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Undergraduate qualifications

Choose from a range of undergraduate qualifications and benefit from innovative teaching methods and world-class study resources. Our courses will develop skills that are highly sought-after by employers.

Postgraduate qualifications

As the largest academic institution in the UK and a world leader in flexible learning, employers across all sectors respect the quality of our postgraduate programmes.

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Short courses

Whatever your starting point or background, our professional development short courses will help you to gain in-demand skills quickly. Many of our Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses and microcredentials are endorsed by leading industry partners. They’re open to everyone, delivered entirely online, and designed to fit around your life.

Free OpenLearn courses

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Business Management: Marketing Principles and Practice

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Cisco: DevOps using DevNet

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AWS: Machine Learning Foundations

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Cisco: CCNA – Introduction to Networks

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Cisco: Python Programming (OpenEDG)

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AWS: Solutions Architect

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Management of Change: Organisation Development and Design

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Business Management: Fundamentals of Management Accounting

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Management of Uncertainty: Leadership, Decisions and Action

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Business Management: Improving Organisational Practice

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Global Development in Practice: Designing an Intervention

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Online Teaching: Creating courses for Adult Learners

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Online Teaching: Evaluating and Improving Courses

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Teacher Development: Embedding Mental Health in the Curriculum

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Online Teaching: Accessibility and Inclusive Learning

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Digital Photography: Creating a Professional Portfolio

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Agile Management and Leadership

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Cyber Security Operations (Cisco)

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