Short online courses
Distance learning that brings Cambridge closer
Nothing should stand between you and a Cambridge education. Especially not distance, your work-life schedule, or feeling your academic experience falls short. Our short online courses are open to all learners. And bring world-class learning within your reach.
You can pursue an interest, nurture a talent, or further your professional training. And go a long way in just 7 weeks. History buff? Budding writer? Considering a career pivot into coaching and want to see if that’s the right path for you? Our ever-growing portfolio has something for everyone.
Flexible learning that works around your life
Our short online courses fit around busy lives, so you can learn in step with your schedule. All you need is a few hours a week, a good internet connection and a device to log in for learning and connect with our community.
Open admissions: sign up, start learning
Whatever your educational journey so far, whatever your learning goals, we’re here to meet you where you’re at and help you get where you want to go. Our short online courses are open to learners of all levels of academic experience and education. Ready to learn? Welcome on board.
High-quality teaching and a dynamic learning community
It’s not just what you’re learning that counts, but who you’re learning it with, and how. Book a short course with us and you’ll benefit from:
- academics who are leading experts in their field
- personalised feedback on your work
- class sizes that maximise interaction with tutors and fellow learners
- a diverse learning community with the chance to form lifelong connections
Thinking about further studies? Start out with a short course
If you’re dipping into something for the first time, or not sure how deep you want to go yet, our short online courses make a perfect starting point. The teaching is equivalent to the first year of university, so the challenge is at the same level as our undergraduate certificates. Want to keep going after your course? We offer year-long, award-bearing options in many of the same subjects.
Certificate of participation and digital badge
If you complete your course, and contribute constructively to weekly discussions and exercises for the duration of it, you’ll get a certificate of participation to show your commitment to learning. You can get a digital credential too, which you can share online to show details of your achievement.
