12 Short courses offered by the university

The AI Language Technology in the Workplace course from the The Open University UK explores the rapidly rising forms of Artificial Intelligence (AI) such as language technologies that use human language to carry out daily activities, communicate with people and control systems and devices. 

This Communication and Information Technologies course at The Open University UK will teach you to understand key technologies that underpin these systems; and introduce you to a range of issues that arise from their deployment.

An organisation’s most valuable asset is often its data, but careful management is required to ensure the maximum benefit is achieved. Studying this Data Management module from The Open University UK, you'll acquire an understanding of data management principles, practices and technologies. 

This Software Development module at The Open University UK explores the principles and techniques of software development. You will acquire professional and technical skills together with a deep understanding of analysis, design, software construction and testing; engage with various design practices from design patterns to software architectures and frameworks.

This Data management and analysis module from The Open University UK addresses some of the key concepts required for the traditionally important area of data management, and the increasingly important area of data analytics. 

 We are a leading Cisco Academy and this Cisco Certified Networking Associate Security (NetSec) Network Security module at The Open University UK will give you a foundation to prepare for the CyberOps Associate certification.

As a Cisco Networking Academy Support Centre, The Open University UK offers the Cisco networking (CCNA) part 1 curriculum that provides the foundational knowledge, understanding and skills needed to configure a small scale LAN/WAN using Cisco equipment.

The An Introduction to Artificial Intelligence course from The Open University UK  is for anyone interested in engaging with the latest issues surrounding the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI).

This Technology-enhanced Learning - Foundations And Futures module at The Open University UK is for everyone with a professional interest in digital or technology-enhanced learning.

The Information Security programme offered by The Open University UK will help you to explore the skills necessary to understand, document, manage and implement strategic and operational aspects of your organisation's information security.

The Introduction to Computing and Information Technology 1 programme offered by The Open University UK will equip you with a comprehensive toolbox of relevant knowledge, understanding and skills and introduce you to issues encountered in computing and IT, including the profound social and ethical challenges posed by these technologies. 

This Web, Mobile and Cloud Technologies module at The Open University UK  will provide you with an understanding and practical experience of cloud technology and the web technology which underpins it, as well as the role that these have in the provision of modern mobile applications.