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
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
Short intensive • Short courses • Professional development
Use workplace psychology to improve how you lead, support and collaborate. Discover practical ways to boost motivation, reduce burnout and create a healthier, more effective working environment – for your team and for yourself.
- Tue 20 Jan 2026 – 23 Jan 2026
- 4 meetings
- 11:00am - 12:30pm (UK time)
Short intensive • Short courses • Professional development
This five-day short course from the Experimental and Translational Therapeutics Programme is taught through face-to-face tutorials. It discusses the basic principles of designing and identifying new drug molecules and monitoring their effect.
- Mon 26 Jan 2026 – 30 Jan 2026
Short intensive • Short courses • Professional development
Gain the skills to design, build and deploy intelligent, autonomous systems using LLMs, agents, and AI-assisted development. This 12-week online course is ideal for developers moving into AI Engineering or Data Scientist roles.
- Sat 31 Jan 2026 – 25 Apr 2026
- Sat 10am-4.30pm, Tue 7-9pm
Short intensive • Professional development
Using critical reflection as a framework to relate theoretical and conceptual models to practice, taking into account evidence, values, learner diversity and modes of learning.
- Mon 02 Feb 2026 – 06 Feb 2026
Short intensive • Short courses • Professional development
Build the self-awareness, resilience and emotional agility to thrive at work. This course helps you navigate challenges, manage relationships and lead with greater confidence, clarity and purpose, using the tools of emotional intelligence.
- Tue 03 Feb 2026 – 06 Feb 2026
- 4 meetings
- 11:00-12:30 (UK time)
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.