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Centre for Continuing Education
Wesley Centre, Oxford

Centre for Continuing Education (CCE)

Personal and Professional Development Opportunities

The Centre for Continuing Education was established to extend opportunities for flexible lifelong learning. The Centre, based at Oxford Brookes' Westminster Institute of Education, works with partners within and beyond the University to offer a variety of events, short courses and more extended learning opportunities. We cater to a wide range of personal interests and professional development needs, providing

• Flexible accredited study opportunities for new and returning learners to Higher Education
• Conferences and short courses supporting continuing professional development
• Sector-accredited/approved professional training
• A Masters programme in Coaching & Mentoring

Flexible accredited study opportunities for new and returning learners
Through partnerships with FE, schools and other organisations, the Centre creates flexible modes of HE-level study to groups of learners who might otherwise be unable to access such opportunities.

Accredited study at level 1 (undergraduate year 1 equivalent) in education-related fields is available, in collaboration with schools, LEAs and FE colleges within the region through the Centre’s Professional Practice Framework. Provision at levels 1 and 2 (UG years 1 & 2 equivalent) is also made through the Institute of Education’s three Foundation degrees, delivered at the Institute and through partner FE colleges.

Conferences and short courses supporting CPD
Our short courses listing provides an up-to-date guide to what’s on offer across the University.

CCE can also offer a conference management service to external clients.

Sector-accredited/approved professional training
The Centre runs a small number of short courses which have been either accredited or approved by the relevant sectoral body. These include courses run with the Department of Hospitality, Leisure and Tourism Management for licensees, which are accredited by the British Institute of Innkeepers (see short courses listing); and training for teachers of adult basic literacy, delivered through partner FE colleges, and approved by FENTO (see Professional Practice Framework)

MA in Coaching & Mentoring
Our commitment to supporting personal and professional development across a wide range of sectors is also evident in our highly successful and popular MA in Coaching and Mentoring. A rapidly expanding area of activity, the importance of coaching and mentoring is increasingly recognised in both personal and professional contexts as a vehicle to maximise individual potential, skills, performance and personal development. The MA, and related short courses, enable participants to relate theory to practice and to develop appropriate professional skills and attributes within a rigorous academic environment.

The Centre for Continuing Education is always happy to consider requests for in-house and customised programmes. We are able to draw on extensive expertise in a variety of fields from within the University and through a network of external tutors. If you would like to discuss how we can help you, your business or professional colleagues, please contact us. Our customised provision includes

• in-house training for private or public sector organisations
• study programmes for international professionals and students

Please contact the Centre for Continuing Education to discuss how we can draw on the expertise of Oxford Brookes University to help you, your business or professional colleagues.