2U, Inc. and Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, officially announced the creation of six new GetSmarter professional short courses in high-demand, market-relevant business topics, from the 'future of real estate' to 'climate change emergency preparedness.' This expands the total number of Oxford Saïd's GetSmarter short courses to 18 since its partnership with 2U began in 2017, with at least one more expected to launch in the coming year. Also announced an extension of 2U and Oxford Saïd's partnership to the year 2024, marking a continued collaboration to offer a range of high-quality short courses in cutting-edge business topics. The six courses, which began rolling out this spring and are currently open for enrollment, run six weeks and are designed to give learners around the world flexible, high-quality skills development programs. As with all GetSmarter short courses, these online programs will help professionals and leaders worldwide advance their careers and prepare for the many business challenges and opportunities ahead. The courses officially announced include: Executive Finance, Climate Emergency, Future of Real Estate, Organisational Effectiveness, Organisational Resilience, Leading Professional Service Firms. As companies and governments continue the fight against COVID-19 and prepare for the post-pandemic economy, business leaders will increasingly be called on to develop innovations, strategies, and solutions that not only protect shareholders but also position corporations, NGOs, and organizations as leaders in social, environmental, and economic equity. Gaining the skills to move quickly on these trends and execute on fast solutions will be imperative to success. In fact, according to a recent survey by McKinsey, many executives reported that, during the peak of COVID-19 they moved 20-25 times faster than they thought possible, indicating that great acceleration in the use of technology, digitization, and new forms of working will be the 'new normal' across industry sectors.