"With our qualifications validated by the Open University, our programmes are internationally recognised academically".

Mike Hall, Executive Director
All Nations Christian College

"The Certificate promotes excellence in higher education administration and management."

Spokesperson for The Association of University Administrators

"Our partnership with the OU has had a positive impact on those who train to teach with us, as well as the thousands of pupils across the UK who continue to be taught by highly skilled, passionate professionals."

Alison Smith,
Programme Manager
Cornwall SCITT

"The quality of our training is recognised internationally and it is absolutely correct that it is recognised in the UK in this innovative way by an innovative University."

Dr Samantha Walker
Director of Education & Research
Education for Health

"Thanks to our partnership with the OU, we have developed vocational qualifications where the curriculum content matches the requirement of the workplace and is highly regarded both nationally and internationally. Many of our students have secured high-level jobs and promotion."

John Morris,
Academic Registrar,
Havering College

"Our partnership with the OU has enabled us to develop bespoke educational programmes linked to career pathways for staff working in the field of mental health."

Spokesperson for Nottingham Healthcare Trust / The Institute of Mental Health

"We have been delighted to offer our trainee teachers the opportunity to gain a PGCE through the OU. Our course enables new teachers to develop excellent practical skills and understanding supported by a strong theoretical underpinning."

Janet Winder,
Director of Training,
Kent and Medway Training

"Being part of an international network of approved institutions which facilitates the sharing of good practise in learning, teaching & research, is of great benefit to the institution."

Professor Andrew Bates,
Deputy Principal and Director of Studies,
Leeds College of Music

"OU Validated awards have been essential in assisting us to meet the needs of local learners and employers alike. OU Validated awards have allowed the college to widen participation and provide students with suitable pathways to employment."

Spokesperson for The Manchester College

"Our partnership with the OU has led to an extensive range of highly specialist, high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes. The College continues to work closely with the creative business community to ensure that the range of provision meets employers’ needs on a local, regional and national basis."

Lynne Staley-Brookes
Principal,
Plymouth College of Art

"This award has allowed us to successfully compete with UK universities in recruiting high calibre, younger, aircrew who are paid whilst studying and on graduating, are guaranteed a job and a pension!"

Commander Ivor Milne (MBE)
The Royal Navy