Our Professional Development Courses

FEEDS Toolkit training session

FEEDS Toolkit training is a two hour training course for health and education based professionals, enabling them to use the FEEDS Toolkit.

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Instructor/s: Professor Jeremy Parr and Elisa Liu

Location: Online

Course Fee: £75.00 (zero VAT)

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Instructor/s: Professor Jeremy Parr and Elisa Liu

Location: Online

Course Fee: £75.00 (zero VAT)

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Train the Trainers

This course aims to equip healthcare professionals with a set of tools and skills to teach in clinical and classroom environments.

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Instructor/s: David Thewlis

Location: Newcastle University

Course Fee: £230.00 (zero VAT)

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Instructor/s: David Thewlis

Location: Newcastle University

Course Fee: £230.00 (zero VAT)

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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)

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Instructor/s: Jeremy Parr

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Course Fee: £100.00 (zero VAT)

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Instructor/s: Jeremy Parr

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Course Fee: £100.00 (zero VAT)

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.

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Course Fee: This is a free course.

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.

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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.

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Course Fee: £50.00 (zero VAT)

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.

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Instructor/s: Helen Rodgers and Katherine Carr

Location: Newcastle University

Course Fee: £1,500.00 (zero VAT)

Navigating Intersectionality & Public Involvement

Conducting research alongside marginalised groups may bring issues of power and privilege to the foreground, and there may also be some cultural twists and turns to navigate.

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Instructor/s: Dr Mark Adley

Location: Newcastle University

Course Fee: This is a free course.

Introduction to PPIE in Research for Public Contributors

This is aimed at patients or members of the public who are curious about, new to or less experienced with healthcare research and Patient and Public Involvement & Engagement (PPIE)

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Instructor/s: Chris Lloyd & Victoria Bartle

Location: Newcastle University

Course Fee: This is a free course.

Evidence Generation for Diagnostics Development

The course will introduce key concepts and is open to anyone with an interest in this area.

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Course Fee: £150.00 (zero VAT)

Introduction to HSK 1 Exam

The HSK (Level 1) exam is designed for individuals who are beginners in Chinese, having acquired fundamental listening and reading skills.

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Location: Newcastle University

Course Fee: £10.00 (zero VAT)

Introduction to HSK 3 Exam

HSK (Level 3) is tailored for beginners who have acquired a broader proficiency in Chinese, encompassing skills in listening, reading, and basic writing.

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Course Fee: £30.00 (zero VAT)

Introduction to HSK 4 Exam

HSK (Level 4) is targeted at intermediate-level Chinese learners and users who have established a strong foundation in listening, reading, and writing in Chinese.

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Course Fee: £40.00 (zero VAT)

Introduction to HSK 5 Exam

HSK (Level 5) is intended for intermediate-level Chinese learners and proficient users, with a specific emphasis on advancing listening, reading, and writing skills.

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Introduction to HSK 6 Exam

HSK (Level 6) is designed for intermediate-level Chinese learners and proficient users who have developed specific listening, reading, and writing skills in Chinese.

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Course Fee: £60.00 (zero VAT)

Introduction to HSKK Primary Exam

HSKK Primary is mainly designed for candidates who have been learning Chinese at a pace of 2-3 lessons per week for one to two semesters and have mastered around 200 of the most used words.

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Location: Newcastle University

Course Fee: £15.00 (zero VAT)

Introduction to HSKK Intermediate Exam

HSKK Intermediate is mainly designed for candidates who have been learning Chinese at a pace of 2-3 lessons per week for one to two academic years and have mastered around 900 commonly used words.

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Introduction to HSKK Advanced Exam

HSKK Advanced is primarily aimed at those who have been learning Chinese for more than two academic years at a pace of 2-3 lessons per week and have mastered around 3,000 commonly used words.

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Course Fee: £35.00 (zero VAT)

Introduction to HSK 2 Exam

The HSK (Level 2) exam is intended for beginners but at a slightly more advanced level, assessing their basic listening and reading capabilities in Chinese.

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Leading Professional Learning

This programme is designed to equip trainers or subject matter experts with the skills needed to train other adults and deliver professional development within your organisations.

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Course Fee: £100.00 (zero VAT)

Delve Deeper

A 6 month online Distance Learning course in Marine Biology

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Course Fee: £750.00 (zero VAT)

BRAVE: Breaking Ground in your practitioner researcher career

This new, unique leadership programme, underpinned by focus on emotional intelligence and effective influencing.

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    Dementia Care: Living Well as Dementia Progresses

    Better understand effective dementia care, how dementia progresses and prepare for the future with this award-winning course.

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    Instructor/s: Professor Dame Louise Robinson, Dr Ma...

    Location: Online

    Course Fee: This is a free course.

    Climate Risks and Resilience in a Warming World

    This 8-week CPD course introduces the concept of risk in the context of natural meteorological hazards in a changing climate.

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    Course Fee: £250.00 (zero VAT)

    Practical Cognition

    This course is about developing practical expertise in cognitive assessment and relating this to clinically relevant neuroscience.

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    Fault Detection and Prognosis

    This CPD course aims to provide production operators/junior engineers/safety managers with a robust foundation in machinery fault diagnosis and prognosis (FDP)  Learn more here

    Introduction to Electric Drives

    The course offers a comprehensive introduction to electric drives, focusing on their control, setup, and configuration through various teaching styles.  Learn more here

    Introduction to Industrial Control Systems

    This course is designed to give you a hands-on understanding of industrial control systems and their key components, including sensors, actuators, and controllers like PLC and SCADA systems.  Learn more here

    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

    Insect Identification

    This is a four-day course on insect taxonomy and identification. You will be shown how to preserve insects, and build your own reference collection.  Learn more here

    Metalwork Wear Analysis: An In-person Masterclass

    This three-day in-person masterclass provides hands-on experience in Metalwork Wear Analysis (MWA) for participants already familiar with the method.  Learn more here

    Introduction to YCT 1 Exam

    YCT (Level 1) evaluates the capacity of test takers to apply Chinese in everyday scenarios.  Learn more here

    Introduction to YCT 3 Exam

    YCT (Level 3) Evaluates the proficiency of test takers in applying Chinese in everyday life.  Learn more here

    Introduction to YCT 4 Exam

    YCT (Level 4) Assesses the capacity to apply Chinese in everyday situations.  Learn more here

    Introduction to YCT Oral Primary Exam

    YCT Oral (Primary Level) assesses the test takers' oral Chinese language skills.  Learn more here

    Introduction to YCT Oral Intermediate Exam

    YCT Oral (Intermediate Level) assesses the test takers' oral Chinese language skills.  Learn more here

    UWLP Japanese Language Taster Sessions

    The Japanese Language Taster Sessions are a 5 week introductory course for beginners wanting to learn the fundamentals of the language.  Learn more here

    Certification Program in Process Control Techniques

    School of Engineering Newcastle University, United Kingdom and Honeywell Process Solutions are pleased to announce a joint: Certification Program in Process Control Techniques  Learn more here

    An Introduction to Power Electronics, Machines, and Drives (PEMD)

    This online CPD course offers a broad overview of Power Electronics, Machines and Drives (PEMD) technology and its application.  Learn more here

    Design and Control of Electric Drives

    This CPD module aims to enhance learners knowledge of the fundamentals of electric drive systems and their applications.  Learn more here

    Digital Control Systems

    This module provides learners with a thorough understanding of the fundamentals of digital control theory and the theoretical and practical principles for design.  Learn more here

    Digital Twinning for PEMD (Power Electronics Machine and Drives)

    This CPD course provides a baseline for business competency in digital twin skills for PEMD (Power Electronics Machine and Drives) applications.  Learn more here

    Power Electronic Converters

    This CPD module aims to enhance learners’ knowledge of the fundamentals of power electronic converters and their applications.  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

    UWLP Spanish Language Taster Sessions

    The Spanish Language Taster Sessions are a 5 week introductory course for beginners wanting to learn the fundamentals of the language.  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

    UWLP Spanish Language Taster Sessions (University Staff & Students)

    The Spanish Language Taster Sessions are a 5 week introductory course for beginners wanting to learn the fundamentals of the language.  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

    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

    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

    D/deaf Awareness

    The D/deaf awareness training developed by Deaflink North East serves as a comprehensive guide to understanding and supporting individuals with hearing loss.  Learn more here

    Confidence to do Patient and Public Involvement

    Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) can feel daunting. If you feel a little nervous about talking to patients or the public about your research, this session is for you!  Learn more here

    Introduction to PPIE in Research

    To introduce public involvement and community engagement in health and social care research.  Learn more here

    Facilitating PPIE Sessions and Supporting Participants

    This will explore facilitating group discussion sessions with public contributors, how best to support their involvement and to consider some of the barriers.  Learn more here

    Introduction to PPIE in Research for Research Staff

    Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement is the action of working with patients and the public to help shape and inform your work.  Learn more here

    Disability Awareness – Learning Through Lived Experience

    The theories and models of disability are delivered by disabled people who bring their own and others Lived Experience to give a unique perspective on the subject of Disability Equality and Inclusion.  Learn more here

    Dark Models and Bright Ideas: Shaping Research Questions with the Public

    This session explores the role of patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE) in shaping research questions. Co-delivered by a public contributor actively engaged in multiple research project  Learn more here

    Ethics in Community Research: What do we Need to Think About?

    This session will focus on the issue of ethics within community research.  Learn more here

    Discrete Element Method (DEM): Theory and hands-on practice PhD Discount

    In this course you will be introduced to the underlying theory and practical considerations of Discrete Element Method (DEM)  Learn more here

    Supervision training for Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners

    This 4-day training workshop will enable you to supervise Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (PWPs) who are delivering low intensity CBT in clinical settings.  Learn more here

    Dementia Care: Staying Connected and Living Well

    An award-winning course to help carers stay connected to loved ones, manage stress at home, and defuse difficult situations.  Learn more here

    Discrete Element Method (DEM): Theory and hands-on practice

    In this course you will be introduced to the underlying theory and practical considerations of Discrete Element Method (DEM)  Learn more here

    Road Safety Collision Prevention & Reduction, Road Safety Audits and Road Safety Policy Combined

    Three modules covering Road safety Policy, Collision Prevention and Reduction, Road Safety Audits.  Learn more here

    Discrete Element Method (DEM): Day One - Theory

    In this course you will be introduced to the underlying theory and practical considerations of Discrete Element Method (DEM)  Learn more here

    Discrete Element Method (DEM): Day Two - Hands-On Practice

    In this course you will be introduced to the underlying theory and practical considerations of Discrete Element Method (DEM)  Learn more here

    UWLP Japanese Language Taster Sessions (University Staff & Students)

    The Japanese Language Taster Sessions are a 5 week introductory course for beginners wanting to learn the fundamentals of the language.  Learn more here