Sustainability–Leadership–Digital: CPD Essentials
This course is fully funded by Santander, for applicants living or working in Milton Keynes, or those working for an employer based in Milton Keynes. Proof of eligibility required.
Course Overview
- Start Date
- 1 Dec 2025
- Duration
- 7 Months
- Mode of Study
- Part-Time
- Location
- Online
- Days
- Various
Course overview
The Sustainability, Leadership & Digital CPD Suite is a flexible collection of short online courses designed to help adults build practical skills for the workplace.
Covering sustainability, digital skills and leadership, the modules support professional development and can be completed anytime, anywhere, at your own pace. You can choose to study one module or several, depending on your goals.
All courses are free of charge, fully funded by Santander for eligible learners who live or work in Milton Keynes, or are employed by an organisation based in Milton Keynes (proof of eligibility required).
What will I do?
You’ll take part in short, online learning modules designed to be practical and easy to follow. Each module focuses on real-world skills you can apply straight away in your job or everyday work environment.
Learning includes:
- Clear explanations of key ideas
- Workplace-based examples
- Practical activities and reflection
You can complete as many modules as you like and build your learning around your own schedule.
Modules available
Sustainability modules
- Principles of Sustainable Communities
- Principles of Sustainable Development
- Principles of Sustainable Energy Management
- Principles of Sustainable Transport
- Principles of Waste Management
- Social Responsibility of Businesses and Sustainability
- Sustainability in Business Administration and Digital
- Sustainability in the Construction Sector
- Sustainability in the Hospitality and Catering Sector
Digital modules
- Digital Marketing for Business
- Email as a Promotional Tool
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) for Business
- Social Media for Business
- Understanding the Basics of AI
Leadership & Management modules
- Understanding Leadership
- Leading and Motivating a Team
- Performance Management
- Organising and Delegating
- Solving Problems and Making Decisions
What’s next?
After completing these CPD modules, you can progress into:
- Further professional development courses
- Accredited qualifications in sustainability, digital or leadership
- Higher-level study at college or university
- New or expanded responsibilities at work
The modules are designed to build confidence and create clear pathways into further learning or career progression.
Is it for me?
This programme is ideal for adults who want to:
- Upskill or reskill
- Improve their confidence at work
- Gain practical knowledge to support their current role
- Explore new areas such as sustainability, digital skills or leadership
You don’t need previous experience. The course is suitable for learners from all backgrounds who are motivated to learn independently at their own pace.
Entry requirements
No experience or qualifications are needed.
Course Highlights
- Flexible online micro-courses you can complete anytime
- Choose as many modules as you like
- Free of charge for eligible learners, fully funded by Santander
- Practical, industry-relevant skills
- Covers sustainability, digital skills and leadership
- Designed for real workplace impact
How will I be assessed?
There are no formal assessments for this programme.
How much will I need to study?
All modules are short and fully flexible. You can study at times that fit around work, family and other commitments.
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Santander Funded Places – Terms & Conditions
This course is fully funded by Santander against the following Terms & Conditions:
- Applicants must be a resident of, or working for an organisation based in Milton Keynes
- Evidence of residency and employment in Milton Keynes may be requested, one of the following will be accepted: a driving licence, utilities bill or bank statement
- We reserve the right to terminate this offer without notice
- Places are limited by either exhaustion of the fund available from Santander, or the deadline for course completion
We reserve the right to terminate this offer without notice
Places are limited by either exhaustion of the fund available from Santander, or the deadline for course completion of 31st March 2026
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Sustainability–Leadership–Digital: CPD Essentials
(A982A-1/1)- Start Date
- 1 Dec 2025
- End Date
- 2 Jul 2026
- Days
- Various
- Duration
- 7 Months
- Location
- Online
Fees- 19 – 23
- £75
- 24+
- £75
- Overseas
- £75
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