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.

Apprenticeships

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

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

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

Higher Technical Qualifications

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

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.

Knowledge Hub

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

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.

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