Online micro-credentials in business and management

Upskill your people and future-proof your business

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A portfolio of online micro-credentials, designed to upskill working professionals with busy schedules.

Future-proof your business with Cranfield Online. Flexible, self-paced online courses which enable your employees to learn when it suits them, and your organisation.

Support staff retention, succession planning and critical business performance. A mix of on-demand and live online study elements enable learners to learn in a way that suits their working day and won’t impact on day-to-day life.

These micro-credentials are designed to upskill, reskill and prepare your teams for the practical challenges they may face in the workplace, building expertise in topics such as leadership, finance, organisation design and strategy.


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Benefits of Cranfield Online’s micro-credentials



For your organisation

  • Deliver impactful, cost-effective learning with minimal disruption.
  • Fill skills gaps quickly with on-demand content.
  • Retain talent and cultivate positive employee engagement.
  • Support continuous professional development and improve social mobility.

For your people

  • Access online postgraduate learning with no formal entry requirements.
  • Grow your teams’ professional profiles, showcasing their newfound skills with digital badges on LinkedIn.
  • Solve real business challenges in live online sessions and discussion forums with peers and faculty.
  • Access on-demand content 24/7, enabling flexible, self-paced learning to suit individual schedules.


* Customer feedback survey August 2023.



Curate personalised online learning pathways

Incorporating the best of academic theory with real world practice, Cranfield Online supports you in curating personalised learning pathways for your people. Whether that’s upskilling functional teams in specific topics via on demand e-learning courses, through to live online sessions hosted by renowned Cranfield faculty.

What are the entry requirements for these micro-credentials?

There are no formal entry requirements beyond classroom-level competency in English (IELTS 6.5), making this learning accessible to people across your organisation, regardless of their previous education.

Why learn online with Cranfield?

We are one of an elite group of schools worldwide to hold the triple accreditation of: AACSB International (the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), AMBA (the Association of MBAs) and EQUIS (European Quality Improvement System of the European Foundation for Management Development).

Triple Accreditation

In recognition of our outstanding student entrepreneurship provision and dedicated work with small or medium sized enterprises (SMEs) to support growth in the local community, we have also achieved Small Business Charter accreditation.

Small Business Charter



Online Short Courses

Making Sense of the Economy - Online

Acquire a deeper understanding of the wider economic environment.

Duration: Approx. 20-24 hours of study + reflection activities  ·  Cost: £950  ·  Delivery: Online

Introduction to Financial Management - Online

Develop your understanding of financial principles.

Duration: Approx. 20-24 hours of study + reflection activities  ·  Cost: £950  ·  Delivery: Online

Leadership - Online

Unlock valuable leadership insights and learn how to apply them.

Duration: Approx. 20-24 hours of study + reflection activities  ·  Cost: £950  ·  Delivery: Online

Organisational Behaviour - Online

Recognise how behaviours within organisations impact performance.

Duration: Approx. 20-24 hours of study + reflection activities  ·  Cost: £950  ·  Delivery: Online

Strategic Thinking - Online

Build your capability to outline a meaningful future direction for an organisation.

Duration: Approx. 20-24 hours of study + reflection activities  ·  Cost: £950  ·  Delivery: Online

Strategic Management - Online

Demonstrate your ability to implement and manage strategic change.

Duration: Approx. 20-24 hours of study + reflection activities  ·  Cost: £950  ·  Delivery: Online

Organisation Design - Online

Diagnose and address organisational design challenges.

Duration: Approx. 20-24 hours of study + reflection activities  ·  Cost: £950  ·  Delivery: Online

Transformational Strategy - Online

Recognise, adapt and prepare for transformational change.

Duration: Approx. 20-24 hours of study + reflection activities  ·  Cost: £950  ·  Delivery: Online

Global Supply Chain Management - Online

Master the principles of supply chain management.

Duration: Approx. 20-24 hours of study + reflection activities  ·  Cost: £950  ·  Delivery: Online

Strategic Procurement - Online

Design and manage successful procurement strategies.

Duration: Approx. 20-24 hours of study + reflection activities  ·  Cost: £950  ·  Delivery: Online

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