This certificate is presented by The Open University's Institute of Educational Technology and is open to students from countries all over the world. It offers the unique opportunity to study the theory and practice of online and distance education through modules created by experts from the Institute who are reinventing digital learning through the innovative use of new media and technologies.

The Postgraduate Certificate of Education and Learning (PGCertEdLn) is designed to meet the professional development needs of teachers in the early childhood, primary, and secondary sectors, and to help teachers further develop their critical knowledge and understanding of issues related to teaching and learning in Aotearoa New Zealand, including their own teaching practices. The program is notable for its flexible nature, utilising digital technologies to ensure students can be available at times and places that suit them.

The Postgraduate Certificate in Civil Aviation Medicine (PGCertCAvMed) is most appropriate for those planning to become aviation medical examiners. It is a fully-distance, two paper Program taken over the course of a year.

Enhance your knowledge of Sexuality and Gender Studies and study anywhere in the world on our interdisciplinary distance learning course.

This Postgraduate Certificate in Mathematics comprises two 30-credit modules from a wide choice. Tailor your study to areas that suit you. Develop problem-solving and decision-making skills relevant to business, commerce and industry. It’s also the first stage of our postgraduate mathematics programme - you can progress to the postgraduate diploma and MSc in Mathematics.

The RCVS Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice (Online Learning) PgProfDev is a flexible, modular approach to achieving veterinary postgraduate qualifications. Credits are awarded by RCVS and not the University of Edinburgh, which means the programme is not eligible for a University of Edinburgh award.

If technology, innovation and change are factors in your organisation or role, this Postgraduate Certificate in Technology Management will extend your knowledge, skills and capability – adding value to your career and workplace. It provides a rounded view of the management of technology and technological innovation. You can progress to the postgraduate diploma and then the MSc in Technology Management.

Our postgraduate Certificate in Banking enables people with specialised skills to develop an understanding of a broader range of subjects involved in modern banking. The Certificate in Banking is especially valuable for people holding a professional qualification (including a qualification in accounting, finance, or related professions) who are employed in banks or other financial firms.

Postgraduate Certificate in International Business Administration has a growing need for senior personnel with high-quality management skills and specialist regional knowledge. As the regions of Asia and Africa take roles as leading and emerging economies in the world, this Postgraduate Certificate in International Business Administration responds to this need. Students will study the interplay between global and local factors that influence management decisions in business.

The Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Studies in Education qualification introduces the field of education. It offers you the opportunity to explore one specialism from a choice of modules covering a range of areas, all of which encourage you to draw on your own experiences and undertake enquiry in your context. This certificate is also the first stage of a study programme that progresses to a postgraduate diploma and a master's degree.

The Postgraduate Certificate in Quantitative Finance is designed principally for postgraduates whose work in banks and other financial institutions requires knowledge of statistical (particularly econometric) and quantitative approaches to risk and derivatives. The programme can also provide a suitable route towards entering either the Postgraduate Diploma in Quantitative Finance or MSc Finance (Quantitative Finance).

The Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCertHighE) is a qualification for those who teach tertiary students in universities and polytechnics. It is a part-time Program consisting of two 30 point papers that can be completed in a minimum of one year and a maximum of three. Students can continue and complete the Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education (PGDipHighE).

This Postgraduate Certificate in Translation enables you to start developing your professional skills as a translator. You’ll engage in authentic translation tasks to develop useful employability skills, explore different approaches to translation and develop an understanding of the links between theory and practice. With a focus on recent research, you’ll develop an awareness of the wider cultural, ethical and professional contexts of translation.

The world is at a turning point, with humanity facing unprecedented global challenges. In this postgraduate certificate in Global Development, you'll explore historical and contemporary theories about global development and critically examine their role in shaping development policy and practice, the opportunities and challenges humanity faces in tackling global challenges and bringing about positive change. 

If you have a passion for the arts and are looking for an intellectual challenge, this Postgraduate Certificate in Humanities course provides you with an excellent opportunity to upgrade your qualifications. You will deepen your understanding of either art history, philosophy or creative writing while developing advanced research and analytical skills that will give you the edge in today’s competitive jobs market and prepare you for further academic study.