195 Short courses offered by the university

This Athletic Development - A Psychological Perspective module from The Open University UK covers basic astronomy with a modern observational approach. 

With this Introducing English language studies from The Open University UK you’ll study a series of contemporary topics that investigate how people use language in everyday life, focusing on the role of English in a connected and diverse world.

This Managing Change With Systems Thinking In Practice module at The Open University UK  is about effecting whole-system change. It views change as inescapable in managing everyday situations ranging from personal to workplace to society in general.

Study the cell and molecular science of health and disease, from genetics, biomedicine and immunology to cell and microbiology. Experience laboratory approaches used to study and diagnose conditions such as cancer and autoimmune disorders with the Investigating Human Health And Disease at The Open University UK

This Contract Law and Tort Law module from The Open University UK explores a range of rights and obligations. 

This Financial markets and the financing of organisations module from The Open University UK provides a grounding in the core areas of finance. You'll learn how to quantify risk and rewards associated with investments, as well as operationalise investment appraisal and construct portfolios of assets. 

Are you ready to discover how strategic management can help to explain our dynamic world? In this Strategic Management module at  The Open University UK  you’ll learn how to apply strategic management models and frameworks to real cases — from entrepreneurial companies to large multinationals and see how companies succeed in competition or how corporations expand internationally.

This Core Topics in Mental Health Science - Psychosis and Dementia module from The Open University UK is suitable for those with relevant backgrounds in biological and psychological sciences, medical and allied professions.

How have writers chosen to tell their stories, and why? What techniques do they use to make us believe in the reality of the worlds they create? If you’re interested in finding out in depth about how literature works this Telling Stories - The Novel And Beyond module at  The Open University UK is for you.

In this English literature from Shakespeare to Austen module from The Open University UK you'll focus on two globally recognised writers in English: the playwright William Shakespeare and the novelist, Jane Austen. 

The aim of this Management Accounting And International Finance module at The Open University UK is to introduce you to core management accounting and international financial concepts within organisations for decision making purposes.

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.

This Literature In Transition - From 1800 To The Present module at The Open University UK draws you into the main currents of literature from 1800 to the present day. You'll engage with some of the most stimulating literary works ever written, and track the seismic historical transitions and transformations relevant to them – with an eye on our present and the future.

If you work in a context which makes considerable use of social or psychological research or are fascinated by social research then this Principles Of Social And Psychological Inquiry module at The Open University UK , taught entirely online, equips you with the knowledge, skills and confidence to appraise research and communicate your assessment to academic and non-academic audiences.

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).

Have you always wanted to learn how to speak Mandarin Chinese? Are you fascinated by the sound, the script and this ancient civilisation? If so, this Beginners Chinese 1 course from The Open University UK can give you a solid introduction to the language

This Sport and Exercise Psychology in Action module at The Open University UK  explores topics associated with sport and exercise psychology and introduces you to their relevance to a range of roles, such as coach, athlete, fitness participant or health professional.

This Environmental Science Challenges module from The Open University UK will show you how to view issues from different perspectives and provide you with skills to help address these challenges. 

This Global development in practice module from The Open University UK is presented on the innovative FutureLearn platform with full tutor support, including opportunities for both synchronous and asynchronous interaction.

This Beginners German 3 course at The Open University UK further continues your journey to Germany, Austria and Switzerland and progresses your skills to understand and use the German language in everyday situations and while travelling.