17 Short courses offered by the university

You can study this fresh, modern and easy-to-learn American Sign Language course from International Open Academy online, in your own time, from anywhere you like.

International Open Academy's Waxing and Hair Removal Painting comprehensive course covers everything you need to know about professional, safe hair removal using wax. From health regulations to preparing the wax and the safe removal of hair anywhere on the body, we cover everything you need to know to be at the top level of professional waxers.

If you’ve already completed our introductory course in American Sign Language, then this is the next step in your ASL education. This American Sign Language - Level 2 course from International Open Academy is designed to continue your skill development in expressive signing.

Card magic is the most popular form of magic, and it’s easy to see why. It involves a variety of techniques, from sleight-of-hand to basic human psychology, and a great magician can dazzle and delight spectators young and old. International Open Academy offers the Card Magic programme.

Turn old clothes or scrap material into something modern and new. Make anything from bags to jackets by becoming a quilter. International Open Academy offers the Get Quilting programme.

Starting a new business can be daunting, but International Open Academy's Spray Tanning Masterclass course will take you step-by-step through the process. From the different types of spray tans, to health and safety for you and your clients, to products to avoid and pricing, you’ll learn all the knowledge you need to be successful in running your own spray tanning business.

Learn how clutter affects your overall well being, how to say goodbye to items that are no longer serving you, how to keep your space organized and clutter-free for the rest of your life, and so much more! International Open Academy offers the Decluttering Your Home Masterclass programme.

Created with popular YouTube artist Shayda Campbell, this course shows you how to draw with easy-to-follow videos. You watch and follow her example. Find your style, express yourself on paper, and learn to draw with confidence. International Open Academy offers the Drawing and Illustration for Beginners programme.

Wrap yourself in beautiful, warm clothes and blankets that you’ve knitted yourself. Fall in love with a mindful hobby that’s fun and easy to get into. All you need are a pair of needles, some yarn in your favorite colors, and this online course. International Open Academy offers the Knitting for Beginners programme.

Are you tired of cleaning your home with harsh products full of chemical ingredients? The air you breathe indoors can be up to five times as polluted as outdoor air, according to the US Environmental Protection Agency. International Open Academy offers the Natural Home Cleaning programme.

If you think Lyft and Uber are a great source of side income you’d be right. But there is so much more opportunity to profit that most drivers are missing out on… Being an Uber or Lyft driver can be your road to financial freedom. International Open Academy offers the Uber and Lyft Rideshare Driving programme.

Do you dream of the excitement and mystery of magic? Do you wonder how those dashing performers execute perfect tricks, leaving audiences thrilled? Then International Open Academy's Money Magic is the course for you!

Do you study for hours and still don’t see results? Are you finding it hard to remember the things you spend your precious time learning? Make the hours you dedicate to pouring over books and notes count. Say goodbye to procrastination and hello to motivation. International Open Academy offers the Supersonic Study Skills programme.

Many shops now employ a specifically trained personal shopper to help make shopping more effective and improve the shopping experience for customers. During International Open Academy's Personal Shopper course, you’ll learn all the technical, creative, and personal skills you need to help clients make the most of their appearance.

In today’s fast paced digital world, you may feel disconnected from nature and lacking spiritual nourishment. Feed your mind, body, and soul using ancient techniques and philosophies from the modern interpretation of the pagan belief system - Wicca. International Open Academy offers the Wicca for the Modern Age programme.

Create natural landscapes or mythical lands in miniature in your home. Bring every corner of any room to life with your mini garden creations bursting with plants. There’s something magical and mindful about nurturing plants, caring for them, and watching them grow. International Open Academy offers the Creative Indoor Mini Gardens programme.

While most of us love to shop and add new pieces to our wardrobe, we usually hate having to get rid of stuff. But what do you do when you have a jam-packed closet but nothing to wear? International Open Academy offers the Revamp Your Closet programme.