Training and development

We offer tailored workforce training and development to help you meet and exceed your business goals – no matter the scale or complexity. From degree apprenticeships to CPD courses, we work with expert partners to deliver specialised, employer-focused development.

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Upskill your workforce, strengthen your business

Investing in the learning and development of your employees is key to driving business success. Whether you're looking to upskill your workforce or retrain for new challenges, targeted training can boost productivity, improve staff retention, and support long-term growth.

We offer flexible, high-quality, and industry-relevant training solutions designed to meet the specific needs of your organisation – delivered in ways that work around your operational demands.

Short courses and CPD

Support your team’s growth with flexible short courses and bespoke training programmes tailored to your organisation’s needs. Whether upskilling individuals or accrediting in-house learning, we work with you to deliver high-impact professional development that fits around work and drives real results.

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Sunderland Skills and Inclusion Programme

The UKSPF Sunderland Skills and Inclusion Programme can support your employees by offering fully funded upskilling, training, and education through a blend of masterclasses, short courses, and credit bearing provision.

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Higher and degree apprenticeships

Our higher and degree apprenticeships are a cost-effective way for employers and learners to gain the latest top-level industry skills and knowledge. We work with businesses to shape apprenticeships and help train the next generation of workers. Funding opportunities mean apprenticeship training from the University will come at no extra cost to the employer.

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Postgraduate business and management courses

Postgraduate business and management courses – such as MBAs – equip employees with the strategic insight, leadership skills, and critical thinking needed to tackle complex business challenges. For employers, supporting staff through these courses is a powerful way to build internal leadership capacity, drive innovation, and retain top talent. Our degrees are designed with real-world application in mind, ensuring immediate value for your organisation.

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Help to Grow

Invest time in your leadership and unlock your business's potential with Help to Grow, a 12-week course for senior managers seeking development opportunities.

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Access Training

We offer a range of flexible short courses for those who don’t need to study for a full undergraduate or postgraduate degree. These are delivered through Access Training, one of several successful commercial enterprises formed by the University, and include accredited IT, technical, and project management training tailored to industry needs.

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