Continuing professional development
Online and in-person courses for professionals
Our extensive range of continuing professional development (CPD) courses are designed for those who wish to update their skills or advance in their career. We work with academic experts across the University and beyond to deliver world-class programmes to professionals from across the globe, both in Oxford and online.
Our professional courses benefit from Oxford University's excellence in research and teaching as a globally top-ranking university and offer a dynamic and supportive environment that promotes valuable professional networks.
Bespoke courses
We design and deliver tailored training solutions for companies and large organisations. Choose from our existing portfolio or create a fully customised course to meet your specific needs.
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Subject specialisms
Our wide range of career development programmes are grouped by subject below.
Business and management skills
Business and management skills
Expert-led, flexible CPD courses designed for professionals, managers, and entrepreneurs. We deliver cutting-edge insights in leadership, strategy, and more—helping you stay ahead in an evolving business landscape.
Cultural heritage training
Cultural heritage training
Expert CPD tuition for those with a keen interest, professional or personal, in archaeology, historic buildings and cultural heritage.
Technology and AI
Technology and AI
High-quality short courses for professionals in electronic systems, signal processing, mobile networks, and satcoms. Explore AI, robotics, data science, IoT, cybersecurity, and engineering, including high-speed digital, analogue, and EMC engineering.
Environment and sustainability
Environment and sustainability
Courses in the environment, sustainability, urbanism, wildlife conservation and ecology - whether your interest is professional or personal.
Medical and health sciences
Medical and health sciences
Postgraduate qualifications, short courses, part-time study and online courses in medical and health sciences at Oxford University.
Education and study skills
Education and study skills
Short, part-time and online courses in education and study skills at the University of Oxford
Diplomatic studies
Diplomatic studies
Courses for mid career diplomats, as well as those who are new to the field of diplomacy and international relations.
Philosophy
Philosophy
Short courses, summer schools and postgraduate courses in philosophy and ethics at the University of Oxford.
Psychology and counselling
Psychology and counselling
Short, part-time and online courses in psychology and counselling at the University of Oxford.
Upcoming courses
- Mon 24 Nov 2025 – 28 Nov 2025
- 4 meetings
- 11:00am – 12:30pm
- Tue 25 Nov 2025 – 28 Nov 2025
- 8 meetings
- 10:00-11:45 and 12:45-14:30
- Mon 01 Dec 2025 – 12 Dec 2025
- 4 meetings
- 7.00pm - 8.30pm (UK time)
- Mon 01 Dec 2025 – 05 Dec 2025
- Tue 02 Dec 2025
- 10:00am – 5:00pm
- Mon 08 Dec 2025 – 12 Dec 2025
Questions?
Contact details for the relevant team can be found on each course page.
Gain an Oxford qualification
Requiring one or more years of part-time study, these courses lead to an award from the University of Oxford.Bespoke professional development courses
Design bespoke professional development with Oxford University. Tailored training for your organisation, delivered online, in Oxford or on-site – focused on real workplace challenges and practical skills with immediate impact.Undergraduate award courses
Undergraduate certificates, diplomas and advanced diplomas. All are taught part-time. Some meet weekly in Oxford while others can be studied mostly, or entirely, online.Postgraduate awards and degrees
Further your study, progress in your career or learn for personal enrichment with a flexible postgraduate programme. From graduate certificates and diplomas to masters' degrees and DPhil programmes.