Continuing Professional Development for Archive, Library, Governance and Records Services

These Continuing Professional Development (CPD) short courses are designed for archive, library, governance and records services professionals. The courses are delivered by Distance Learning mode giving you the maximum flexibilty to fit your studies around a busy lifestyle.

The courses are developed for professionals in the above areas who have:

  • a keen interest in the Short Course subject area,
  • broadband internet access,
  • time to study the learning materials and take part in online activities and discussions.

Not sure if you have the time? You can spend as little as 5 hours a week study time and complete in the maximum 6 months or devote 15 hours per week and complete in the minimum 6 weeks. Or aim for something in between. It’s up to you.

Our Continuing Professional Development (CPD) short courses are:

Flexible —plan your own study schedule and study at your own pace (6 weeks to 6 months), and choose whether or not to complete formal credit-bearing assessment for the Short Course

Quality controlled – your course materials, both online & print, are developed, edited and produced by our dedicated team of subject and distance learning experts, and quality assured by University and relevant professional body review procedures

Supported – your personal study support team that includes your Short Course tutor, study skills advisors available via an online skills service, the University’s vast range of online resources, and online forums to meet & chat with other CPD and Distance Learners of the Department.

Work based — each Short Course is professionally relevant and designed to develop your knowledge and skills for specialist information workplaces. Completing the Short Course activities and exercises should enable you to reflect on your learning in relation to your workplace needs

CPD Short Courses available by Distance Learning in 2011