Get Ahead and High Flyers
The university provides workshops that can help you improve your professional skills. On this page you can also find information on self-development via LinkedIn Learning.
What is Get Ahead/ High Flyers?
Working in partnership with LinkedIn Learning, we offer FREE access to 1000s of LinkedIn learning courses during your time at University. If you are a 3rd year Undergraduate (level 6) or Postgraduate (level 7) student, this is your opportunity to develop the personal and professional skills necessary to thrive in a rapidly changing world, through our partnership with LinkedIn Learning.
Which scheme is right for me?
3rd year Undergraduates can take part in the Get Ahead scheme
Postgraduates can take part in the High Flyers scheme
What are the benefits of taking part?
Taking part in the schemes can earn you a Participation Certification to add to your CVs. This will demonstrate to employers a commitment to your learning and professional development in addition to your academic studies.
Complete 10 hours of extracurricular development on LinkedIn Learning to earn a Continuing Professional Development Participation Certificate.
Complete a minimum of 20 hours of extracurricular development on LinkedIn Learning to earn a Get Ahead / High Flyer Participation Certificate.
If you want to take part in Get Ahead or High Flyers, please complete this form, or scan the QR code below. Please note that you only need to register once.
There are thousands of courses available. Learn in a way that suits you, at a time that suits you, giving you complete freedom of your personal and professional development. Business students have previously completed courses on:
To find all the information you need on how to connect your student account to LinkedIn Learning, click this link, or scan the QR code below. You can also find a PDF version attached at the bottom of this box.