Short Courses

Welcome to UHI Orkney short courses

Our Short Course Programme draws on the vocational expertise of a pool of instructors to meet the training needs of the local business community. We are also currently developing a range of programmes that offer skills for leisure pursuits.

Most courses can be completed in a single day and many of them are offered on a rolling programme throughout the year. Contact staff in the Short Course Section at ocshortcourses@uhi.ac.uk or telephone 01856 569 203 / 01856 569 206 at UHI Orkney to enquire about course dates and availability.

We aim to cover current legislative requirements including Health & Safety, Food Hygiene, First Aid, and Vehicle & Plant Operations through a range of certificated courses accredited by the relevant awarding body.

Our courses are predominantly delivered face-to-face at the UHI Orkney campus in Kirkwall and are designed to allow progression from Introduction to Advanced levels. Any pre-registration requirements will be clearly stated on the course webpage and information sheet. Courses that are certified by an awarding body will adhere to a specific syllabus and include an examination or assessment. Additional courses may be added to the programme at any time, provided there is sufficient demand.

We can also offer in-house courses, with the option to customise the content to meet your organisation's specific needs.

The full short course programme and costs for 2026 and 2027 are available for download below:

Short course programme 2026

Short course programme 2027