Apply for a 100% fee waiver through the National Transition Training Fund (NTTF) to study our flexible online course in Marine and Wind Energy and gain in-demand skills in renewables.Specialise in marine (tidal and wave) and wind energy, studying online with our team of internationally experienced energy engineers.Learn about the principles and design of marine and wind energy systems.Discover how tidal, wave and wind energy sources integrate into the grid.Explore the technical and environmental challenges of these renewable energy sources and where they fit into the global energy mix.You can study this online course anywhere, with no need for a...

Apply for a 100% fee waiver through the National Transition Training Fund (NTTF) to study our flexible online course in energy storage and energy conversion.Gain the engineering skills to help us progress from traditional fossil fuels to renewable energy.Train in the new engineering technology we need to capture, convert and store energy from renewables when it’s plentiful, so it can be delivered on demand.Examine the interconnection between different forms of energy, energy conversion, and device design limitations.Explore the different ways in which energy might be stored.Study online anywhere, with no need for a visa, and flexible hours that fit around...

Apply for a 100% fee waiver through the National Transition Training Fund (NTTF) to study our flexible online course in Machine Learning for Healthcare.Machine learning has the potential to revolutionise healthcare.How do machines analyse and learn from health data to improve human health? And how can we ensure the application of AI in healthcare is trustworthy, ethical and inclusive?Join our online Machine Learning for Healthcare course and discover:what machine learning is, and how it can be applied to healthcare problemsthe potential benefits of machine learning for the health of individuals and populationsthe technical, legal and ethical challenges of using AI...

Apply for a 100% fee waiver through the National Transition Training Fund (NTTF) to study our flexible online course in online data science and train in the latest data science techniques. Learn to handle and understand big data to make better business decisions.Data science spans information and computational science, mathematics, and statistics. It seeks to identify and understand phenomena as captured in structured or unstructured data.Train in the data science techniques that are revolutionising the way we use data.Learn how to handle large datasets and extract meaningful insights from data.Explore the benefits these techniques can bring to businesses across all...

Apply for a 100% fee waiver through the National Transition Training Fund (NTTF) to study our online women’s health course and explore the state of women’s healthcare today.Learn to analyse, monitor, and improve healthcare for women around the world.Study online with our expert health researchers and clinical academics. You’ll investigate the factors affecting women’s health in low- and middle-income countries, including:gender bias, women’s rights, equality and diversityLGBTQ health and transgender issues around the globepoverty, education, and the challenges for global women’s healthmaternal and reproductive health (before, during and after pregnancy)community, culture, and women’s mental healthwomen’s health in later lifegovernance and...

Our Leadership Theory and Practice module is designed to give students an understanding of the key theories, concepts and principles of leadership. It will also allow them to consider the influence and appropriateness of the leadership theories and concepts in relation to their role.This is an SCQF Level 11 module that is delivered entirely online. As well as working through the online content on our virtual learning environment at your own pace, you are expected to attend three live sessions hosted by Dr Christian Harrison. The live sessions will allow you to interact with the other students and discuss...

Our Entrepreneurial Leadership module is one of our new courses and has been designed to give participants the skills to identify potential areas for organisational change, and new business opportunities. The course aims to give participants the practical skills and the confidence needed to lead their organisations in challenging environments in order to remain competitive. Ultimately, it will challenge you to critically reflect on what has been done before, and understand why challenging the status quo can lead to increased social, environmental, and economic impact of your organisation. This is an SCQF Level 11 module that is delivered entirely online....

Data science is revolutionising how medicine is understood, how biomedical research is conducted and how healthcare is delivered. Despite the widely-recognised opportunities that data can bring to biomedicine and healthcare, there is a shortage of data skills in the healthcare sector. This course offered by the Usher Institute aims to equip healthcare professionals with the key foundations and data skills that are needed for data-driven innovation. It provides a gentle introduction to key concepts, principles and methods of data science in health, enabling you to explore the potential for data to transform healthcare. You will learn how to use current...

This course will equip you with a practical understanding of the principles and techniques of entrepreneurial finance. The course focuses specifically on understanding and managing working capital including cash flow, budgeting and raising and managing sources of finance with a better understanding of the associated risks. The course underpins these important skills by providing you with a solid foundation in the financial management skills necessary to make quality business decisions that will ensure the long-term financial sustainability of your business.This course is for anyone looking to sharpen their financial management skills to help them make more effective business decisions. Whether...

The course will deliver all topics via a common platform established by introducing students to the fundamentals of using the Python programming language within Jupyter Notebooks and concepts of software version control with Git and Github. Each topics will be taught via Python libraries whose functionality will enable students to explore their application using high-level commands and a number of curated datasets.The lectures will introduce and demonstrate concepts and tools that will provide a starting point for workshop exercises that will provide hands-on experience of both the challenges and capabilities of modern digital technologies.The course will employ case study...