195 Short courses offered by the university

This Manufacture Materials Design module at The Open University UK introduces materials processing from the perspective of a design engineer. During the module, you’ll study a range of manufacturing processes and explore how components are made, focusing on the interactions between manufacture, materials and design.

This Systems Security module at The Open University UK is based on the systems security domain of the Cyber Security Body of Knowledge (CyBOK). This knowledge area includes cryptography; authentication, authorisation and accountability (AAA); operating systems and virtualisation security; and distributed systems security.

The Open University UK's Introduction to business and workplace coaching course has been developed in collaboration with Management Futures who pioneered the development of coaching as a practical management and leadership tool.

In this Frameworks for critical practice with children and young people module from The Open University UK, you’ll explore the conceptual, professional and personal contexts in which work with children and young people takes place.

The Children and Young People's Worlds modules is offered by The Open University UK.

The Environmental Management - Systems and Sustainability module from The Open University UK combines systematic and systemic ideas and approaches to develop the skills and understanding you need to create more sustainable futures. 

Have you always wanted to learn Arabic, speak the language and understand the culture? Are you fascinated by the sound, the script and the rich history of this ancient civilisation? If so, this Introduction to Arabic Language and Culture course from The Open University UK can give you a solid introduction to the Arabic alphabet and language. 

The Effective Communication Strategies and Skills for Work course from The Open University UK, developed by experts, equips you with linguistic strategies for effective workplace communication. 

This key introductory Beginners' Chinese module at The Open University UK will take you through a wide range of practical situations such as socialising, shopping and getting around.

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.

What influences children’s development? How is childhood changing? How important are society and culture in understanding this change? This Introduction to Childhood Studies and Child Psychology course from The Open University UK offers a fascinating insight into the lives of children and young people. 

This Managing in a Changing World module from The Open University UK will encourage you to develop, as well as challenge, your current knowledge and skills in order to deal with contemporary and rapidly changing areas of management and marketing. 

The Exploring the Classical World programme delivered by The Open University UK is for anyone interested in ancient Greece and Rome.  

This Spanish Studies 2 - Language And Culture Of The Spanish-speaking World module at  The Open University UK takes you to an upper intermediate level of competence in Spanish, which is equivalent to level B2 of the Council of Europe’s Common European Framework of Reference.

Spacecraft missions play a vital role in the exploration of the solar system and the more distant universe. This Space Science module at The Open University UK introduces, in depth, the methods of conducting scientific measurements in the space environment and the technologies behind spacecraft and space missions.

The Open University UK's Foundations of UK immigration law (OISC Level 1) course explores the skills and knowledge expected of an Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC) Level 1 Immigration Adviser. It is suitable for those seeking to work as an OISC Level 1 Adviser and those seeking to expand their knowledge of the UK’s immigration system.

This Entrepreneurship in Context module from The Open University UK will equip you with an entrepreneurial mindset that helps you cope with the increasingly rapid changes in economy and society. Entrepreneurial initiatives go beyond new venture creation. 

The Evidence Law module from The Open University UK begins by introducing you to the key terms and concepts relating to the law of evidence. You'll learn what can be proved without evidence, the different kinds of evidence, and the burden and standard of proof.

Young Lives, Parenting and Families at The Open University UK will develop your study and employability skills and provide you with opportunities to debate issues with academics and other students.

This Strategic Capabilities for Technological Innovation module at The Open University UK draws on material from the resource-based view of organisations and strategic and innovation management more generally to produce a multi-layered, practical, approach to the development and management of technological innovation.