Online Studies

Access the art world anytime with expert-led online courses. Gain valuable insights, dive deep into a subject of interest, or discover new opportunities and passions, all from wherever you are.

Sotheby’s Institute online courses offer flexible learning formats that cater to diverse needs, providing participants with multiple ways to engage with art education. Designed to foster intellectual engagement and industry insight, these courses allow participants to deepen their understanding of the art world while building expertise.

The hallmark of our online courses is the informative lectures and personalized feedback provided by dedicated course tutors. With options ranging from 2-week accelerated study and 8-week in-depth explorations to fully self-paced certifications, our courses provide access to art market and historical knowledge, allowing participants to engage with a global network of peers and professionals on a schedule that suits their individual needs.

Instructor-Led Online Courses

2, 4, 6 or 8 Weeks | Video Lectures & Live Discussion

Taught by leading experts, these comprehensive online courses dive into key art world topics and keep you up to date on market trends. Enrich and deepen your understanding of a specific art world subject in an accelerated and interactive format with lectures, discussions, individual assignments, guided exploration, and expert insight. Successful completion of an online course awards a Sotheby’s Institute Certificate of Completion as well as IACET Continuing Education Units.

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Online Certificate in Art Business

Asynchronous Course | Recorded Lectures and Interactive Content

Learn on your own schedule with a fully self-paced, online program that provides a comprehensive foundation and advanced study of the art business landscape. The program is broken up into 2 distinct courses where participants earn badges upon completion of Foundations in Art Business and Advanced Topics in Art Business. To earn the full Art Business certification participants must complete both courses as well as a final project. Options for enrolling in the full Certificate package as well as the separate courses are available.

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Degree Programs

Online Master's Degrees

Build expertise and expand your network with flexible online master’s degrees. These programs combine academic rigour with the flexibility of virtual learning. Ambitious professionals and emerging leaders can balance study with work and personal commitments.

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The Impact of Online Courses

For Julian Jensen, online courses at Sotheby’s Institute offered something different: an opportunity to bring together his background in law and art history with a practical understanding of the art market. By taking multiple courses, Jensen gained insights and connections that helped him bridge academic knowledge with real-world expertise.

"What I enjoyed most was the access to leading voices in the art world through professionally produced video materials. These often featured in-depth interviews with prominent figures, which inspired me to explore their work further, deepening my knowledge well beyond the classroom."—Julian Jensen

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Lessons from the Virtual Classroom: A Student’s Perspective

Alicja Głuszek, an art professional from Krakow, chose Sotheby’s Institute of Art’s online courses to deepen her knowledge of the international art market. Through the courses, Głuszek gained practical skills, explored theoretical insights, and connected with a diverse global cohort of art professionals—all while advancing her own projects and shaping the next stage of her career.

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