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Bridging academia and industry
Empower the next generation by advancing your skills, expanding knowledge, and cultivating strong leadership to build a future-ready workforce.
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The course themes highlight the critical integration of academic learning with industry application. It emphasises the importance of upskilling professionals, nurturing innovation, and maintaining a strong alignment between educational programs and the evolving needs of businesses and industries. By bridging the gap between theory and practice, it ensures that you will become equipped with relevant, future-ready competencies that drive both personal growth and organisational success.
London campus
- Course leader – Dr Olalekan Adisa
- Duration – 3 hours
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Dates and times
August 2025
Duration: 3 days
Session 1 - 10.00am to 12.00pm
Session 2 - 2.00pm to 4.00pm
Course Fees
£699 Please contact us for more information
Course information
Who is this course for?
• Academic professionals and institutions
• Industry and corporate leaders
• Politicians
• Early career professionals
• Government and policy makers
• Training and professional development experts
What will I learn?
This course will cover 6 modules.
Module 1: Foundations of curriculum development
Module 2: 21st-century learning and pedagogy
Module 3: Policy and governance in higher education curriculum
Module 4: Curriculum innovation and future skills
Module 5: Assessment and quality assurance
Module 6: The role of technology in education and industry
How will I learn?
This course will be taught using a combination of lectures and classroom activities led by industry experts.
Course leader biographies
Dr Olalekan Adisa
Senior Lecturer, Program Lead (International Project Management)
I am an international Scholar with educational training in Nigeria, South Africa and the UK. I have over fifteen years teaching and research experience in Public Policy, Business Strategy, New Public Management, Project Management, Governance and Sustainable Development. Presently, I am the Program Lead for International Project Management at York St John University and serves as External Examiner in the UK, Nigeria, Namibia and South Africa. I am also the coordinator for the Executive Program on Corporate Governance and Public Management at York St John University.
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