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
This course provides an introduction to the legal and ethical issues arising in the art and cultural heritage sectors today. Aimed at all those engaged in the art world, it will outline principles and practices, exploring cases from the UK and beyond.
- Tue 02 Dec 2025
- 10:00am – 5:00pm
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 08 Dec 2025 – 12 Dec 2025
- 5 meetings
- 9.30am - 11.30am (UK time)
Short intensive • Professional development
Design, conduct and interpret epidemiological studies in large routine health care databases.
- Mon 12 Jan 2026 – 16 Jan 2026
Short intensive • Professional development
Examining the economic and regulatory challenges of developing, implementing and sustaining innovations
- Mon 12 Jan 2026 – 16 Jan 2026
Short intensive • Short courses • Professional development
Master financial investment fundamentals. This interactive course covers markets, strategies, portfolio construction, and risk management. Ideal for beginners and those seeking a refresher, it provides real-world insights to improve investment decisions.
- Mon 12 Jan 2026 – 22 Jan 2026
- 4 meetings
- 19:00 - 20:30 (UK time)
Short intensive • Short courses • Professional development
A ten-week course taken entirely online. It explains the mathematical foundations for nanoscale phenomena, as well as their effects and applications including quantum dots, nanotubes and fullerenes.
- Mon 12 Jan 2026 – 22 Mar 2026
- 10 meetings
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 and counselling
Short, part-time and online courses in psychology and counselling at the University of Oxford.