Real-world teaching and learning for individuals and businesses.

Across our open and custom offerings, all of our programmes are designed to challenge, inspire and transform your thinking.

Open programmes

Open programmes are held throughout the year, exploring a broad range of business topics.

Open programmes
Custom programmes

Using a partnership approach, we design and deliver a custom development programme to meet your objectives.

Custom programmes
International partnerships

Work collaboratively with us on engaging and innovative experiences for learners.

Partnership opportunities

Upcoming Programmes

26

Sep

Non-executive Director Programme Session 2 | What is the Role of the NXD in assessing Risk

  • with Angus Cockburn, Non-Executive Chairman of James Fisher and Sons plc. Senior Independent Director of Ashtead Group plc, Senior Independent Director of Edrington Group Limited, and Non-Executive Director of Securities Trust of Scotland plc
  • Calendar Thursday
  • Clock 18:00–20:00
  • Navigate Online

Join Angus Cockburn and Bill McCall to explore serious risk issues organisations face. Book your place.

Masterclass

10

Oct

Non-executive Director Programme Session 3 | AI – opportunity or threat? What NXDs need to know

  • with Louise Smith, Leadership roles across Digital, Data, Product, Distribution, Technology and Operations in leading UK organisations
  • Calendar Thursday
  • Clock 18:00–20:00
  • Navigate

Join Louise Smith as she demystifies this potentially complicated area. Book your place.

Masterclass

24

Oct

Non-executive Director Programme Session 4 | The opportunity and challenges of being an NXD in a Private Equity backed business

  • with Calum Paterson, Leads SEP. Former Chair of the British Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (BVCA)
  • Calendar Thursday
  • Clock 18:00–20:00
  • Navigate

Join Calum Paterson and John Watson as they explain the challenges and how to be successful in this sector. Book your place.

Masterclass

7

Nov

Essentials of Remuneration in International NGOs

  • with Mariana Oliveira
  • Calendar Thursday
  • Clock 12:30–15:00
  • Navigate Online

This dynamic, online course, offered by Project Fair, delivers basic knowledge and skills in compensation and benefits from the perspective of international NGOs.

Masterclass

7

Nov

Non-executive Director Programme Session 5 | Energy transition strategies and climate reporting: The escalating challenge for Boards and NXDs

  • with Dr Valentina Kretzschmar, Chairman, Aberdeen Sports Village; Board member, Todd & Duncan, Commsworld and PDG Helicopters
  • Calendar Thursday
  • Clock 18:00–20:00
  • Navigate Online

Join Dr Valentina Kretzschmar and Amanda Young as they address the key issues. Book your place.

Masterclass

21

Nov

Non-executive Director Programme Session 6 | The Effective Board

  • with Atholl Duncan, Chair of UK Coaching; Chair of the performance and technology business, Black Isle Group; Chair of Salmon Scotland; and Founder and CEO of The Edge Consultancy
  • Calendar Thursday
  • Clock 18:00–20:00
  • Navigate Online

Join Atholl Duncan as he shares his insight on how to create and maintain an effective culture in the boardroom. Book your place.

Masterclass

23

Jan

AI for Senior Managers in Financial Services Programme

  • with Luke Scanlon
  • Calendar Thursday
  • Clock 09:00–17:00
  • Navigate Pinsent Masons

Delivered in partnership between Pinsent Masons, the Edinburgh Futures Institute and the University of Edinburgh Business School, this 1-day course for Senior Managers in Financial Services focuses on developing competence and providing training in understanding and addressing AI legal and regulatory risks.

Masterclass