Addressing health and social care challenges: Course catalogue

Explore a comprehensive range of courses designed to help health and social care organisations address skills shortages and build a highly skilled workforce. Our courses cover essential leadership, management, and practical skills, ranging from free introductory offerings to in-depth degree programmes and apprenticeships. Tailored to meet the unique needs of health and social care settings, our courses empower your team to deliver high-quality care in a rapidly evolving sector.

If you're interested in accessing these courses through your organisation, please contact us using the form below to discuss how we can customise our training solutions to fit your team's needs.

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Free courses: Strengthening core skills for health and social care professionals

Our free OpenLearn courses are an excellent starting point for organisations looking to strengthen leadership and management capabilities within their teams. These courses provide essential skills and knowledge for addressing common challenges in health and social care, helping to improve care outcomes and staff development.

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Apprenticeships: Develop talent from within your organisation

Our apprenticeship programmes are designed to support the development of new and existing talent within health and social care organisations. These structured pathways help staff gain valuable leadership experience while acquiring essential skills in care management, patient interaction, and operational efficiency.

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Continuous Professional Development (CPD): Upskill your workforce with expert knowledge

Our degree programmes, modules, and short courses offer advanced learning in leadership, management, and specialised care practices. Whether you're seeking comprehensive degree qualifications or short, targeted training to address immediate skills gaps, we offer a range of flexible options designed to meet the specific needs of health and social care organisations.

Note: The links below will direct you to the main Open University site. If you're accessing these courses through your employer, be sure to return to this page and contact us for tailored support.

Undergraduate and postgraduate degrees

Many of our degree programmes offer the flexibility to study individual modules as standalone courses, allowing you to tailor learning to your team’s specific needs.

Higher Technical Qualifications

Our HTQs are perfect for gaining career-specific and transferable knowledge and skills, creating a solid foundation for further study. Ideal level for college and school leavers – or those retraining and upskilling.

Short courses: Targeted training to meet immediate care needs

Designed for organisations addressing specific skills shortages, our short courses focus on practical, hands-on learning. These courses are perfect for staff who need to quickly develop expertise in key areas of health and social care leadership and practice.

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By focusing on the specific challenges faced by health and social care organisations, our courses are geared towards solving skills shortages and supporting the professional growth of your workforce. Reach out to us today to find out how we can help build a stronger, more capable team to meet the growing demands of the sector.

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