Open Courses

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Open courses for career growth

Welcome to our open courses designed for individuals eager to enhance their skills and boost their effectiveness. Our courses address key areas identified by businesses as critical skills gaps, ensuring you gain relevant and in-demand expertise.

To register your interest please contact exec.ed@durham.ac.uk

Click here to view our Short Courses Brochure.

Current Open Courses

See our current Open Courses.

Applying AI into your organisation

With Mackenzie Howe.

Leading and Managing People

With Professor Olga Epitropaki.

Finance for Non-Financial Managers

With Associate Professor Gary Dewey.

Strategic Management

With Dr Simon Haslam.

Technology in Business

With Dr Jens Schiefele, Dr Marc Launer, and Dr Jarek Rosinski.

Interested in more than one of our short courses?

We are offering a 5% discount for each additional course attended, up to 15% off for the fourth course.

Short course price structure

Hear from attendees

Hear directly from some of our recent participants about their experience on our short courses. Their feedback highlights the practical skills gained, the expert teaching, and the positive impact these courses have had on their professional development.

"A very full and informative two days with great opportunities to share learning from other leaders across a range of diverse businesses. We were also very well looked after by the team at the Business School." Anna Disley, Executive Director, New Writing North.

"I thoroughly enjoyed the Leading People-Centric Change course, led by Professor Julie Hodges. Her insights and the interactive nature of the course allowed me to deepen my understanding of effective leadership in dynamic environments. I particularly appreciated how the course integrated the latest theory with practical strategies, which I can directly apply in my role within the automotive industry." Chris Fitzpatrick, Plant Manager, Faltec.