Learning and Development Academy

Training courses designed for technical professionals in UK higher education and research.
Trusted by more than 2,000 technicians from 150 UK organisations.
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Explore courses in career development, leadership and management, project management, and teaching and training.
Or explore a different route, with festivals of learning, cohort programmes, and degree apprenticeships.
Your Skills. Your Future. Your Move.

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Practical, expert-led courses designed to build real skills you can bring back to your role. Delivered by the UK ITSS Learning & Development Academy.

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Careers and Professional Development

Effective Communication Skills for Technicians

One day£295Online
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Careers and Professional Development

Proactive Career Development Strategies

One day£295Online
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Leadership and Management

Develop Your Leadership Identity and Capability Using Spotlight

One day£395In-person
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Leadership and Management

Foundations for First Time Technical Leaders

One day£295Online
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Leadership and Management

Leading Through Adversity and Change

One day£295Online
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Leadership and Management

Technical Leadership - Leading Self and Others

Cohort£595Hybrid
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Project Management

Project Management Fundamentals: A Toolkit for Technicians

One day£295Online
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Teaching and Training Skills Development

Assessing and Giving Feedback for Technical Learning

Half day£175Online
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Teaching and Training Skills Development

Designing Effective Technical Teaching & Training

Half day£175Online
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Project Management

Mastering Technical Project Delivery: Advanced Tools for Technicians

Applications closed - register interest
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Project Management

Project Management for Technicians

Applications closed - register interest

Learn Your Way

Half Day Course Online £175

One Day Course Online & In-person £295 / £395

Cohort Programme Online & In-person £595 / £2580

Course & Cohort Programmes No Cost

Cohort Programmes

Longer-term programmes that bring technical professionals together to learn, connect, and join a network of peers across the sector.

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Programme

Executive Programme in Strategic Technical Leadership

Cohort£2580Scholarships
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Programme

Herschel Programme for Women in Technical Leadership

CohortFreeHybrid
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Programme

Technical Teaching Recognition Programme

CohortFreeOnline
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Programme

Technician Career Development Programme

CohortFreeHybrid
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Programme

Technical Teaching Recognition Programme One-Day Intensive

One dayFreeOnline
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Programme

Cross Institution Mentoring Scheme

Applications closed - register interest

Festivals of Learning

Free, online, and seasonal – join our popular festivals of learning, with workshops, panel discussions, and taster sessions throughout the year.

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Festivals of Learning

AutumnFest 2026

One off workshopsFreeOnline

Apprenticeships

Combine study with real workplace experience with degree apprenticeships delivered by the University of Nottingham.

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Degree Apprenticeship

Level 4 Data Analyst Programme

18 monthsFunded by the Growth & Skills Levy
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Degree Apprenticeship

Level 6 Data Scientist Degree Apprenticeship

42 monthsFunded by the Growth & Skills Levy
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Degree Apprenticeship

Level 6 Electro-mechanical Engineer Degree Apprenticeship

60 monthsFunded by the Growth & Skills Levy

FAQS

How do your courses differ from other providers?
Our courses are designed specifically for technical professionals, recognising the vital role they play in university and research institute teaching and research. Expert-led and practical, they give you real skills, fresh insights, and the chance to connect with technicians across the sector – trusted by 2,000+ technicians from 150 UK organisations.
How do I book a training course?
Our training courses can be booked and paid for online through University of Nottingham Online Store. You will be directed to the online stores and asked to make an account using your email address (you can use any email), you will also be asked to create a password. Course bookings will close two working days before half day and one day courses and two weeks before cohort courses. Your place on the course is confirmed only once full payment has been received.
What payment options are available?
The online store accepts credit, debit card or paypal.

Have more questions? Visit our FAQ page. Can’t find the exact course or opportunity you’re looking for? Contact ITSS Consulting for tailored learning and development programmes.