Professional development
Interested in how professional development can help grow your own skills and those of your business? In our professional development content section we share updates around our CPD and Short Courses offerings and help you discover insights on training, upskilling, and leadership development to build a competitive, high-performing workforce.
Meet BCU's 100th short course learner!
When Pam Virk-Paul signed up for Birmingham City University’s Digital Marketing Short Course in January 2025, she had n...
Enterprise and family ties
We talk about the pressures of running a family business with Amy Giddings, Managing Director of Forte Cloth Internatio...
Refreshing your top team
How do you keep a long running programme like Dragons’ Den fresh? The new series of the tv reality show currently on ou...
Interview with the Vampire
Dealing with the media can be challenging, even for the most experienced professionals, and high quality training is ke...
8 Quick Wins to Improve Your Business Processes
In today’s competitive landscape, businesses are constantly seeking ways to improve their operations, boost efficiency,...
Santa’s Guide to Sustainable Management
As the festive season approaches, there’s no better time to reflect on the values that drive business success, both per...
The top 5 business trends in 2025
What trends can businesses expect in the coming year? We asked BCU Business to Business experts and business organisati...
Why improve female representation in middle management?
Female representation on UK business management boards in increasing but there are far fewer female employees from entr...
‘Short Course’ training: value-for-money upskilling for business
We look at how the ‘Short Course’ model has become the go-to skills acquisition mechanism both for individuals wishing ...
How To Drive Employee Engagement To Improve Productivity
As a manager, have you ever thought how employee engagement can boost productivity? We list six steps you can take to b...
Getting Started With Artificial Intelligence
It's clear that Artificial Intelligence (A.I) is here to stay, but what does that mean for you and your company? In thi...
Celebrity Endorsement – The Pros and Cons
Appropriate celebrity branding can reap huge rewards for any company, but this marketing strategy is not without risks....
Autumn is the time to learn a new skill
Short Courses are a smart investment in your future and Autumn is the ideal season to start. We look at some of the rea...
Why Ego is Bad For Good Leadership
There is much to be said about Gareth Southgate’s leadership of the England football team, and having a big ego isn’t p...
Management Thinking With Different Hats
As we approach National STEAM Day on November 8th, we celebrate the role adding Arts to Science, Technology, Engineerin...
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