Short Courses

Short Courses and professional development

Short-term courses, for long-term success.

Our innovative short courses are designed to offer flexible, hands-on learning that fits around you. Whether you're looking to explore something new or take the next step in your career, our courses are built with your goals — and industry needs—in mind.

They provide a great way to quickly gain the skills you need to move forward. Offering flexible, degree-level education in smaller, more manageable steps, they can often count toward a university certificate or formal qualification. Explore our range of short courses, to find out more.

How are short courses different from either undergraduate or postgraduate degrees?

Short courses at Harper Adams are designed to offer focused, practical knowledge in a specific area, helping you quickly gain new skills or enhance your expertise and career.

Unlike a full degree, which takes several years and covers a wide range of topics, short courses are more flexible and fit around your personal or professional life. They’re perfect if you’re looking to upskill, explore a new field, or boost your career prospects without the long-term time investment of a full degree. While all short courses may not give you academic credit (some will), by studying with us we will always supply you with a certificate of participation.

How do I book on to a short course?

Booking onto one of our short courses is easy. Simply browse through the available courses on our website and find the one that suits you. Once you've chosen, follow the instructions on the course page to book your place. If you have any questions, please use the specific contact details on each course page and our relevant teams will be more than happy to help.

Do I need to have any prior experience before doing a short course?

Whether or not you need experience depends on the short course you’re interested in. Some of our more technical courses – like our Veterinary CPD – require specific background knowledge or skills to support you through your learning; while others are open to everyone, no matter your experience.

Please check the course details for any experience requirements, but if you’re unsure, use the specific contact details on each page.

Courses by subject area

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BASIS Harper Adams is an official training centre for BASIS Registration, the leading authority in training, certification, auditing and standard setting in pesticides, fertilisers, food production and plant nutrition amongst many others. Learn More 鉃�

Practical Skills Training NPTC (National Proficiency Tests Council) accredited practical skills Learn More 鉃�

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