- Dates - 3 August 2026 to 6 August 2026
- Schedule - Monday to Thursday
Strategic Branding Identity and Brand Experience Short Course
£750
Gain essential strategic experience in the development of brand expression and design.
- Dates - 29 June 2026 to 3 July 2026
- Schedule - Monday to Friday
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
Creative Leadership 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
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 - 28 October 2026 to 28 October 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