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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 2026. 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

£520

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

  • Dates - 10 August 2026 to 13 August 2026
  • Schedule - Monday to Thursday
Creative computing
Generative AI for Creativity Short Course

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)
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 - 9 September 2026 to 11 September 2026
  • Schedule - Wednesday to Friday
Communication and graphic design
Digital Graphic Design Online Short Course

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
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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

£540

  • Dates - 10 August 2026 to 13 August 2026
  • Schedule - Monday to Thursday
Animation, interactive, film and sound
User Experience UX Design Short Course

User Experience UX Design Short Course

£650

Learn the essentials of app design and address the importance of User Experience (UX) as an approach to solve people's problems.

  • Dates - 3 August 2026 to 5 August 2026
  • Schedule - Monday to Wednesday
Communication and graphic design
Creative Direction Short Course

Creative Direction Short Course

£810

Learn how to become a Creative Director. Suitable for learners from Fashion, Architecture, Advertising and other creative backgrounds.

  • Dates - 20 July 2026 to 24 July 2026
  • Schedule - Monday to Friday
Fashion design
Fashion Design with AI Technology Online Short Course

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
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

£750

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

  • Dates - 24 August 2026 to 28 August 2026
  • Schedule - Monday to Friday
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
Business & management, and science
Creative Leadership Short Course

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 - 2 September 2026 to 23 September 2026
  • Schedule - Wednesdays
Business & management, and science
Design Management Online Short Course

Design Management Online Short Course

£550

Learn how to enhance your design management skills. Explore techniques to foster creativity and manage creative workflows. Vital knowledge for creative industry managers.

  • Dates - 20 August 2026 to 24 September 2026
  • Schedule - Thursdays

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 working towards your goals with our upcoming professional development short courses. Choose from a range of subjects and specialisms and hone your skill.

What else do we offer?

Online short courses

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Digital marketing short courses

Whether you’re a small business owner, working professional or aspiring marketeer, find a course to grow your marketing know-how and expertise.

All short courses

Know your timeframe? Browse short courses by month and explore intensive, week-long options or those available on evenings and weekends.

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Wanting to book a UAL Short Course on behalf of a company or business? Head to our Company bookings page to learn more.

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