OpenLearn Champions is an advocacy programme from The Open University in Wales that helps break down barriers to learning and widen access to higher education and higher-level skills. OpenLearn Champions are trained to help spread the word about OpenLearn in their workplaces and communities, to inspire a love of learning and support adults across Wales to develop skills, raise their confidence and explore what OpenLearn has to offer.
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Free online courses
On OpenLearn you can find a range of free courses aimed at improving employability skills, essential skills in maths and English, health and wellbeing, as well as academic subjects like science, technology, history, and much more.
Below you will find a selection of recommended free online courses and other learning resources. You will get the most from OpenLearn if you create an account (this is also free). Creating an account will give you full access to a range of features that are not available to guests, such as enrolling on free courses. From your MyOpenLearn profile, you will be able to track your progress and download an activity record.
Many courses offer learners the chance to gain a digital badge on completion of the course, which can be shared as evidence of achievement.
Please note only a limited selection of OpenLearn resources are currently available through the medium of Welsh, these are signposted within each section.
Mae Hyrwyddwyr OpenLearn yn rhaglen eiriolaeth gan y Brifysgol Agored yng Nghymru i helpu cael gwared ar rwystrau i ddysgu ac i ehangu mynediad at addysg uwch a sgiliau lefel uwch. Mae Hyrwyddwyr OpenLearn wedi’u hyfforddi i helpu i ddatgloi OpenLearn yn eu gweithleoedd a’u cymunedau, i ysbrydoli cariad at ddysgu a chefnogi oedolion ledled Cymru i ddatblygu sgiliau, codi eu hyder ac archwilio’r hyn sydd gan OpenLearn i’w gynnig.
Darganfod mwy am Hyrwyddwyr OpenLearn
Cyrsiau ar-lein am ddim
Ar OpenLearn gallwch ddod o hyd i ystod o gyrsiau am ddim gyda'r nod o wella sgiliau cyflogadwyedd, sgiliau hanfodol mewn mathemateg a Saesneg, iechyd a lles, yn ogystal â phynciau academaidd fel gwyddoniaeth, technoleg, hanes, a llawer mwy.
Isod fe welwch ddetholiad o gyrsiau ar-lein rhad ac am ddim ac adnoddau dysgu eraill ar ystod o bynciau. Byddwch yn gallu manteisio fwyaf ar OpenLearn os byddwch yn creu cyfrif (mae hyn hefyd am ddim). Bydd creu cyfrif yn rhoi hawl llawn i chi at amrywiaeth o nodweddion nad ydynt ar gael i westeion, megis ymrestru ar gyrsiau am ddim. O’ch proffil OpenLearn, byddwch yn gallu dilyn eich cynnydd a lawr lwytho cofnod gweithgaredd.
Mae llawer o gyrsiau'n cynnig cyfle i ddysgwyr ennill bathodyn digidol ar ôl cwblhau'r cwrs, y gellir ei rannu fel tystiolaeth o gyflawniad.
Nodwch mai dewis cyfyngedig o adnoddau OpenLearn sydd ar gael ar hyn bryd drwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg, cyfeirir at y rhai o fewn pob adran.
New to OpenLearn | Newydd i OpenLearn ⭐
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Esports: an introduction to the industry
Read now to access more details of Esports: an introduction to the industryEsports (short for ‘electronic sports’) is one of the fastest-growing and most-lucrative creative industries, attracting players and audiences around the globe. But what exactly is esports and how can you pursue a career in the industry?
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Neurodiversity Hub
Learn more to access more details of Neurodiversity HubExploring how minds work differently and brilliantly. This hub brings together free OpenLearn courses, articles and personal stories on autism, ADHD, dyslexia and more.
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Find your motivation
Read now to access more details of Find your motivationFinding the motivation to study in the winter months can be tough. We've gathered some useful resources to help you banish the blues and supercharge your studies.
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Measure the speed of light with your microwave
Watch now to access more details of Measure the speed of light with your microwaveBut did you know that a humble kitchen staple can do more than reheat leftovers? With a bar of chocolate and a stationary turntable, you can actually measure the speed of light using your microwave.
Level: 1 Introductory
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Black and Minority Ethnic Network Podcasts - series 2
Listen now to access more details of Black and Minority Ethnic Network Podcasts - series 2Katherine Jegede returns to host the second series of a podcast to discuss the experiences of Black and Minority Ethnic staff and students at the OU. It showcases academic research and projects, plus covers the work happening within the institution in relation to race and ethnicity.
Level: 1 Introductory
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What foster carers want you to know
Read now to access more details of What foster carers want you to knowWhat do foster carers want you to know about the day-to-day realities and challenges of fostering?
Level: 1 Introductory
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OpenLearn Cymru
Learn more to access more details of OpenLearn CymruDysgu gydol oes, ar gyfer gwaith, am ddim. Cartref dysgu dwyieithog am ddim yng Nghymru. See OpenLearn Wales for English language content.
In the news | Yn y newyddion 🗞️
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The OpenLearn Valentine's Collection
Read now to access more details of The OpenLearn Valentine's CollectionRoses are red, Violets are blue, Learning is magic, And so are you! Here's a collection of all our learning materials on the subject of love and anything related to Valentine's Day.
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How To Be A Better LGBTQI+ Ally
Take part now to access more details of How To Be A Better LGBTQI+ AllySo you think you're supportive? But are you really an LGBTQI+ ally? Test yourself by using our immersive film-based interactive.
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Active Citizenship in Wales
Read now to access more details of Active Citizenship in WalesAhead of the Senedd election this year, find out how you can get your voice heard.
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Free resources for a safer online experience
Read now to access more details of Free resources for a safer online experienceSafer Internet Day is celebrated on 11 February, and Cyber Security Awareness Month takes place in October. To mark these events, we've pulled together some of our top FREE courses on cyber security, interactives on safe sharing and cyberbullying, and resources on keeping your money safe from scams.
Level: 1 Introductory
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Unlocking the diversity of the past
Read now to access more details of Unlocking the diversity of the pastHistorian Norena Shopland explains why our historical knowledge and perception is lacking when it comes to stories of diversity, and what we can do to change this.
Level: 1 Introductory
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How to manage the digital-related stress of technology
Read now to access more details of How to manage the digital-related stress of technologyHow can we avoid the stress and anxiety associated with the digital age? Dr Gini Harrison and Dr Mathijs Lucassen give us five tips...
Level: 1 Introductory
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OpenLearn Cymru
Learn more to access more details of OpenLearn CymruDysgu gydol oes, ar gyfer gwaith, am ddim. Cartref dysgu dwyieithog am ddim yng Nghymru. See OpenLearn Wales for English language content.
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Rhyddhau amrywiaeth y gorffennol
Read now to access more details of Rhyddhau amrywiaeth y gorffennolYr hanesydd Norena Shopland sydd yn yn egluro pam bod gennym ddiffyg gwybodaeth a dealltwriaeth hanesyddol wrth adrodd straeon am amrywiaeth, a'r hyn y gallwn ni ei wneud i newid hyn.
Level: 1 Introductory
Activities and games | Gweithgareddau a gemau 🎲
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Do you have a photographic memory?
Take part now to access more details of Do you have a photographic memory?Can you hold an image in your mind by just looking at it for a brief amount of time? Try our photographic memory test and see whether you have eidetic memory.
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Crime scene officer
Take part now to access more details of Crime scene officerPut yourself in a crime scene officer's shoes and try to solve a suspected murder when time and resources are tight. Can you link the suspects to the forensic evidence?
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Geology toolkit
Take part now to access more details of Geology toolkitDiscover the unique landscape of Great Britain and Ireland with our interactive Geology Toolkit, featuring a geology timeline, rock analyser, rock cycle, landscape features and safety tips.
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PhotoFit Me
Take part now to access more details of PhotoFit MeWould you make a good eyewitness? Photofit Me explores how we remember faces and challenges you to construct the face of a culprit or to recreate the face of a celebrity or even a friend! Test yourself with our interactive and see how good your face recognition abilities are.
Level: 1 Introductory
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The shops that make us buy
Take part now to access more details of The shops that make us buyWhat tricks of the trade do shops employ to make us dig deep into our pockets and spend our hard-earned cash?
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Can you manage a supply chain?
Take part now to access more details of Can you manage a supply chain?Test your skills of running a supply chain. Can you complete the ordering process, without ending up with too much stock? Your profits and reputation are at stake!
Level: 1 Introductory
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What makes a good father?
Take part now to access more details of What makes a good father?Families come in all shapes and sizes, and not all families include fathers. But when there’s a father or someone in the fathering role, we all have our own ideas about what makes a good dad. What does a man have to do to earn this title, and have our standards changed over time? Explore our interactive to learn more.
Level: 1 Introductory
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Artificial intelligence - chatting with bots
Take part now to access more details of Artificial intelligence - chatting with botsAs technology advances, machines are becoming more advanced at interacting with humans, but what does this mean for the future?
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Are you a focused driver?
Take part now to access more details of Are you a focused driver?Take our interactive test and find out if you’re alert when behind the wheel. Your attention will be put to the test.
Level: 1 Introductory
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Can you be the curator?
Take part now to access more details of Can you be the curator?Put yourself in the shoes of a specialist charged with the V&A's collections. Can you place a range of objects into the correct place in the museum? Try this interactive.
Level: 1 Introductory
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What do you see? How images can change what you think
Take part now to access more details of What do you see? How images can change what you thinkAre images we see every day always what they seem? Look beyond your first glance and discover how images can persuade you to think a certain way.
Level: 1 Introductory
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Are you a super recogniser?
Take part now to access more details of Are you a super recogniser?Police super-recognisers have an above average ability to recognise faces and have identified a large number of criminals via CCTV footage. Do you possess the skill? Try our quiz to find out.
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Could you be a super linguist?
Take part now to access more details of Could you be a super linguist?Whether you are monolingual or speak more than one language, test your linguist skills with our short quiz and see how many languages you correctly identify.
Level: 1 Introductory
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Detecting Deception: Can you spot a liar?
Take part now to access more details of Detecting Deception: Can you spot a liar?Some money has been stolen - everyone denies taking it but some people are lying. Can you work out who is telling the truth and who is being dishonest? Find out in our interactive...
Level: 1 Introductory
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Slip Slide Collide
Take part now to access more details of Slip Slide CollideWant to learn more about the Earth's tectonic plates? Start your journey into the surface of the Earth with these three quick-fire challenges in our science game.
Level: 2 Intermediate
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Medal Quest: Can you guide a promising young athlete to championship success?
Take part now to access more details of Medal Quest: Can you guide a promising young athlete to championship success?Can you help a talented child athlete make it all the way to the Olympic finals based on the choices you make for them at key stages in their development? Try our game and find out.
Level: 1 Introductory
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The Open University's Carbon Calculator
Take part now to access more details of The Open University's Carbon CalculatorHave a go at our carbon calculator test to check your consumption and how you might be able to reduce your carbon footprint.
Level: 1 Introductory
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Rhwyd Gymorth: A allwch chi helpu rhywun mewn angen?
Take part now to access more details of Rhwyd Gymorth: A allwch chi helpu rhywun mewn angen?Bydd pob un ohonom yn wynebu heriau personol, ond a allech chi gael effaith gadarnhaol ar fywyd rhywun? Rhowch gynnig ar ein ‘Rhwyd Gymorth’ i weld a allwch chi helpu pedwar o bobl.
Level: 1 Introductory
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Cyfrifiannell Carbon Y Brifysgol Agored
Take part now to access more details of Cyfrifiannell Carbon Y Brifysgol AgoredRhowch gynnig ar ein prawf cyfrifiannell carbon er mwyn gweld faint rydych chi'n ei ddefnyddio a sut y gallech leihau eich ôl troed carbon.
Level: 1 Introductory
Career development | Datblygu gyrfa 💼
Do you want to change jobs, are you just starting in the job market or may be returning after a break? If so, then this free course, Succeed in the workplace, is for you. It will help you explore career opportunities. You will also gain the skills to write strong CVs and application forms, and to handle different types of interviews. By the end ... This free course, Understanding your sector, will help you to understand the difference between sectors, industries and professions. It will also help you to gain the inside knowledge to impress in applications and at interviews and to put together an action plan that is tailored to you. Stand out for the right reasons with this free course on personal branding. Learn how to identify your strengths, showcase your skills authentically, and use the right tools to build a professional image that attracts opportunities - whether you’re advancing in your current role or seeking something new.
Succeed in the workplace
Understanding your sector
Personal branding for career success
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Effective communication in the workplace
Learn more to access more details of Effective communication in the workplaceImprove your workplace relationships and boost your professional impact with this free course on effective communication. Discover how to express yourself clearly, understand others better, and adapt your communication skills for a range of situations, from everyday conversations to the digital workplaces of the future.
Level: 1 Introductory
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The importance of interpersonal skills
Learn more to access more details of The importance of interpersonal skillsTo succeed in management you need good interpersonal skills, you need to understand how to deal with other people. This free course, The importance of interpersonal skills, will help you gain an awareness of your own skills and understand that an awareness of the interpersonal skills of others can help us enormously in dealing with the work ...
Level: 1 Introductory
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Talk the talk
Learn more to access more details of Talk the talkThis free course introduces the mechanics of effective, persuasive oral presentations, by giving you the opportunity to analyse examples and then create your own. Using resources such as TED Talk videos, you will see how experts deliver professional talks and famous speeches, observe what works, and identify how language connects ideas and keeps...
Level: 1 Introductory
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Conversations and interviews
Learn more to access more details of Conversations and interviewsThis free course, Conversations and interviews, explores how to ask and answer questions in interviews and conversations.
Level: 2 Intermediate
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Developing career resilience
Learn more to access more details of Developing career resilienceDo you sometimes wish you were more resilient when faced with changes at work? Do you have career plans but feel unsure about progressing with them? If you do, then this free course, Developing career resilience, will help you to build your resilience and approach career-related change with greater confidence and motivation.
Level: 1 Introductory
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Planning a better future
Learn more to access more details of Planning a better futurePlanning a better future is an introductory course for anyone considering changing jobs, wondering how to move up the ladder or return to work after a break, and those who might be looking to aspire to better things.
Level: 1 Introductory
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Internships and other work experiences
Learn more to access more details of Internships and other work experiencesIn this free course, Internships and other work experiences, you’ll begin by learning more about what an internship is and how it might differ from other forms of work experience. You’ll find out what you can gain personally and professionally, and consider the practicalities of obtaining work experience, from how to choose what’s right for you,...
Level: 1 Introductory
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How to write a CV
Read now to access more details of How to write a CVA CV (curriculum vitae) is a brief account of your education, qualifications, skills and work-based experience, used mainly when applying for a job. Your CV is your first opportunity to tell an employer what you can do. A well written CV can make the difference between getting an interview and not being considered for the role.
Level: 1 Introductory
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Facilitating group discussions
Learn more to access more details of Facilitating group discussionsGain an insight into facilitating meetings and discussions in the workplace. In this free course, Facilitating group discussions, you will look at some of the behaviours effective facilitators exhibit. Informative and engaging videos will introduce you to examples of facilitation in practice.
Level: 1 Introductory
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Hybrid working and digital transformation toolkit
Read now to access more details of Hybrid working and digital transformation toolkitFree online courses and other resources to help you thrive in an ever-changing digital hybrid world.
Level: 1 Introductory
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Managing and managing people
Learn more to access more details of Managing and managing peopleThis free course, Managing and managing people, will introduce you to the world of management. We will be looking at a range of topics, including what managers do, what skills they require, and how you can develop as a manager.
Level: 3 Advanced
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Pwysigrwydd sgiliau rhyngbersonol
Learn more to access more details of Pwysigrwydd sgiliau rhyngbersonolEr mwyn llwyddo fel rheolwr, mae angen sgiliau rhyngbersonol da arnoch, mae angen i chi ddeall sut i ymdrin â phobl eraill. Bydd yr uned hon yn eich helpu i feithrin ymwybyddiaeth o'ch sgiliau ac i ddeall y gall ymwybyddiaeth o sgiliau rhyngbersonol pobl eraill fod o gymorth mawr i ni wrth ymdrin â'r tasgau gwaith rydym yn gyfrifol ...
Level: 1 Introductory
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Cynllunio dyfodol gwell
Learn more to access more details of Cynllunio dyfodol gwellMae Cynllunio dyfodol gwell yn gwrs rhagarweiniol ar gyfer unrhyw un sy'n ystyried newid swydd, sydd eisiau gwybod sut i symud i fyny'r ysgol neu ddychwelyd i'r gwaith ar ôl seibiant, a rhai sy’n awyddus i anelu at bethau gwell.
Level: 1 Introductory
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Pecyn cymorth gweithio hybrid a thrawsnewid digidol
Read now to access more details of Pecyn cymorth gweithio hybrid a thrawsnewid digidolCyrsiau ar-lein am ddim ac adnoddau eraill i’ch helpu i ffynnu mewn byd digidol hybrid sy’n newid o hyd.
Level: 1 Introductory
Skills | Sgiliau ✔️
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Everyday maths 1 (Wales)
Learn more to access more details of Everyday maths 1 (Wales)This free course will develop and improve your essential maths skills for work, study and everyday life. The course has four sessions, which cover the following topics: numbers, measurement, shapes and space, and handling data. There will be plenty of examples to help you progress, together with opportunities to practise your understanding. A...
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Everyday English 1
Learn more to access more details of Everyday English 1Improve your essential speaking and listening, reading and writing skills for work, study and everyday life.
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Digital skills: succeeding in a digital world
Learn more to access more details of Digital skills: succeeding in a digital worldBuild your confidence online with this free course designed to help you thrive in the digital world. Explore key skills such as managing your digital identity, staying safe, finding reliable information, and maintaining digital well-being — all while developing a critical, reflective approach to life online.
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Everyday maths 2 (Wales)
Learn more to access more details of Everyday maths 2 (Wales)This free course, Everyday maths 2 (Wales), will build on your existing maths skills and help you to feel more confident tackling the maths you come across in everyday situations.
Level: 1 Introductory
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Everyday English 2
Learn more to access more details of Everyday English 2This course will inspire you to improve your current English skills and help you to communicate more effectively in everyday work and life.
Level: 1 Introductory
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Simple coding
Learn more to access more details of Simple codingHave you ever wanted to try out simple coding? Want to understand the basics of what it entails? This course introduces you to the skills, concepts and jargon of coding.
Level: 1 Introductory
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Presenting information
Learn more to access more details of Presenting informationTables and charts are a great way to present numerical information in a clear and concise form. This free course, Presenting information, explains how to use the Windows calculator to carry out basic operations and calculate percentages. You will then learn how to use charts and tables to represent and interpret information.
Level: 1 Introductory
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Grammar matters
Learn more to access more details of Grammar mattersGrammar matters because, combined with vocabulary choice, it is our main way of making meaning. This free course introduces you to one approach used to understand how meanings relate systematically to different aspects of grammar and shows how this deeper understanding can be applied to make everyday communication more effective.
Level: 3 Advanced
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Diagrams, charts and graphs
Learn more to access more details of Diagrams, charts and graphsDiagrams, charts and graphs are used by all sorts of people to express information in a visual way, whether it's in a report by a colleague or a plan from your interior designer. This free course will teach you how to interpret these tools and how to use them yourself to convey information more effectively.
Level: 1 Introductory
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Introduction to cyber security: stay safe online
Learn more to access more details of Introduction to cyber security: stay safe onlineProtect your digital life with this free course introducing the essentials of cyber security. Learn how to spot online threats, keep your information safe and understand key topics like malware, network security and identity theft — helping you stay secure at home, at work, and beyond.
Level: 1 Introductory
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An introduction to computers and computer systems
Learn more to access more details of An introduction to computers and computer systemsThis free course, An introduction to computers and computer systems, challenges how we view computers through the examples of processors in kitchen scales and digital cameras, as well as examining the work of art that, at heart, is a computer. You will also explore how computers are connected together to achieve even more than when working alone.
Level: 1 Introductory
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Introduction to bookkeeping and accounting
Learn more to access more details of Introduction to bookkeeping and accountingLearn about the essential numerical skills required for accounting and bookkeeping. This free course, Introduction to bookkeeping and accounting, explains the fundamental rules of double-entry bookkeeping and how they are used to produce the balance sheet and the profit and loss account.
Level: 1 Introductory
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Fundamentals of accounting
Learn more to access more details of Fundamentals of accountingLearn about the essential numerical and double-entry skills required for accounting. This free course, Fundamentals of accounting, will explain the fundamental purpose and role of accounting as well as the double-entry rules that are the foundation of all financial records and reports in any modern business.
Level: 1 Introductory
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Mathemateg bob dydd 1
Learn more to access more details of Mathemateg bob dydd 1Bydd y cwrs rhad ac am ddim hwn yn datblygu ac yn gwella eich sgiliau mathemateg hanfodol ar gyfer gwaith, astudio a bywyd bob dydd. Mae gan y cwrs bedair sesiwn, sy'n ymdrin â'r pynciau canlynol: rhifau, mesur, siapiau a gofod, a thrin data. Bydd digonedd o enghreifftiau i’ch helpu i symud ymlaen, ynghyd â chyfleoedd i ymarfer eich dealltwriaeth.
Level: 1 Introductory
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Mathemateg bob dydd 2
Learn more to access more details of Mathemateg bob dydd 2Bydd y cwrs rhad ac am ddim hwn yn adeiladu ar eich sgiliau mathemateg presennol ac yn eich helpu i deimlo'n fwy hyderus wrth fynd i'r afael â'r fathemateg rydych chi'n dod ar ei draws mewn sefyllfaoedd bob dydd.
Level: 1 Introductory
Life and study | Bywyd ac astudiaeth 🌳
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MSE’s Academy of Money
Learn more to access more details of MSE’s Academy of MoneyThe Open University has joined forces with MoneySavingExpert (MSE) to give you the skills and knowledge to master your finances. Packed with videos, audios, quizzes and activities the course covers all the key aspects of personal finance in six sessions of study that each take around two hours to complete.
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Your Wellbeing MOT
Take part now to access more details of Your Wellbeing MOTDo you consider yourself to be healthy? Check out our interactive quiz where you will get feedback on your lifestyle, diet and physical activity.
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Taking your first steps into higher education
Learn more to access more details of Taking your first steps into higher educationWhat is university study like? Is it for me? If you are asking yourself these questions, this free course is for you. Taking your first steps into higher education provides insights into how subjects are studied at university. This introduction to carefully selected materials helps you decide what you might want to study. You will be ...
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Wellbeing and mental health collection
Read now to access more details of Wellbeing and mental health collectionThe mental health and wellbeing collection (Wales) provides a hub of free, bilingual resources that aim to promote positive wellbeing and support good mental health.
Level: 1 Introductory
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Exercise and mental health
Learn more to access more details of Exercise and mental healthEach year thousands of pounds are spent on medications to treat conditions such as anxiety and depression. These medications often have negative side effects. Exercise is an alternative treatment that is low cost and has few side effects. In this free course, Exercise and mental health, we will look at the links between exercise and improved ...
Level: 2 Intermediate
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Work and mental health
Learn more to access more details of Work and mental healthAlthough being at work during periods of mental illness can be difficult for those with mental health problems, most people with these difficulties could take paid employment if it were not for numerous barriers in the workplace and the wider community (Centre for Mental Health, 2013). In this free course, Work and mental health, you will look ...
Level: 2 Intermediate
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You and your money
Learn more to access more details of You and your moneyAn important aspect of personal finance is the way in which individuals and households manage their debt, how much it costs and the different types of credit they can or cannot access. This free course, You and your money, explores these issues, with respect to the wider, changing, social and economic context.
Level: 1 Introductory
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Managing my money for young adults
Learn more to access more details of Managing my money for young adultsAs a young adult, it is essential to effectively manage your finances. You will learn how to budget effectively, and will be encouraged to start thinking about your financial future.
Level: 1 Introductory
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Succeed with learning
Learn more to access more details of Succeed with learningThis course is for people who want to feel more confident about their learning skills. Informal in approach, the course builds on each person's own qualities, knowledge and skills to develop a deeper understanding of the nature of learning and of their own potential. It introduces some core ideas about learning and academic study, and some ...
Level: 1 Introductory
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English: skills for learning
Learn more to access more details of English: skills for learningDevelop the English reading and writing skills needed for university success.
Level: 1 Introductory
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Learning how to learn
Learn more to access more details of Learning how to learnLearning how to learn: a process we all engage in throughout our lives, but no single method of learning guarantees success. This free course, Learning how to learn, aims to make the process of learning much more explicit by inviting you to apply various ideas and activities to your own study as a way of increasing your awareness of your own ...
Level: 1 Introductory
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Essay and report writing skills
Learn more to access more details of Essay and report writing skillsWriting reports and assignments can be a daunting prospect. Learn how to interpret questions and how to plan, structure and write your assignment or report. This free course, Essay and report writing skills, is designed to help you develop the skills you need to write effectively for academic purposes.
Level: 1 Introductory
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Am I ready to be a distance learner?
Learn more to access more details of Am I ready to be a distance learner?Distance learning can open up opportunities for study. You might have not studied for a while, you might be returning to education, or you might not have had the chance to study at a higher level before. This free course, Am I ready to be a distance learner?, will help to boost your confidence. You'll explore useful skills so you can discover ...
Level: 1 Introductory
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University Ready
Learn more to access more details of University ReadyA collection of resources to help you get started with higher education. Ar gael yn Gymraeg
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At a crossroads: navigating work and/or family alongside study
Take part now to access more details of At a crossroads: navigating work and/or family alongside studyBalancing the demands of studying with family or employment responsibilities can be difficult. This interactive explores different challenges, including lack of understanding and support from family members and employers, time pressures, and dealing with the emotional side of navigating work, family and study. Based on the real-life experiences ...
Level: 1 Introductory
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Academi Arian MSE
Learn more to access more details of Academi Arian MSEMae'r Brifysgol Agored wedi ymuno â MoneySavingExpert (MSE) i gynhyrchu'r cwrs rhad ac am ddim newydd hwn i roi'r sgiliau a'r wybodaeth i chi feistroli eich arian. Ysgrifennwyd y cwrs gan y Brifysgol Agored, gyda chyngor ac arweiniad MSE.
Level: 1 Introductory
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Casgliad llesiant a iechyd meddwl
Read now to access more details of Casgliad llesiant a iechyd meddwlYn y casgliad Iechyd Meddwl a Lles (Cymru), mae hwb o adnoddau dwyieithog, rhad ac am ddim, sydd yn ceisio hybu lles cadarnhaol a chefnogi iechyd meddwl da.
Level: 1 Introductory
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Ymarfer corff ac iechyd meddwl
Learn more to access more details of Ymarfer corff ac iechyd meddwlYn flynyddol caiff miloedd o bunnoedd eu gwario ar feddyginiaethau i drin cyflyrau megis gorbryder ac iselder. Mae gan y meddyginiaethau hyn sgil effeithiau negyddol yn aml. Mae ymarfer corff yn driniaeth amgen sy'n isel ei chost ac yn isel o ran niferoedd o sgil effeithiau. Fel rhan o'r cwrs rhad ac am ddim hwn, Ymarfer Corff ac Iechyd Meddwl, ...
Level: 2 Intermediate
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Barod ar gyfer prifysgol
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Learning for society | Dysgu cymdeithasol 🏛️
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Active Citizenship in Wales
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Eating for the environment
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The history of female protest and suffrage in the UK
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LGBTQ hub
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Race and Ethnicity Hub
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How To Be A Better LGBTQI+ Ally
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Level: 1 Introductory
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Good hair: perceptions of racism
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What is politics?
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Level: 2 Intermediate
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Understanding devolution in Wales
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Level: 1 Introductory
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Plastics in our ocean
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Fighting Food Waste
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Level: 1 Introductory
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Calculating your carbon footprint
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Level: 1 Introductory
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Dinasyddiaeth Weithgar yng Nghymru
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Level: 1 Introductory
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Deall datganoli yng Nghymru
Learn more to access more details of Deall datganoli yng NghymruMae'r cwrs am ddim hwn yn dilyn y ffordd y mae setliad datganoli Cymru wedi cael ei drawsnewid yn yr 20 mlynedd ers y refferendwm ar ddatganoli yn 1997. Byddwch yn ystyried y ffordd y daeth Cynulliad â chefnogaeth mwyafrif bach iawn o'r cyhoedd a phwerau deddfu cyfyngedig yn Senedd â'r pŵer i osod trethi. Byddwch yn archwilio rhai o'r heriau ...
Level: 1 Introductory
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Cyfrifo eich ôl troed carbon
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Level: 1 Introductory
Stay curious | Arhoswch yn chwilfrydig ⚛️
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In the night sky: Orion
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Neighbourhood nature
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Forensic psychology
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Moons of our Solar System
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Level: 1 Introductory
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Galaxies, stars and planets
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Level: 1 Introductory
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Life Beyond Earth: The Big Debate
Watch now to access more details of Life Beyond Earth: The Big DebateA panel of Open University experts go head-to-head to debate whether life is more likely on Mars or on the icy moons of the gas planets.
Level: 1 Introductory
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Blood and the respiratory system
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Level: 2 Intermediate
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Understanding autism
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Level: 1 Introductory
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The science of alcohol
Learn more to access more details of The science of alcoholAlcohol plays a considerable part in the daily lives of humanity and has done for thousands of years. This free course, The science of alcohol, looks at the science behind the processes of brewing, distilling and vinification, and how many of our beverages are made. A historical aspect is also covered showing how the modern production techniques...
Level: 1 Introductory
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The science of nutrition and healthy eating
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Level: 1 Introductory
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Introducing mammals
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Level: 1 Introductory
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Citizen science and global biodiversity
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Level: 1 Introductory
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Manufacturing
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Level: 1 Introductory
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An introduction to geology
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Level: 1 Introductory
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Starting with psychology
Learn more to access more details of Starting with psychologyThe most 'important and greatest puzzle' we face as humans is ourselves (Boring, 1950, p. 56). Humans are a puzzle, one that is complex, subtle and multi-layered, and it gets even more complicated as we evolve over time and change within different contexts. When answering the question 'what makes us who we are?' psychologists put forward a ...
Level: 1 Introductory
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Festival of Psychology
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Level: 1 Introductory
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Bywyd y tu hwnt i'r Ddaear: Y Ddadl Fawr
Watch now to access more details of Bywyd y tu hwnt i'r Ddaear: Y Ddadl FawrMae panel o arbenigwyr Y Brifysgol Agored yn mynd benben â'i gilydd i drafod a yw bywyd yn fwy tebygol ar y blaned Mawrth neu ar leuadau rhewllyd y planedau nwy.
Level: 1 Introductory
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Dechrau gyda seicoleg
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Level: 1 Introductory
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Gŵyl Seicoleg
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Level: 1 Introductory
Unlock history and culture | Datgloi hanes a diwylliant 🎨
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Wales: Music Nation with Huw Stephens collection
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Art and life in ancient Egypt
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Beginners’ Chinese: a taster course
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The American Civil Rights Movement
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Level: 1 Introductory
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Behind The Reputation
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Aberdulais Falls: a case study in Welsh heritage
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Hafan: What do you know about Welsh language and culture?
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How women changed the world
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Getting started with Spanish 1
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Level: 1 Introductory
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What happens to you when you read?
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Listening for form in popular music
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Level: 2 Intermediate
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The business of film
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Level: 3 Advanced
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Picturing the family
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Level: 1 Introductory
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What is poetry?
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Level: 1 Introductory
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Start writing fiction
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Level: 1 Introductory
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Casgliad 'Wales: Music Nation with Huw Stephens'
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About OpenLearn Champions
Ynglŷn â Hyrwyddwyr OpenLearn
Champions - A Guide for Learners | Llysgenhadon - Canllaw i Ddysgwyr
Download / Lawrlwytho
In recognition of the 3rd anniversary of our Champions Programme, we’ve reached out to our Champions and learners to create a video to celebrate their achievements. Well done and congratulations to everyone who has worked on the programme so far.
I gydnabod trydydd pen-blwydd ein Rhaglen Hyrwyddwyr, rydym wedi estyn allan at ein Hyrwyddwyr a’n dysgwyr i greu fideo i ddathlu eu cyflawniadau. Da iawn a llongyfarchiadau i bawb sydd wedi gweithio ar y rhaglen hyd yn hyn.
The Open University in Wales | Y Brifysgol Agored yng Nghymru
As Wales’ largest provider of part-time undergraduate university study, The Open University in Wales offers a wide choice of qualifications in a broad range of subject areas. As part of the biggest university in the UK, we can provide a world-class education, helping you to meet your professional and personal goals.
With tuition fee loans, financial support, and pay as you go options available, studying with The Open University is a lot more affordable than you might think.
Fel darparydd mwyaf astudiaeth ran amser prifysgol yng Nghymru, mae’r Brifysgol Agored yng Nghymru yn cynnig dewis eang o gymwysterau mewn ystod eang o bynciau. Fel rhan o’r brifysgol fwyaf yn y DU, gallwn ddarparu addysg o safon byd-eang, gan eich cynorthwyo i gwrdd a’ch amcanion proffesiynol a phersonol.
Gyda benthyciadau ffioedd dysgu, cymorth ariannol, ac opsiynau talu wrth fynd ar gael, mae astudio gyda’r Brifysgol Agored yn llawer mwy fforddiadwy na’r disgwyl.
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Success is affordable
Learn more to access more details of Success is affordableLive in Wales? Get up to £4,500* maintenance funding on our paid courses.
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Mae llwyddiant yn fforddiadwy
Learn more to access more details of Mae llwyddiant yn fforddiadwyYdych chi'n byw yng Nghymru? Sicrhewch hyd at £4,500* o gyllid cynnal a chadw ar ein cyrsiau taledig.
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Access courses
Read now to access more details of Access coursesThe OU offers innovative and unique ways for people to return to formal education and work towards gaining a diploma or degree. Join the thousands of people who have studied with us.
* Eligibility rules apply for financial support. / Mae rheolau cymhwysedd yn berthnasol ar gyfer cymorth ariannol.
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