Professional Development Training

CPD and corporate training

Expert-led professional development training for companies and individuals.

Whether your goal is to learn new skills, enrich your knowledge, advance your career or boost your business, we can help you achieve it. Tell us your specific needs and we will develop bespoke training to fulfil them.

What we do

The University of Kent is an internationally recognised university, ranked among the top 40 in the UK. With a civic mission to generate social, educational, cultural, public and economic benefits, we deliver world-leading business services to local and global audiences.   

Our training solutions seamlessly integrate cutting-edge knowledge and strategic business insight. They are tailored to satisfy the diverse needs of employers, professionals, businesses, organisations, and the public and third sectors. 

We have world-class expertise across the University's teaching and research topics such as business, finance, law, cybersecurity, biosciences, architecture, design, interdisciplinary child protection, social work, healthcare and autism. 

Our partners include local authorities, the NHS, Kent Police and Eurostar.   

We are the only university to be on the framework Supply of Training, Learning & Development Solutions Y25003 for the public sector, created by Procurement Services of Kent County Council. This guarantees that our procurement process is effective, transparent and compliant.

In addition to CPD and corporate training, our offer encompasses higher degree apprenticeships in professions such as fundraiser, policy officer, charter manager, social worker, operational research specialist and senior leader; online short courses and knowledge transfer partnerships. 

The extent of our Business Services is far-reaching.

To find more about our training opportunities, events, collaborations and latest news on professional development, visit our CPD and Corporate Training News blog via the button below:

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CPD at Kent

Our CPD and corporate training is delivered by the University of Kent's world-class academics and industry experts across different industries and subjects. Our dedicated business development team helps our clients identify their training needs, and develops, designs and delivers appropriate training to meet them.

Depending on your needs, our bespoke training can range from half a day to several weeks, be tailored to both senior leaders and junior staff, and be offered online or in person at different locations. We offer competitive packages for regional, national and international clients, and a range of services to choose from. 

The cost of our packages is identified through scoping the work with our clients and determining the level of expertise and skills required from our academics and researchers to deliver it; as well as the appropriate level of administrative and project management support to meet our clients’ budget and desired outcomes.  

Join us and unlock your potential. 


Meanwhile, feel free to complete our questionnaire below to help you identify your training needs and goals for growth. It is anonymous, can give you insights to your professional and business development, and help you plan ahead.

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Corporate training

We offer a range of bespoke corporate training in the following areas. The list is not exhaustive, so get in touch to discuss the right training solution for you.

Find out more

CPD training has numerous benefits for both individuals and companies. It helps: 

  • Individuals to unlock their potential, widen their career prospects and advance professionally;  
  • Companies and organisations to improve their operations, performance and competitiveness;  
  • Employers and staff to become more valuable in their field, agile and resilient; 
  • Inter-sectoral mobility, leadership and business growth. 

Many organisations have dedicated funds for the professional development training of their staff.  


Research, innovation, engagement and impact are our strategic pillars. As a world-leading university, we can offer you the following: 

  • Expert, cutting-edge and applicable knowledge;  
  • Reliable services by qualified academics and professionals tailored to your needs; 
  • Access to the University of Kent’s extensive professional, service and industry networks;  
  • Opportunities for further business collaborations, CPD training, knowledge transfer partnerships (KTPs) and talent recruitment;  
  • Ways to maximise your professional and business impact by exploring and implementing new ideas. 

Our partners include Kent Invicta Champer of Commerce, the Institute of Directors, the NHS, Kent Police, Kent County Council and Medway Council. Our courses are accredited by the University of Kent, CPDUK and other professional bodies.  


Our services include advice and guidance on identifying training needs, course design and delivery, teaching materials and resources, mid- and end-point reviews, report writing and feedback mechanisms. We can also discuss extra-curricular activities, cross-university collaborations and networking. 

Sustainability is one of our core values. We thus ensure that our solutions are applied and integrated in your business structures. This guarantees that your business or organisation will be ready to successfully grow and be ready to face similar challenges in the future.  


Contact us

Our Professional Development Training team is here to help you identify your training needs, and design and deliver bespoke training to meet them. We can also introduce you to a range of other opportunities such as apprenticeships, professional postgraduate degrees and business collaborations.

Please note that our offer is subject to our Terms & Conditions and Cancellation policy.

If you are looking to know more about our PDT offer, or you would like to discuss your plans for developing one with us, fill the form below or send us an email at businessrelationships@kent.ac.uk or call us on +44 (0)1227 823236.

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