Online short courses and events
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Explore a topic in depth over one or two days; extend your knowledge over several weeks with a lecture series; or join a weekly learning programme.
Browse all online short courses or explore the different online course types below.
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Flexible short online courses: these have no live-time meetings so you can study when it suits you.
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Live-time weekly classes: these have scheduled, live-time online meetings to attend.
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Day schools and weekend events: include livestreamed lectures and small online workshops.
Upcoming courses
Online - live • Short courses • Lecture series • Hybrid - in person or online
Willy Brandt enjoyed electoral success at home and was hailed as a statesman abroad, but his more recent critics have argued that his diplomacy strengthened the repressive East German regime. This talk assesses Brandt’s contested legacy.
- Fri 01 Nov 2024
- 2:00 – 3:15pm
Online - live • Short courses • Hybrid - in person or online
For thousands of years, humans have been fascinated by witches. Through four stimulating lectures, this hybrid day event examines how witches have been represented over time – from the classical world to modern times.
- Sat 02 Nov 2024
- 9:45am – 5:00pm
Online - live • Short courses • Professional development
The critical thinking habit is an essential component of successful business. An organisation whose members think critically is one which will benefit from improved decision-making capacities whilst avoiding costly mistakes.
- Mon 04 Nov 2024 – 13 Nov 2024
- 09:30 - 11:00 Mon & Wed
Online - live • Short courses • Professional development
This course aims to explore the literature on Women in Leadership and uses an evidence-based approach to explore the journey many women negotiate in moving up the organisational hierarchy.
- Mon 04 Nov 2024 – 08 Nov 2024
- 4 meetings
- 11:00 - 12:30 (UK time)
Online - live • Short courses • Lecture series • Hybrid - in person or online
The Norman Conquest of England in 1066 brought about immense change, an important aspect of which was architectural. What does 'Anglo-Saxon' or 'Norman' mean when applied to architecture? Learn more at this hybrid lecture series.
- Tue 05 Nov 2024 – 10 Dec 2024
- 11:00am – 12:15pm
Flexible learning with Oxford
As well as short online courses, we also offer flexible Oxford University qualifications and professional development programmes. Many can be studied fully online, some require short residencies in Oxford.
Distance learning
Study with Oxford from anywhere in the world. From part-time Oxford University qualifications and professional development programmes (CPD), to online short courses.Low-residency programmes
Our low-residency programmes allow students the flexibility of studying primarily from home, with short residential stays in Oxford.Continuing professional development
Professional development (CPD) with Oxford University. From short courses and training in Oxford and online to flexible graduate programmes and bespoke courses.