University of Westminster Short Courses

Did you know that creativity is an important skill for every career?

Creativity allows you to think outside the box and face challenges with a different perspective.

Not only that, but it also helps when adapting to changes in the workplace environment, such as the integration of new technologies and the collaboration with multiple generations in work teams.

Despite the advantages and capabilities that AI brings to the workspace, creative thinking is an irreplaceable human skill.

To learn more about it, we recommend you check out this article: https://www.forbes.com/sites/rachelwells/2024/01/28/70-of-employers-say-creative-thinking-is-most-in-demand-skill-in-2024/

Our series of certificates that enhance your CV continues!

This week we’re highlighting our MSP® certification, designed for professionals who lead, manage, or support transformational change.

MSP® comprises a set of principles, governance themes and a set of processes to use when managing a business transformation. It provides an integrated framework that guides the work using three lenses:

🏙️ Fundamental principles derived from positive and negative lessons learned from programme experiences

🏙️ Governance themes that define an organisation's approach to programme management

🏙️ Processes across a programme lifecycle which provides a route through the lifecycle of a programme from its conception through to the delivery of the new capability, outcomes, and benefits.

There are two levels within the course, each examined separately: the Foundation level and the Practitioner level, which you can take sequentially or at separate times.

We recommend you book the two courses together to benefit of a 10% discount on the combined price.

These courses are high in-demand so don’t hesitate to secure a spot via the following links ⬇️

MSP® Foundation: https://www.westminster.ac.uk/business-and-management-short-courses/mspr-foundation

MSP® Practitioner: https://www.westminster.ac.uk/business-and-management-short-courses/mspr-practitioner

Don’t miss this!

The University of Westminster will be hosting a Business & Technology Careers Fair on Wednesday 16th October 2024. This Careers Fair is a fantastic opportunity for students to meet employers looking to hire from Business & Tech courses for summer internships, industrial placements, and graduate schemes.

If you’re planning to change careers or level up, this is your opportunity to network with experts in the industry.

📆 Mark your calendars, the event will take place at our Marylebone Campus from 2-5 pm.

Everyone’s time is precious, but it’s up to us how to make the most of it.

is an important skill to reduce stress, achieve goals, improve work-life balance and personal growth.

Here are a few tips to better manage your time:

⏰ prioritize tasks with a more significant impact

⏰ be selective about the workload that you can handle

⏰ give yourself time to do things the right way



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Do you want to make your CV stand out from other candidates when applying for jobs?

A PRINCE2® certification has now become a minimum requirement for many roles.

Our accredited project management course provides you with a complete walkthrough of the PRINCE2® terminology as defined in PRINCE2® 7 Managing Successful Projects, the official manual of the method published by PeopleCert in 2023.

This course focuses on people management, recognising the importance of human capital in project success, and is designed for all professionals, including aspiring or experienced project managers, using simplified language and content which makes it more accessible to all.

Upon completion, you will take a one-hour multiple-choice exam, which leads to the official PRINCE2®7 Foundation certificate and then you can progress onto the Practitioner Certification.

What are you waiting for? The next two available start dates are on 16th September and 07th October, secure your place via this link ➡️ https://www.westminster.ac.uk/business-and-management-short-courses/prince2r-foundation

Do you feel stuck about the next steps to take in your career?

If the answer is yes, then you will find this event, part of the University of Westminster’s ‘What it Takes’ series, of interest.

The guest speaker, Manuel, who graduated from Westminster’s Human Resource Management MA course in 2012, gave an overview of different career transitions and choices, how to unlock career opportunities at work, how to have career conversations, how to show up for the job you want, not the one you have, and the steps you need to take to build a robust support network.

You can read the full article at the following link ➡️ https://www.westminster.ac.uk/news/westminster-hosts-what-it-takes-to-successfully-navigate-career-transitions-with-confidence-event

and are the most effective skills in today’s modern leadership.

According to research conducted by the Harvard Business Review, leaders who exhibit these two skills significantly outperform their peers. Businesses led by such individuals, saw an increase in and .

Here are a few tips on how to develop these skills:

🙇‍ be more self-aware of your emotions and emotional responses

🙇‍ practice active listening

🙇‍ listen to feedback

🙇‍ be open-minded

Do you work in the transportation sector and want to enhance your knowledge and skills?


Look no further, our Analysing Transport Data course is what you need.

On this course, delegates will:

🚚 learn about the secondary data available in transport and the advantages and limitations of this

🚚 advanced chart making in - pivot tables, combining different data sources

🚚 gain knowledge about using regression modelling

🚚 labelling data, creating missing , etc. and cover merging datasets; moving between SPSS and Excel to analyse and present data

🚚 learn about opening datasets from non-SPSS formats

And more!

The course consists of a series of online lectures that will be delivered via our BlackBoard virtual learning environment. Our interactive online courses provide real-time lessons with an expert tutor where key course themes will be introduced and discussed.

The course starts in two weeks, secure a spot here before it’s too late ➡️ https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=_5c8u7URN0uSzxiXsth2a-x8-cve9uhDpcV0Z9LyXWpURVhUMVhOUUI2SzhaN0pUTjNKTzNIUlhRVCQlQCNjPTEkJUAjdD1n

Have you ever felt stressed in the workplace? Well, you’re not the only one.

According to the Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England, 61% o of workers say they felt exhausted at the end of most working days in 2023 .

Here are 7 ways to deal with stress in the workplace:

💪 set aside time for yourself, to do things you love and be with your loved ones

💪 maintain a regular exercise routine

💪 practice relaxation techniques such as meditation and deep breathing exercises

💪 improve your sleeping habits

Above all, always be open to talk about your struggles with your coworkers and superiors so that you can work toward a solution together



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New month, new resolutions, and new beginnings!

For many is a month of fresh starts and new opportunities, and a reminder that is around the corner.

What are your for this fantastic end of the year ahead of us? Let us know in the comments ⬇️

𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝘄𝗼 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝘀 𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗔𝗣𝗠 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗣𝗠𝗤)!


This course suits both aspiring and existing who want to take a step closer to becoming a Chartered Project Professional (ChPP).

Upon completion, you’ll have a wider knowledge about how and are structured, project life cycles, the situational context of projects, within project management, the principles of leadership and teamwork, planning for success, project scope management, schedule and resource optimisation, project procurement, and issue management in the context of project management.

The course will take place over 5 days and after two weeks, you’ll sit the PMQ exam.

Book your spot here ➡️ https://www.westminster.ac.uk/business-and-management-short-courses/apm-project-management-qualification-pmq

Francesca Gandino joined the Counselling Skills short course in 2021.

The experience helped her in developing skills such as empathy and active listening, which will help her in developing a career as a consultant.

This course is aimed at anyone who may be considering either a career in counselling, or wanting to develop valuable helping and listening skills, as well as anyone interested in developing self-awareness.

Through a series of talks and practical activities, the course will present an overview of the nature and usefulness of counselling and the key skills that underpin this activity.

Find out more here ➡️ https://www.westminster.ac.uk/counselling-and-psychology-short-courses/introduction-to-counselling-skills