Learning solutions for the Public Sector

Flexible education to develop the skills of a diverse workforce

Developing skills now, for the future

The future world of work will make increasing demands on governments, public services and businesses to reform and reinvent their ways of working. This transformation will require new skills and more flexible workforces. The Open University, with its vast experience in providing scalable and flexible work-based learning and development solutions can help futureproof your workforce and deliver consistent quality across diverse workforces, professions and locations across all four nations of the UK.

It is The Open University’s mission to open up education for all, and our passion to support flexible work-based learning.

How we can help - Discover Open University education

Open University programmes utilise the latest online technology to deliver programmes across large organisations - reducing disruption and costs
Our innovative approach ensures flexibility and empowerment by providing learners with knowledge and skills they can study in their own time and use immediately in the workplace
Learning is flexible, engaging and inclusive by design
Our comprehensive programme of short courses, modules and qualifications ensures employees can progress and develop in their careers and develop new capabilities
The Open University has a proven track record of working across governments. We partner 2,400 organisations across all sectors to deliver degrees, short courses, apprenticeships bespoke programmes to learners around the world

Procuring education via a Framework or Dynamic Purchasing System

The OU understands that in the public sector, many organisations may be required to procure services through a framework of approved/ appointed suppliers. We're are 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. Find out more about partnering with the OU through Frameworks.

Open University education at-a-glance

Undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications

We can provide progression pathways from non-accredited courses, through to certificate, diplomas, undergraduate degrees and Master's degrees.

Customised and tailor made learning

We will work with you to define your requirements, and collaborate with you to design and deliver bespoke learning solutions.

Short courses

Courses available to build skills in including leadership, all aspects of management, finance, law, health, languages, digital, economics, science and statistics.

Degree apprenticeships

The Open University is one of the largest providers of degree apprenticeships and delivers across management, leadership, digital and other professions.

Vocational qualifications

Qualifications based on nationally recognised standards that have been developed across the industry.

Microcredentials

Microcredentials deliver cutting edge knowledge in short credit bearing courses that allow employees to gain specialist knowledge to help advance careers.