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Skills for life

Updated Friday, 14 May 2021
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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Below is a selection of courses which are not focused directly on work, but rather helping you understand and build skills which are useful in everyday life.

Discover the key skills for life

  • MSE’s Academy of Money

    The 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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    MSE’s Academy of Money

  • Managing my money for young adults

    As 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.

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    Managing my money for young adults

  • Depression, mood and exercise

    Looking for a few tips on increasing your mood? Dr Jitka Vseteckova explores the relationship between depression and exercise. 

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    Depression, mood and exercise

 

Learn new skills to help you with finding work

  • Open door to success

    The Department for Work & Pensions has partnered with The Open University to offer free training tools designed to help people find a job, advance their career or grow their business.

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    Open door to success

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