OpenLearn (The Open University): a free platform to develop your digital skills Created byEmeline PETIT|UpdatedagoOpenLearn is the open learning platform of The Open University, the United Kingdom's largest distance-learning university and a long-standing pioneer of open education. It offers thousands of free resources to develop skills in a variety of fields, including digital, artificial intelligence, programming, cybersecurity and transversal skills.OpenLearn provides educational content from The Open University, accessible free of charge and without prerequisites. The courses cover academic and professional topics and are offered in the form of short or more in-depth modules.Digital skills coveredThe platform makes it possible to develop skills in several key areas:Basics of computer programming and developmentDigital literacy and data managementIntroduction to Artificial IntelligenceCybersecurity and Responsible Digital UseInterest for learnersOpenLearn is for anyone who wants to discover a field or improve their skills at their own pace. It is part of a flexible and lifelong learning approach, which is particularly useful for guidance, reskilling or upskilling. The platform is available in English and open to learners anywhere in the world, with no geographical restrictions.Digital skills resource detailsWebsite linkOpen LearnTarget audienceDigital skills for allDigital technology / specialisationDigital transformationDigital skillsArtificial IntelligenceCybersecurityDigital skill levelBasicIntermediateAdvancedGeographic scope - CountryAlbaniaBelarusBosnia and HerzegovinaCanadaIcelandIsraelJapanKosovoMontenegroMoroccoNorth MacedoniaNorwaySerbiaSwitzerlandSouth KoreaRussiaTunisiaTurkeyUkraineUnited KingdomUSAAustriaBelgiumBulgariaCyprusRomaniaSloveniaCroatiaCzech republicDenmarkEstoniaFinlandFranceGermanyGreeceHungaryItalyIrelandMaltaLatviaLithuaniaLuxembourgNetherlandsPortugalPolandSwedenSpainSlovakiaShow moreShow lessIndustry - field of education and trainingInformation and Communication Technologies (ICTs) not further definedGeneric programmes and qualifications not further definedTarget languageEnglishGeographical sphereInternational initiativeMethodologyOpenLearn is based on a model of open educational resources developed by The Open University. The content is adapted from the university's academic teaching materials and released free of charge to a wide audience. Courses require no prior qualifications and can be followed independently, at the learner's own pace. Progress is recorded for registered users, and most courses end with a digital badge or a statement of participation rather than formal academic credit.Skills resource typeOther training materialOrganisationThe Open UniversityLog in to comment
