BCS have partnered with the University of Cambridge to bring world-class professional learning directly to our members. Cambridge Advance Online makes professional learning accessible and memorable, combining the latest industry insights with practical techniques you can use immediately. The team of world-leading University of Cambridge academics and digital learning specialists create interactive, collaborative online courses, guaranteed to grow your confidence and inspire innovation.
Why choose Cambridge Advance Online?
- Practical, flexible learning for busy professionals
All courses are delivered online, so you can join from anywhere in the world and study around your schedule. - Learn from world-leading experts
Each programme is designed by Cambridge academics and industry specialists who bring real-world insights into every module. - Grow your impact and confidence
Courses are built to strengthen strategic, analytical, and leadership skills, equipping you to innovate and drive positive change in your organisation. - BCS member exclusive 20% discount
All Cambridge Advance Online courses are eligible for a 20% BCS member discount.
I've chosen my course, how do I get my 20% discount?
Fill out the form below and select your chosen course. Once submitted, you’ll receive your exclusive discount code and next steps for enrolment.
Claim your BCS member exclusive 20% discount code
Fill out the form below to receive your 20% discount code. Available exclusively for current BCS members, to find out more about membership please visit our membership page.
Please use the email address linked to your BCS membership.
More information on each course can be found here.
Some of the courses available:
- Advanced Customer Analytics: Strategic and Predictive Insights
- Compelling Communication Skills
- Creativity, Problem Solving, and Design Thinking
- Data-Driven Design for Customer Experience
- Evidence Analysis and Decision Making in Policy
- Generative AI in Business
- Generative AI in the Software Development Lifecycle
- Human‑Computer Interaction for AI Systems Design
- Intercultural Communication for Global Business
- Leveraging Big Data for Business Intelligence
- Managing Software Architecture
- Product Technology Roadmapping
- Semiconductors: New Technologies and the Value Chain
- Strategic Risk Management in the Age of AI
For more information on each and for the full list of courses, visit Cambridge Advance Online's website.
Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) courses are not eligible for discount.
Cambridge Advance Online courses run four times per year from February, April, July and October. Please note enrolment closes 7 days prior to the course start date.
Course fees start from £2,000+. Visit Cambridge Advance Online's website for individual course prices.
BCS members receive a 20% discount (worth £400+).
If you're not a BCS member, you can find out more and join here.
BCS Organisational Members can purchase courses for their employees. If your team would like to attend the same course with the same start date, please fill out the form above.
If you wish to get a discount for mixed courses or course dates, please email Cambridge Advance Online's customer services team at uoc.online.customerservice@cambridge.org
All courses are delivered virtually and run for four, six, or eight weeks, depending on the course.
You will gain access to module one on the course start date, with new modules released weekly until the end of the course.
An orientation module opens one week before module one. This optional module provides key information, guidance on using the learning management system, and an opportunity to meet your fellow learners.
No, the courses do not include exams. Depending on the course, you may be required to complete graded assignments or quizzes.
You can find out more about the course modules and assessment through the course pages here.
Yes. Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a digital Certificate of Achievement from the University of Cambridge.
Live sessions are recorded by the course team and uploaded to the learning management system within 24 hours.
All course content, including recordings, must be accessed via the learning management system.
You can find the CPD‑certified courses on the ‘Explore Our Courses’ page here.
Each class is limited to 33 participants. This allows for personalised attention, active participation, and meaningful feedback.
The smaller group size also helps build a strong learning community and supports a more engaging, impactful experience.
