The UK financial services industry is a major contributor to the UK economy, whose competitive advantage is driven by the specialist knowledge and skills of its workforce. Twenty per cent of the financial services workforce will retire in the next five years, taking their skills with them. The flexibility, scale and distance learning style of the OU can help you meet this challenge with confidence.
Sector skills
The OU has a range of training courses and qualifications that respond directly and cost-effectively to the needs of your sector. Our programmes offer you a high quality, effective way to develop your workforce:
Openings - Starting with Maths, Understanding Management
Certificate - Accounting
Diploma of Higher Education - Financial Services (recognised in Scotland)
Foundation Degree - Financial Services
Postgraduate - Global Development Management , MBA
Management development and professional skills
According to the Financial Services Skills Council, the lack of management and leadership skills is one of the most commonly stated and most important skills deficiencies facing the financial services industry. The OU can equip your sector with a range of skills which will enhance the management development and professionalism of your staff. Our management development qualifications are explained in Professional Courses
Custom solutions
If your organisation would benefit from training customised to its own circumstances, challenges and context, click Custom Solutions