202 Short courses offered by the university

Mindfulness is the concept of living in the present without distracting thoughts and worrying about the future, except in cases where it is actually helpful to do so. Today, mindfulness is a practice used by psychologists, doctors, and therapists to reduce stress, anxiety, and depression. International Open Academy offers the Mindfulness Masterclass programme.

There’s something nurturing about taking good care of your body. You can feel great after an evening of pure indulgence in cleansing and beautifying. International Open Academy offers the Skin and Body Care programme.

You never know when you'll find yourself in an accident or emergency health situation. When your action or inaction can mean the difference between life or death, it's important to always be prepared. Learn the basics of first aid and CPR in this online training course. International Open Academy offers the CPR and First Aid programme.

In America alone 6.5 billion greeting cards are sent every year, but how often do you find a card you really like? Do you find their messages to be too mushy? Why not make someone’s day by giving them a personalized card, handmade by you? International Open Academy offers the Creative Card Making for All Occasions programme.

When bringing a new loveable kitty into your life, you want to be sure you have all the knowledge and skills to handle anything your new pet throws at you. This course offers everything you need to know about cat and kitten care, and how to ensure your furball has the best quality of life. International Open Academy offers the Essential Cat and Kitten Care programme.

Growing a baby and giving birth is one of the most important, most life changing, and most challenging experiences there is in life. But now that it’s over, is there a nagging voice at the back of your mind telling you to get your body back to normal? International Open Academy offers the Postnatal Diet and Exercise programme.

Many people dream of working with animals and this is your chance to put that dream into action! International Open Academy's Careers with Animals course is ideal for anyone looking to start a career working with animals. It will help you discover where your strengths and talents lie and then brainstorm jobs that match your capabilities.

Whether you have a dog that has strict dietary needs or just want to ensure your furry friend is eating the healthiest, most nutritious food out there, International Open Academy's Doggy Desserts course is jam-packed with over 100 healthy recipes that your dog will love.

If you always thought your space was too small to start a garden, we're here to prove you wrong! International Open Academy offers the Growing Food in Small 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.

Gone are the days where only the fashion insiders and those with the most enviable lifestyles formed the blogging elite. Blogging is huge. What’s more, the blogging community is now inclusive - there’s room for everyone. International Open Academy offers the Fashion and Lifestyle Blogger programme.

Would you love to learn tricks that'll leave your audience open-mouthed in amazement? Who hasn't watched a magician or mentalist and thought 'How do they do that?'. With our help, you can learn to unlock the door to the magician’s box of tricks. International Open Academy offers the Mentalism and Mind Reading programme.

No matter what the state of the economy may be, there will always be companies looking to fill roles in the fields of human resources and payroll management. That’s because no company can remain afloat without these integral support staff positions. International Open Academy offers the HR and Payroll Management 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.

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.

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.

Cooking with Kids is a 25 part course that breaks down the secrets to getting kids to eat healthy foods in fun and exciting ways. Discover healthy recipes that kids love, and parents approve. No more fattening frozen foods or quick microwave meals. International Open Academy offers the Cooking with Kids programme.

Well planned and stylized events are no longer confined to the business sector. Whether it's charities, sporting, the political world, or in entertainment, everyone now uses events to promote and celebrate a variety of issues, occasions, and themes. International Open Academy offers the Event and Hospitality Management programme.

Get on board with the sweetest trend around – Cake Pops! These delicious cake-lollipop hybrids are quickly replacing cupcakes as the favorite dessert for holidays, parties, and special events. International Open Academy offers the Creative Cake Pop Decorating programme.

The day a bride or groom gets married is one of the most important, if not the most important days in their life, which makes the bachelor and bachelorette parties that much more special. International Open Academy offers the Bachelor and Bachelorette Party Planning programme.