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The Open University for employers

We work with organisations to understand their challenges and provide solutions to skills challenges through our vast array of learning and development programmes.

Unlock the potential of your workforce through our flexible online learning, shaped around your organisation's needs.

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Open to business

Are you looking to become an apprentice or looking for information for how your employer can help you to develop your own skill and knowledge? Click here



Consistent training across your
organisation and fully supported
by the OU


Hundreds of courses,
qualifications and modules
to choose from


Flexible learning that
minimises disruption for the
learner and business


Apprenticeships

High quality work-based learning, delivered at scale and flexibly to suit your organisation's needs.


Undergraduate and postgraduate

We can provide progression pathways from non-accredited courses, through to certificate, diplomas, undergraduate degrees and Master's degrees.


Short courses and microcredentials

Microcredentials deliver cutting edge knowledge in short credit bearing courses that allow employees to gain specialist knowledge to help advance careers.

 


Why the OU?

Learn why more than 2,400 organisations across public, private and third sectors have chosen us to provide their staff development solutions. Our flexible approach will help meet your individual needs.


ThirdSector.co.uk webinar:

Doing more with less

We asked leading industry experts how non-profits can make the most of their existing people and resources as we emerge from the pandemic.

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Insights and inspiration

Resources are designed to help you to develop your staff and keep informed of the latest L&D topics and trends.


Skills for success

Download the new report from The Open University and Be the Business which seeks to answer the key questions around digital adoption and skills development within SMEs.


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Employers we have helped

The Open University has got a proven track record in delivering skills and knowledge to a business environment. The most heartening thing about this programme is to see the benefit it has on people – particularly those who didn’t think they’d go to university and get a degree. That’s life-changing.

Paul Milner, Senior Early Professionals Manager
IBM


Cornwall Council

A national shortage of social workers means that many local councils in the UK struggle to recruit enough social workers.


IBM

When it comes to apprenticeships, this children's charity had several criteria it's chosen provider had to meet.


Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

The builders' merchants Travis Perkins has a number of senior managers enrolled on the Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship.

 

Contact us

Get in touch to find out how we can help your business. For further information, contact us.

Some of our clients