Office of Lifelong Learning

The Office of Lifelong Learning (OLL) is a school within the College of Humanities and Social Science at the University of Edinburgh. It is where the University reaches out to the wider community. It provides part-time and short courses in a wide variety of subjects during the day and in the evening.

Each year there are around 12,000 enrolments, from local people returning to learning, to professionals seeking to develop their skills.

It is currently subdivided into Three Sections:

  • Continuing Professional Development (CPD): improving the knowledge and skills of personnel throughout their working lives. As part of this process, The University of Edinburgh offers a varied programme of short courses, evening talks, conferences, seminars, workshops and e-learning modules in specialist topics for those working in industry, commerce and the professions.
  • Continuing Personal Education (CPE): Open Studies programme provides a wide range of courses for local people. No qualifications are necessary to enrol, and most are open to all adults.
  • Scottish Tourist Guides Association (STGA): has been running the Scottish Tourist Guides training course for more than 20 years. The course offers a rich educational experience and a comprehensive curriculum covering everything from the geological formations of Scotland, the history and culture of this land, to the application of this knowledge in the everyday skills of professional tourist guiding.

Read more about Office Of Lifelong Learning:  The Buildings of The Office of Lifelong Learning, Continuing Professional Development (CPD), See Also

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