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The Open University free online courses for Learning at Work Week (12-18 May)
Update from the Open University on Learning at Work Week resources including free online courses:
Learning at Work Week 2025 - raise your staff productivity
During this year’s Learning at Work Week (12-18 May 2025), we are looking at the issue of long-term low productivity in the UK and have plenty of free resources to help.
An Open University report found that one-in-four UK business leaders said their productivity had worsened in the last five years.
By subscribing, you get exclusive access to the comprehensive OpenLearn Learning at Work Week landing page where you will find a wide variety of:
- Free online courses
- Downloadable guides
- Interactive resources and much more
View content to dive in and drive productivity by offering free learning to staff.
Exclusive new content for 2025
How to say ‘no’ at work without guilt or conflict
Saying ‘no’ at work can be tough, but it’s key to protecting your time and maintaining balance. Here’s how to do it clearly and professionally.
Shared documents and constructive collaboration
Giving feedback on shared documents can be tough. This article covers how to collaborate clearly, kindly, and avoid common remote work pitfalls.
Bringing up problems at work (without making things worse)
Discussing work issues can feel risky, but it doesn’t have to be. This article shares a clear, solution-focused framework for raising concerns professionally.
Exclusive bonus downloads
As a Learning at Work Week subscriber, you also get access to our exclusive bonus content. View and download these PDFs below.
Powering up productivity
Our report looks at the long-term stagnation in UK productivity and how skills are crucial to driving growth.
Hybrid working toolkit
Support for organisations making the shift to sustainable hybrid working.
Daily fun learning challenges
Learning at work CAN be fun with our daily challenge ideas.
How we can support you further
The Open University and OpenLearn offer free employee learning on a wide variety of subjects including business, technology, and personal development. We can also work with your organisation to create a bespoke learning experience that meets your specific needs. This may include a custom landing page with specially curated content, tailored to your requirements. Check out an example from our collaboration with Glastonbury Town Deal here.
So why not take advantage of this opportunity to help your employees learn and grow? Contact us for more information on how to get started.
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