School of Design Professional Learning

The School of Design Professional Learning brings the expertise and research of the University of Leeds to individuals and organisations around the world. 

We offer practical, research-informed professional learning for individuals, alongside tailored learning and development solutions for organisations. Our multidisciplinary in-house team brings together leading academics, technical specialists, learning content designers and creative specialists to create high-quality learning grounded in world-leading research and industry practice. 

Whether you’re developing your career or developing your people, we combine the expertise of the University of Leeds School of Design with industry insight to deliver learning that creates real-world impact. 

Develop your expertise. Upskill, reskill and stay ahead.  

Our professional learning courses are designed for individuals seeking practical courses they can apply immediately in the workplace.  Whether you’re developing new expertise, updating existing skills or preparing for the next stage of your career, our courses give you the confidence, knowledge and insight to move forward. 

Develop your people. Build capability. Drive Innovation. 

We are a trusted partner for organisations of all sizes, creating training and development solutions that build skills, strengthen capabilities and support sustainability. Our learning helps develop the expertise and capabilities needed to navigate change and deliver measurable business results. 

From private courses to tailored programmes and fully bespoke solutions, we offer a range of options to support organisational development with real-world impact. 

Our multidisciplinary in-house team can support organisations in developing full courses, designing learning materials and producing educational videos. 

Whether you’re looking to upskill your workforce, address skills gaps, develop specialist capabilities or stimulate innovation, we work with you to create a solution tailored to your goals.