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Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Birkbeck’s CPD empowers ambitious professionals unlock new growth, respond to current and future challenges, and lead change. We hold a rich history of supporting working professionals, and our CPD opportunities work in harmony with this mission by providing insight to interdisciplinary topics that speak to today’s challenges.

Whether you’re developing workforce skills or exploring new personal career directions, Birkbeck CPD recognises your commitment and facilitates growth. What makes our CPD distinctive is the way we bring together academic expertise with real-world application, so that what you learn is directly relevant to your work and the challenges you face.

Birkbeck CPD: academic excellence, professional edge.

Partner with Birkbeck for CPD initiatives

Investment in continuing professional development demonstrates an organisation's ongoing commitment to learning and innovation. At Birkbeck, we support businesses that are looking to work with our experts to design bespoke programmes tailored to their needs, as well as organisation's that develop their own training courses and are now seeking certification and validation.

Birkbeck CPD endorsement partnerships

We recognise high-quality professional learning opportunities delivered by organisations outside of Birkbeck. Through our endorsement process, we independently review existing CPD programmes against our robust CPD Framework.

Work with us to develop a customised training programme for your business

Whether you are looking to up-skill, re-skill or embed innovative thinking in your team, we can build courses that help you achieve your objectives and grow your business.

Open CPD courses

Our open CPD courses are developed and delivered by industry experts, providing high-quality study opportunities that contribute to professional development and business growth for the organisations our learners work in. Whether you are looking to upskill, refresh your knowledge, or expand into new areas of expertise, our open courses provide a varied range of topics and specialist areas to delve into.

Look out for the Birkbeck CPD badge to find eligible programmes.

Executive Education Programmes

With over 200 years of experience supporting working professionals in the heart of London, we are equipped with the expertise to develop the workforce and inspire innovative thinking. Covering topics such as finance, sustainability and leadership, these courses enable you to thrive in your work.

SME Masterclasses

We are committed to supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the specific professional development needs that exist within these organisations. Our short masterclasses seek to address these requirements and our courses have been tailored with the structure and operations of SMEs in mind.

Counselling and Psychotherapy Courses

These short courses support current and aspiring professionals in counselling and pyschotherapy with a professional toolkit and knowledge. Offering an opportunity to blend theory with hands-on elements, our CPD courses enable learners to build confidence in their professional practice.

Creative Industry Courses

These courses will inspire and enhance your career in the arts and creative industries. Our courses are designed to support you as you bring your creative projects to life. Developed and delivered by industry experts and leading practitioners, you will be equipped with the skills and knowledge you need to thrive.