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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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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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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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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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Health, Sports & Psychology
Challenging ideas in mental health
Take a new and different look at mental health. This free course, Challenging ideas in mental health, invites you to think differently about life's dilemmas by taking account of the views of all concerned, especially people experiencing mental distress. It explores ideas and practice in mental health, and will appeal to a wide range of people.
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Science, Maths & Technology
How to read a rock
By understanding the ways in which minerals combine to form rocks like the way words link to form sentences, we can start to unravel the secrets of the earth.
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Education & Development
Gwneud Nodiadau Effeithiol
Canllaw byr ar wneud nodiadau effeithiol mewn darlithoedd.
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Effective note taking
A short guide to making effective notes in lectures.
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Education & Development
Try distance learning for FREE with the OU
OpenLearn from The Open University, is a free online learning resource that’s open to everyone. It’s a great way to see if distance learning is right for you and prepare you for university.
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Education & Development
Sgiliau Academaidd – Geiriau allweddol mewn teitlau traethodau
Pan fydd traethawd yn cael ei bennu i chi, mae'n bwysig eich bod edrych yn ofalus ar y teitl. Deall y termau allweddol yw'r allwedd i ysgrifennu'n effeithiol.
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Academic Skills - Key words in essay titles
When you’re assigned an essay, it’s important to look at the title closely. Understanding key terms is the key to writing effectively.
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Education & Development
Cyrsiau Mathemateg ar-lein am ddim
Darganfyddwch y cyrsiau Mathemateg am ddim hyn ar OpenLearn.