Train your staff without taking them out of the business
University-level learning designed around your people, your challenges and your ambitions
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University-level learning designed around your people, your challenges and your ambitions
At a glance
Who it's for
Businesses of all sizes, from SMEs to large organisations and public sector employers, and individuals already in employment looking to develop their knowledge, skills and career prospects.
Cost
Costs vary depending on the type and level of study; many programmes have funded or subsidised options available.
Timescales
Flexible learning opportunities ranging from one-day workshops and short courses to multi-year qualifications and degree programmes.
Best suited to
Organisations and professionals looking to address skills gaps, develop talent, improve productivity, support career progression, or respond to emerging industry challenges through practical, work-focused learning.
How do you want to develop your people?
Whether you're looking to address skills gaps, develop future leaders, improve productivity or support employee progression, finding the right training solution can be challenging. The University of Portsmouth offers flexible, work-focused learning opportunities that enable employees to develop high-level skills and qualifications while remaining in work. From degree apprenticeships, work-based degrees and postgraduate study to short courses and micro-credentials, our programmes are designed to respond to real business needs and deliver meaningful impact in the workplace.
To make accessing these opportunities simpler, the University has established the Institute for Professional and Flexible Learning (IPFL), bringing together expertise from across all faculties through a single employer-focused gateway. By working closely with businesses, we help ensure learning is shaped around the skills, challenges and opportunities that matter most to your organisation.
Ideal if you want to:
- Address skills shortages and workforce challenges
- Develop existing talent and future leaders
- Support recruitment, retention and career progression
- Build specialist expertise or respond to emerging industry needs
Not sure where to start? Lets start with your challenge.
Whether you're looking to develop people, address skills gaps or plan for growth, our team can help you find the right solution.
What your organisation gains
Organisations who invest in staff at this level will gain:
- A workforce equipped with the skills your business needs today and tomorrow
- Stronger alignment between individual development and organisational ambition
- Improved staff retention through meaningful investment in people
- A culture that values learning, growth and innovation
- Future leaders developed from within your organisation
- Increased productivity and performance through workplace learning
- Greater resilience in the face of change and emerging challenges
- Enhanced talent attraction, development and succession planning
- Practical solutions to real operational and strategic challenges
- Long-term return on investment through a more capable workforce
The University went beyond the task outlined in our training needs analysis. They proved excellent at getting to know our methods of operation and understanding the needs of our business.”
Let’s talk about your skills gap
Tell us what you’re trying to do and we’ll connect you to the right team. One form, one route in.
Where next?
Business Advice and Consultancy
From offering our expertise and facilities, to finding office space and business support, we can help your organisation succeed.
Recruit and Connect with Our Talent
Looking to recruit a student or graduate, offer a placement opportunity, or raise your organisation's profile? Explore the options below to find out how we can help.
