Upskilling at Glasgow
Upskilling at Glasgow
The University of Glasgow's Upskilling courses are your gateway to enhancing your career prospects in today's competitive job market.
Generously funded by the Scottish Funding Council, our industry-led courses offer:
→ Fully-funded places on a first-come-first-served basis, allowing you to upskill free of charge (worth £399 to £799)
→ 5 or 10 academic credits acquired over 5 or 10 weeks
→ Fully online and flexible learning with no scheduled classes, to accommodate your schedule
→ A curriculum informed by rigorous job market analysis
Beneficial for working professionals, freelancers, reskillers, jobseekers, and graduates from a variety of industries and professional backgrounds, our courses are designed to equip you with in-demand skills and tools for your career development, no matter where you are on your journey.
All you need is a computer, internet connection, and a commitment of 8 to 10 hours a week.
Ready to unlock your potential and transform your career?
Current Courses
Running 22 April - 28 June 2024:
- Applied Data Skills for Processing & Presenting Data
- Climate & Carbon Literacy: Learn How to Reduce your Carbon Footprint at Work & Home
- Data Visualisation: Graphics for Impact
- Digital Transformation for Third Sector Leaders
- Homelessness: Problems, Perceptions & Policies
- Introduction to Management & Leadership in Health Services
- Project Management
- Substance Use in a Contemporary World
- Systems Thinking: Climate Change & Sustainable Decision Making
Key Dates
April 2024 Courses
→ Courses Commence: Monday, 22 April
→ Courses Finish: Friday, 28 June
Why Take an Upskilling Course?
→ Maximise your employability
→ Boost your earning potential
→ Become more effective in current and future roles
→ Network with a group of likeminded professionals
→ Prove CPD
→ Enhance your CV with academic credentials
→ Move onto further study or employment
What Our Learners Say
Through our courses, our learners have gained valuable skills, knowledge, and academic credits that have paved the way for exciting career advancements and further academic pursuits.
But don't just take our word for it – hear from our learners themselves about the impact that our courses have had on their lives.
Get to Know the Project
Who Are These Courses For?
You: A self-directed lifelong learner, committed to augmenting the knowledge, skills, and competencies that will help you advance your career.
Your Class: A diverse group of 20-150 individuals of all ages, genders, and employment statuses, among them working professionals, freelancers, reskillers, jobseekers, and graduates from a variety of industries and professional backgrounds.
Your Teachers: Distinguished educators, academics, and industry leaders from the University of Glasgow.
Frequently Asked Questions
Got a question? Check to see if we have answered it below before submitting an enquiry!
How do I access my student email account?
Using the GUID and password provided in your Access Account Notification email (AAN), login to MyGlasgow. Scroll down to the Office 365 element and select Outlook.
What are the benefits of taking these courses?
Our Upskilling courses offer several benefits, including increased employability, earning potential, and professional confidence. Upon completion, you will acquire valuable skills in your chosen area of study. You also have the option to undergo assessments and earn academic credits, which can contribute to your continued professional development. At the end of the course, you can download a HEAR transcript displaying your grades.
Please note that our standard regulations do not allow re-enrollment in a course, even if credit was not awarded in a previous attempt.
How are these courses delivered?
All Upskilling courses are delivered online through Moodle, our virtual learning platform. You will be able to access Moodle within 24 hours of completing Academic Registration.
Lectures are pre-recorded and not time-sensitive, meaning you can work through the course content in your own time.
What is the time commitment required to complete a course?
All Upskilling courses are either 5 or 10 weeks long. You are encouraged to work through the course content in your own time, but we suggest setting aside 8 to 10 hours per week.
Will there be compulsory assessments?
All Upskilling courses include at least one assessment, but if you are taking a course for the sole purpose of professional development and do not wish to acquire Academic Credits, submission is not compulsory.
However, if you do wish to acquire Academic Credits, you must complete and submit the required assessments. Alternatively, you may request an extension.
Specific descriptions of assessments can be found on individual course webpages.
You will receive a HEAR transcript upon completion of a course, regardless of whether or not you completed the assessment(s).
Why is my MyGlasgow timetable empty?
Because Upskilling courses are fully flexible and course material can be accessed at any time, there are no set timetables.
Will I receive a student card as an Upskilling learner?
Because Upskilling courses take place online and require no on-campus contact, learners do not receive a student card.
Can I access the library as an Upskilling learner?
Because Upskilling courses take place online and require no on-campus contact, learners have access to the University’s online library resources, but not the physical library.
I'm experiencing difficulties while doing my course. What should I do?
Each course has a dedicated Administrator who can advise where support is available. If you are experiencing any issues while undergoing a course, please contact your Administrator via the Mailbox published on the course Moodle page. Should you wish to drop or withdraw from your course, they will be able to assist you.
How do I access my HEAR transcript?
Instructions on how to retrieve your HEAR transcript can be found here.
My GUID is no longer valid. How do I access my HEAR transcript?
If you are no longer a registered student at UofG and your student account has lapsed, instructions on how to request your HEAR transcript can be found here.