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Oxford Executive Leadership Programme

Online programme

Next start date

8 weeks of online weekly modules

7-10 hours of self-paced learning per week

Earn a digital certificate from Oxford Saïd

Multiple payment options available

This programme is for you if you want to:

Define your purpose

Identify and articulate your leadership style and vision, and how to align this with your organisation’s higher purpose.

Lead for change

Explore the concepts of power and influence, and how you can lead teams through times of change.

Build value

Gain knowledge on leadership qualities and capabilities, and apply these insights within your organisation to contribute to its success.

Register in three easy steps

1

Review selection and pricing

You’ll be taken to your cart on GetSmarter, Oxford Saïd’s online education partner.

2

Create an account

Create a student profile on GetSmarter, then add your billing details.

3

Complete registration

Choose your preferred payment option to register and pay for the course.

"The programme provided me with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to excel as a leader in my industry. The calibre of the instructors and speakers was exceptional, and I gained valuable insights from their real-world experiences. The programme was challenging but also very rewarding, and I left with a renewed sense of purpose and direction in my career. I highly recommend this programme to anyone looking to advance their leadership skills and make a significant impact in their organisation."

–– Asma A. | PhD Researcher, University College London (UCL)

Choose a flexible payment plan

We offer accessible financing options so that nothing stands in the way of your success.

Payment options


Pay in full before programme starts

Pay in installments
You may opt for a two-part payment plan, with the first installment due prior to the programme start date.

Get sponsored by your employer
Of our past students, 37 per cent of our students have received employer assistance, and you can too. All you need to register is your sponsor’s name, email, and billing address. They’ll receive an email with instructions.

Need help asking your boss? Check out our guide here.

Need help? Contact us

An Enrollment Specialist can answer any questions you have about the programme, learning outcomes and payment options.

Phone: +44 1223 790 601

Email: oxfordonline@getsmarter.com

How you’ll learn

Every programme is broken down into manageable, weekly modules, designed to accelerate your learning process through diverse learning activities:

Work through your downloadable and online instructional material.

Interact with your peers and learning facilitators through weekly class-wide forums and reviewed small group discussions.

Enjoy a wide range of interactive content, including video lectures, infographics, live polls and more.

Investigate rich, real-world case studies.

Technical requirements

In order to complete this programme, you’ll need a current email account and access to a computer and the internet, as well as a PDF Reader. You may need to view Microsoft PowerPoint presentations, and read and create documents in Microsoft Word or Excel.

We recommend that you use Google Chrome as your internet browser when accessing the Online Campus. Although this is not a requirement, we have found that this browser performs best for ease of access to programme material.

Certain programmes may require additional software and resources. These additional software and resource requirements will be communicated to you upon registration and/or at the beginning of the programme. Please note that Google, Vimeo and YouTube may be used in our programme delivery, and if these services are blocked in your jurisdiction, you may have difficulty in accessing course content. Please check with an Enrollment Specialist before registering for this programme if you have any concerns about this affecting your experience with the Online Campus.

Your success team

GetSmarter, with whom Oxford Saïd is collaborating to deliver this online programme, provides a personalised approach to online education that ensures you’re supported throughout your learning journey.

Head Tutor

A subject expert who’ll guide you through content-related challenges.

Success Advisor

Your one-on-one support, available during university hours (8am – 5pm GMT) to resolve technical and administrative challenges.

Global success team

Available 24/7 to solve your tech-related and administrative queries and concerns.

Why GetSmarter?

Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, is collaborating with digital education provider, GetSmarter to create a new class of learning experience – one that is immersive, collaborative and designed for optimal accessibility to the busy working professional.

GetSmarter delivers online education from world-leading universities and institutions to transform the lives of thousands of students across the globe. GetSmarter’s online certificate courses are designed to advance your career and fit in with your busy lifestyle. Each course is expert-led, fully supported and community-based, helping you build career-critical skills. GetSmarter is owned by 2U.

Saïd Business School blends the best of new and old. Deeply embedded in an 800-year-old world-class university, Oxford Saïd strives to educate people for successful business careers. As a community, Oxford Saïd seeks to use business acumen and global networks to address long-horizon phenomena like demographic change, new technologies and natural resource scarcity. Oxford Saïd is committed to delivering cutting-edge education and ground-breaking research that transforms individuals, organisations, business practice and society.

This is an official Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, alumni group for all open, online and executive programmes. You’ll be able to network with past participants of other online and on-campus Oxford Saïd programmes, and gain first access to School news.