202 Short courses offered by the university

We’ve all seen it: A great golfer who succumbs to the pressure and chokes. Whether it be a nationally televised event, or a game between friends, the mental game has the power to paralyze even the most elite golfers on the course. International Open Academy offers the Golf Psychology programme.

Achieve your dreams of becoming a successful English Language teacher; get the best of both worlds when it comes to teaching with the 150-hour TEFL Course. International Open Academy's 150-Hour Advanced TEFL Certificate extended course will show you how you can work as an English teacher both in the classroom, or online from the comfort of your own home.

Are you passionate about nail art? Do you love painting nails and want to be part of the $532 billion dollar beauty industry? International Open Academy offers the Nail Technician programme.

Whether you’re passionate about education, animal rights, or cleaning up the environment, starting your own charity or nonprofit organization is the perfect way to have a direct impact on an important cause. Creating a nonprofit, whether big or small, will allow you to control fund allocation, and inspire change and growth. International Open Academy offers the Charity and Fundraising programme.

Planning and running a concert or film festival can be a daunting task. These events need a responsible, informed and resourceful organization to ensure smooth operation and enjoyment for everyone involved. Without specific knowledge and skills, they might not get off the ground or could end in disaster. International Open Academy offers the Music and Film Events Manager programme.

Take yourself back to a simpler time, when we made our food from scratch and knew exactly what was in our meals. While most cheeses are made in factories, in International Open Academy's Introduction to Cheese Making course you’ll discover how little you actually need to create your own delicious wheels of cheese.

When you bring your newborn home it's important to know how to properly care for them. Providing a safe environment to ensure they are healthy and safe at home is an important part of caring for your new baby. International Open Academy offers the Your Healthy Baby programme.

Freelance event photographers can expect to earn anywhere from $100 to $5,000 per shoot. The market demand for event photographers keeps growing, and people are eager to stage professional shoots for weddings, engagement parties, bridal/baby showers, birthday parties, and holiday celebrations. International Open Academy offers the Event Photography programme.

Using social media to market your business is not an option, it is vital. Facebook has more than two billion active users a month. LinkedIn has hundreds of millions of monthly users. Imagine how much extra business you can attract if you use these websites to your advantage. International Open Academy offers the Social Media Manager programme.

When someone says "make me a cocktail!", are you: shaken to the very core, cause you don’t know where to begin? Or maybe stirred into action  - but you can’t remember the key ingredients? International Open Academy offers the Mix it Like a Pro - Bartending and Cocktails programme.

Achieve your dreams of becoming a successful English Language teacher; get the best of both worlds when it comes to teaching with the 150-hour TESOL Course. International Open Academy's 150-Hour Advanced TESOL Certificate extended course will show you how you can work as an English teacher both in the classroom, or online from the comfort of your own home.

Keeping your dog looking (and smelling) great is the ultimate gift any pet parent can give to their furry friend. Whether you are interested in becoming a dog-groomer, or just want to save money and time by tending to your pet’s hygiene and cosmetic needs yourself, we have the ultimate course for you. International Open Academy offers the Guide to Dog Grooming programme.

Transform your graphic design talents into your very own business. Build your brand, find clients and get the practical skills you need to grow your venture from the ground up. International Open Academy offers the Graphic Design Business Basics programme.

International Open Academy has successfully graduated over 300,000 students who have gone on to teach English abroad or online. As one of the biggest global providers of online TEFL/TESOL courses, International Open Academy's students benefit from a distinct advantage of the opportunity to receive 120-Hour TESOL Certificate, which guarantees your entry to a new career in this area. 

Whether you are totally new to DIY or are an experienced enthusiast, International Open Academy's DIY Home Improvements course will equip you with new understanding and techniques to help you succeed at a wide variety of projects.

Party planning is big nowadays, and whether you’re looking to start a successful business or simply throw great shindigs for your friends and family, International Open Academy's online Party Planner course is for you. 

The Adobe InDesign course from International Open Academy is designed to help any willing user overcome these challenges by breaking down the main functions into five easy to digest parts.

Throughout the Start your Business course from International Open Academy, we give you lots of real life examples of our advice in action. The easy to understand content is packed with inspiring material and workable ideas on all aspects of setting up and running a business. You’ll be clear on how prepared you feel to get started and where you’ll need to seek help.

The profession of Wedding Planner has developed relatively recently and has become a reliable and very exciting career. The Wedding Planner course from International Open Academy gives you an excellent grounding in all the aspects of planning a wedding celebration.

In this Excel Training course from International Open Academy, you’ll learn just how powerful a tool Excel can be when done right! We’ll cover all the bases starting with an overview of all tools and functions, show you some useful beginner tips and tricks, move on to intermediate formulas and techniques, and finish by showing you how to export your data as charts.