Professional Development Courses

Secure your next promotion with professional development courses, programs and degrees from top universities and business schools.
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Courses 24 Courses

Learn new skills, pursue your interests or advance your career with our short online courses.

The University of Melbourne

Health Systems Strengthening

The greatest challenges and advances in global health demand systems strengthening interventions.
8 weeks
3 hrs per week
Free digital upgrade
The University of Sheffield

How to Succeed at: Writing Applications

This free three week course will help you produce a perfect CV, application and online profile when applying for a job or course.
3 weeks
3 hrs per week
Included in Unlimited
Deakin University

Professional Resilience: Building Skills to Thrive

Learn how to become more resilient in your personal and professional life.
2 weeks
3 hrs per week
Included in Unlimited

Part of a degree

Deakin University

Becoming Career Smart: How to Sell Yourself

Thinking about a career change? Identify your key strengths and professional skills, and learn how to sell them and yourself.
2 weeks
3 hrs per week
Included in Unlimited
The University of Sheffield

How to Succeed at: Interviews

This free three week course provides the tools you need to succeed at interviews and land your dream job or course place.
3 weeks
3 hrs per week
Included in Unlimited
The Open University

Management and Leadership: Well-being and Welfare at Work

Learn to support the development and well-being of the people you manage with this online course from The Open University and CMI.
4 weeks
3 hrs per week
Included in Unlimited

Part of a degree

Deakin University

Transforming Digital Learning: Learning Design Meets Service Design

Bring powerful digital learning into your professional practice. Explore current issues and emerging trends in the field.
2 weeks
3 hrs per week
Included in Unlimited
Darden School of Business, University of Virginia

Fundamentals of Project Planning and Management

Learn the basics of project planning and management so you can run effective projects at work or in daily life.
4 weeks
2 hrs per week
Included in Unlimited
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Programs with academic accreditation 3 Programs

These online programs are designed for you to deepen your understanding of a specialist subject and pursue further academic study, with the opportunity to earn an academic credential from a top international university.

The Open University

Business and Finance Fundamentals

Develop your fundamental business and finance skills, with the prospect of earning level 1 credit towards a Business Management BA
8 courses + 1 assessment
54 weeks
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The Open University

The Digital Economy

Develop the business, management and marketing skills to thrive in the digital economy and take your first steps towards an MBA, with this flexible program of online courses from The Open University Business School.
4 courses + 1 assessment
29 weeks
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Deakin University & Griffith University

Why Research Matters: Evidence at Work

Explore research methods and techniques to help develop your own research project.
5 courses + 1 assessment
12 weeks
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Programs with professional accreditation 3 Programs

These online programs are designed to help you develop professionally and progress in your career, with the opportunity to earn a professional credential from some of the world’s leading institutions.

The Open University

Management and Leadership, Essentials

Take your first step to becoming a Chartered Manager with this flexible program of online courses from The Open University Business School and CMI.
2 courses + 1 assessment
20 weeks
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The Open University

Management and Leadership, Personal Development

Take your next step to becoming a Chartered Manager with this program of online courses from The Open University Business School
2 courses + 1 assessment
20 weeks
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University of Reading & Henley Business School

Managing People

Explore different aspects of managing people, and improve your management skills with this program of online management courses.
4 courses + 1 assessment
16 weeks
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Programs 3 Programs

These online programs are designed for you to explore subjects you’re passionate about, with the opportunity to earn a FutureLearn Award to demonstrate your learning.

University of Leeds & UCL Institute of Education

Blended Learning Essentials

Essentials for teachers, trainers & managers developing blended learning and prepare learners to succeed in the workplace.
4 courses
12 weeks
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The Open University

Business Fundamentals

Develop your communication, networking, relationship building and project management skills with this flexible program of online courses from The Open University Business School.
4 courses
16 weeks
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The Open University

Finance Fundamentals

Develop your understanding of financial planning, budgeting, borrowing and investments with this flexible program of online courses from The Open University Business School.
4 courses
16 weeks
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Degrees 12 Degrees

Discover online degrees from leading universities. Develop your knowledge with an undergraduate or postgraduate degree.

Deakin University

Digital Learning Leadership

Gain recognition of your digital learning capability and experience. This unique, innovative program awards a postgraduate qualification based on recognition of professional practice.
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Deakin University & Coventry University

Entrepreneurship

Gain a deeper understanding of what it means to be an entrepreneur and challenge your own views of entrepreneurship and leadership. Learn how an entrepreneurial mindset can help you to achieve your personal goals and further your career development.
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Advance your career with professional development

In a fast-changing world a successful professional needs to keep learning and developing their professional skills to keep up. That’s where professional development comes in. There are many skills that can help you succeed at work, so ‘professional development’ might cover leadership, communication, planning and critical thinking. Professional development can also include the accredited sector-specific skills that are unique to your industry.

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