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Private sector case studies

Developing in-house talent is a cost-effective way to gain the skills your business needs to succeed. 

It’s no wonder 73% of the FTSE 100 have used The Open University (OU) to develop their staff.

See why businesses like Uber and RDT choose the OU to deliver the staff skills they need to succeed. 

Barclays Eagle Labs case study

Barclays Eagle Labs

The Open University (OU) is collaborating with Barclays Eagle Labs to promote the Eagle Labs Academy that will equip budding and established entrepreneurs with the tools and knowledge to grow their business.

Glory Days/Destination Edinburgh case study.

Glory Days/Destination Edinburgh

How two Scottish businesses drove digital change through learning.

Hogganfield Case & Skye Care case study.

Hogganfield Care & Skye Care

Hear how the social care provider utilises the Flexible Workforce Development Fund (FWDF) through the OU to access a wide variety of OU courses to develop key skills for its employees.

IBM case study.

IBM

Learn how IBM use OU apprenticeships to progress careers and move employers up its "ladder of opportunity".

Olamalu case study.

Olamalu

Hear how web technology consultancy, Olamalu adopts digital talent after partnering with the OU to deliver degree apprenticeships.

RDT case study.

RDT

Discover how this insurance sector software company is building an IT talent pipeline through apprenticeships.

Risedale Nursing Homes case study.

Risedale Nursing Homes

Find out how this care provider is using a 'grow your own' talent policy to develop their own nursing team.

Uber case study.

Uber

Gain insight on how Uber was able to give eligible drivers the opportunity to access fully funded education.

Uber Eats case study.

Uber Eats

Hear how Uber Eats recently launched a ‘learn while you earn’ programme for couriers.

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