Professional Skills Academy
The Professional Skills Academy is an exclusive programme, delivered via our Canvas VLE, providing all students with opportunities to learn and develop their skills through a variety of different activities and in different environments, all whilst linking professional development to the modern workplace.
Designed with future careers in mind, it aims to support students to get the most out of their time at the University of Stirling, enabling them to build and develop professional and personal skills needed for the modern workplace and help them stand out from the crowd.
Core pillars
Built on three core pillars, the Professional Skills Academy brings all our personal and professional development opportunities together in one place. Students can learn their way, anytime, anywhere, through a mix of videos, podcasts, articles, and interactive activities, both online and in person. Our three core pillars are:
- Bitesize Learning
- University of Stirling Digital Badges
- Employer Insights
Build your portfolio
Students can choose across our activities, completing as many as you like to build their portfolio of skills development:
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Bitesize Learning
Covering eleven professional skills from Critical Thinking to Communication, Bitesize Learning brings together a variety of learning resources all in manageable chunks that students can dip in and out of to suit their own individual and preferred learning style.
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University of Stirling Digital Badges
Explore our growing catalogue of professional skills digital badges which not only develop skills but also industry experience as these have been developed with links to real workplace activities. Once complete, students can showcase your achievements with a university approved digital badge.
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Employer Insights
With our Employer Insights, students will gain valuable knowledge about a variety of industries, connect with top employers through in-person and online events, and take part in immersive business simulations that bring the real-world workplace to life. This is where education meets experience!
Employers: Be part of our Professional Skills Academy
Stirling students can make a vital contribution to your business. The University has a long and successful relationship with businesses of all sizes who have helped to give our students experience in the workplace, while benefitting from their talent and enthusiasm. If you'd like to find out more about how your organisation can be part of the Professional Skills Academy, please get in touch.
Students: Get started
Start your development journey today with the Professional Skills Academy and be an industry-ready graduate after your time studying at Stirling. Students can access the Professional Skills Academy via Canvas.
Contact us
If you have any questions about the Professional Skills Academy, please get in touch.
Connect with us on LinkedIn
Connect with University of Stirling Work-Based Learning and Employer Engagement on LinkedIn. We can help employers recruit our students and graduates and facilitate projects and placements.