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Develop your career in business and management, including marketing, leadership, strategy, finance and more, with our online microcredentials and continuing professional development (CPD) short courses.

Build in-demand career skills and knowledge in 10–12 weeks.

Business management: financial accounting for non-financial rolesDevelop your accounting skills and knowledge to interpret financial statements, measure business performance and assess financial health.

Business management: fundamentals of management accountingDevelop your accounting skills and knowledge to help you make better business decisions and achieve your professional goals.

Business management: improving organisational practiceGrow your management skills, adapt to change successfully, and have a positive impact on the performance of your organisation.

Business management: marketing principles and practice Learn how to apply key marketing techniques to enhance your performance and make better business decisions.

Business management: people management and leadership Gain critical people management and leadership skills to support your organisation and boost your career.

Business management: project management Develop the skills and knowledge you need to lead or contribute to successful projects, and take your career to the next level.

Climate change: transforming your organisation for sustainabilityDevelop the knowledge, skills, and confidence to lead change for sustainability in your organisation.

Management of change: organisation development and designDiscover tools and concepts of human centred management and design, and develop skills to manage and lead in the 21st century.

Management of uncertainty: leadership, decisions and actionDevelop greater leadership skills and learn to make effective decisions in conditions of radical uncertainty.

Start anytime, learn at your own pace, and earn a certificate upon completion.

Creative thinking for the workplaceReflect on your creative journey, and learn new tools, skills and approaches to add value to organisations.

Behavioural insights for the workplaceLearn how and why people interact in different ways and how this contributes to the successful working of organisations.

The impact of storytelling in businessIn this course, you'll consider aspects of storytelling at the personal, organisational, and social levels.

Communication skills in the digital worldExplore changes in the way we communicate in the digital era and the tools to make more effective communications.

Effective communication strategies and skills for workEnhance workplace communication skills: master effective requests, responses, and problem-solving in professional settings.

An introduction to artificial intelligenceExamine historical, ethical and social issues around Artificial Intelligence technology.

AI language technology in the workplaceExplore Language Technology, a rising form of Artificial Intelligence, and its impact in our working lives.

Developing team leader skillsLearn various techniques to develop teamworking skills and understand the challenges of teamworking in ever-changing environments.

Leadership in the digital worldExplore aspects of leadership and the importance of effective leadership in a digital era.

Introduction to business and workplace coachingThis course is ideal if you have little or no coaching experience and want to use coaching to develop people, ensure wellbeing, and enable performance.

Developing a coaching cultureDevelop your people, their wellbeing and the organisation you work in using a coaching approach.

Managing a budgetLearn how to use financial techniques in managerial decision-making and become more confident about dealing with finance professionals.

Evaluating financial performanceThis course deals with performance measures that can be calculated from information in published and audited financial statements.

Understanding financial statementsDevelop a general knowledge of financial reports and accounting concepts to understand the uses of financial statements.

Developing strategy to manage uncertaintyThis course will teach you what a strategy is, who can be a strategist and how to develop a strategic mindset.

Analytical thinking for problem solvingDevelop the analytical and problem-solving skills needed to contribute effectively in organisations.

Start your own businessGain the knowledge and practical skills to turn your small business ambitions into reality.

Whatever your starting point or background, our microcredentials and short courses are designed to help you develop your skills quickly. Whether you're looking to develop in your career, address a skill gap, or pursue a personal interest, our courses are entirely online, offering flexibility to fit around your life.

See our full list of microcredentials and short courses.

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