Applications Are Open for CIRO’ s Academic Courses
CIRO’ s popular academic courses are currently accepting applications for intake in September 2025.
Delivered in partnership with Glasgow Caledonian University, these courses have introduced over 1,000 graduates of Railway Operations Management to the industry since their establishment 20 years ago.
There’ s a course suitable for all rail professionals, no matter the stage of their career. If you’ re looking to develop your knowledge of railway operations management and enhance your skills, now is the time to consider enhancing your career prospects with an academic course.
Graduates gain professional recognition in the industry, improve their job prospects, and finish their courses with essential skills plus a supportive network of like-minded railway professionals.
Those new to the industry should consider the Certificate of Higher Education in Railway Operations Management. This work-based learning course is delivered through six modules over one year, culminating with the planning of a work-based project. Key development aims of the course are to equip students with the knowledge, understanding, and skills for effective railway operations management. All six modules focus on improving your confidence and competency in railway operations. significantly enhance their learning will find opportunity in the Bachelor of Science Degree in Railway Operations Management. This course is delivered through five modules over two years and is supported by work-based learning, including implementing a work-based project. Graduates of the course gain a high level of understanding in a range of railway operations disciplines and are challenged to think outside of their day-to-day roles and embrace the latest developments in railway operations.
CIRO is also proud to offer a scholarship opportunity specifically for those from disadvantaged socioeconomic backgrounds who are ready to progress their careers but facing financial barriers. This scholarship will offer two fully funded places on the Certificate level of study for the September 2025 intake.
Zahid Hussain, who received the scholarship in 2023, shared that he“ got to a point where I thought if I don’ t do it now, I won’ t ever do it. So, I explored the opportunity of a scholarship and was able to get it. A career is such a short window of
Professionals with some experience in railway operations are suited to the Diploma of Higher Education in Railway Operations Management. Delivered through five modules across two years, this work-based course enhances commercial awareness and helps achieve continuous improvements in vital rail skills. The course is specifically designed to help you think critically and solve associated problems, with learners carrying out an independent project in their workplace.
More experienced rail professionals looking to
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