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Best 7-week Short Courses in Business in Barcelona

Barcelona

Fast-Track Your Career: Gain Practical Business Skills in Just 7 Weeks.

Build job-ready expertise through intensive short courses, real-world projects, and flexible study options in one of Europe’s most dynamic business hubs. 

Our 7-week certificate programmes are designed for professionals, students, and career changers seeking fast, focused upskilling without a long-term commitment. These accelerated programmes combine academic insight with practical application, helping you gain in-demand business skills in just two months. 

Take on real-world challenges, strengthen your CV, and boost your global employability. Students studying in Barcelona can also access internship opportunities with leading companies, gaining valuable hands-on experience during the course. 

Study on campus or online and graduate with a professional portfolio that showcases your impact to employers worldwide. 

Top Skills You Will Develop

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Language

100% in English

Credits

4 ECTS (stackable credentials)

Location

Barcelona / Online (Flexible Learning)

Format

Part-time bootcamps / Self-paced online

Duration

7 weeks per module (18:00–21:00 weekly classes)

Tuition

Starting from €499 per module

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Why Study Short Courses at ESEI?

From Learning to Employability—Fast 

More than a course, it’s your fast track to career growth and global opportunities. 

Why Study Short Courses at ESEI?

From Learning to Employability—Fast 

More than a course, it’s your fast track to career growth and global opportunities. 

Available Courses

Our professional development short courses are designed as flexible, modular learning experiences. Each module is delivered as an intensive short course that can be taken individually or combined into a broader learning pathway. 

Flexible Degree Pathways
Business Management
  • Graduate with 🎓 ESEI Certificate (career-focused, practical) 
  • ESEI International Business School 

Authorised by the Catalan Department of Education (Code: 08075402) 

Aligned with European Higher Education Area (EHEA) 

CUALIFICAM accreditation process (2026) 

Memberships in AEEN and EUPHE. 

Business Management
  • Graduate with 🎓 ESEI Certificate (career-focused, practical) 
  • ESEI International Business School 

Authorised by the Catalan Department of Education (Code: 08075402) 

Aligned with European Higher Education Area (EHEA) 

CUALIFICAM accreditation process (2026) 

Memberships in AEEN and EUPHE. 

Business Management
  • Graduate with 🎓 ESEI Certificate (career-focused, practical) 
  • ESEI International Business School 

Authorised by the Catalan Department of Education (Code: 08075402) 

Aligned with European Higher Education Area (EHEA) 

CUALIFICAM accreditation process (2026) 

Memberships in AEEN and EUPHE. 

Business Management
  • Graduate with 🎓 ESEI Certificate (career-focused, practical) 
  • ESEI International Business School 

Authorised by the Catalan Department of Education (Code: 08075402) 

Aligned with European Higher Education Area (EHEA) 

CUALIFICAM accreditation process (2026) 

Memberships in AEEN and EUPHE. 

Learn Through Real Business Experience

This is not traditional classroom learning. At ESEI, every module is delivered through Project-Based Learning (PBL)  a methodology that focuses on real-world application. 

During your 7-week course, you will: 

  • Work on real business case studies and simulations 
  • Collaborate on group projects solving industry challenges 
  • Develop practical outputs like marketing strategies and business models 
  • Present your work in a professional format 

By the end of the course, you graduate with a portfolio project that directly enhances your employability. 

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Our Short Courses Faculty

Jean Marc Herard
Ariana Sher
Anna Yulusova
Evelyn Nour
Bela Weksler
Career Outcomes & Employability

Our short-term courses are designed to deliver immediate career impact. Whether you are looking for short courses to get a job fast or aiming to accelerate your career, these programmes focus on practical, job-ready skills. 

Students studying on campus in Barcelona—including exchange students from partner universities—can also access internship opportunities with leading companies, allowing you to combine academic learning with real professional experience. 

🌐 During Your Studies
  • CV and LinkedIn profile enhancement 
  • Portfolio-based learning to showcase to employers 
  • Exposure to international business environments 
  • Networking opportunities in Barcelona’s business ecosystem 
  • Hands-on work experience through internships while studying 

These high-demand certificates help you quickly position yourself in competitive global job markets. 

Companies that Employ ESEI Students & Alumni:
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Looking for a Fully Online Option?

Education should adapt to you, not the other way around. At ESEI, we provide flexible learning pathways designed for busy professionals and international students. Find out how our fully online MBA combines academic excellence with total geographical freedom. Click below to learn more about our virtual campus.

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FAQ – Short Courses in Barcelona, Spain

What are 7-week short courses and how do they work?

7-week short courses are intensive, accelerated programmes designed to help you gain practical business skills in a short period. At ESEI, each course combines academic learning with real-world projects, allowing you to build job-ready expertise in just two months. 

Yes, each course awards an official ESEI certification and 4 ECTS credits. These can be used as microcredentials or stackable credentials, helping you build a recognised academic and professional profile. 

Yes. Students studying on campus in Barcelona—including exchange students—can access internship opportunities with top companies, allowing them to gain hands-on experience alongside their studies. 

ESEI short courses are available both on campus in Barcelona and as online 7-week classes. Online courses are self-paced and accessible 24/7, offering maximum flexibility. 

  • Students looking for career-focused skills 
  • Professionals wanting to upskill quickly 
  • Career changers entering new industries 
  • Entrepreneurs building business knowledge 
  • Exchange students seeking international experience and internship opportunities in Barcelona 

No. Short courses are designed to be accessible, focusing on practical learning rather than strict academic requirements. They are suitable for a wide range of backgrounds and experience levels.

You will develop job-ready, practical skills such as marketing strategy, business analysis, project management, and data-driven decision-making—focusing on real-world application rather than theory.

Yes. All courses follow a project-based learning approach where you create practical outputs such as business strategies, reports, or models that can be added directly to your CV and portfolio. 

Yes. These short courses are designed as career upskilling programmes, helping you gain high-demand skills quickly, improve your CV, and increase employability in competitive job markets.

Yes. You can combine modules to create stackable credentials or microcredentials, allowing you to build expertise across multiple business areas and customise your learning journey.

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