Delivering a short course: a toolkit for staff Information and guidance for UCL staff on how to design, develop, and deliver short and continuing professional development (CPD) courses. Overview Discover the steps involved in planning and designing a short course and where to start. Course planning Research the market for your course, decide how to deliver your course, work out how much to charge, and get your new course approved. Course design Set learning outcomes for you course, design engaging activities, decide how you’ll assess learners, and ensure your course is accessible. Legal Ensure your course meets the rules on advertising and copyright. Marketing and advertising Create a marketing plan and materials, and make your course easy to find online. Course review Conduct quality assurance checks before your course goes live. Course launch, bookings and payments Decide how to collect payments from your learners well before your course starts. After the course has finished Send out certificates, improve your course based on feedback, and measure the impact of your course.