Short Courses & professional development

Short-term courses, for long-term success.

Our innovative short courses are designed to offer flexible, hands-on learning that fits around you. Whether you're looking to explore something new or take the next step in your career, our courses are built with your goals — and industry needs—in mind.

They provide a great way to quickly gain the skills you need to move forward. Offering flexible, degree-level education in smaller, more manageable steps, they can often count toward a university certificate or formal qualification. Explore our range of short courses, to find out more.

How are short courses different from either undergraduate or postgraduate degrees?

How do I book on to a short course?

Do I need to have any prior experience before doing a short course?

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A to Z course list Our full list of professional short courses.

School of Sustainable Food and Farming Educating, inspiring and empowering current and future farmers to achieve net zero within a sustainable farming and food system.

BASIS Harper Adams is an official training centre for BASIS Registration, the leading authority in training, certification, auditing and standard setting in pesticides, fertilisers, food production and plant nutrition amongst many others.

Practical Skills Training and Assessment Learn valuable practical skills through our land-based vocational training programme.

Studying at Harper Adams As the leading university for the land-based, agri-food and rural sectors we are at the forefront of industry knowledge, and develop relevant courses to meet commercial needs.

Explore our new courses at Harper Adams University, Telford.

Our newest location, Harper Adams University, Telford, will be our first dedicated hub for digital courses — focusing on future technologies, engineering, business and career development. Based within The Quad building, it’s less than a five-minute walk from both the town centre and transport links (Telford Central Station) and is surrounded by rich history, industry, and government.

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Short Courses & professional development

How are short courses different from either undergraduate or postgraduate degrees?

How do I book on to a short course?

Do I need to have any prior experience before doing a short course?

Courses by subject area

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