Birmingham City University : Training and Development






Training and Development

Tailored Training Solutions

Training and development needs are wide and varied. We have worked with large and small organisations to provide a range of appropriate courses to suit every need.

  • We are one of Microsoft’s top UK academies; the leading Cisco Network Academy Training Centre for Europe, the Middle East and Africa; and an Apple Authorised Training Centre for Education.
  • Severn Trent, Mitchells and Butlers and Jewson have turned to our Business School to help create innovative staff development solutions.
  • In a pioneering partnership with global software organisation SAP, our Faculty of Technology, Engineering and the Environment (TEE) has launched an MSc course in Enterprise Systems Management with SAP certification.
  • Our unique response to the needs of the gaming sector, including the Gamer Camp and our partnership with Codemasters, was described as ”leading edge” by the Livingstone Hope report into the skills required by the UK’s creative industries, commissioned by NESTA (National Endowment for Science and Technology and Arts).
  • Our Legal Practice course achieved the highest grade of ‘Commendable Practice’ in all six areas of quality criteria under the previous Solicitors Regulation Authority grading system.
  • Our case studies give an indication of the wide range of tailored solutions we offer.

Case Studies

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Bespoke Training Programme

  • Client: Mitchells & Butlers

"This course puts us, at M&B, in a league of our own – there’s nobody doing this and getting the results we’re achieving. It allows us to keep people through recognition..." Peter Thomas, former MD of M&B’s franchised division

Gamer Camp

  • Client: Codemasters

 "I’ve found graduates' skills grow enormously as a direct result of working through a complete game development cycle. Gamer Camp has been designed in partnership to provide this experience..." Guy Wilday, Gamer Camp Studio Director

Foundation Degree in Builders’ Merchanting

  • Client: Jewson

"We are very pleased to be working with Jewson to deliver this unique qualification. This collaboration highlights the University's focus on teaching practical skills and providing courses that have professional relevance that make our graduates highly employable...” Professor David Tidmarsh, Vice-Chancellor, Birmingham City University

Leading UK Training Centre

  • Client: Cisco Systems Inc

"By partnering with the faculty at Birmingham City University we have been given the valuable opportunity of being able to impact the learning students are given..."
Sedef M. Buyukataman, University Relations Manager, EMEA, Cisco International Limited

Leadership and Management Development

  • Client: A. F. Blakemore and Son Ltd

"This new course is a good example of the way the University wants to work with companies. We seek to create modules that address specific company needs and believe businesses will reap the rewards of such a bespoke service...” Professor Christopher Prince, Executive Dean, Birmingham City Business School

Marston's Digital Strategy

  • Client: Marston's

“All did a great job, they really did us proud and were very professional. It’s a great rehearsal for them and has led to a number of opportunities...” Nicola Gittins, Birmingham City University's Senior lecturer in Marketing Communications

Next Generation of Talent

  • Client: Cartier Richemont

"We have been recruiting students who have completed the Horology Course at the Birmingham School of Jewellery for years and as a result we are delighted to be able to assist the Horology Course..." Fabien Pellegrini, Director, Cartier UK

Sony supporting Gamer Camp

  • Client: Sony Computer Entertainment Europe SCEE

"By supporting individuals with creative talent, drive and strong work ethics, we believe we create the right access to game development skills and team experiences they’ll need to step confidently into a competitive industry..." Maria Stukoff, Academic Partnership Manager at SCEE

Saudi Ministry of Education

  • Client: Saudi Ministry of Education
  • Type: Collaboration

I would like to express our appreciation for your professional effort to our programme "Learning organisation"  held at your University from 16-27 April 2012.

We also would like to thank all BCU's staff for all the support they gave, their  extensive knowledge and willingness to share is truly beneficial to the course participants. 

Special thanks to Dr Anthony  COLES and his team.  I will give a complete feedback after meeting the client next week to prepare for the next group.

Once again thank you for your contribution as well as your team members which gave a great success to our seminar.

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