Digital Skills Short Courses

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​​Our Digital Skills short courses boost your knowledge in the ever-changing digital world. Designed to support your career prospects, these short courses equip you with practical, in-demand skills for today's workplace.

We offer short, comprehensive courses in Adobe Creative Cloud products, coding, Microsoft Office Suite, and social media apps. Our extended Adobe courses can help you obtain the Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) certification, while most other short courses provide you with a digital badge upon completion.

Explore our Digital Skills short courses below and enjoy hands-on, practical training from highly experienced tutors.

Digital Skills short courses

Explore our Digital Skills courses

Our beginner Digital Skills short courses provide a solid foundation in key areas, from video editing to image manipulation, equipping you with essential creative knowledge.

These skills empower you to craft compelling content and express your creativity with confidence. By mastering industry-standard tools and techniques, you’ll enhance your visual storytelling skills and open doors to opportunities in the creative sector—boosting your competitiveness in today’s dynamic job market.

Start from the bottom and work your way up to master level with our Beginner to Master Adobe courses.

And if you want to skip one of the lower level courses, you can get in touch with us to start at a higher level.

The Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) credential is a globally recognised certification validating expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud applications like Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro and After Effects.

The ACP credential offers industry recognition, can enhance career opportunities, and skill validation.  

ACP

Our short courses in Adobe After Effects will help you to develop essential skills for creating dynamic visual effects and motion graphics.

This powerful software is widely used in film, video production, and digital content creation. Mastering Adobe After Effects enhances your creativity, enabling you to bring your ideas to life through animation, compositing, and innovative design, making you a valuable asset in the industry. 

After Effects

Learn the fundamental skills for creating vector graphics and illustrations in Adobe Illustrator.

This industry-standard software is essential for graphic design, branding, and digital artwork. Mastering Adobe Illustrator empowers you to design logos, posters, and other visuals with precision and creativity, enhancing your portfolio and increasing your employability in various creative fields.​ 

Illustrator

Develop essential skills in professional layout design with our Adobe InDesign short courses, perfect for creating polished and impactful publications.

This powerful software is ideal for creating print and digital media, including brochures, magazines, and eBooks. Mastering Adobe InDesign enhances your ability to organise text and images effectively, ensuring visually appealing and engaging designs that stand out, making you a valuable asset in the publishing industry.​ 

InDesign

Our Adobe Photoshop short courses provide vital skills in photo editing, digital painting, and graphic design, helping you unlock the full potential of this versatile software.

From retouching images to creating web graphics and stunning visuals, mastering Adobe Photoshop enhances your creativity and equips you with industry-relevant techniques. Whether you're looking to expand your artistic potential or boost your career prospects, these courses offer the tools to stand out in the competitive creative industries.

Photoshop

Adobe Premiere Pro is the industry-standard tool for creating and editing videos for social media, web, and broadcast media.

Premiere Pro is a powerful tool that integrates with other Adobe software like After Effects and Audition. Whether you’re a beginner learning the basics or an expert looking to expand or certify your skills, you can find short courses here to unlock your creativity and master digital video editing. 

Premiere Pro

 Our Adobe Premiere Rush short courses teach you essential skills to quickly and efficiently create and edit engaging videos for online audiences.

Ideal for beginners and social media content creators, this user-friendly software empowers you to produce high-quality videos seamlessly across various devices.

Premiere Rush

​​Animation is a vital skill in today's digital landscape, and programs like Blender is a key tool for mastering it.

On our animation short courses, you’ll learn how to create captivating motion graphics and visual effects that elevate your projects. ​

Microsoft Office products are the global industry standard for productivity software.

This includes Word for writing documents, PowerPoint for creating presentations, and Excel for collecting, sorting, and analysing data, among other applications.

We offer a variety of short courses in Microsoft Office for all levels, from beginner to advanced. 

Our user interface (UI) design short courses will equip you with the ability to create user-friendly and visually appealing interfaces for websites and applications.

You’ll gain essential knowledge in layout, colour theory, and typography, enhancing your UI design proficiency.​

​​Our user experience (UX) design short courses empower you to create intuitive and engaging user experiences.

You’ll understand prototyping and usability testing, which are crucial for designing effective products. Mastering these skills enhances your ability to empathise with users and solve their problems, preparing you for rewarding careers in tech and design, where user-centred solutions are paramount. ​ 

Our video editing short courses provide you with the essential skills to craft compelling visual stories and create high-quality content for multiple platforms.

You’ll master techniques for cutting, arranging, and enhancing video footage. Our hands-on courses will boost your creativity and technical proficiency, making you a valuable asset in industries like marketing, videography, advertising, and social media, where engaging video content is crucial. 

​​Our web and social media short courses will enable you to create and manage engaging online content effectively.

You’ll gain essential knowledge in website design, content creation, and social media strategy, enhancing your ability to connect with audiences. These skills boost your digital presence and open up career opportunities in marketing, communications, and design, making you competitive in today’s job market. 

Computer aided design (CAD) and 3D modelling have many useful applications, from concept creation to final product, environment or character design, and can be used to create visuals to sell your work and inspire others.

We offer a range of short courses in tools such as Blender and SketchUp to develop your skills, from beginner to advanced. 

Upcoming Digital Skills Short Courses

Film and television short course
Film and television short course

Mon 17 Feb 2025

Self Study

Short Course: Getting started with Adobe | Self Study

Online

This course is designed to familiarise you with the various applications and products on offer from ...

Short Course: Getting started with Adobe | Self Study
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Premiere Pro ACP lead

Thu 20 Feb 2025

Thursday evenings 18.00-21:00 | weekly 20th February to 10th April

Short Course: Premiere Pro ACP - Weekly Evening | Spring 2025

Online

Learn the basics of video editing. This Adobe Premiere Pro course is a great way for anyone to maste...

Short Course: Premiere Pro ACP - Weekly Evening | Spring 2025
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Thu 20 Feb 2025

20 & 27 February, 18:00 - 21:00

Short Course: Getting Started with Premiere Pro - Introduction to Video Editing | Evenings | February 2025

Online

Learn the basics of video editing.

Short Course: Getting Started with Premiere Pro - Introduction to Video Editing | Evenings | February 2025
Canva

Fri 21 Feb 2025

09:00 - 12:00 | Price £85

Short Course: Create compelling Social media content with Canva | February 2025

Online

Learn how to professionally design and easily prepare images and graphics for social media using Can...

Short Course: Create compelling Social media content with Canva | February 2025
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Adobe Illustrator ACP lead image

Mon 24 Feb 2025

24 February & 03 March, 18.00-21.00

Short Course: Go Further with Adobe Illustrator | Evenings | Feb-March 2025

Online

Enhance your beginner design skills with our engaging course. Learn how to cut and reshape your desi...

Short Course: Go Further with Adobe Illustrator | Evenings | Feb-March 2025
Digital Skills

Thu 27 Feb 2025

18:00 - 21:00

Short Course: Figma for UI and UX Design | February 2025

Online

Getting started with wireframes, mockups, and prototypes. ​​This beginner-friendly course offers...

Short Course: Figma for UI and UX Design | February 2025
Photoshop Short Course
Photoshop Short Course

Thu 27 Feb 2025

27 Feb - 06 March, 18.00 - 21.00 | Price:£150

Short Course: Go further with Photoshop | February 2025

Online

Our Go Further with Photoshop two part course is perfect for anyone who wants to expand their skills...

Short Course: Go further with Photoshop | February 2025
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ACP Photoshop

Fri 28 Feb 2025

Weekly | 28 February - 28 March, 09:30 - 11:30

Short Course: Photoshop for absolute beginners - Weekly | Spring 2025

Online

Designed for newcomers to Photoshop, this course teaches the basics of correcting, retouching, and e...

Short Course: Photoshop for absolute beginners - Weekly | Spring 2025
Photoshop Short Course
Photoshop Short Course

Wed 05 Mar 2025

5th & 12th March, 13.00-16.00 Price: £150

Short Course: Go further with Photoshop - Afternoons | March 2025

Online

Our Go Further with Photoshop two part course is perfect for anyone who wants to expand their skills...

Short Course: Go further with Photoshop - Afternoons | March 2025
Digital Skills

Thu 06 Mar 2025

13.00-16.00

Short Course: Adobe Express for CVs | March 2025

Online

Craft a professional and creative CV.

Short Course: Adobe Express for CVs | March 2025
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Premiere Pro ACP lead

Thu 06 Mar 2025

06 & 13 March, 18.00-21.00

Short Course: Premiere Pro: Propel your skills to the next level | Evenings | March 2025

Online

Building on your existing knowledge to create professional-quality videos, taking your editing skill...

Short Course: Premiere Pro: Propel your skills to the next level | Evenings | March 2025
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Fri 07 Mar 2025

10.00 - 12.00 | Price: £65

Short Course: WordPress: Create Websites & Blogs | March 2025

Online

This course will give you the skills to build a beautiful, responsive WordPress site that looks grea...

Short Course: WordPress: Create Websites & Blogs | March 2025
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Adobe Illustrator ACP lead image

Mon 10 Mar 2025

10 & 17 March, 18.00-21.00 | Price £150

Short Course: Adobe Illustrator: Propel your skills to the next level | Evenings | March 2025

Online

Enhance your creative potential with our two part intermediate Adobe Illustrator course! Dive into t...

Short Course: Adobe Illustrator: Propel your skills to the next level | Evenings | March 2025
Word

Mon 10 Mar 2025

18:00 - 21:00

Short course: Make Essay & Dissertation writing Easier using MS Word | March 2025

Online

Master Microsoft Word for writing dissertations and essays with this comprehensive course. Learn to ...

Short course: Make Essay & Dissertation writing Easier using MS Word | March 2025
Film and television short course
Film and television short course

Mon 10 Mar 2025

10 & 17 March 18.00-21.00 | Price: £150

Short Course:Adobe InDesign: Propel your skills to the next level | March 2025.

Online

Enhance your InDesign skills even further with this course.

Short Course:Adobe InDesign: Propel your skills to the next level | March 2025.
Blender

Wed 12 Mar 2025

12 & 19 March, 18:00 - 21:00 | £150

Short Course: Introduction to Blender | March 2025

Online

Blender for 3D Modelling, Animation and Visualisation. Get ready to dive into the world of 3D Modell...

Short Course: Introduction to Blender | March 2025
Photoshop Short Course
Photoshop Short Course

Thu 13 Mar 2025

13 & 20 March 18.00 - 21.00 | Price: £150

Short Course: Propel your Photoshop skills to the next level | March 2025

Online

Our Photoshop – propel your skills to the next level course is perfect for anyone who wants to exp...

Short Course: Propel your Photoshop skills to the next level | March 2025
Short courses

Mon 17 Mar 2025

13:00 – 16:00

Short Course: Photoshop Visualisation Skills | March 2025

Online

Creating professional and impactful visualisations.

Short Course: Photoshop Visualisation Skills | March 2025
Photoshop Short Course
Photoshop Short Course

Wed 19 Mar 2025

19th & 26th March 13.00-16.00

Short Course: Propel your Photoshop skills to the next level | Afternoons | March 2025

Online

Our Photoshop – propel your skills to the next level two part course is perfect for anyone who wan...

Short Course: Propel your Photoshop skills to the next level | Afternoons | March 2025
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Premiere Pro ACP lead

Thu 20 Mar 2025

20 & 27 March, 18.00-21.00 | Price £150

Short Course: Master Premiere Pro | Evenings | March 2025

Online

This course targets users who are familiar with Premiere Pro basics and wish to enhance their skills...

Short Course: Master Premiere Pro | Evenings | March 2025
Film and television short course
Film and television short course

Mon 24 Mar 2025

24 & 31 March, 18.00-21.00 | Price £150

Short Course: Master Indesign | March 2025

Online

Take your InDesign knowledge and skills to the next level, explore the topic of interactivity within...

Short Course: Master Indesign | March 2025
A woman drawing logos at a desktop computer
Adobe Illustrator ACP lead image

Mon 24 Mar 2025

24 & 31 March, 18.00-21.00 | Price £150

Short Course: Master Adobe Illustrator | Evenings | March 2025

Online

Transform your skills with Adobe Illustrator! Master perspective tools and grids to create breathtak...

Short Course: Master Adobe Illustrator | Evenings | March 2025
Short courses

Tue 25 Mar 2025

18.00-21.00 | Price: £85

Short Course: Premiere Rush - Quick and easy Video editing | March 2025

Online

Learn how to create and edit stunning videos virtually anywhere using Premiere Rush - Adobe's simple...

Short Course: Premiere Rush - Quick and easy Video editing | March 2025
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Powerpoint

Wed 26 Mar 2025

13:00 - 16:00 | Price: £85

Short Course: PowerPoint: create presentations with professionalism and impact | March 2025

Online

Unlock your potential and elevate your presentation skills. Join our engaging short course to learn...

Short Course: PowerPoint: create presentations with professionalism and impact | March 2025
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Excel

Wed 26 Mar 2025

18:00 - 21:00 | Price: £85

Short Course: Excel Data Analysis and Visualisation in Excel | March 2025

Online

Elevate your Excel skills with this course, designed for those eager to master data analysis and vis...

Short Course: Excel Data Analysis and Visualisation in Excel | March 2025
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photoshop-for-social-media

Wed 26 Mar 2025

18:00 – 20:00

Short Course: Photoshop for Social Media | March 2025

Online

Create eye-catching images and graphics

Short Course: Photoshop for Social Media | March 2025
Photoshop Short Course
Photoshop Short Course

Thu 27 Mar 2025

27 March 1& 3rd April - 18.00-21.00 | Price:£150

Short Course: Photoshop mastery - Evenings | March 2025

Online

Our two part Photoshop mastery course is perfect for anyone who wants to expand their skills and kno...

Short Course: Photoshop mastery - Evenings | March 2025
photoshop

Fri 28 Mar 2025

13.00-15.00 | Price £65

Short Course: Adobe Express for Portfolios | March 2025

Online

Learn to create a professional-looking portfolio using Adobe Express. Throughout the session we'll p...

Short Course: Adobe Express for Portfolios | March 2025
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Photography Ma 2022

Fri 04 Apr 2025

09:00 - 16:00

Short Course: Photoshop for Photographers | April 2025

Online

This online short course will teach you different techniques aimed specifically towards photographer...

Short Course: Photoshop for Photographers | April 2025
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Adobe Illustrator ACP lead image

Tue 29 Apr 2025

29 & 30 April, 18:00 – 21:00 | Price £150

Short Course: Getting started with Adobe Illustrator | Evenings | April 2025

Online

Explore the basic concepts and functions of Adobe Illustrator

Short Course: Getting started with Adobe Illustrator | Evenings | April 2025

Bespoke Corporate Training – anywhere any time.

We offer bespoke training courses that can be tailored to your business or organisation's needs and drive productivity through the power of creativity and technology.

Our expert-led programs are available on-campus, online, at your workplace, or any location that suits you. Empower your team with training designed to spark creativity and drive growth. Together, we’ll craft a solution tailored to your needs.

Find out more

Digital badges

Digital badges are a great way to celebrate your achievements and stand out from the crowd, and are awarded to all learners who successfully complete a course and all associated learning activities*. 

So whether it's obtaining the skills needed to create a promotional video using Adobe Premiere Pro or the ability to successfully use formulae in Microsoft Excel, our Digital Skills short courses play a unique role in helping to upskill or re-skill to be more competitive in the job market.

Sharing your digital badge on employability websites such as LinkedIn or on your CV can showcase your range of learning achievements to potential employers.  

You will also attain a digital badge from Adobe or Microsoft when successfully completing the exams on our ACP and Microsoft Office Suite Certification courses. 

*Once you have demonstrated capability according to specific criteria established for the badge, you will automatically, become eligible to claim a badge for that course.   

Badges

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Alumni discount on ACP courses


Falmouth University alumni are eligible for a 20% discount on our ACP courses. For more information, get in touch with our Digital Skills team by completing the enquiry form below. 

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Any questions? 

If you have any questions about our Digital Skills short courses, get in touch with our Short Courses team. 

E: shortcourses@falmouth.ac.uk

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