Cranfield alumni benefits for executive and short course participants
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Cranfield’s global alumni community is a network of over 80,000 people in over 170 countries. It is a successful, professional network that shares your interests, sense of pride and aspirations, and our extraordinary alumni go on to achieve remarkable things and address global challenges.
Participants who have completed a qualifying short course or open programme are eligible to join the Cranfield alumni network.
It’s easy to join – just send an email request to your friendly alumni team and we’ll check your eligibility. We'll set up your account once we’ve confirmed your details and eligibility. Be sure to include the following information in your email:
Your full name,
The course you attended,
The dates you attended.
By joining the alumni community, you get access to a range of lifelong benefits, resources and opportunities, including:
Getting the latest insights in your field or industry
As a Cranfield alumnus, you can enjoy the benefits of a free online library service, Alumni Library Online (ALO), wherever you are in the world. Your ALO has several resources to help you prepare for a job interview and keep you up to date in your field or industry. The ALO gives you quick and easy access to quality information resources in one place, specifically tailored to meet your career development needs as an alumnus. You can read a variety of journals, company profiles, industry and country reports, case studies, book reviews and interviews with leading industry figures.
Enhancing your networks
Build your personal and professional networks by making connections with fellow alumni around the world. Our events listing page includes a range of events from informal pub nights to conferences.
Spanning over 171 different countries, the Cranfield alumni community is truly international and we are keen to ensure that wherever you are in the world you continue to benefit from your Cranfield experience and the global network.
International alumni communities are a fantastic way to stay connected with your fellow alumni, no matter where you live or even if you are just travelling for business or leisure. Our international communities also organise a variety of events and activities that are open to all Cranfield alumni. You can keep in touch with the Alumni team and your extended alumni network through our dedicated social media channels. We regularly post news, events, research and success stories relevant to alumni, and we would love you to comment, start discussions, and share your photos and interesting stories.
As a Cranfield alumnus, you have free lifelong access to a range of career resources* to help you continue your education and enhance your career. The range of support offered has been created to support you at different points in your career journey and includes:
Employability skills webinars
Career learning packs
Career coaching
Career insight articles
* Some career services and resources are only available to award-bearing participants. Should you wish to check availability, please email us.
Continuing your lifelong learning
Hear from Cranfield faculty and alumni through a range of podcasts, webinars and articles. You can hear about career stories and experiences as well as get ideas and insight from industry leaders. Our on-demand webinars allow you to learn from Cranfield faculty and their expertise through a range of online sessions.
You can also access Cranfield’s range of executive development and short courses to support your development through the ranks of your current employer, progress in your wider industry or widen your knowledge. Most of our faculty who teach our courses have real-world business experience, and our research and thought leadership informs the content of our courses.
Accessing business start-up support
Get help and advice from our Bettany Centre of Entrepreneurship which has helped thousands of start-up businesses. Take advantage of your alumni discount on Bettany Centre course fees, access support and guidance, and network with like-minded business owners to turn your idea into a reality.
