The OU is globally recognised and respected as a leader in distance learning, achieving an overall Gold rating in the 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework. The OU is globally recognised and respected as a leader in distance learning, achieving an overall Gold rating in the 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework.

The Open University for employers

We work with organisations to understand their challenges and provide solutions to skills challenges through our vast array of learning and development programmes.

Unlock the potential of your workforce through our flexible online learning, shaped around your organisation's needs.

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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.

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Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships

High quality work-based learning, delivered at scale and flexibly to suit your organisation's needs.

Undergraduate and postgraduate courses

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

Professional Development Courses

Develop and enhance the skills within your organisation with our CPD courses and microcredentials.

Higher Technical Qualifications

Higher Technical Qualifications

Develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required for in-demand digital roles.

Why the OU?


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.


Elevate Equity: Harnessing young talent

Watch our speaker and panel sessions on demand and hear valuable insights on how you can harness young talent in your organisation.

Elevate Equity: Harnessing young talent
Knowledge Hub


Knowledge Hub

Browse our latest learning and development resources and keep informed of the latest news and trends.

Procuring OU services


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.

Open Business Creators


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 Open University provides great flexibility. In actual fact, it's unparalleled in my view, when it comes to the service that they deliver.

Lee Partridge
Professional Development Unit Lead, North Yorkshire Police
Case study: IBM

IBM

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

Case study: Isle of Wight NHS Trust

Isle of Wight NHS Trust

Learn how the Isle of Wight NHS Trust changed their recruitment strategy in partnership with the OU to grow their nursing workforce.

Case study: North Yorkshire Police

North Yorkshire Police

Gain insights on how The Open University and the North Yorkshire Police deliver flexible policing programmes to serve the local area.

Case study: Uber

Uber

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

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Get in touch to find out how we can help your business. For further information, contact us.