On-Demand, Self-Paced Courses
Courses for Consultants and Freelancers in UK Higher Education
Whether you are preparing to take your first steps into independent work or looking to build a thriving consultancy practice, this suite of courses is designed to support you with practical guidance, lived experience and tools you can apply straight away. Each course has been developed specifically for those working in, or alongside, UK higher education. Many aspects are also relevant to international consultancy contexts and I am frequently approached by colleagues working globally.
Together, the courses offer a clear pathway, moving from establishing a practice, through building steady and purposeful growth, to developing specialist skills that support longer-term success. Most courses can be complemented with optional one-to-one wrap-around mentoring for those who prefer structured support.
Course 1: How to Set Up as a Consultant or Freelancer in UK Higher Education
Your step-by-step introduction to establishing a sustainable independent practice in the UK HE sector.
Course 2: Finance and Tax Essentials for New Consultants and Freelancers in UK Higher Education
A practical, clear and accessible introduction to accounting, tax, and financial planning for independent practitioners and those running a small independent consultancy practice, with examples drawn from lived experience.
Course 3: How to Grow and Sustain Your Consultancy or Freelance Work in UK Higher Education
For those with some experience who want to build confidence, sharpen focus  strategy and create a more consistent flow of consultancy work.
Course 4: Using AI Ethically and Effectively as a Consultant or Freelancer in UK Higher Education
Enhance your productivity and refine your practice through the ethical, values-driven use of AI tools for routine consultancy tasks. An introduction to using AI to support productivity, streamline tasks, and strengthen your work without sacrificing judgement or integrity.
Course 5: How to Maintain Scholarship and Research Activity as a Consultant or Freelancer in UK Higher Education
A practical guide to sustaining a scholarly identity alongside independent work, and to using scholarship to enhance your credibility and sector contribution. Why scholarship still matters, and how to build a realistic, meaningful scholarly profile alongside independent work.
Course 6: How to Market Yourself as a Consultant or Freelancer in UK Higher Education
A practical guide to building visibility, developing content, and creating a marketing rhythm that feels genuine and manageable. Support for developing a confident, manageable, and authentic marketing rhythm that helps you build visibility without feeling sales-driven.
