Professional, short courses and CPD

For employers wishing to upskill their existing workforce, and individuals who wish to learn and develop for professional advantage or career advancement.

Continuing Professional Development

We provide a wide range of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses in many industry sectors, from short courses to part-time master level qualifications. Many of these offer flexibility, allowing study to be integrated with work requirements so that both student and employer begin to benefit while study is ongoing.

Health and social care

Under our specialist portfolio, we offer a number of Healthcare CPD opportunities. From one-day masterclasses, workshops and short courses, to clinical and non-clinical academic pathways including undergraduate, post-graduate and doctoral level study.

We also offer Specialist Healthcare Consultancy designed to meet the sustainability and transformational needs of the health and social care workforce.

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Business, Coaching and Mentoring

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The Business School offers a wide variety of qualifications and accreditations through programmes on leadership, coaching and mentoring, and management development. 

Our accredited Global MBA develops your personal and professional expertise. You'll apply what you learn throughout your MBA as you focus on your current role and performance and how to further develop your future career.

The International Centre for Coaching and Mentoring Studies is an internationally recognised as a leader among academic centres for coaching and mentoring. The centre provides high quality coaching education from postgraduate certificates to doctoral level.

Education

We offer a range of professional development opportunities for teachers to enable you to help children and young people learn more effectively and achieve their potential.

The Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) is a professional course designed to allow students with a first degree to meet the standards for teacher training and gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

The Centre for Educational Consultancy and Development (CECD) offers a wide range of CPD courses and consultancy services to schools and Early Years settings.

The Oxford Centre for Academic Enhancement and Development offers courses and other support for staff and educational development nationally and internationally, within higher education and the public sector, and internally at Oxford Brookes University.

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Architecture and the Built Environment

We offer a diverse range of innovative short courses and professional development opportunities across planning, architecture, urban design, the humanitarian sector, and more. Designed for both professionals and enthusiasts, our programmes deliver practical insights, hands-on experience, and meaningful opportunities for collaboration and networking.

Led by expert practitioners, our courses cover everything from sustainable design principles to emerging technologies, equipping participants with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in today’s dynamic built environment. We also offer bespoke training tailored to the specific needs of organisations and teams.

Join us to tackle real-world challenges, advance your career, and expand your expertise.

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Learn a Language

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Meeting the challenge of globalisation by improving language skills. We provide a wide range of foreign language classes for University students.

Contact us

If you are an employer wishing to create a bespoke training programme, please contact us to discuss your requirements.

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