Short courses for professional development
Online and in-person courses for professionals
Short courses and workshops
Our extensive range of continuing professional development short courses and workshops are designed with academic experts from across the University and beyond, allowing professional learners from across the globe the opportunity to benefit from Oxford University's excellence in research and teaching.
Develop or gain new skills in subjects including business and management, technology, medicine, natural sciences and cultural heritage.
Upcoming courses
Short intensive • Short courses • Professional development
The pharmacodynamic process of drug therapy provides the link between the pharmacokinetic profile and the therapeutic effect of a drug. This course offers an introduction to pharmacodynamics and the principles of pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic modelling.
- Mon 09 Mar 2026 – 13 Mar 2026
Short intensive • Short courses • Professional development
Lead with confidence – This evidence-based course explores the unique challenges women face in leadership, equipping you with the strategies, insights, and confidence to navigate the path to senior roles.
- Tue 10 Mar 2026 – 13 Mar 2026
- 4 meetings
- 11:00-12:30 (UK time)
Short intensive • Short courses • Professional development
Turn information into impact. Learn how to capture, share and apply organisational knowledge to drive innovation, boost performance and achieve strategic goals across any industry.
- Mon 16 Mar 2026
- 09:00 - 17:00
Short intensive • Short courses • Professional development
Do you want to learn and speak the language of finance? Do you want to build expertise in practical financial analysis applications? Do you want to understand the pros and cons of data analytics and its potential using real-life business cases?
- Mon 16 Mar 2026 – 26 Mar 2026
- 4 meetings
- 7.00pm - 8.30pm (UK time)
Short intensive • Short courses • Professional development
Fast-track your journey from technical expert to leader. Gain practical skills to manage teams, balance leadership with process, and drive high performance. Learn how to motivate, prioritise, and transition into management with confidence.
- Mon 16 Mar 2026 – 20 Mar 2026
- 5 meetings
- 9.30am - 12.00pm (UK time)
Short intensive • Short courses • Professional development
Explore strategic foresight, futures thinking and scenario planning. Build tools to plan confidently in uncertainty, enhance resilience, and shape a more innovative, future-ready organisation.
- Wed 18 Mar 2026
- 09:00 - 17:00
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
Expert CPD tuition for those with a keen interest, professional or personal, in archaeology, historic buildings and cultural heritage.Data science, computing and maths
Qualifications, short courses, part-time study and online courses in data science, computing and mathematics at Oxford University.Diplomatic studies
Courses for mid career diplomats, as well as those who are new to the field of diplomacy and international relations.Education and study skills
Short, part-time and online courses in education and study skills at the University of OxfordEnvironment and sustainability
Courses in the environment, sustainability, urbanism, wildlife conservation and ecology - whether your interest is professional or personal.Medical and health sciences
Postgraduate qualifications, short courses, part-time study and online courses in medical and health sciences at Oxford University.Philosophy
Short courses, summer schools and postgraduate courses in philosophy and ethics at the University of Oxford.Psychology, counselling and psychotherapy
Short, part-time and online courses in psychology, counselling and psychotherapy at the University of Oxford.