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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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Course Fee: £100.00 (zero VAT)
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Foundation Design and Retaining Structures
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.
Type: Blended 
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Location: Newcastle University
Course Fee: £1,590.00 (zero VAT)
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Asphalt Materials and Pavements
This course provides an overview of the asphalt pavement industry. We focus on current practices, new developments and recent innovations.
Type: Face to Face
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Location: Newcastle University
Course Fee: £1,650.00 (zero VAT)
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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.
Type: Online - Pre-recorded
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Course Fee: This is a free course.
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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.
Type: Online - Pre-recorded
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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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Course Fee: £20.00 (zero VAT)
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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.
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Location: Newcastle University
Course Fee: £640.00 (zero VAT)
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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.
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Location: Newcastle University
Course Fee: £640.00 (zero VAT)
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Precision Medicine Clinical Trials
In this course we introduce the concept of precision medicine and cover innovative approaches.
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Location: Newcastle University
Course Fee: £640.00 (zero VAT)
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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
Type: Blended
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Location: Newcastle University
Course Fee: £1,590.00 (zero VAT)
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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)
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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.
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Instructor/s: Fiona Campbell
Location: Newcastle University
Course Fee: £200.00 (zero VAT)
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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
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Railway Management, Economics and Planning
The course is designed to teach the fundamental principles defining the railway as a system Learn more here
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Design of Transport Infrastructure
This course provides an overview of the design of transport infrastructure. Learn more here
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Chinese Proficiency (HSK) Course 5A
The HSK5(A) Course is suitable for students with 120 hours of Chinese learning and those interested in taking the HSK level 5 test. Learn more here
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Chinese Proficiency (HSK) Course 5B
The HSK5B course is designed for individuals who have already completed our HSK5A course or have a minimum of 220 hours of Chinese learning experience. Learn more here
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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
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Coaching and Mentoring for Leaders
This 10 week course is ideal for experienced business leaders who want to make a difference. Learn more here
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Air Pollution
Learn the fundamentals of air pollution including a historical perspective, current air quality policies and standards... Learn more here
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Core Concepts in Environmental Engineering
To acquire knowledge and understanding of the physical, chemical, biological sciences which underpin Environmental Engineering. Learn more here
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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
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Solid Waste and Resource Management
The course covers climate change, and resource and solid waste policies. Learn more here
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Wastewater Engineering
This module forms part of the MSc Environmental Engineering programme. Learn more here
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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
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GNSS and Network RTK
Gain an overview of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) and Network Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) Learn more here
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High Precision GNSS
Explore various Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) error sources Learn more here
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Advanced Geomechanics
This module will provide an introduction to the engineering properties of soils and rocks. Learn more here
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Applied Rock Engineering
This module will develop your knowledge of geomaterials in the context of the extractive and construction industries. Learn more here
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Assessment of Slope Stability
The design and assessment of slopes, open pit mine pitwalls, excavations and tailing dams. Learn more here
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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
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Structural Reliability
This module will give students an understanding of the principles of structural reliability. Learn more here
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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
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Behavioural Models for Individual Choices
Understanding how people make decisions and what drives their choices is key in several disciplines Learn more here
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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
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Introduction to Embedded Systems
The course provides students with a basic understanding of embedded systems, including their characteristics, architecture, and applications. Learn more here
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Leadership in Literacy Professional Development Programme
A short course for teachers responsible for leading or delivering literacy in any school setting Learn more here
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Leadership in Maths Professional Development Programme
Join us for six two-hour workshops for Primary and Secondary practitioners with a leadership role in maths. Learn more here
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Middle and Early-Career Senior Leaders Professional Development Programme
The aim of the programme is to develop an understanding of leadership theory and change management, to equip the participants for their career in school leadership. Learn more here
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