Short Courses & Professional Development

Computing - Short Courses

Our technical, commercial and creative courses will give you the opportunity to build on your existing knowledge and further your professional development.

Whether you are looking to build on your existing knowledge and or interested in a change of career, our short courses are industry led and will equip you with the practical and creative problem-solving skills and knowledge to face challenges and succeed in industry.

RGU Upskilling Short Courses
RGU is offering online short courses in a range of subject areas designed to enhance employability for individuals and organisations looking to upskill their workforce. If you are domiciled in Scotland you will be eligible for a fee-waiver place, meaning you can upskill for free.

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Computer Vision for The Energy Sector

Short Course - 15 credits at SCQF level 11

Explore machine learning and computer vision for image/video analysis with real case studies.

Creative Coding with Philip Thompson

Short Course

This workshop is an introduction to BBC micro:bit; a small computer that supports creativity using digital technology. The micro:bit was initially created as part of the BBC’s Make it Digital initiative that launched in 2014, aimed to stimulate creativity using programming and digital technology as a medium. The project supported STEM related learning.

Cyber Security

Short Course

This course will allow you to acquire security skills and knowledge to help prepare organisations to reach an improved level of cyber resilience.

Introduction to Data Science with Python

Short Course - 15 credits at SCQF level 9

Explore the techniques available and issues surrounding the use of Python in data processing.

Introduction to Python Programming

Short Course - 15 credits at SCQF level 7

Gain an understanding of fundamental Python programming principles, concepts, and the software lifecycle.

Knowledge Organisation

Short Course - 15 credits at SCQF level 11

This short course takes a practical, hands-on approach to Knowledge Organisation, involving students in the construction of a controlled vocabulary, a faceted classification, sample thesaurus entries, and the design of a web portal. These well-established techniques are used to develop an Information Architecture for an organisation, visitor attraction, or an event.

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Multi-modal Data Science For Digital Health

Short Course - 15 credits at SCQF level 11

Appraise and develop decision-support systems for digital health using real-world cases.

Security Operations

Short Course - 15 credits at SCQF level 9

Security Operations provides a comprehensive understanding of security principles, threat detection, incident response, and mitigation strategies. Students learn to analyse security risks, implement defensive measures, and manage security incidents effectively.