26 Short courses offered by the university

The most important role in life is the one for which we’re least prepared - raising our children! Often we raise our children in the same way as our parents did or as a reaction against our own upbringing. International Open Academy offers the Child Psychology - Raising Happy Kids programme.

If you can do it, you can teach it. Make money online by knowing how to create and sell online courses. International Open Academy offers the Generate Income Creating Online Courses programme.

Experts agree - Couples should seek therapy long before they think they "need" to. Therapy should be an important part of your relationship - 75% of couples who attend marriage counseling believe they are "better off" after, and 65% report "significant improvement" in their relationship. International Open Academy offers the Relationship Goals for Couples programme.

Crowdfunding is an increasingly mainstream fundraising option for companies, businesses, celebrities, and individuals alike, and it's a tried and true way to earn the funding you need to launch a product, service, or idea into production. International Open Academy offers the Fundraising Management programme.

The better we understand our pets, the better our relationships with them. By delving into the psychology behind their behavior, reactions, and natural instincts you can ensure both your environment and your pet’s is harmonious and happy. International Open Academy offers the Animal Psychology programme. 

Do you ever catch yourself falling into the same patterns over again, whether it be in relationships, in business, or in your emotions? Do these patterns hold you back and prevent you from living a life that you desire? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then International Open Academy's NLP - The Psychology of Success course is for you!

It might seem like NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, are everywhere nowadays. NFTs caught fire recently with a range of influential builders, creatives, and influencers joining the scene and generating so much buzz that the Collins English Dictionary named "NFT" its 2021 Word of the Year. International Open Academy offers the NFTs - Essentials for Beginners programme.

Have you ever dreamt of traveling the world, but don’t have the money to start? Do you have experience working with children and a desire for new experiences? It sounds like working as an au pair abroad is perfect for you! International Open Academy offers the Au Pair Abroad programme.

Self-confidence is a vital part of a happy life. The ability to trust in yourself, make good decisions, move through social settings with ease, and take big chances are all tied to how you view yourself. Self-confidence is also a skill that can be learned and practiced daily. International Open Academy offers the Building Self-Confidence programme.

Fed up of one time dates? Want to swap one night stands for the comfort of a committed relationship? Meeting people is hard, and it can feel like social situations are as bad as a minefield. International Open Academy offers the Find Your Soulmate programme.

Would you like to join an amazing community of 150,000 people familiar with British Sign Language? International Open Academy offers the British Sign Language for All programme.

Becoming a Mom for the first time is arguably the most exhilarating, fulfilling, rewarding and challenging experience you’ll go through. International Open Academy offers the First Time Mom programme.

Profiling has become a subject of significant interest since the rise in popularity of crime drama series, psychological thrillers, and popular true crime Netflix shows and YouTube channels. International Open Academy offers the Criminology and Profiling programme.

How often do you see a familiar face but their name is a complete blank? The exam paper is in front of you and you can’t recall anything you learnt in the past 12 months? International Open Academy offers the Memory Training Champion Techniques programme.

Are you worried about your relationship status? If you find yourself leaning towards “It’s Complicated”, you could benefit from a masterclass on managing relationships. Through discipline, motivation, and thoughtfulness, it is possible to be a better husband or wife, girlfriend or boyfriend, life partner, or overall person. International Open Academy offers the Relationship Science programme.

Are you the parent, teacher, or carer of a child who fidgets a lot? Always loses things? Is constantly on the go? Cannot pay attention? It’s frustrating, but it may be a sign of ADHD. The important thing is to recognize the signals so you can get help. After all, you’re not alone. International Open Academy offers the ADHD Awareness programme.

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.

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.

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.

Congratulations on your new baby! Things are about to get exciting, but with that excitement comes responsibilities. Whether you're new to parenting or have been doing it for years, you can bond better with your newborn with these parenting tips. International Open Academy offers the Your New Baby programme.