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.

Upcoming open programmes

24

Oct

Non-executive Director Programme Session 4 | The opportunity and challenges of being an NXD in a Private Equity backed business

  • with Calum Paterson, Leads SEP. Former Chair of the British Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (BVCA)
  • Calendar Thursday
  • Clock 18:00–20:00
  • Navigate

Join Calum Paterson and John Watson as they explain the challenges and how to be successful in this sector. Book your place.

Masterclass

7

Nov

Essentials of Remuneration in International NGOs

  • with Mariana Oliveira
  • Calendar Thursday
  • Clock 12:30–15:00
  • Navigate Online

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

Masterclass

7

Nov

Non-executive Director Programme Session 5 | Energy transition strategies and climate reporting: The escalating challenge for Boards and NXDs

  • with Dr Valentina Kretzschmar, Chairman, Aberdeen Sports Village; Board member, Todd & Duncan, Commsworld and PDG Helicopters
  • Calendar Thursday
  • Clock 18:00–20:00
  • Navigate Online

Join Dr Valentina Kretzschmar and Amanda Young as they address the key issues. Book your place.

Masterclass

21

Nov

Non-executive Director Programme Session 6 | The Effective Board

  • with Atholl Duncan, Chair of UK Coaching; Chair of the performance and technology business, Black Isle Group; Chair of Salmon Scotland; and Founder and CEO of The Edge Consultancy
  • Calendar Thursday
  • Clock 18:00–20:00
  • Navigate Online

Join Atholl Duncan as he shares his insight on how to create and maintain an effective culture in the boardroom. Book your place.

Masterclass

13

Jan

Innovation-Driven Entrepreneurship: Data Science, Technology and Innovation Programme

  • Calendar Monday
  • Clock 09:00–17:00
  • Navigate Online

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. More broadly, it will encourage you to be an innovative thinker in a variety of organisational contexts.

Masterclass

23

Jan

AI for Senior Managers in Financial Services Programme

  • with Luke Scanlon
  • Calendar Thursday
  • Clock 09:00–17:00
  • Navigate Pinsent Masons

Delivered in partnership between Pinsent Masons, the Edinburgh Futures Institute and the University of Edinburgh Business School, this 1-day course for Senior Managers in Financial Services focuses on developing competence and providing training in understanding and addressing AI legal and regulatory risks.

Masterclass

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.

Executive Leadership Programme

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

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Fair Reward 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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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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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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Non-Executive Director (NXD) Programme

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

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AI for Senior Managers in Financial Services Programme

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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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 Change Risk in Finance Programme

A fundamental course for financial professionals focused on the consequences of climate change on finance – how to navigate data, measure risk, gain accurate insights for financial decision making, and capture opportunities related to transitioning to net zero.

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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 Change Risk in Finance Programme

A fundamental course for financial professionals focused on the consequences of climate change on finance – how to navigate data, measure risk, gain accurate insights for financial decision making, and capture opportunities related to transitioning to net zero.

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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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