CPD opportunities
A list of CPD opportunities including free online training.
CPD Opportunities at UMHAN
UMHAN members can always find details of the latest CPD opportunities on our Community Forum where we share information about the latest free and low cost training relevant to you and your role.
But here are a few of our favourite CPD opportunities...
Ann Craft Trust
A Leading UK Authority on Safeguarding Adults.
Safeguarding Students in Higher Education - Level 3 for Managers and DSLs
This online course will explore the roles and responsibilities of managers and Designated or Deputy Safeguarding Leads in terms of safeguarding adults in High Education.
Charlie Waller Trust
The Charlie Waller Trust run live webinars for anyone who looks after children and young people - parents, carers, educators - as well as young people themselves and anyone interested in psychology or mental health.
They also have some free e-learning courses for Further and Higher Education including:
Higher Education - Managers Supporting Staff
National Academy for Social Prescribing
Heritage and Social Prescribing is a free development course for link workers, neighbourhood health teams and those connecting people to heritage for health from The National Academy for Social Prescribing.
National Autistic Society
Co-produced and delivered with autistic and neurodivergent people, this practical, evidence-based learning from the NSA is designed to build confidence, develop skills and strengthen inclusive practice across your organisation.
Samaritans
Free training webinar for practitioners - The internet, suicide and self-harm from the Samaritans.
During the webinar, you will learn:
- How people use the internet in relation to self-harm and suicide
- What the Online Safety Act means for self-harm and suicide content online
- The role that practitioners can play in supporting people
- How to talk to people about their online use
- How Samaritans can support you in your role.
The Association for Psychological Therapies
'Key Knowledge & Skills for working with Anger and Violence' is a 3-day course from the Association for Psychological Therapies (APT), a leading provider of training for professionals working in mental health and related areas in the UK and Ireland.
The Open University/Open Learn
Whether you’re neurodivergent, supporting others, or learning how to make your teaching more inclusive, the Neurodiversity Hub from Open Learn offers practical help, real stories and expert guidance.
Includes: Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia & Dyscalculia, Studying with neurodivergence, Understanding Neurodiversity, Neurodivergent Life Stages & Experiences and Education and Inclusive Practice.
Resources include Articles, Activities, Free courses, Videos and External links.
Ygam
Ygam is the UK's leading charity dedicated to preventing gaming and gambling harms among young people provides free CPD training for university staff.
As a university staff member, you play a vital role in supporting students through a critical period of independence. While gaming and digital activities can enrich student life, they can also bring hidden risks - particularly as students navigate new financial and social pressures.
ZSA (Zero Suicide Alliance Training)
ZSA offer a range of FREE online training courses including University Student Suicide Awareness Training.
Their online training courses teach you the skills and confidence to have a potentially life-saving conversation with someone you’re worried about.
