Professional Development

For Makers

We understand what it takes to build a creative practice and business as a professional maker.

Cockpit has supported thousands of makers on their path to success, and our professional development programmes are recognised internationally.

We know that there are key ingredients that will help you to succeed:

  • The right coaching and delivery style
  • Deep-rooted sector knowledge and proven experience
  • Understanding and empathy for the micro/small business model
  • Community support and learning

With our tailored approach to professional development, we aim for makers to feel seen, heard, and supported – and empowered to take bold steps in their creative journey.

Individual makers can now purchase seats on our programmes. Simply choose the workshop most relevant to your career stage. 

“The cockpit professional development programme has been priceless in giving me the opportunity to pause, take a breath, and move my business forward consciously. By applying these new tools I have been given the best chance of understanding and managing my development successfully.”

Charlotte Hunt, QEST Scholar

Our Programmes

Individual makers can now purchase seats on our programmes. Simply choose the workshop most relevant to your career stage.

If you’re unsure which programme to book, please consult the descriptions and FAQs on the workshop pages or contact our team for advice.

Our Community

A key benefit of Cockpit’s programmes is the opportunity to become part of our thriving maker community.

Often makers find themselves working in relative isolation, but our programmes focus on shared learning, offering the chance to build relationships with fellow creatives and be part of a cohort of professional makers.

Many of those that have participated in previous programmes are still in touch with their group years later.

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