Open University – CPD Short Courses

24 March – 31 December 2024

 

Applications have now closed as the maximum number of places have been exceeded

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UNISON College and The Open University are collaborating to offer a targeted range of continuing professional development short courses.

These have been designed to increase skills, improve confidence, and enhance career development of UNISON members, free of charge.

Drawing on The Open University’s 50+ years of expertise in distance learning, the material is engaging and flexible, catering to members’ diverse schedules and commitments.

If you are seeking to develop your skills and advance your career, these courses are a great first step – or next step – on the education ladder.

Please be aware that the number of places are limited, so be sure that you can commit to completing the course before applying.

What are the Open University CPD short courses?

They are short courses designed to help members build a new skill set and boost their CV.

    • Delivered via the OU’s own virtual Learning Environment (VLE)
    • There are 24-55 hours of learning to complete
    • You can study at your own pace as the materials are available for 12 months from when you begin the course (but to ensure completion, the Open University advise to finish at the earliest opportunity)
    • Your knowledge and understanding are tested throughout the course with quizzes and reflections and an informal automated end-of-course test

 

Which Open University CPD short course can I take?

Members can choose from one of the following courses. To find out more about each course on click on the links below.

NOTE: TO APPLY FOR A COURSE YOU MUST USE THE FORM AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE, NOT VIA THE OPEN UNIVERSITY SITE

 

 

 

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