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Lifelong Learning with Oxford Brookes University

Learning for life

For most of us employment of one type or another is a fact of life. We need find suitable employment, we need to be able to do our jobs, and if we ever need to move or change jobs we want to do so with as much choice as possible. So how can we make sure our choices stay open and our prospects remain healthy?

One way is to invest in our skills and knowledge on a regular basis, so we stay in touch with changing workplace practice, new technology and processes, and equip ourselves for new job markets and opportunities.

Oxford Brookes University has a reputation for teaching excellence and vocational learning. As part of our offering to continuing learners we have courses and events taking place in our continuing education programme. The current programme offers a wide range of subjects across many interests and occupations. These courses can last a day or up to a year of part-time study. The choice of subject and how long you study is up to you.

Continuing professional development

At Oxford Brookes University we are responding to the growing demand by professionals and practitioners for short courses and learning experiences that help them stay up to date in their jobs. Running annually 500 courses and attracting over 6000 delegates, we have the experience to support the knowledge and skill requirements of regional, national and international business

Whether as a brand new professional - having just completed your training or qualifications -or an existing practitioner - with several years experience - you will know that staying in touch with the latest ideas and practice in your field is essential for your work. It could be keeping up with the latest thinking or research. It could be acquiring the latest skills. It might be building on your wider management and people skills to ensure all career paths stay open to you.

You will have a role in determining how you remain effective, how you ensure your own performance and that of others. But your organisation and probably by your professional association will have a view.

Oxford Brookes University has a well-established track record in training vocational and business professionals for employment. Many of our graduates continue to study with us once they enter employment. They know that they will continue to receive high quality teaching and learning opportunities supported by the latest ideas and thinking in their field.

Oxford Brookes University works with business organisations from the private, public, not-for profit/voluntary sectors. We have experience of working with companies of all sizes from multi-national blue chip businesses, to the small micro business working on our doorstep. And because of our 13 academic schools we work across many industrial and business sectors.

If you are a professional practitioner looking to maintain your professional status, to stay effective in your role and to ensure career progression throughout your working life - take a look at the offering from Brookes.

Qualifications

The offering includes non-award-bearing short courses - ranging from half days to several weeks and award-bearing courses involving a year or more of part-time study. These programmes may be held during the day, evening, weekends and through distance or open learning. They can lead to the award of CATS credits that can count towards a recognised qualification.

Included in this offering are postgraduate diplomas and certificates - part-time opportunities to build on first degrees, higher diplomas or professional qualifications.

We are increasing our links with professional associations. Attendance on our courses and events can contribute to the gathering of portfolio evidence or credit you with attendance hours that professional associations often demand from their members. Some courses are recognised or accredited by particular professional associations.

Staff and personal development

In addition to needing technical skills and knowledge many in employment find themselves required to understand more about people skills and the soft skills of working with others, such as communication and teambuilding. Oxford Brookes University can help to acquire these skills in a practical and applied way so that you can make immediate changes in the way you work with others.

General interest

Building on the expertise available in Oxford Brookes University we offer a small selection of programmes designed to meet personal rather than work related interests.

Need More Help?

The continuing and professional development programmes give details of activities offered by Oxford Brookes, or contact the Centre for Continuing Education to discuss your specific requirements.