Is OpenLearn the same as Open University?

OpenLearn is Open University’s Royal Charter commitment to provide free education through online courses, articles, videos, and games. This free learning platform of Open University also covers some chapters or modules covered in the curricula of its certificate programmes. The purpose of OpenLearn is to provide free access to public and its own students with learning material.

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About OpenLearn
Types of OpenLearn Programmes
Why Choose OpenLearn?
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About OpenLearn

OpenLearn is a prominent free learning platform with a diverse range of ~1000 online courses. It is an Open educational resource (OER) project focusing on work and study-relevant topics, engaging teaching methods, downloadable academic-written articles, bite-sized videos, and online games.

This platform is from The Open University in the UK, a decades-long distance education pioneer. Since its launch around 2006 and 2008, more than 100 million learners have joined from 230+ countries.

OpenLearn has continued with its social mission to

Make education accessible online and offline,
Help students gain confidence through participation certificates and badges
Provide courses at no cost

OpenLearn’s courses are across introductory, intermediate, and advanced levels with no qualification requirements. The areas of study include business, education, technology, history, and psychology, which span between 1 and 100 hours.

Provider Name	OpenLearn
Established In	2006
Official Website	https://www.open.edu/openlearn/
Founded By	The Open University
Popular For	Business, Languages, Technology
Top Selling Course at Great Learning	Human resources: recruitment and selection Additive manufacturing Supply chain sustainability
Learner Base	100 Million

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Q: Does OpenLearn provide free certificates?

Yes. OpenLearn provides two types of acknowledgements or proofs that students have completed the course successfully: the Statement of participation and the Digital badge. The Statement of participation is earned when a student completes the course with quizzes. The Digital badge comes with a few courses, and it can be achieved when learners complete course assessments.

Types of OpenLearn Programmes

There are nine categories of courses on OpenLearn.

Money and Business - Hundreds of courses to build financial literacy and business management skills. Some are developed in partnership with the organisation, MoneySavingExpert.
Education and Development - Courses here cover innovative learning strategies and leadership skills to enhance personal and professional growth.
Health, Sports, and Psychology - The courses in this category cover aspects of promoting mental and physical well-being. They offer invaluable insights into health management, sports performance, and psychological principles.
History and The Arts - These cover rich cultural narratives and artistic expressions to promote a deeper understanding of society.
Languages - Interactive language courses on OpenLearn cater to various proficiency levels. These aim to promote cultural exchange and understanding.
Nature and Environment - The courses under this category cover aspects of sustainability in the current age.
Science, Maths, and Technology - The courses help build STEM skills through partnerships with employers and industry experts.
Society, Politics, and Law - These cover societal structures and legal frameworks with support from various civic organisations.
Digital and Computing - Some of these courses have been developed in collaboration with Google. The focus is on building employability skills.