Free Online Courses by The Open University (OpenLearn Platform)
Course Details
Course Name: OpenLearn Free Online Courses
Eligibility: Open to everyone worldwide. No age limit. No previous qualification required for most Level 1 courses.
Application Deadline: No fixed deadline. You can enroll anytime.
Type: Free Online Courses (Self-paced)
Study Level:
- Level 1 – Introductory
- Level 2 – Intermediate
- Level 3 – Advanced
Requirements
- Internet access
- Basic English language skills
- Mobile, tablet, or computer
- Create a free OpenLearn account
Benefits
- 100% free learning
- Flexible study schedule
- Study from anywhere
- Digital badges for selected courses
- Improve academic and job skills
- Trusted UK university content
- Free certificate for some courses
Available Courses
- Exploring Ovid’s Big Ideas
- Practising Systems Thinking in Practice (STiP)
- Introduction to Spanish
- Working in Teams
- Fundamentals of Cost Accounting and Environmental Management Accounting
- Expert Evidence and Forensic Science in the Courtroom
- Coaching Neurodivergent Athletes
- Beginners’ Chinese: A Taster Course
- Data Analysis: Hypothesis Testing
- Data Analysis: Visualisations in Excel
- Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
- The Gut Microbiome: Balancing the Body
- Understanding Dyslexia
- Introduction to Planetary Protection
- Making Social Media Work in Higher Education
- Building Confidence in Using Online Forums
- Advanced German: Fragen der Identität
- Human Resource Management and EDI
Total courses available: More than 900 free courses.
How to Apply
- Visit the official OpenLearn website
- Create a free account
- Search for your preferred course
- Click on the course title
- Select “Start” or “Enroll”
- Begin learning immediately
For more information, visit the Open University’s official website
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