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Which courses can I apply for? Any 30 or 60 point Open University course, up to and including under-graduate level. This excludes any courses that fall under the following definitions: Courses leading to qualifications linked to licence to practice Training or programmes of study intended to meet the employer’s statutory and/or legal responsibilities (e.g. health & safety) […]
Come along to this explainer session to learn about our new courses in partnership with the Open University. We will provide details about the courses from both UNISON College and Open University staff in an informal and open session, where you can ask us any questions and find out more information. To get an idea […]
For the first time UNISON College and The Open University have collaborated to provide members with access to university-level Microcredential courses, and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Short Courses. The courses are designed to cater for members who are returning to education or who are continuing their learning journey. The Open University’s flexible approach accommodates […]
These have been designed to increase skills, improve confidence, and enhance career development of UNISON members, free of […]
Microdentials are designed to be short and practical, focusing on real-world situations, giving you specific skills and knowledge […]
“We’re sorry, we’ve made a mistake…. …. you’re not the right person for the job. ” If you regularly imagine someone tapping you on the shoulder and telling you this, then you may well be experiencing the Imposter Phenomenon (note: over time it has come to be known as a syndrome, but it was named the Imposter Phenomenon by the […]
Online learning has opened the doors to all kinds of opportunities. If you’ve previously found it difficult to take part in training or education because of work or care commitments, or because of the financial cost, you might find that online learning sweeps many of those barriers away. But it can bring its own challenges, […]
Covid-19 continues to disrupt our daily life both at home and in work. We continue to need things to look forward to and help us manage what we are facing. In UNISON learning, we believe that education is one way of doing this – either by learning about what we face or strengthening our skills […]
Please find below a compilation of some of the online and distance training available from the Open University’s OpenLearn platform. These will be particularly useful to social care staff who are currently in support roles. Training and development is a great way to keep your brain active and build up your own self-worth and esteem. […]
UNISON and Staff Skills Academy Unionlearn’s Careerzone is a one-stop shop for all kinds of career related information. You can compare terms and conditions in different […]
