Our Professional Development Courses

Scoping Reviews, Mapping Reviews and Evidence Gap Maps

This 1-day short course is an introduction to scoping, mapping and evidence and gap map (EGM) reviews and is designed for those wishing to use, or support others using this methodology.  Learn more here

Introduction to Statistical Data Science

You will be introduced to core concepts within data science, including data visualisation, hypothesis testing and linear regression.  Learn more here

Autism Clinical Interview for Adults version 3 update course for people already trained on version 2

This course is suitable for people who were trained in the Autism Clinical Interview for Adults (ACIA) version 2 during 2021-2023.  Learn more here

GNSS & Network RTK and High Precision GNSS Combined

This integrated CPD course combines the GNSS & Network RTK 3 day course and the High Precision GNSS 2 day course.  Learn more here

Newcastle Research Methodology Course (Masterclass in Research Part I)

This one-day course (part of the Masterclass in Research series) will give a broad overview of the practice and principles which underpin biomedical research.  Learn more here

How to Write a Paper for Publication in Biomedical Journals (Masterclass in Research part II)

This one-day course (part of the Masterclass in Research series) will detail the step-by-step approach of how to structure and write an original research manuscript.  Learn more here

How to Peer Review a Scientific Paper (Masterclass in Research part III)

This one-day course (part of the Masterclass in Research series) will detail the step-by-step approach of how to critique, critically appraise and peer review an original research manuscript.  Learn more here

Railway Management, Economics and Planning

The course is designed to teach the fundamental principles defining the railway as a system  Learn more here

Design of Transport Infrastructure

This course provides an overview of the design of transport infrastructure.  Learn more here

Chinese Proficiency (HSK) Course 5A

The HSK5A course is ideal for learners who have completed our HSK4C course or have about 200 hours of Chinese learning experience.  Learn more here

Chinese Proficiency (HSK) Course 5B

The HSK5B course is ideal for learners who have completed our HSK5A course or have about 220 hours of Chinese learning experience.  Learn more here

Chinese Proficiency (HSK) Course 5C

The HSK5C course is tailored for individuals who have already completed our HSK5B course or have a minimum of 240 hours of Chinese learning experience.  Learn more here

Coaching and Mentoring for Leaders

This 10 week course is ideal for experienced business leaders who want to make a difference.  Learn more here

Autism Clinical Interview for Adults (ACIA) training

ACIA training is a two hour course enabling delegates to be trained to use the Autism Clinical Interview for Adults (ACIA)  Learn more here

Chinese Proficiency (HSK) Course 3C

The HSK3C course is designed for individuals who have already completed our HSK3B course or have a minimum of 120 hours of Chinese learning experience.  Learn more here

Chinese Proficiency (HSK) Course 4A

The HSK4A course is intended for individuals who have already completed our HSK3C course or have a minimum of 140 hours of Chinese learning experience.  Learn more here

Chinese Proficiency (HSK) Course 4B

The HSK4B course is suitable for individuals who have already completed our HSK4A course or have a minimum of 160 hours of Chinese learning experience.  Learn more here

Chinese Proficiency (HSK) Course 4C

The HSK4C course is designed for individuals who have already completed our HSK4B course or have at least 180 hours of Chinese learning experience.  Learn more here

Air Pollution

Learn the fundamentals of air pollution including a historical perspective, current air quality policies and standards...  Learn more here

Core Concepts in Environmental Engineering

To acquire knowledge and understanding of the physical, chemical, biological sciences which underpin Environmental Engineering.  Learn more here

Introduction to Practical Hydraulics

Learn the founding concepts of hydraulics and how they can be applied to problems in drainage, sewer design, water supply and the specification of pumps, aimed at those without traditional training.  Learn more here

Solid Waste and Resource Management

The course covers climate change, and resource and solid waste policies.  Learn more here

Wastewater Engineering

This module forms part of the MSc Environmental Engineering programme.  Learn more here

Water Supply and Treatment

Gain an understanding of the legal, health and technical aspects of treating water for drinking and industrial purposes.  Learn more here

GNSS and Network RTK

Gain an overview of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) and Network Real-Time Kinematic (RTK)  Learn more here

High Precision GNSS

Explore various Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) error sources  Learn more here

Geomechanics

This module will provide an introduction to the engineering properties of soils and rocks.  Learn more here

Applied Rock Engineering

This module will develop your knowledge of geomaterials in the context of the extractive and construction industries.  Learn more here

Assessment of Slope Stability: Design of slopes and retaining structures

The design and assessment of slopes, open pit mine pitwalls, excavations and tailing dams.  Learn more here

Foundation Design

This module will build upon the principles of soil mechanics, and show how they are used for the design of shallow and deep foundations and retaining walls.  Learn more here

Soil Modelling and Numerical Methods

This module will give an introduction to the basic features of constitutive soil behaviour models. It will also provide an understanding of the principles of numerical modelling.  Learn more here

Structural Reliability

This module will give students an understanding of the principles of structural reliability.  Learn more here

Reliability and Integrity Management of Marine Systems

The purposes of this module is to introduce and develop the concepts of risk and reliability and demonstrate how these concepts relate to integrity management decisions  Learn more here

Asphalt Materials and Pavements

This course provides an overview of the asphalt pavement industry. We focus on current practices, new developments and recent innovations.  Learn more here

Behavioural Models for Individual Choices

Understanding how people make decisions and what drives their choices is key in several disciplines  Learn more here

Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)

The course has been designed to provide with a fundamental understanding of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) through different exercises.  Learn more here

Introduction to Embedded Systems

The course provides students with a basic understanding of embedded systems, including their characteristics, architecture, and applications.  Learn more here

Chinese Proficiency (HSK) Course 1A

The HSK1A Course is suitable for complete beginners with no Chinese language experience and those interested in taking the HSK level 1 test.  Learn more here

Chinese Proficiency (HSK) Course 1B

The HSK1B course is suitable for those who have already completed our HSK1A course or have had at least 20 hours of Chinese learning experience.  Learn more here

Chinese Proficiency (HSK) Course 2A

The HSK2A course is designed for those who have already completed our HSK1B course or have at least 40 hours of Chinese learning experience.  Learn more here

Chinese Proficiency (HSK) Course 2B

The HSK2B course is suitable for those who have already completed our HSK2A course or have at least 60 hours of Chinese learning experience.  Learn more here

Exploring 3D Anatomy Plus

We will guide you through a series of simple, practical and very effective learning exercises using everyday household objects, as well as the occasional use of your own anatomy.  Learn more here

Exploring 3D Anatomy

The course has been designed by Dr Iain Keenan of Newcastle University and Mr Leonard Shapiro of the University of Cape Town. Both are experienced educators in art-based anatomy learning approaches.  Learn more here

TEDEI - Training in Early Detection for Early Intervention

This interactive course offers training in how to detect early atypical motor behaviour in infants 0-6 months old.  Learn more here

Adaptive Designs and Multiple Testing Procedures

Participants will learn about a variety of new adaptive clinical trial designs, including group-sequential, multi-arm multi-stage (MAMS), sample size re-estimation, amongst others.  Learn more here

Leveraging External Information in Clinical Trials

This course provides participants with a range of the latest statistical methods that can be used to incorporate external information and thus improve the efficiency and robustness of clinical trials.  Learn more here

Precision Medicine Clinical Trials

In this course we introduce the concept of precision medicine and cover innovative approaches.  Learn more here

Chinese Proficiency (HSK) Course 3A

The HSK3A course is designed for individuals who have already completed our HSK2B course or have a minimum of 80 hours of Chinese learning experience.  Learn more here

Chinese Proficiency (HSK) Course 3B

The HSK3B course is suitable for those who have already completed our HSK3A course or have at least 100 hours of Chinese learning experience.  Learn more here

Climate Change: Vulnerability, Impacts and Adaptation

The module aims are to introduce the likely hazards (impacts) associated with climate change in a range of areas of the human, built and natural environments  Learn more here

Leadership in Literacy Professional Development Programme

A short course for Primary and Secondary teachers responsible for leading or delivering literacy, delivered in person over 6 sessions.  Learn more here

Leadership in Maths Professional Development Programme

A short course for Primary and Secondary practitioners with a leadership role in maths, delivered in person over six two-hour workshops.  Learn more here

Middle and Early-Career Senior Leaders Professional Development Programme

A short course for middle and early-career senior leaders delivered in person over seven 2 or 3-hour workshops.  Learn more here

Human Tissue Act (Research Sector) Training

Learn about best practice when working with human tissue, and how to ensure compliance with the Human Tissue Act in the research sector.  Learn more here

Newcastle University - Coping with Uncertainty in Everyday Situations (NU-CUES)

Newcastle University - Coping with Uncertainty in Everyday Situations (NU-CUES, formerly titled “CUES”) is parent group programme for parents of autistic children experiencing anxiety.  Learn more here

Health Economics in Oral Health

This short course is an ideal opportunity to develop your knowledge, skills and confidence in this area, to support your future research plans and grant applications.  Learn more here

Road Safety

Three individual modules covering Road safety Policy, Collision Prevention and Reduction, Road Safety Audits. They can be taken as stand alone modules or combined.  Learn more here

ISAK Level 1 Anthropometry Course (+ re-accreditation course)

The Level 1 ISAK Anthropometry Course is an essential programme tailored for professionals seeking to excel in the fields of sports science, nutrition, dietetics and sports rehabilitation.  Learn more here