What is open online learning?
Open online learning gives you access to free online courses that are open to everyone. You'll be taught by our leading academics and become part of a worldwide community of learners.
Why should I try an open online course?
- Most courses are free, and all are online, so you can study anytime, from anywhere.
- Brush-up on your skills or try something new.
- Learn from outstanding educators who are experts in their fields.
- Study alongside people from all over the world.
Our partnership with FutureLearn
We're pleased to offer our collection of free open online courses through FutureLearn. They're one of the world's largest sites for MOOCs , and they offer a diverse selection of courses.
We've partnered with FutureLearn to give you an enjoyable social learning experience. You'll learn alongside students from around the world on a platform that lets you discuss course content, make fresh discoveries and develop new ideas.
By partnering with FutureLearn, we can provide lifelong learning opportunities to everyone, anywhere in the world.
Enrolment numbers
358,285
Number of students enrolled in our open online courses since 2015.
Flexible learning
Access real-world courses at a time and pace that suits you.
Business, management and marketing courses
Leadership coaching through turbulent times
Learn how to use the latest coaching methodologies to help your staff and your organisation thrive in an uncertain business climate.
- Course dates
- 5 February 2018, 16 April 2018, 27 August 2018, 5 November 2018
Social media analytics
How can you tap into social media conversations, and discover what’s being said about the things that matter to you?
- Course dates
- 19 March 2018, 20 August 2018, 15 October 2018
Science, maths and technology courses
Robotics and society
Robots are increasingly being applied to an array of areas in society from mechanisation to exploration. Learn how robotics are helping to solve key issues facing society today from food production to transport, population aging to environment change.
- Course dates
- 12 February 2018, 23 July 2018
Making robots move
Robots are our future and we need people who understand how to get them moving. As part of our Introducing Robotics program, this course dives into the principle of kinematics, allowing you to understand robot motion and join control.
- Course dates
- 19 March 2018, 20 August 2018
Build a robot arm
Take your learning to the next level and actually design, build and program a simple robot arm. This is real-world learning opening up real-world opportunities.
- Course dates
- 7 May 2018, 8 October 2018
Big data - From data to decision
Get a practical insight into big data analytics, including popular tools and frameworks for collecting, storing and managing data.
- Course dates
- 9 July 2018
Big Data - Statistical inference and machine learning
Learn how to apply selected statistical and machine learning techniques and tools to analyse big data.
- Course dates
- 13 August 2018
Big Data - Mathematical modelling
Learn how to apply selected mathematical modelling methods to analyse big data.
- Course dates
- 17 September 2018
Big Data - Data visualisation
Data visualisation is vital in bridging the gap between data and decision. Discover the methods, tools and processes involved.
- Course dates
- 22 October 2018
Robotic vision - Principles of vision
What is vision? Learn the basics of human and robot vision, the concept of perspective and the constituent parts of an image.
- Course dates
- 18 March 2018, 20 August 2018
Robotic vision - Processing images
How do computers process images? Learn about image processing and image features, and how robots can be programmed to see.
- Course dates
- 23 April 2018, 24 September 2018
Robotic vision - Making robots see
How does my robot see? Get involved in a vision project by writing the code for a complete vision system.
- Course dates
- 4 June 2018, 5 November 2018
Teaching and studying courses
Clinical supervision for health professionals
Paid professional development
Learn the skills your need to become an effective clinical supervisor and inspire the health professionals of tomorrow.
- Course dates
- 30 April 2018, 23 July 2018, 24 September 2018
Kickstart your career
Building a satisfying career is a lifelong process. Explore what you really want for your future and what opportunities are available to you.
- Course dates
- 12 February 2018, 6 August 2018, 5 November 2018, 10 December 2018
Teaching entrepreneurial thinking
Get an introduction to what entrepreneurial thinking is, and how and why we should teach it.
- Course dates
- 16 April 2018, 2 July 2018, 10 September 2018, 21 January 2019
Teaching entrepreneurial thinking
Paid professional development
Learn how to effectively teach entrepreneurial thinking through a practical problem definition and validation framework.
- Course dates
- 21 May 2018, 22 October 2018
Teaching students who have suffered complex trauma
Find out what complex trauma is, how it affects children and adolescents, and what can be done to help.
- Course dates
- 16 April 2018, 2 July 2018, 10 September 2018, 21 January 2019
Teaching students who have suffered complex trauma
Paid professional development
Examine how to apply trauma-aware practices at a classroom and whole-of-school level.
- Course dates
- 16 April 2018, 22 October 2018
Child protection for teachers
Feel empowered to protect your students by identifying and reporting signs of child abuse and neglect.
- Course dates
- 16 July 2018, 15 October 2018, 21 January 2019
Teaching phonics in early childhood
Learn evidence-based skills for teaching phonics to young children.
- Course dates
- 15 October 2018
Creating apps in the classroom
Find our how to create your own educational apps to support learning activities in your classroom.
- Course dates
- 17 September 2018, 21 January 2019
Creating apps in the classroom
Paid professional development
Over four weeks, you'll create an educational app to support learning activities in your classroom.
- Course dates
- 29 October 2018
Need more information?
Contact us if you want more information about our open online courses.