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Short courses
Do you want to learn some new skills but don’t have a lot of spare time? Perfect! Our short courses are no longer than an hour and will teach you essential soft skills.
Sometimes, life throws us unexpected curve balls that we have to react quickly to. That is why we’ve put together these short courses to assist you through a challenging work-related situation, such as unforeseen redundancy, or help you get out of a toxic environment by upgrading your CV writing skills. By using Oxbridge as your online college, you will be able to gain valued qualifications in a short space of time.
So we’re throwing down the gauntlet to you… why don’t you take a short course now and improve your skills?
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Gain soft skills quickly
Our short courses are quick and easy to complete, so you can upskill and be on your way to those all important next steps! Learn a new soft skill today.
Designed for you
Our soft skills short courses were developed by experts to provide good quality soft skills training, made available for everyone.
20 Minutes or less
Our our soft skills short courses are designed to be studied in 20 minutes or less. Perfect for a lunch break! Gain a valuable new soft skill today.
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Listening Skills Course
Our Listening Skills short course provides a practical guide to enhancing workplace communication by distinguishing between hearing and listening. It offers techniques like open questioning and nonverbal communication and includes reflective exercises to assess and improve your current listening abilities. -
Dealing with Redundancy Short Course
Learn more about your rights during the redundancy process, how to contest your employer’s decision, financial planning advice, and more. -
Interview Skills Short Course
At the end of this course, you’ll have all the tools and skills you need to ace your job interview. -
CV Writing Short Course
Written with the help of a recruitment expert from Pertemps, with this CV Writing short course you'll stand out from the crowd. -
Time Management
Time management is important because it increases productivity and ensures tasks are completed efficiently and on schedule. It reduces stress by helping individuals prioritise their responsibilities and maintain a balanced workload. -
Changing Careers
Ready to redefine your professional journey? This course guides you through career transitions, offering tools, strategies, and insights for a smooth, successful shift. -
Teamwork
Ready to redefine your professional journey? This course guides you through career transitions, offering tools, strategies, and insights for a smooth, successful shift. -
Critical Thinking
In today’s world of misinformation, critical thinking is essential. This course equips you with tools to analyse, evaluate, and make informed decisions, enhancing personal and professional success. -
Work Ethic
Supercharge your productivity with our Work Ethic short course; a transformative course teaching responsibility, diligence, and integrity. Gain practical strategies to excel and achieve career success. -
Wellbeing at Work
Wellbeing at Work teaches you to balance productivity and wellness through practical strategies for reducing stress, boosting motivation, and creating a healthy work environment. -
Office Etiquette
Office etiquette is the unwritten code guiding professional behaviour. It fosters a positive work atmosphere, enhances productivity, and ensures smooth interpersonal relationships—essential workplace standards. -
Get Promoted
Confidence is crucial as it fosters self-belief and resilience, enabling you to tackle challenges and seize opportunities. It enhances communication and builds trust, strengthening personal and professional relationships. -
Interpersonal Skills
Wellbeing at Work teaches you to balance productivity and wellness through practical strategies for reducing stress, boosting motivation, and creating a healthy work environment. -
Dealing with difficult people
Knowing how to deal with difficult people is important because it helps maintain healthy relationships and reduces stress in both personal and professional settings. It enables effective conflict resolution, fostering a more harmonious and productive environment. -
Learn to Learn
This short course offers strategies to improve your understanding and retain information, covering effective learning, common pitfalls, memory enhancement, and learning techniques. It aims to help you master complex subjects and ensure the longevity of the knowledge you acquire. -
Stress Management
In today’s fast-paced world, stress feels unavoidable, but it can be managed. This course equips you with practical skills to maintain balance and well-being. -
Personal Branding on LinkedIn
Constructive criticism is important because it provides valuable feedback that helps individuals identify areas for improvement and enhance their skills. It fosters personal and professional growth by encouraging continuous learning and development. -
Positive Mindset
A positive mindset is important because it helps individuals handle stress and adversity more effectively, leading to better mental health. It fosters optimism and resilience, enabling people to maintain motivation and achieve their goals. Additionally, a positive outlook enhances relationships and overall life satisfaction. -
Basic Cybersecurity
This cybersecurity short course will explore why cybersecurity is essential. You will learn about the various threats you may encounter in your daily use of the internet and applications, including the consequences of these threats if the correct precautions are not taken. -
Constructive Criticism
Constructive criticism is important because it provides valuable feedback that helps individuals identify areas for improvement and enhance their skills. It fosters personal and professional growth by encouraging continuous learning and development. -
Motivation
Motivation is important because it drives individuals to achieve their goals and persevere through challenges. It fosters a sense of purpose and direction, leading to increased productivity and personal fulfilment. Additionally, motivation enhances overall well-being by promoting a positive and proactive mindset. -
Resilience
Resilience is important because it enables individuals to recover from setbacks and adapt to change, maintaining mental and emotional stability. It fosters a proactive approach to problem-solving, ensuring sustained progress towards goals despite challenges. -
Confidence
Confidence is crucial as it fosters self-belief and resilience, enabling you to tackle challenges and seize opportunities. It enhances communication and builds trust, strengthening personal and professional relationships. -
Speaking Clearly
Speaking clearly is important because it ensures effective communication, reducing misunderstandings and fostering better relationships. It enhances the listener's comprehension, making it easier to convey ideas and information accurately. -
Introduction to Bookkeeping Short Course
Are you interested in studying bookkeeping or accounting but don’t know where to start? This introductory course is the ideal place to start if you’ve no experience in bookkeeping or accountancy.
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Why study a short course?
Studying a short course can offer numerous benefits, depending on your personal or professional goals. Here are some key reasons why someone might choose to enrol on to a short course:
Skill Development
- Focused Learning: Short courses are often designed to provide specific skills or knowledge in a particular area, allowing you to quickly gain expertise without the time commitment of a full degree.
- Practical Application: Many short courses are hands-on and directly applicable to the workplace, enabling you to implement what you’ve learned almost immediately.
Career Advancement
- Career Boost: Acquiring new skills can make you more competitive in the job market, enhance your resume, and potentially lead to promotions or new job opportunities.
- Networking Opportunities: Short courses often bring together professionals from various fields, providing a chance to expand your professional network.
Cost-Effective Education
- Affordable Learning: Our short courses are more affordable (and often free), making them very accessible
- Time Efficiency: With a shorter time commitment, you can achieve your learning goals without the extended duration of traditional programs.
Flexibility
- Work-Life Balance: Many short courses are available online or part-time, allowing you to fit learning around your existing work or personal commitments.
- Customisable Learning Path: You can choose courses that align directly with your needs and interests, building a tailored education experience.
Exploration and Personal Growth
- Testing New Fields: Short courses offer a way to explore new subjects or industries without a long-term commitment, helping you decide if a particular field is right for you.
- Personal Development: Beyond career goals, short courses can also help in developing personal interests and hobbies, leading to a more fulfilling life.
Credential Building
- Certification: Many short courses offer certificates upon completion, which can be added to your professional portfolio and used as evidence of your skills and knowledge.
Adaptability to Change
- Keeping Up with Trends: Industries and technologies evolve quickly, and short courses can help you stay current with the latest trends and practices.
- Adaptation to Career Changes: Short courses can provide the necessary skills to transition into a new role or industry if you’re considering a career shift.
Studying a short course can be a strategic move for both personal and professional development, offering flexibility, practicality, and a quick return on investment. By online learning with Oxbridge, you can significantly enhance your skills from your own home or anywhere you feel comfortable.
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