Continuing Education

In addition to degree programmes, the Skytte Institute offers a wide range of continuing education opportunities for professional and personal development. Over the years, we have delivered more than 80 training courses for learners from diverse backgrounds.

You can choose from a variety of flexible learning formats, including self-paced online courses, summer schools, micro-degree programmes, micro-credentials, and tailored training designed to meet specific needs. Our courses are suitable for professionals from both the public and private sectors, as well as anyone looking to expand their knowledge and skills.

Explore the courses and training programmes we have offered over the years in Skytte's continuing education portfolio.


Upcoming courses

CourseStudy durationRegistration
Digital Governance, Security, and Democracy (MOOC)28.09.-01.11.2026until 04.10
Riigihangete korraldamine (micro-degree programme in Estonian)17.09.-15.12.2026until 23.08
“Growing Apart: What Is Polarisation and What Can We Do About It?” (MOOC)02.11.-29.11.2026until 29.10
Skytte kodanikukool (in Estonian)open access-

Recently concluded courses at the Skytte institute of Political Studies.

CourseStudy Duration
Rahvusvaheliste suhete alused, online study for secondary school, held in Estonian, study volume 2 ECTS6.10.-1.12.2025
Aktiivse kodaniku ABC, online study for secondary school, held in Estonian, study volume 2 ECTS5.01.-15.03.2026
Terrorism - causes, manifestations and prevention, Micro-Credential held in Estonian, study volume 12 ECTS09.02.–28.06.2026

Micro-degree programmes

Kombineeritud sotsiaalteadused (in Estonian)

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Training on demand

We provide tailored trainings that are related to our main research directions: Russian studies, European Union, international relations, digital governance, green transition, management, data analysis, and security. Please contact our training experts either to discuss the desired content, training materials or needed classroom equipment. You will find their contact information conveniently at the end of the page.

Further information

For more information about our continuing education opportunities, please contact Anna Beitane regarding MOOCs or Uta Kührt regarding micro-degree and micro-credential programmes.

Uta Kührt
MA (Translation)
Faculty of Social Sciences
Johan Skytte Institute of Political Studies
Erasmus Coordinator and Project Manager
+372 737 5154
Lossi 36–301
Anna Beitane
MA (European Union - Russia Studies)
Faculty of Social Sciences
Johan Skytte Institute of Political Studies
Head of Digital Education Projects
+372 737 5198
Lossi 36–328