Success stories

The Open University has partnered with Activate Learning to validate specialist degrees at Merrist Wood College, creating inclusive, high-quality pathways into land-based careers such as animal welfare, conservation, and zoo management.

The Open University partnered with Terex to pilot its new VVT tool, helping the global manufacturer streamline product testing, improve cross-functional collaboration, and accelerate speed to market.

See how Biffa tackles the engineering skills gap by partnering with The Open University to upskill staff through flexible degree pathways and "grow their own" talent.

Uber partnered with The Open University to offer flexible, funded online degrees and courses for drivers and families, increasing loyalty and UK career prospects.

Uber Eats partnered with The Open University to offer funded microcredentials and degrees, boosting courier loyalty, engagement and recruitment.

Discover how flexible learning helped Torbay and South Devon NHS Trust tackle nursing shortages, reduce recruitment pressures and strengthen workforce resilience.

Risedale Estates partnered with The Open University to deliver nursing degree apprenticeships, tackling skills shortages and building a loyal local workforce.

RDT partnered with The Open University to deliver digital degree apprenticeships, building in-house talent, closing skills gaps and boosting retention.

Isle of Wight NHS Trust worked with The Open University to deliver flexible nursing apprenticeships, boosting local recruitment and tackling shortages.

IBM delivers digital degree apprenticeships with The Open University, strengthening internal talent, boosting AI and cyber skills, and achieving 90%+ completion rates.