You can explore all the programs offered by The Open University of Sri Lanka using the search options provided below.

English for Academic Purposes (Legal Studies)
Department of English Language Teaching

Duration : Approximately 6 months for each course (Part I/ Part II)

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English for Social Sciences
Department of English Language Teaching

Duration : 04 months

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Certificate of Completion in Computer Literacy
Regional Educational Services

The Computer Literacy Programme delivered by the Regional Educational Services (RES) through the Elementary Computer Laboratories (ECL) had been successfully functioning for almost three decades. The computer literacy programme is an elementary progr …

Duration : 4 Months (Course Work-13 Week & Revision-02 Weeks)

Course Fee : Rs. 7,500 /= (Per head)

Issuing of Applications : March 18, 2025

Closing Date for Applications : April 26, 2025

Short Course in Chinese Language
Department of Language Studies

A beginner’s course which will allow you to learn the basic communication and language. There will be 15 chapters in this course which will introduce 60 high-frequency Chinese characters and 150 basic words. Additionally, you will get the chance to l …

Duration : HSK level 01 – 04 months (34 hours) / HSK level 02 – 05 months (34 hours)

Course Fee : HSK level 01 – Rs. 30350, HSK level 02 – Rs. 30350, HSK level 03 – Rs. 40350

Issuing of Applications : February 1, 2025

Closing Date for Applications : March 15, 2025

Short Course in Migration Law and Policy
Department of Legal Studies

This short course offers a comprehensive examination of migration law and policy, equipping participants with the knowledge and skills to navigate the complexities of migration issues. It focuses on the legal frameworks governing migration and the re …

Duration : 6 months (50 hours)

Course Fee : Rs.15,000 /-

Issuing of Applications : January 15, 2025

Closing Date for Applications : March 14, 2025

Short Course on Early Childhood Development
Department of Early Childhood and Primary Education

The Department of Early Childhood and Primary Education at the Open University of Sri Lanka offers various programs focused on enhancing Early Childhood Education. With a growing emphasis on child development, the department provides short courses ai …

Duration : 3 Months

Course Fee : Rs. 25,000/-

Next Intake : July 2025

Short Course in Entrepreneurship and Small Business
Department of Organizational Studies, Regional Educational Services

This course is ideal for aspiring entrepreneurs and individuals looking to start or manage their own small businesses. It equips participants with essential skills, practical knowledge, and strategies to successfully launch, operate, and grow their v …

Duration : 15 weeks. 60 hours (15 days X 4 hours)

Course Fee : Rs. 25,000 /= (Per head)

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Short Course in Computer Network and Security
Department of Computer Science

The computer networks use several technologies for connecting computers together we will learn some of those popular technologies that are commonly used today. This course on computer networking and security is aimed at teaching two wide spread areas …

Duration : Six (06) Months (Saturdays)

Course Fee : LKR 40000

Issuing of Applications : December 22, 2023

Closing Date for Applications : March 8, 2024

Short Course in Python for Beginners
Department of Computer Science

Python is a highly used language in the industry due to its simplicity and ease of use. So, learning this language is really beneficial to the students. The course is very thorough and goes through everything from theories to programming and creating …

Duration : 04 Months

Course Fee : LKR 20000

Issuing of Applications : December 10, 2023

Closing Date for Applications : March 8, 2024

Short Course in Professional Computer Applications (Colombo Regional Centre)
Department of Computer Science

This course is designed to provide in-depth knowledge for an office worker who needs competency in the working environment of a general office. The knowledge of Microsoft office and web based application development and management is extensively cove …

Duration : Six (06) Months

Course Fee : LKR 30,000

Issuing of Applications : December 22, 2023

Closing Date for Applications : February 16, 2024