Services
Learning and development
Learning should inspire confidence and action.
Our learning & development programmes are designed to strengthen capability across the higher education community, from early career professionals to established leaders and governance teams.
Our Learning Approach
Every learning experience we design is grounded in real-world higher education contexts, blending theory, practice and reflection. We work with subject matter specialists to deliver programmes that feel relevant, challenging, immediately applicable and aligned to core capabilities that support working effectively in our sector:
Navigating the HE sector context
Embracing digital opportunities
Managing resource and finance effectively
Embedding data-driven insights and analytics
Enabling success for people and talent
Building a connected service community
We mix workshops, online materials and group discussions so people can put what they learn into practice straight away. Along the way, participants build networks with colleagues facing similar challenges.
Whether you're developing as a leader, building better teams or growing your professional skills, our programmes help you and your institution succeed in a changing sector.
Example Learning Programmes
Heads of Department Leadership Programme
Our Heads of Department Leadership Programme is a structured, year-long development journey designed to equip academic leaders with the clarity, capability and confidence to lead high-performing departments.
Blending workshops, coaching, peer learning and practical application, the programme supports Heads of Department to lead people, resources and strategy effectively, while strengthening institutional culture, sustainability and external reputation.
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Heads of Professional Services Leadership Programme
Our Heads of Professional Services Leadership Programme is a structured development journey designed to strengthen the leadership capability of senior professional services leaders operating in a complex higher education environment.
Facilitated by sector specialists, the programme combines workshops, coaching and peer learning to support participants to reflect on their leadership impact, experiment with new ways of leading, and drive service transformation aligned to institutional priorities.
Developing Confident Data Partners
Developing Confidence Data Partners is a sector-leading learning and development offer designed to build confidence and capability across teams and institutions.
We help individuals understand what data is, why it matters, and how to apply it effectively in their roles.
Through practical tools, tailored workshops, and facilitated learning, we enable staff to engage confidently with data – whether to evidence impact, inform decision-making, or strengthen organisational strategy.
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"Our experience of working with Strive Higher has been consistently amazing. We've used them multiple times and will continue to work with them."
-Amy, Chief of Staff at a higher education institution
