The term Short Learning Programme describes any short programme, whether credits are awarded or not, and is inclusive of skills programmes, credit-bearing short courses and non-credit-bearing short courses.

Short courses are ideal for students who wish to upgrade their skills or refresh their knowledge, or for those who wish to expand their skills into new areas of interest.

These intensive courses are usually designed on various levels to suit beginners, intermediate and advanced candidates. Courses are open to the general public, and bespoke programmes can be developed for organisations to meet their specific training requirements.