Short courses for professional development
Online and face-to-face courses for professionals
Short courses and workshops
Our extensive range of continuing professional development (CPD) 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.
We also offer a wide range of longer CPD programmes including part-time graduate awards and degrees.
Upcoming courses
Short intensive • Professional development
The importance of translational science for global health goals
- Mon 28 Apr 2025 – 02 May 2025
Short intensive • Professional development
This course is led by Dr Michael Theodorakis and features lectures and tutorials in epidemiology, systematic reviews and pharmacovigilance.
- Mon 12 May 2025 – 16 May 2025
Short intensive • Professional development
Critical appraisal and application, at an advanced level, of the best evidence on diagnostic tests.
- Mon 19 May 2025 – 23 May 2025
Short intensive • Professional development
Introducing some of the more advanced concepts and skills of research design and how they relate to evidence-based health care.
- Mon 19 May 2025 – 23 May 2025
Short intensive • Professional development
Exploring the potential of technological innovations in health care.
- Mon 19 May 2025 – 23 May 2025
Short intensive • Short courses • Professional development
We will explore DSP concepts and algorithms to develop your understanding of DSP principles and their implementation, equipping you to put ideas into practice and to tackle advanced aspects of DSP.
- Tue 20 May 2025 – 22 May 2025
- 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.Diplomatic studies
Courses for early-to-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 sciencesPhilosophy
Short courses, summer schools and graduate 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