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 • Short courses • Professional development
Do your exhibitions stink? Scent is becoming a popular feature in museums, but what makes olfactory visitor experiences effective? We will explore the theory, practice, benefits and pitfalls, with useful tips to help harness scent as an interpretive tool.
- Tue 15 Apr 2025 – 16 Apr 2025
- 9:30am – 5:00pm
Short intensive • Short courses • Professional development
Join us in Oxford to master non-destructive techniques for built heritage. Get hands-on experience using a range of equipment for assessing archaeology and standing buildings. Learn good practice for informing management and conservation.
- Wed 16 Apr 2025 – 17 Apr 2025
- 2 meetings
- 9:00am
Short intensive • Short courses • Professional development
The Oxford Advanced Pre-sessional Course is a challenging and intensive 9-week programme aimed at preparing students (both native and non-native speakers of English) for postgraduate degree programmes in the UK.
- Mon 21 Apr 2025 – 20 Jun 2025
Short intensive • Short courses • Professional development
Managing nature around historic buildings can be a challenge. But it also presents exciting opportunities for engagement and conservation. This course will introduce new research, policy trends and case studies for nature positive activity.
- Thu 24 Apr 2025
- 9:30am – 5:00pm
Short intensive • Short courses • Professional development
Create Streets share their extensive knowledge on urban greening strategies. This course will cover the latest research and evidence on the contribution greenery makes to the urban environment, and how to put this into good practice.
- Fri 25 Apr 2025
- 9:30am – 5:00pm
Short intensive • Professional development
This ten-week online course will survey the range of techniques and methodologies used to determine the nature and composition of nanoparticles, thin films and nanostructures. It includes a hands-on visit to Begbroke Science Park over two days.
- Mon 28 Apr 2025 – 06 Jul 2025
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