Oxford Brookes University School of Architecture
CPD & Short Courses
Enhance your professional development with innovative courses and vents
Acquire new skills - accumulate credit towards a certificate or degree
Enhance your professional development with innovative courses and vents
Acquire new skills - accumulate credit towards a certificate or degree
Welcome to the Oxford Brookes University School of Architecture's platform for short courses and continuous professional development. Our institution has long been a beacon of architectural excellence, fostering creativity, innovation, and critical thinking within the field. Whether you're an established professional seeking to expand your skill set or an enthusiast eager to delve into the world of architecture, our curated selection of courses offers something for everyone. Led by industry experts and drawing upon the rich heritage of architectural discourse, our programs are designed to equip participants with the knowledge and tools needed to thrive in today's dynamic built environment.
At Oxford Brookes, we believe in the transformative power of education. Our short courses are crafted to provide practical insights, hands-on experience, and networking opportunities that extend beyond the classroom. From sustainable design principles to cutting-edge technologies shaping the future of architecture, each course is meticulously structured to deliver tangible value and empower participants to make meaningful contributions to the profession. Join us on a journey of discovery, exploration, and growth as we together navigate the ever-evolving landscape of architecture and design. Unlock your potential and chart your path to success with Oxford Brookes University School of Architecture.
Additionally, we offer the possibility of creating bespoke programs tailored to the specific needs and interests of organizations or groups. Whether it's refining skills within a particular architectural specialization or addressing unique challenges faced by a team, our experts collaborate closely to develop customized solutions that meet your objectives.
Resilience, wellbeing and mental health support in crisis settings
Certificate Course designed to enhance your understanding of mental health in crisis settings, build a self-care practice, as well as personal and collective resilience.
This course satisfies 'Professionalism and Ethics' and outcomes of ARB competencies.
In today’s fast-paced, innovation-driven world, [prototyping] is a critical tool for transforming ideas into successful designs and tangible solutions. This 12-day executive short course provides a comprehensive exploration of prototyping, blending cutting-edge research with practical application.
Enhance your professional development with the Oxford Brookes University 2024 Architectural Skills Stream CPD, featuring 6 on-demand lectures and an exclusive half day in-person seminar in London on the afternoon of the 6th of November.
Building Information Modelling: Concept and Application
The course aims to provide essential knowledge, holistic view and know-how on practical workflow of BIM processes to architects, assistant architects, architectural technologists and architectural designers.
Humanitarian Action and Peacebuilding for Practitioners
The Humanitarian Action and Peacebuilding courses are for practitioners already working in these fields and in related areas.
Designed and delivered jointly with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), the Humanitarian Action and Peacebuilding courses give you access to resources and support from both institutions online and in the field through UN missions.
Past CPD's
Bali bamboo construction workshop 2024
This is a live-build workshop that will take place in Bali, Indonesia in a rural forest/mountain setting.
Participants will learn how to build with Bamboo, visit exemplary contemporary and traditional Bamboo buildings, and participate in an intensive self-build workshop together with bamboo craftsman using vernacular timber methods and Bamboo.