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Learning at Work Week: The OpenLearn Intrapreneurship Hub
OpenLearn, the free learning platform of The Open University, is delighted to return as a partner of Learning at Work Week (18-24 May 2026) again this year.
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Education & Development
Leadership and followership
Explore what makes a good leader, recognise common leadership challenges, and identify the skills you need to develop if you want to enhance your own leadership experience.
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Money & Business
Can you harness intrapreneurship?
Do innovative employees with new ideas always have to leave and start their own company? Or could they be given the license to transform your business instead?
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Digital & Computing
AI Hub
Welcome to the AI Hub from Microsoft and The Open University. Explore free, accessible courses designed to build your confidence and skills in artificial intelligence. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to deepen your knowledge, the AI Hub supports your learning journey with expert-led, trusted, easy to-use resources.
20th May is Numeracy Day - our content just adds up!
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Science, Maths & Technology
Everyday maths: statistics in the news
How to understand maths and statistics in everyday news? Complete our activity to find out!
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Science, Maths & Technology
Perplex: Classic puzzles, past and present
Test your puzzle-solving ability with incredibly immersive and interactive puzzles from The Open University and UKMT
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Science, Maths & Technology
Hidden Maths
Join us in breaking down the myths and mystery surrounding the world of Mathematics and Statistics with our FREE learning content.
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Science, Maths & Technology
Numbers, units and arithmetic
Do fractions and decimals make you apprehensive about maths? Do you lack confidence in dealing with numbers? If so, then this free course, Numbers, units and arithmetic, is for you. The course will explain the basics of working with positive and negative numbers and how to multiply and divide with fractions and decimals.
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