Sunderland Skills and Inclusion Programme

The University has been awarded £2.56 million from the 'People and Skills' priority of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) programme to lead a consortium of training providers, delivering fully-funded training in Sunderland. 

The Sunderland Skills and Inclusion Programme (SSIP) will offer Sunderland businesses and employees the opportunity to access our fully-funded courses spanning a range of subject specialisms and disciplines, including one-day masterclasses through to accredited courses.

20 February 2025 - 2 day course (Please note we are running day one of this two-day course)

Introduction to Cyber Security will explore fundamental concepts and practical strategies that you can use to safeguard your digital life.

Introduction to Cybersecurity masterclass will explore fundamental concepts and practical strategies that you can use to safeguard your digital life. The course is designed for individuals with little to no technical background, so you can expect clear explanations and hands-on exercises tailored to non-technical users. However, if you're familiar with cybersecurity, this short course will help to improve your knowledge.

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4 March 2025 - 1/2 day course

Introduction to Climate Change and Carbon Footprints will allow you to identify how your business affects climate change and how to address it.

Understand how your business is affecting climate change and how you can address it. Consider the emissions your business produces and learn how to begin reducing your carbon footprint and operational costs.  This is the first masterclass of its kind that the University has offered to businesses. Research by Sunderland City Council has identified that there is a knowledge and skills gap which they are looking to develop.

The short course will be delivered by an in-house expert to drive the transition towards a net zero economy. This course is designed for business employees at all levels from SME's to large businesses and from any industry.

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Businesses and organisations are also able to access bespoke courses for their employees. For further information about working together to create a tailored, business-needs-led course, email skills@sunderland.ac.uk.