Cost-effective local government training
The Open University (OU) offers a huge range of courses and qualifications that meet the diverse needs of local authorities. They range from early years courses, childhood and youth courses, business and management courses, social work courses, and education for teachers, through to short courses.
The OU can equip your sector with a range of skills which will enhance the management development and professionalism of your staff, including a very relevant qualification, the Certificate in Professional Practice in Delivering Public Services. We also offer short and introductory Openings courses in a range of subjects. Find out more on our Openings courses page.
Government Procurement Service
The Government Procurement Service is designed to make the purchasing of learning, development and e-learning solutions more simple and tailors these to public sector needs. Public sector customers are also offered the best value for money from the ´best of breed´ suppliers, accredited under the framework. The Open University is the only Higher Education Institution that supplies solutions under the Social Awareness, Vocational Training, Bespoke eLearning and Generic eLearning categories.