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Study our free maths and English courses
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Everyday skills in maths and English
Do you want to improve your reading, writing or maths skills? Whether you want to improve your job prospects or simply help your children with their homework, we offer free bite-sized courses in maths and English.
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Expert advice on how to write your CV
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Career advice
A 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.
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Develop your key skills
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Skills for work
Start studying our Employability Skills courses. They focus on core skills which employers often say are missing from many job applicants.
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Try positive development
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Skills for life
In everyday life, life skills help you to find new ways of thinking and solve problems. They can also build your confidence both in spoken skills and for group collaboration and co-operation
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Take your first steps into cyber security
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Is your next career move in cyber security?
Grab your opportunity to move into the rapidly growing cyber security industry.
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Return to formal education
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Access courses
The 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.
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Discover more ways to take your learning further
Gain a badge and further your career
Did you know that The Open University offers a range of free badged courses on OpenLearn all geared towards helping you with employability and your career?
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How can languages further your career?
Discover how speaking a different language can make you more employable with this short video.
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"Nursing is a fantastic career"
Staff Tutor for Nursing for The Open University, Michael Davidson, explains why he believes nursing can be a rewarding career choice for men and women.
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