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Purple Academy online skills

Online Skills & Courses

Explore all 28 Purple Academy skills and see exactly what you can learn, what you can do after training, and how to register your interest.

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Practical skills for the digital economy

AI & Automation

AI Content Creation

Use AI-assisted workflows to plan, draft, repurpose and improve digital content while keeping human editorial control.

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AI & Automation

AI for Business

Apply practical AI workflows to business research, customer support, marketing, operations and decision support.

◎ Online◷ Cohort dependent
AI & Automation

Artificial Intelligence

Build a practical foundation in artificial intelligence, how modern AI systems work, and how to use AI responsibly.

◎ Online◷ Cohort dependent
Software & Technology

Coding and Software Development

Build programming foundations, problem-solving ability and software-development habits for real projects.

◎ Online◷ Cohort dependent
AI & Automation

Generative AI Tools

Learn how to work effectively with modern generative AI tools for text, ideas, research, images and productivity.

◎ Online◷ Cohort dependent
AI & Automation

No-Code Automation

Build useful automated processes with visual, no-code tools instead of traditional programming.

◎ Online◷ Cohort dependent
Software & Technology

Web Development

Learn to plan, build and publish responsive websites with modern front-end and practical back-end concepts.

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AI & Automation

Workflow Automation

Design repeatable digital workflows that reduce manual work and connect everyday business tasks.

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Data & Analytics

Business Intelligence

Learn how organisations turn data into dashboards, reports and decisions through business intelligence workflows.

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Software & Technology

Cloud Computing

Understand cloud concepts, services, security, deployment and cost considerations through practical examples.

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Marketing & Content

Content Creation

Plan, create and package useful digital content for audiences across social, web and multimedia channels.

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Software & Technology

Cybersecurity

Build foundational cybersecurity awareness and practical defensive skills for digital environments.

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Data & Analytics

Data Analysis

Turn raw data into useful insights through cleaning, analysis, visualisation and clear reporting.

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Data & Analytics

Data Science

Explore the foundations of data science, including data preparation, statistics, modelling and communicating insights.

◎ Online◷ Cohort dependent
Software & Technology

DevOps

Learn the practices that connect software development, automation, testing, deployment and reliable operations.

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Marketing & Content

Digital Marketing

Plan and execute digital marketing campaigns using content, search, social, email, analytics and audience strategy.

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Design & Creative

Graphics Design

Develop practical visual-design skills for branding, social media, marketing and digital communication.

◎ Online◷ Cohort dependent
Data & Analytics

Microsoft Excel

Build confident spreadsheet skills for analysis, reporting, planning and everyday professional work.

◎ Online◷ Cohort dependent
Software & Technology

Mobile App Development

Learn the foundations of designing and building useful mobile applications from idea to prototype.

◎ Online◷ Cohort dependent
Data & Analytics

Power BI

Learn to connect, clean, model and visualise data in Power BI to create useful interactive reports.

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Product & Professional

Product Management

Learn how to identify user problems, define product requirements, prioritise work and collaborate toward useful digital products.

◎ Online◷ Cohort dependent
Product & Professional

Professional Writing

Write clear, professional documents and digital content for business, academic, career and organisational settings.

◎ Online◷ Cohort dependent
Data & Analytics

Python Programming

Learn Python programming fundamentals and use them to automate tasks, work with data and build useful applications.

◎ Online◷ Cohort dependent
Marketing & Content

Social Media Management

Learn to plan, publish, manage and measure social-media activity for brands, organisations and creators.

◎ Online◷ Cohort dependent
Data & Analytics

SQL

Learn to query, organise and work with relational data using practical SQL skills.

◎ Online◷ Cohort dependent
Design & Creative

UI/UX Design

Design clearer digital experiences through user research, information architecture, wireframes, interfaces and usability thinking.

◎ Online◷ Cohort dependent
Marketing & Content

Video Editing

Edit engaging videos for social media, brands, events and digital campaigns using a structured post-production workflow.

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Product & Professional

Virtual Assistance

Develop practical remote-support skills for administration, communication, scheduling, research and digital business operations.

◎ Online◷ Cohort dependent
Not sure what to choose? Use the training-interest form to select multiple skills, tell us your current level and explain your goals. The Academy team can then guide you on the most suitable pathway.