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An image to illustrate Management of uncertainty: leadership, decisions and action microcredential
Social and political change, terrorism, climate change, disruptive technologies, and shifts in geopolitical power are just a few of the sources of radical uncertainty that organisations around the world are facing. This microcredential will support you in developing the skills, capabilities and perspectives needed to take effective action when faced with issues and opportunities that arise from this uncertainty. You’ll develop new ways of engaging with radical uncertainties, think critically about how uncertainties are distributed in societies and organisations, and develop greater resilience in the face of unexpected events.
On this postgraduate microcredential, you’ll develop better leadership skills and learn to make effective decisions in conditions of radical uncertainty. Over 12 weeks, you’ll cover the following topics.
By the end of your learning, you’ll be able to:
The course will benefit managers, leaders, and individuals aspiring to leadership roles. It is particularly relevant for those in senior positions within business, the public sector, or the third sector. The content is also valuable to those working in strategic analysis or consulting, new product development or those managing or commissioning large, complex projects.
15 UK credits at postgraduate level from The Open University*. Academic credits are awarded on passing the final assessment. These will be at postgraduate level 7 of the Framework for Higher Education (England, Wales and Northern Ireland) / level 11 of the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework.
*Academic credit may be used towards selected OU qualifications. For more details, including eligible qualifications, visit Counting microcredentials towards OU qualifications. The credit awarded may also be used at another university, subject to the agreement of the receiving institution.
Course work includes:
You’ll take part in weekly tasks and discussions with co-learners to support and consolidate your learning. Towards the end of the course, you’ll submit a project or assessment demonstrating the skills you’ve acquired. This will be marked and graded by subject matter experts and make up 100% of your final mark.
This 12-week course requires approximately 12.5 hours of self-paced learning per week, totalling around 150 hours for completion.
All learning materials, exercises and activities are delivered entirely online.
While certain content can be downloaded, some content is exclusively accessible online, requiring a reliable internet connection for viewing. Please consider this if you are travelling.
Management of uncertainty: leadership, decisions and action typically starts twice a year – in January and July. This page describes the microcredential that will begin in July 2026 and January 2027.
As a student of The Open University, you should be aware of the content of the academic regulations, which are available on our Student Policies and Regulations website.
This postgraduate-level microcredential will benefit managers and leaders or those aspiring to leadership positions. You will ideally have:
Please note:
The course is delivered online and makes use of a variety of online resources. If you use specialist hardware or software to assist you in using a computer or the internet, you can contact us about the support that can be given to meet your needs.
To find out more about what kind of support and adjustments might be available, contact us or visit our disability support pages.
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04 Jul 202631 Oct 202603 Jul 2026£875
We accept American Express, Mastercard, Visa and Visa Electron.
If this course is geared towards your job or developing your career, you could ask your employer to sponsor you by paying some or all of the fees. Your sponsor just needs to complete a simple form to confirm how much they will be paying and we will invoice them.
The fee information provided here is valid for microcredentials starting in the 2026/27 academic year. Fees typically increase annually. For further information about the University's fee policy, visit our Fee Rules.
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