University of Oxford
Oxford Venture Series
Test new business ideas, explore different venture financing options, and implement customer-centric digital transformation plans that drive future business growth.
Series information
Start date
21 January 2026
Cohort-based learning
Group learning, expert guidance
22 weeks
Excluding orientation
English
Access resources from start date
7–10 hours per week
Self-paced learning online
Programmes in this series
3 x programmes for 15% less
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Start dates for each programme can be selected during the registration process.
Series overview
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The Oxford Venture Series is a multidisciplinary learning path for emerging entrepreneurs, start-ups, scale-ups, small and medium enterprises, intrapreneurs, and corporate innovators. First, you’ll learn how to generate and validate new business ideas through the Oxford Entrepreneurship: Venture Creation Programme and explore the various types of entrepreneurial finance available to you as your businesses evolve, grow, and scale on the Oxford Entrepreneurship: Venture Finance Programme. Finally, you’ll discover how to create and execute innovative strategies and consumer-centric digital transformation plans to generate future business value and growth through the Oxford Digital Marketing: Disruptive Strategy Programme.
Is this series for you?
This series is designed for anyone who is interested in excelling in business. Emerging entrepreneurs and those starting ventures of all sizes will learn how to launch their own business. Those already in the game and looking to scale up or innovate will also benefit from this set of programmes. Additionally, this series will help anyone who is looking to explore new business ideas or test the soundness of their current one. With the support of renowned Oxford faculty and industry experts, you’ll gain the skills and knowledge necessary to conceptualise and stress-test new business models, scale existing ventures, and implement disruptive strategies that generate future business value and growth.
All of the programmes in this series are certified by the United Kingdom CPD Certification Service, and may be applicable to individuals who are members of, or associated with, UK-based professional bodies. Combined, the three programmes have an estimated 220 hours of learning.
Note: should you wish to claim CPD activity, the onus is on you. Oxford Saïd and GetSmarter accept no responsibility, and cannot be held responsible, for the claiming or validation of hours or points.
Series overview
Series overview
The Oxford Venture Series is a multidisciplinary learning path for emerging entrepreneurs, start-ups, scale-ups, small and medium enterprises, intrapreneurs, and corporate innovators. First, you’ll learn how to generate and validate new business ideas through the Oxford Entrepreneurship: Venture Creation Programme and explore the various types of entrepreneurial finance available to you as your businesses evolve, grow, and scale on the Oxford Entrepreneurship: Venture Finance Programme. Finally, you’ll discover how to create and execute innovative strategies and consumer-centric digital transformation plans to generate future business value and growth through the Oxford Digital Marketing: Disruptive Strategy Programme.
Is this series for you?
This series is designed for anyone who is interested in excelling in business. Emerging entrepreneurs and those starting ventures of all sizes will learn how to launch their own business. Those already in the game and looking to scale up or innovate will also benefit from this set of programmes. Additionally, this series will help anyone who is looking to explore new business ideas or test the soundness of their current one. With the support of renowned Oxford faculty and industry experts, you’ll gain the skills and knowledge necessary to conceptualise and stress-test new business models, scale existing ventures, and implement disruptive strategies that generate future business value and growth.
All of the programmes in this series are certified by the United Kingdom CPD Certification Service, and may be applicable to individuals who are members of, or associated with, UK-based professional bodies. Combined, the three programmes have an estimated 220 hours of learning.
Note: should you wish to claim CPD activity, the onus is on you. Oxford Saïd and GetSmarter accept no responsibility, and cannot be held responsible, for the claiming or validation of hours or points.
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Why choose a series ?
This series is a curated learning path that enables you to broaden your entrepreneurial knowledge and skills online. The three short programmes from Saïd Business School, University of Oxford are broken down into manageable, weekly modules designed to accelerate your learning process through diverse activities. You’ll also get the opportunity to engage with a network of peers and expert faculty on topical areas that will be key to your professional development.
Enjoy a flexible structure
Designed to provide maximum benefit in a timeframe that suits you best, this series features an interactive online learning model that allows you to study how and when you want. By being able to choose your preferred start date for each programme when you register, you’ll be able to complete the programmes according to a schedule that fits around your professional and personal obligations.
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Programme 1: Oxford Entrepreneurship: Venture Creation Programme
Understand every stage of the entrepreneurship journey, from identifying an opportunity, to developing your business and pitching it to potential partners and investors.
Programme 2: Oxford Entrepreneurship: Venture Finance Programme
Gain insight into how start-up ventures are financed, and explore the funding process from the perspective of both an entrepreneur and an investor.
Programme 3: Oxford Digital Marketing: Disruptive Strategy Programme
Harness disruptive forces in the marketing sphere with expert insights, practical toolkits, and strategic frameworks.
About the certificates
Learn how to create, finance, and market a new venture and earn a digital certificate of attendance from Oxford Saïd for each programme in the series. Once the learning path is concluded, you'll receive an additional digital certificate of completion as validation of your accomplishment.
Assessment is continuous and based on a series of practical assignments completed online. In order to be issued with your digital certificate, you’ll need to meet the requirements outlined in the programme handbooks. The handbooks will be made available to you as soon as you begin each programme.
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You can pay your course fees before your first course starts, or you may opt for a three-part payment plan during your registration. To find out more about payment options please visit our Payment and Financing page, or contact an Enrollment Adviser.
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GetSmarter's learning model is designed to help you, as a working professional, improve your skills without compromising on work and family responsibilities. The course work is broken up into weekly, manageable bite-sized modules, with incremental deadlines, designed to help you pace yourself over the duration of the course and allow you the legroom to work when it suits you best.
At the beginning of each module you'll be presented with the course content and assignments necessary for completion. You also have access to your Success Adviser who will help you manage your time, and support you with any administrative or technical queries you might have.
Seek employer assistance
By improving your skills and industry knowledge, you'll have an influence on the success of your organization. Why wouldn't you ask your boss to help you fund your studies if it's going to have an impact on the way you do business?
Of our past students, 37 percent have received financial assistance from their employers. You can ask for help, too. Here is a guide to show you how to request financial assistance from your employer.
If you are a Learning & Development (L&D) manager, or involved in training and upskilling for an organization, you can request information regarding our corporate offering on our GetSmarter for business page.
How to change your start date
As part of our commitment to your professional development, GetSmarter offers you a two-week period to change your course start date or request your money back if you’re not fully satisfied.
To qualify for a deferral of your course start date, or to cancel your enrollment and receive a refund of your course fee, your request would need to reach our Success Advisers before the release of Module 2. For more information, please read our Terms and Conditions.
