Bridging the engineering skills gap: Full course catalogue

Explore flexible learning designed for engineers and engineering employers

From aerospace to environmental systems, infrastructure to biomedical innovation, engineering organisations across the UK are facing growing skills shortages. Whether you need to enhance your team’s technical expertise, address industry-specific gaps, or support professional accreditation, The Open University offers a comprehensive range of flexible learning solutions.

With options ranging from free introductory courses to advanced qualifications, our learning solutions are tailored to meet the evolving needs of your workforce and industry.

Looking to deliver training across your team or organisation? Get in touch with us below to explore how we can help.

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Free courses: Build core knowledge

Our free OpenLearn courses are ideal for individuals and teams seeking to refresh or build foundational engineering expertise. These self-paced resources are accessible and industry-relevant—perfect for upskilling staff or onboarding new talent.

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Degrees and modules: Upskill with expert engineering knowledge

Whether you're developing early-career professionals or preparing your team for Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status, our degree programmes and modules provide sector-relevant, up-to-date content—delivered flexibly and at scale.

Flexible learning options include:

  • Full degrees or stand-alone modules
  • No formal entry requirements for many undergraduate courses
  • Customisable pathways aligned to team or project needs
  • Ideal for ongoing CPD, retraining or promotion into technical leadership

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

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Contact us for tailored support

We work closely with engineering employers to:

  • Customise modular training to specific team needs
  • Map learning to professional standards and frameworks (e.g., IEng, CEng)
  • Support long-term workforce development and planning
  • Deliver learning across dispersed or shift-based workforces

Whether you’re looking to reskill experienced technicians, develop graduate engineers, or address specialist knowledge gaps—we’re here to help.

Contact us using the form below to start a conversation about your organisation’s workforce goals.

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