Online Career Accelerators

Project-based online programmes designed for career outcomes.

About Online Career Accelerators

Our portfolio of Online Career Accelerators combines LSE’s world-leading teaching and research with relevant industry practice to prepare you for long-term career success. Delivered in collaboration with our education technology partner, FourthRev, over six months, part-time and online, you’ll progress through three courses and an Employer Project, where you'll build a portfolio of evidence to showcase your new skills and competencies. 

Key benefits:

  • Experience a six-month, career-focused online programme combining LSE’s academic excellence with industry collaboration and real-world application

  • Take on a live six-week Employer Project — a real business challenge with an industry partner — to apply your learning

  • Build a portfolio that demonstrates your job-ready skills through hands-on projects

  • Receive up to 12 months of 1:1 career coaching to help you achieve your goals — extended until you hit a career milestone

Course listing:

Female executive engaging with a big screen displaying code

6 months

AI Leadership

Build the skills, strategy and credibility to lead AI transformation — no technical background required

Next application deadline:16 Feb 2026

Data analytics student writing code for their data analytics course

6 months

Data Analytics

Developed in collaboration with leading tech companies, this programme prepares you to accelerate your career with industry-relevant data skills and a portfolio of work to showcase your expertise.

Next application deadline:2 Feb 2026

Digital Marketing Strategy and Analytics Professionals in a meeting

6 months

Digital Marketing Strategy and Analytics

Gain the skills, confidence and credentials to lead data-driven digital marketing strategies that drive real business results.

Next application deadline:9 Feb 2026

About FourthRev

FourthRev partners with world-class universities and global industry leaders to create online Career Accelerators—intensive programmes designed to close the skills gap between higher education and the digital economy. By combining rigorous academic insight, industry-backed practical experience, and personalised career support, FourthRev empowers professionals to thrive in the careers of the future.