# Continuing professional development

**Source**: https://www.york.ac.uk/business/cpd/
**Parent**: https://www.york.ac.uk/study/international/

Train with us and invest in your best asset — your people.

## Why York?

We combine high quality teaching with in-depth practical experience. Our hands-on approach directly improves your performance. Go beyond the theory and learn practical skills that you can apply from day one.

Our staff are flexible, friendly, and committed to providing you with an exceptional learning environment. We understand that your needs are unique. Whether you're an individual or a team, our specialists will work with you to deliver bold solutions.

## Contact us

**Continuing Professional Development team**

- cpd@york.ac.uk
- +44 (0)1904 325145

[Tell us your needs](https://www.york.ac.uk/business/cpd/university-of-york-cpd-enquiry-form/)

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Putting customers first

We're proud to be recognised by Customer First UK for our outstanding customer service.

Experienced tutors

You'll be taught by our accomplished tutors, who have first hand experience across many sectors.

Accredited courses

Our professional training courses can be accredited through the Chartered Management Institute.

## Our courses

### [Professional training](https://www.york.ac.uk/business/cpd/professional-training/)

Develop your leadership and management skills with our professional development courses.

### [Bespoke training](https://www.york.ac.uk/business/cpd/bespoke-training/)

Work with us to craft your own course. Whatever your need, we've got the solution.

### [Sector-specific courses](https://www.york.ac.uk/business/cpd/sector-specific-courses/)

Gain specialised skills, experience and training in an industry that interests you.

> Taking a course will take you out of your comfort zone for sure, but is really helpful personally and professionally. Doing the course was a good choice.

Mikey, York Strategic Leadership programme, Cummins Inc.

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## Regional support

We're proud to be a hub for professional development within the local communities of Yorkshire. We regularly work with funders to help small and medium enterprises with training costs.

In 2024/25 we worked in conjunction with City of York Council on a scheme called Innovate York, dedicated to product and process development. 

[Discover regional support](https://www.york.ac.uk/business/cpd/regional-support/)

## Successful partnerships

From local businesses to international institutions, we enjoy working together to implement real change. 

Hear from our clients at Yorwaste, the largest waste management company in North Yorkshire, on how our bespoke training positively impacted their team.

[See more case studies](https://www.york.ac.uk/business/cpd/case-studies/)

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Case studies

[Read our success stories](https://www.york.ac.uk/business/cpd/case-studies/)

Our people

[Meet our team](https://www.york.ac.uk/business/cpd/our-people/)

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