Short Courses Platform 

Delivering a comprehensive course website and a digital learning environment designed specifically to support short course teaching and learning.

Background

The University of Edinburgh is invested in supporting learning that fits the needs and demands of our modern society and has launched a new Short Courses Platform to support this objective. Both the UK and Scottish Governments have recognised the importance of lifelong learning in recent legislation. The Short Courses Platform offers choice and flexibility for non-credited study both on campus and online. 

 

Short courses platform

Bringing together a user-centred course website with a dedicated digital platform to support learning, the platform is designed with the University's community's needs at its core.  Whether courses are taken for enjoyment or to advance skills and knowledge, our focus is on providing consistent learning experiences across all short courses. 

Benefits to learners

The platform allows learners to: 

  • Access the University short courses website, helping them to browse all non-credit courses with consistent course information.
  • Identify the course(s) that meet their requirements including learning outcomes, course dates and delivery method (face-to-face, online, blended).
  • Register, pay and learn in a way that encourages them to continue their learning journey with the University of Edinburgh.
  • Access a specialised learning environment designed for the needs of continued professional learners.  

Benefits to course teams

The platform allows course teams to: 

  • Make their short courses easily searchable by potential learners.
  • Easily manage registration and payment processes.
  • Teach using a digital learning environment that meets the needs of learners.
  • Access data and insight into their learners in order to inform future short course offerings and develop existing courses. 

More information

If you're a member of staff and want to know more, visit our staff Sharepoint Hub.

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