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NUS group 2023

Custom executive masterclass for the National University of Singapore

Each year we offer an impressive portfolio of online and on-campus short courses, summer schools and executive masterclasses open to the public. Developed by leading academics and industry experts for those who wish to move their practice forward, either as a career change, professional development or skills refreshment.

RCA short courses attract a global mix of participants from over 60 countries and reflect the collegeʼs unique studio-based learning philosophy with small class sizes, practical group work, rich interaction between students and academics, enhanced peer-to-peer networking and a certificate of achievement on completion.

We deliver custom executive education programmes for universities and company leadership training academies globally. Some of our clients include: CHANEL, European Broadcasting Union, Fudan University, Google, Imperial College London, ITV, Lego Design Academy, National University of Singapore, and Northumbrian Water Group.

We also collaborate with business, government, not-for-profit organisations and the public sector to jointly develop courses. Some of the clients we have worked with are: British Council, Design for Good, Design Museum, Hong Kong Design Centre, London Business School, London & Partners and UK Government.

Notable guest speakers and visits include: Es Devlin, Refik Anadol, Hans Ulrich Obrist, Foster + Partners, Heatherwick Studio, Zaha Hadid Architects, Universal Design Studio, Antony Gormley Studio, Tate, V&A, Design Museum, Science Museum, London Business School.

View current Executive Education Masterclasses.

Download the RCA Executive Education Brochure 2024.

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Developing a Custom Course

We design our programmes to fit your operational needs, offering complete flexibility in duration, location, and subject matter. Many of our existing open executive education and short courses can be adapted, combined or customised for the particular needs of an organisation. Our courses are ideally suited for groups of 15 to 30 or more participants.

Flexible Formats: Choose the delivery method that works best for your team:

  • Live Online Sessions
  • Immersive On-Campus Modules at our state-of-the-art London campus
  • On-site Delivery at your organisation's premises (UK & International)
  • Hybrid Blended Programmes

Key Areas of Expertise: While every programme is unique, our expertise includes:

  • Design thinking
  • Innovation
  • Creative leadership
  • Service design
  • Entrepreneurship development
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Open innovation
  • Intelligent mobility
  • Inclusive design
  • Age-inclusive design
  • Healthcare
  • Interior design
  • Curating contemporary art and design
  • Architecture
  • Fashion

We work with you every step of the way to ensure a seamless experience and maximum impact.

  1. Discovery & Consultation: We begin with a detailed discussion to understand your strategic goals, learning objectives, and the specific challenges you wish to explore. We will also cover your desirable group size, timing, duration and location.
  2. Bespoke Proposal: Based on our consultation, we develop an in-depth proposal outlining the curriculum, learning outcomes, format, and budget for your programme.
  3. Co-Design & Delivery: Once agreed, we assign a lead faculty member to co-design the programme content with your team, ensuring it is perfectly tailored before delivering an engaging and inspiring learning experience.
  4. Impact Review: Following the programme, we capture participant feedback and conduct a client debrief to measure success and refine content for any future work together.

The RCA’s state-of-the-art research and innovation Battersea campus was designed by Herzog & de Meuron and opened in 2022, marking the most significant campus development in the College’s history.

We run the majority of our in-person short courses from the top floor of the Rausing Research & Innovation Building – which boasts eight floors of dedicated independent and confidential research space for areas such as materials science, soft robotics, advanced manufacturing, intelligent mobility and AR/VR visualisation.

'The top floor spaces have been specifically designed for the delivery of Executive Education. It's an incredible space with windows all around and 360 degree views across London - simply put, it's a really lovely, immersive, inspiring place to learn.' Hattie Allen, Executive Education Manager

Our custom courses can also be delivered via live online sessions in a virtual learning environment.

Participants:

  • Engage with the RCA’s esteemed academics and facilitators
  • Access resources on the College's virtual learning platform
  • Work with peers in breakout rooms using visual collaboration tools in real time

Contact us to discuss developing a custom programme:

Contact us

Get in touch to find out how we can help your business succeed.

Email us at
short-courses@rca.ac.uk
Hattie Allen and Peter Christian