• How OpenLearn Helped Our Students Succeed

  Hear from our graduates as they share how OpenLearn boosted their confidence and supported them on their journey to Open University study.

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• Daisy Main

  At 19, while facing health battles and at a crossroads in her life, Daisy discovered OpenLearn as she prepared for her degree with The Open University, and she continues to use it for study, and fun!

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• Danielle Martin

  After realising the ‘traditional’ university experience wasn’t for her, and leaving education for a few years, Danielle discovered OpenLearn, through which she discovered a love of psychology, which ultimately led to her returning to education with The Open University. As she says, ‘I’ve become a lifelong learner!’

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• Sara Kay Aloe

  Sara studied more than 80 courses on OpenLearn, but it was a fascination with the Welsh language that brought her here initially. She suffered a redundancy due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and says that OpenLearn not only kept her occupied and became her hobby, but it has helped her to pursue the career she always wanted. This is the OpenLearn ...

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• Charity Reed

  Returning to study after 30 years led Charity to not only rediscover a passion for learning, but also to discover OpenLearn. She’s used the free courses to prepare for her OU degree, found some to support her during her studies and others just for the fun of learning (and improving her quizzing skills!), as she explains...

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• David Lucey

  For David, OpenLearn offered a chance to understand more about a subject close to his heart, and to help him find a route back into studying again in the future. He discovered what he calls ‘an amazing resource’, as he explains...

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• Stamford College

  Stamford College is using OpenLearn courses as part of their BTEC Business qualification. Students have used their statements of participation to put them ahead of the competition, securing part time work and work experience placements.

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