On this page, you will find helpful links to other providers of staff/student development and accredited programmes, both within Imperial and outside.

Internal Course Providers

Courses for Students

External Course Providers

ASET: The Work-based and Placement Learning Association
ASET was established to advance the prevalence, effectiveness, and quality of work-based and placement learning in higher education and to promote and publish research into that education system. They do this by running workshops and conferences, publishing good practice guides and viewpoints, promoting and supporting research, facilitating discussion through online forums and dissemination through e-bulletins, and working with other bodies to advocate for our members. Further information on Imperial's membership.

AUA—The AUA (Association of University Administrators) is the professional body for managers and administrators working in higher education. It aims to promote professional excellence in HE by raising the profile of management and administration, developing best practice, and championing high standards. It is not a trade union and shouldn't be confused with the work of trade unions. Membership is open to all Imperial staff performing managerial, administrative, or clerical duties.
If you have any questions, please visit the AUA website

Capita Learning and Development   - Information on public courses, in-house training, books, and videos.

CIPD—Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. With over 90,000 members in the UK and Ireland, the CIPD is Europe's largest professional institute for those involved in the management and development of people.

coursesonline.co.uk offers many courses from the UK's leading online providers. Categories include business, nutrition, education and child care, photography, beauty, interior design, and more. The website has a helpful course navigator to guide your search.

ERASMUS+: Funding opportunities for short training visits within Europe are available through the EU to guide training programmes (Staff across academic and non-academic departments are eligible). Further details.

Floodlight   - Floodlight is the official guide to courses in London. This includes all the part-time and full-time courses run by public-sector colleges, universities and adult education centres in London boroughs. You'll find it here whether you want an introduction to local history or a postgraduate degree in economics.

Futurelearn.com: Try high-quality online education – enjoy free online courses from top universities and specialist organisations.

Higher Education and Technicians Education and Development (HEaTED) This is a national initiative that has grown in response to demands from within the technician community for a central source of information and development opportunities. They are linked to Myscience, supported by the Gatsby Charitable Foundation and funded on operational issues by HEFCE.
If you have any queries regarding our membership of HEaTED, please contact Ailish Harikae.

ICS Learn: Our L&D courses are highly flexible, making it easy to find the perfect balance between study, work, and life. You can learn at your own pace, study from anywhere, and get one-to-one from your expert L&D tutor whenever needed.

Leadership Foundation for Higher Education   - LFHE is dedicated to supporting the professional development of all staff employed by universities and colleges. The website contains general information about LFHE and a Members' Area, accessible to staff working at subscribing institutions. The members' area provides access to networking opportunities and discussion lists, publications (paper-based and electronic), courses and conference information, advisory and consultancy services, the resources database, and the new LFHE Advisory Group Task Forces.

The Skills Network
Product/ Service: Online training & development courses for learners and employers
Level of Discount: 10%
Restrictions: save 10% on SELECTED level 3 and AAT courses
Proof required: Enter code staff10 at checkout

The Skills Network offers a 10% discount on selected level 3 and AAT courses by entering staff10 during the checkout process when prompted. 

Study Loan Scheme

Imperial staff can benefit from an interest-free loan to help with the costs of part-time study while employed by Imperial. See details on the study loan web pages.

Tuition fee remission scheme for staff

Staff who register for a part-time postgraduate degree at Imperial may be eligible to reduce their tuition fee through the tuition fee remission scheme.
This includes part-time MBA programmes at Imperial Business School to reduce