Other free short online courses

Other free short online courses

The OU has developed a suite of 6 free online courses which are aimed at improving the study confidence of specific learner groups. Other organisations in the Social Partnership Network (including UNISON) have been involved. The courses are:

• Supporting Children’s Development: For teaching assistants and other low-paid, unqualified school staff.
• Introducing Practical Healthcare: For healthcare assistants and the wider health sector workers (bands 1-4 primarily).
• Planning a Better Future: A generic course aimed at a wide section of low-paid workers, e.g. those in the retail, hospitality, and service industries.
• Caring for Adults: A social care course to support those in low-paid or voluntary work in home, residential, community or family care settings.
• Starting your Small Business: For those who want to set up, develop and sustain a Micro-Small Enterprise.
• Taking part in the voluntary sector: For those interested in being involved with the Voluntary Sector

Learners can collect badges for each section within a course and for those that complete a full course they can download a free Statement of Participation.

The courses can be found here.