CPD topic areas
We combine formal study, practical training and self-directed activities, to help you retain knowledge and apply it effectively. You’ll learn from experienced lecturers, researchers and practitioners who bring real-world insight to every session.
Whether you’re looking to enhance existing expertise, gain new skills, or explore a different professional path, CPD can empower your next step.
All our courses are regulated in England by the Office for Students (OfS).
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Ageing and gerontology
Our short courses can be taken face-to-face and through distance learning. -
Audiology
Our hearing aid aptitude test distance learning programme enables suitably qualified audiology practitioners to register as a Hearing Aid Dispenser (HAD). -
Cognitive Behavioural Theory (CBT)
Discover our range of modules, diplomas and certificates — whether you're looking for an introduction to CBT or are already a practitioner.
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Education and teaching
Take a Southampton Education School short course. Topics include modern languages, mathematics or science. Our students include teachers and support staff in schools and colleges. -
Engineering
Learn about our high-quality cpd engineering courses. We can also design programmes around your organisation's needs. -
Executive education
Learn and practise the latest management and leadership theory, on the University of Southampton Business School CPD courses.
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Health and social care
We run a suite of CPD healthcare courses designed to meet the needs of employers and professional health care bodies. -
Maritime law
We offer a 3 week residential course, bespoke training, academic courses and programmes covering topical subjects. -
Mathematics and science
Run by our Mathematics and Science Learning Centre (MSLC) we offer professional development for in-service teachers across all phases of education.
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Medicine
CPD medicine modules are run from our Faculty of Medicine's allergy, diabetes, genomics and public health master's degrees. -
National Nuclear User Facility (NNUF)
We are recognised as a distributed centre of excellence in nuclear science and technology - Next Generation Accelerated Characterisation Technologies (EXACT) -
Spatial data and analysis
Our GeoData institute provides professional geographic information systems (GIS) and spatial data management, training and support.
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Free online courses
Choose when and where you want to study with our free courses and podcasts. -
Lunchtime, evening and weekend classes
Consider taking a class — subjects include archaeology, film, science and languages. -
Faculties and schools
CPD courses are run by our faculties and schools. Explore them in detail to learn about their work.