Unlock potential with our flexible learning solutions
The Open University for employers and partners
We work with organisations to understand their challenges and provide solutions to skills shortages through our vast array of learning and development programmes.
Find out how our proven track record of delivering supported, online, distance learning could help your organisation.
Professional Learning & Development at The Open University
Are you looking to become an apprentice or looking for information for how your employer can help you to develop your own skills and knowledge? Read our guide.
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.
Professional Development Courses
Develop and enhance the skills within your organisation with our CPD courses and microcredentials.
Higher Technical Qualifications
Develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required for in-demand digital roles.
Tackle workforce challenges
Struggling with specific skills shortages in your organisation? We provide targeted solutions for the most pressing workforce challenges across sectors.
Why the OU?
Learn why more than 2,700 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.
Watch today: Online employer event: Can business growth be inclusive and sustainable?
The Open University brought together experts from a variety of sectors to discuss the difficult balancing act between business growth and inclusion and sustainability. Benefit from practical takeaways on how you can meet growth targets through innovative approaches.
Knowledge Hub
Browse our latest learning and development resources and keep informed of the latest news and trends.
Procuring OU services
We’re on a number of the most commonly used national Frameworks/Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPS), so that you can easily commission our services in line with your organisation’s procurement rules.
Are you a new or aspiring entrepreneur looking for support?
Open Business Creators aims to create the UK’s largest and most inclusive entrepreneurial learning community for those aspiring to start or grow their business.
Employers we have helped
The programme’s been really successful. We’ve had over 1,500 drivers, couriers or family members studying so far and phenomenal feedback from everyone who has been involved.
Jessica Phillips
Uber
IBM
Learn how IBM use OU apprenticeships to progress careers and move employers up its "ladder of opportunity".
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Explore how the OU is transforming nursing education with flexible training solutions tailored to the needs of rural Devon.
Cornwall Council
Discover how Cornwall Council partnered with the OU to overcome rural recruitment challenges and grow a loyal, homegrown social work team.
Uber
Gain insight on how Uber was able to give eligible drivers the opportunity to access fully funded education.
Contact us
The Open University has a dedicated team of employer and partnership managers who can work with you to upskill and reskill your teams via a range of courses and programmes.
Whether you are a new business or an established employer, our team has a wealth of sector expertise and experience and can link you with our wider academic community to help to solve your organisation’s challenges.
Contact us today to discuss how we can help you achieve your goals.
