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OpenLearn

OpenLearn makes a wide range of materials from OU courses freely available to anyone, anywhere, anytime. If you’re looking for a taste of OU learning or a particular subject, OpenLearn is the perfect place to start.

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FutureLearn

FutureLearn is a private company owned by the OU. The free courses are created in partnership with currently 85 universities and institutions.

Formal learning with the OU

The OU has hundreds of courses, from access level to postgraduate level, that address the development needs of a range of public sector workers. Thousands of UNISON members have already successfully studied with the OU – could you be next?

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