The Open University in Wales for employers

Flexible work based learning

At The Open University in Wales, we support organisations in addressing their skills needs through the provision of exceptional workforce development solutions.

Scalable

Reaching organisations across Wales in remote and rural to urban areas.

Flexible

Adaptable online delivery optimises time in the workplace and accommodates business priorities and personal commitments.

Work based

Our high-quality solutions provide learners with skills and experience which can be applied immediately in the workplace.

Opportunities to upskill your workforce

Continuing Professional Development

From short courses, to OpenLearn, OU supports businesses to upskill their workforce.

Degree apprenticeships

Delivered flexibly around the demands of your organisation and requiring minimal time away from the workplace.

Open qualifications

Employees can be supported to achieve an OU qualification tailored to business needs - at undergraduate or postgraduate level - through creating a bespoke pathway.

Bespoke training and development

Work with us to curate bespoke training and development options that best suit your workforce learning needs. Get in touch to discuss your requirements.

Our work in Wales

Go Wales: Employability support

OU study gives you more than a qualification. Our courses are designed so that you develop transferable skills and qualities which are valued by employers.

Pont i Bawb

If you want to study to become a nurse, social worker or teacher but don't have the required qualifications to apply, Pont i Bawb is for you.

Research

The OU in Wales has produced a Research Wales Innovation Fund Strategy, which highlights how we'll develop our research, innovation and engagement work over the next three years.

Third sector and volunteers

We want to open up education and learning to people across Wales. With help from charities and the third sector, we're able to create more routes into education.

Why The Open University in Wales

Triple Accredited Business School

The Open University Business School (OUBS) has been awarded EQUIS reaccreditation for three years to maintain its status as one of only 1% of business schools in the world with triple accreditation.

Testimonials

Explore how the OU in Wales has supported employers by helping them develop their workforce and address skills gaps and recruitment challenges.

Welsh language

As a Welsh university, we comply with the Welsh language standards and deliver our services through the medium of Welsh.

Our students

Open University students are talented, driven and come from all walks of life. This unique talent pool can help your organisation with practical tasks at no cost to you.

**Zoë Doherty**,
Business Relationship Manager

Get in touch

Contact us today to request a registration pack or discuss how we can create a tailored solution to meet your organisation’s unique needs.

Let’s collaborate to design bespoke training and development options that align perfectly with your workforce’s learning goals.

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