Private sector case studies

Developing in-house talent is a cost-effective way to gain the skills your business needs to succeed. 

It’s no wonder 76% of the FTSE Top 100 have used The Open University to develop their staff.

See why businesses like South Western Railway and RDT choose The Open University to deliver the staff skills they need to succeed. 

Glory Days/Destination Edinburgh

How two Scottish businesses drove digital change through learning.

Hogganfield Care & Skye Care

Hear how the social care provider utilises the Flexible Workforce Development Fund (FWDF) through the Open University to access a wide variety of OU courses to develop key skills for its employees.

Mesomorphic

Hear how Mesomorphic is unlocking the talent of remote workers using online learning from The Open University.

Olamalu

Hear how web technology consultancy, Olamalu adopts digital talent after partnering with The Open University to deliver degree apprenticeships.

RDT

Discover how this insurance sector software company is building an IT talent pipeline through apprenticeships.

South Western Railway

Learn how South Western Railway develops its own talents through The Open University's Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship.

Uber

Gain insight on how Uber was able to give eligible drivers the opportunity to access fully funded education.

Uber Eats

Hear how Uber Eats recently launched a ‘learn while you earn’ programme for couriers.

Voyage Care

Read how Voyage Care can now upskill their staff across England thanks to The Open University’s online learning platform.

Learning for the whole workforce

Our programmes span everything from microcredentials to MBAs, meaning you can upskill staff at all levels of your business. Choose from a range of options to suit individual requirements, or design your own tailored programme with our learning experts.

• Higher and Degree apprenticeships
• Undergraduate and postgraduate degrees (including Open qualifications and standalone modules)
• Microcredentials and short courses
• Vocational qualifications
• Higher Technical Qualifications
• Free learning
• Customised and bespoke learning solutions
• Content licensing and validation for educational partner

Inspired?

• Speak to one of our advisers to discuss your L&D needs