Rural skills and business acumen

The RAU aims to provide leading agricultural and land-based continued professional development courses and, through our activities at the John Oldacre Rural Innovation Centre, provide a range of accredited rural skills courses designed to develop the skills essential to food production and the management of land.

The Growth Hub Cirencester and Farm491 host a range of business focused personal development events aimed at developing a range of skills and business acumen.

Continued Professional Development

We offer a range continued professional development courses to give you or your staff the knowledge and confidence to deliver best practice.

Rural skills courses

Whether you are a newcomer or professional, we offer a wide range of practical courses, many of which can lead to qualifications and accreditation.

Do you have a Continued Professional Development Enquiry?

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