CETAD is a centre for excellence in work based learning; learning through and for work. We are known for our high quality, innovative work which meets both individuals’ and employers’ needs; the academic excellence of a top UK University applied to the workplace.

‘Best of both worlds’

Lancaster University accreditation assures you of high quality teaching based on current research, ideas and leading-edge practices. In addition, our work based approach assures you of relevance, usefulness and a return on your personal and business investment.

Academically rigorous yet practical; goes beyond 'training', our emphasis is on developing reflective, life-long learners who are confident, flexible and able to adapt to change.

Our supportive staff are practitioners themselves so can relate ‘theory to practice’ and understand the challenges of combining work with study. Our offer includes bespoke organisational courses and open courses for individuals; delivered on and off-campus. All courses are part-time and designed to minimise time off work

We:

• Build long-term partnerships with organisations and businesses
• Provide professional development for individuals which delivers business benefits for employers
• Provide flexible, innovative routes to Certificates, Diplomas and Masters Degrees
  • Short courses, step-on, step-off, allowing you to manage the pace and time of study
  • Negotiated work based routes built around you and your work
  • Gain credit for prior learning to reduce time, cost and increase the relevance of your programme
  • Courses and qualifications

We are a division within the Faculty of Health & Medicine and specialise in courses for the NHS and other public and private sectors related to health, social care and biomedicine.