The University of Edinburgh Business School offers a broad range of short courses for leaders and managers, in person and online. As well as learning and networking with other learners, our courses offer the opportunity to advance your awareness, knowledge and skills in key areas such as leadership and change, and in response to key challenges such as climate change and sustainability.

We keep this page up to date with the range of courses available for open enrolment, many of which can be run to closed cohorts of participants from the same organisation for a more in-depth experience.

Compassionate Leadership Certification Training

This online programme provides leaders worldwide with the tools and techniques to improve their effectiveness, employing evidence-based practices that foster compassion, connection, and organisational transformation.

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Essentials of Remuneration in International NGOs

This dynamic, online course, offered by Project Fair, delivers basic knowledge and skills in compensation and benefits from the perspective of international NGOs.

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Executive Leadership Programme

A joint venture between FWB and the Business School, the Executive Leadership Programme focuses on making future business leaders 'Boardroom Ready'.

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Future of Marketing: Digital Marketing, AI and Data

This online course is designed to prepare marketing professionals for the future of marketing.

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Futures Thinking and Strategy Development

This one-day futures thinking course equips delegates with the tools and strategies to anticipate trends, handle uncertainty, and innovate in their organisations by analysing potential futures and identifying key drivers of change.

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Innovation-Driven Entrepreneurship: Data Science, Technology and Innovation

This short, online course will raise your awareness of the legal, business, ethical, creative, analytical and interpersonal skills relevant to setting up and running a new venture.

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Leading Technology and Innovation in Organisations

This short, online course provides foundational knowledge of the key concepts and structures needed to manage change and transformation in organisations.

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Negotiations

This four-day in-person course blends theoretical insights with practical strategies, enhancing your ability to plan and execute negotiations across diverse scenarios.

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Non-Executive Director (NXD) Programme

This programme, a joint venture between FWB and the University of Edinburgh Business School, focuses on the key issues every NXD should be aware of.

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Rising Stars Development Programme

This six-session, in-person leadership development course is designed to accelerate the growth of early-career professionals and aspiring future leaders.

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AI and Generative AI for Leaders

This online course is designed to empower senior leaders and decision-makers to harness the transformational power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Generative AI and drive innovation within their organisations.

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AI for Senior Managers in Financial Services Course

Delivered in partnership between Pinsent Masons, the Edinburgh Futures Institute and the University of Edinburgh Business School, this course focuses on developing competence and providing training in understanding and addressing AI legal and regulatory risks.

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Applied Agentic AI

This 12-week hybrid, enterprise-focused programme gives engineering teams the skills to design, build, and deploy real agentic AI systems through practical, industry-shaped learning that drives measurable impact, without generic theory or static lectures.

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Future of Marketing: Digital Marketing, AI and Data

This online course is designed to prepare marketing professionals for the future of marketing.

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Climate stress testing and climate scenarios

This course provides an in-depth understanding of climate scenarios and climate stress testing, along with their implications for the financial sector.

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Future Electricity Markets: Opportunities and Risks in the Net Zero Transition

This one-day course focuses on the process of change in the British electricity market, and developing strategies to help organisations succeed in a zero-carbon future.

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Climate stress testing and climate scenarios

This course provides an in-depth understanding of climate scenarios and climate stress testing, along with their implications for the financial sector.

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Future is FinTech

This online programme is designed to help you critically assess the impact of the FinTech revolution on financial services.

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Upcoming programmes

April 2026

Registrations open

AI and Generative AI for Leaders: Empowering Digital Transformation and Strategic Decision Making

Harness the transformational power of Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI to drive innovation in your organisation.

Start date
20 April 2026
Duration
9 weeks
Format
Online, self-paced with live sessions
Fees
£2,497

June 2026

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Climate stress testing and climate scenarios

Assess the impact of climate disruptions on credit risk and loans, and how to withstand threats to financial system resilience.

Start date
11 June 2026
Duration
2 days
Format
Online, part-time
Fees
£975

September 2026

Registrations open

Future of Marketing: Digital Marketing, AI and Data

This online course is designed to prepare marketing professionals for the future of marketing.

Start date
14 September 2026
Duration
6 weeks
Format
Online, self-paced
Fees
£270
Registrations open

Executive Leadership Programme

Accelerate career progression into senior management by gaining insights into growth strategies, utilising essential tools, and expanding professional networks.

Start date
15 September 2026
Duration
12 weeks
Format
In-person, part-time
Fees
Various

Coming soon

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Leading Technology and Innovation in Organisations

Gain a foundational knowledge of the key concepts and structures needed to manage change and transformation in organisations.

Start date
TBC
Duration
8 weeks
Format
Online, part-time
Fees
£1,065
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Essentials of Remuneration in International NGOs

This dynamic, online course, offered by Project Fair, delivers basic knowledge and skills in compensation and benefits from the perspective of international NGOs.

Start date
TBC
Duration
4 weeks
Format
Online, part-time
Fees
TBC
Register your interest

Rising Stars Development Programme

This six-session, in-person leadership development course is designed to accelerate the growth of early-career professionals and aspiring future leaders.

Start date
TBC
Duration
6 weeks
Format
In-person, part-time
Fees
Various
Register your interest

Innovation-Driven Entrepreneurship: Data Science, Technology and Innovation

This short, online course will raise your awareness of the legal, business, ethical, creative, analytical and interpersonal skills relevant to setting up and running a new venture.

Start date
TBC
Duration
8 weeks
Format
Online, part-time
Fees
Various