The world of work is evolving rapidly. New technologies, the green transition, and the growing need for flexibility demand continuous adaptation from both employees and employers. Lifelong learning is no longer a choice – it is a necessary condition for staying relevant, competitive, and ready to lead change.
If you want to deepen your knowledge in a particular field or try something new, the EBS Open University is the perfect place to start or continue your learning journey. Choose individual courses, build your own development plan, or explore which topics speak to you most right now.
In the autumn semester of 2025, EBS will launch 11 microdegree programmes and a selection of individual courses focused on leadership, economics, digital transformation, the green transition, financial analysis, data-driven decision-making, and innovation. All programmes are designed with adult learners in mind: small groups, practical content, and flexible learning formats (in-person, online, or hybrid).
New courses in Autumn 2025:
- AI Tools
- Corporate Strategy
- Personal Branding
- Megatrends for Business Innovation
- Psychology of Leadership
- Financial Performance Management
- Energy Industry and Its Impact on Business Sustainability
- Strategic and Critical Raw Materials Management
- The Economics You Didn’t Know You Knew
Still popular options:
- Digital Innovation
- Web3 Marketing
- Public Relations and Media Relations
- Tourism Industry and Marketing
- Public Speaking Crash Course for Business
- Defining a Sustainability Strategy
What do learners gain?
- In-demand skills that can be immediately applied at work.
- A certificate and up to 15 ECTS credits that can be used for applying to a Master’s programme.
- An opportunity to test a new direction or prepare for a career change.
- A flexible learning structure that fits around work and family life.
Why is a microdegree a smart investment for employers?
Employers are increasingly looking for ways to support the growth of their team members. Microdegrees allow companies to invest in employee development with a clear focus and measurable outcomes:
- Employees who are better equipped to take responsibility, lead, and create value.
- Skills in areas that are critical to today’s employers (e.g. AI, ESG, digital transformation).
- Flexibility – employees can study alongside work without long absences.
- Collaboration with EBS, where programmes are developed based on feedback from employers and industry professionals.
- A microdegree offers a low-risk, high-value solution for employers: a fast, focused, results-driven way to develop their most valuable asset – people.
What makes EBS microdegrees unique?
- A clear focus on leadership, finance, sustainability and green topics, digitalisation and data management, and entrepreneurship.
- A blend of academic and industry-expert instructors.
- Small, more personal learning groups and an international learning environment.
- The opportunity to continue into a Master’s programme later on.
Where to find more information and apply?
Course info: ebs.ee/microdegrees
Course selection and registration: my.ebs.ee/eng
A microdegree today is more than just further training.
It’s a well-considered opportunity to shape your professional development and strengthen your position in a changing job market – both individually and at the organisational level. The content and structure of EBS programmes support learners in creating real value, while also offering reliable partnership for employers, for whom a well-developed employee is the organisation’s strongest asset.
