HR Webinars, free and accessible to DBA members
As part of your DBA membership you are able to access our HR and employment law partner, Croner's schedule of webinars. View the schedule and register your place.
Events & Training
Whether junior designer or design leader, account handler or MD everyone benefits from fresh perspective, knowledge-share, new insights and debate.
Our events and training courses are renowned within the industry for their quality, relevance and proven capability to boost the confidence and performance of individuals and teams.
From lively networking events to skills development workshops, from in-depth business growth programmes to stimulating round-tables, our extensive range of events and training has something to offer every member of your team, across all roles and levels within your business.
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Timely and relevant insight from leading industry advisors and trusted experts to help you tackle your current business challenges.
Interested in industry-specific training for you and your team? Head over to the DBA Design Business Academy, our online learning platform.
You can see what’s coming up and book your spaces now, or browse our course library and register your interest in anything you like the look of and we’ll let you know when they’re available again. Get in touch with us at bookings@dba.org.uk if you have any queries about past or future events.
DBA members receive discounts of 40% on the standard prices.
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“I’m finding the webinars and support from the DBA invaluable at this time. It helps to feel connected, they focus the mind and highlight simple action points that are all achievable.” – Helen Noel, Client Services and Creative Director, Brand+Soul
'My Life in Design' Podcast
How did some of the world’s best designers, strategists, and agency leads, get into design?
Browse episodes, tune in and find out here.
“The DBA is delighted to be partnering Red Setter on the ‘My Life in Design’ Podcast. Featuring industry role models, the series explores their fascinating, wide-ranging journeys into a life in design.” – Deborah Dawton, CEO, DBA
As part of your DBA membership you are able to access our HR and employment law partner, Croner's schedule of webinars. View the schedule and register your place.
Fireside chat with Dr Mary McBride | Designing action
Join Deborah Dawton, Chief Executive at the DBA and Dr Mary Mc Bride, Chair and Professor at Pratt Institute at 4pm GMT on 30 January for an hour that will flood your mind with brand new perspectives and spark your imagination.
DBA Online Learning | Managing Your Time
Spring clean your calendar and set yourself up for optimum productivity by attending this lively online workshop from 3-4:30pm GMT on Tuesday 4 March.
DBA Online Learning | Reimagining Leadership Bundle
Transform your approach to leadership with three, 90-minute modules - Leading People, Gravitas and Influence and Resilience. Designed to stretch you; get ready to lead your teams with authority, focus and understanding.
DBA Online Learning | Leading People
Create and sustain a culture of high performance that your team will want to follow at this inspirational 90-minute workshop from 3-4:30pm GMT on Tuesday 18 March.
DBA Webinar | Official launch of the 2025 What Clients Think Report
Stay ahead of the latest industry trends and understand how they impact how you work. Join the launch of the 2025 What Clients Think report at 4pm GMT on Thursday 27 March. Authored by Jonathan Kirk, Director of Up to the Light, in association with the DBA, this is an industry report you won't want to miss.
DBA Online Learning | World Class Client Service
Great client service will put your business ahead of the competition. Discover what clients need and how you can meet and exceed expectations with Jonathan Kirk in this two-part course from 3-4:30pm BST on Tuesday 8 and Thursday 10 April.
DBA Online Learning | Gravitas and Influence
Develop your personal gravitas and communicate with greater confidence, influence and authority to transform your presence as a leader in this 90-minute workshop from 3-4:30pm BST on Thursday 17 April.
DBA Online Learning | Managing People
Brush up on your people management skills and get yourself and your team firing on all cylinders with this three-part practical skills workshop from 3-4:30pm BST on Wednesday 7 May, Tuesday 3 June and Tuesday 24 June.
DBA Online Learning | Project Management
Understand best practice and get your projects running through your business smoothly with this two-part practical skills workshop from 3-4:30 BST on Tuesday 13 and Thursday 15 May.