Employability
Our flexible online programmes and courses are designed to deliver immediate impact in your career, whether you want to switch roles, advance to a more senior level or you’re simply looking to stay relevant in the job market.
Professional Academy: flexible CPD, real career results
Navigating evolving technologies, shifting job requirements and mounting pressure to upskill without sacrificing work-life balance – in today’s world, you’re having to adapt faster than ever. Our Professional Academy has been designed for this purpose, offering short online courses designed to deliver immediate job impact.
Secure your future
44% of workers’ core skills are expected to change by 2030, driven by rapid technological advancements and shifting business needs underscoring the urgency for individuals to continuously upskill to stay competitive (Source: Future of Jobs 2025, World Economic Forum).
Stay competitive in your career
MBA graduate Corinne Caldwell, Chief Operating Officer at Harper Grey LLP in Canada, balanced studies with business travel whilst her workplace was undergoing a merger. By completing her MBA, she secured her position in her organisation.
Gain access to 500+ courses from day one
As soon as you become a Heriot-Watt Online student, you get immediate access to Coursera Career Academy, an additional 500+ industry courses designed by the world’s leading employers including Google, IBM, Salesforce, Tableau, AWS, and Microsoft.
The impact of the programme has been immediate. As I progressed through the modules, my responsibilities at work grew steadily. My supervisors recognised the value I was gaining and entrusted me with greater leadership in ongoing capital projects. The skills, confidence, and perspective I've developed have already made a noticeable difference in how I manage resources, timelines, and teams.
Designed to meet the skills gaps of tomorrow
By 2030, over half the global workforce will need upskilling or reskilling to stay relevant. Critical skills in-demand include adaptability, resilience resource management, tech literacy, and operational excellence. Our programmes and short courses are built to meet this demand - equipping you with the skills employers value most.
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Industry-informed curriculum
Designed in partnership with industry leaders, from supply chain educators such as the Kühne Foundation, to sustainable investment firms such as Arkadiko, all courses have been developed with industry needs in mind.
Read course highlightCareers support
All Heriot-Watt students have access to dedicated careers support as soon as you start your studies, including a university-wide jobs board, CV review workshops, interview preparation, and mentoring opportunities.
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