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Succeed with learning

Badged Open University course to help adults return to learning with confidence.

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About this course

This eight-week course helps adults reflect on what they already know, discover how they learn best, use feedback and finish with a personal plan for further study. It is CPD-accredited.

Best for: Adults returning to study after a break.

What you will be able to do

  • Recognise skills gained from life and work
  • Identify your learning preferences
  • Use reflection and feedback
  • Make a realistic learning plan

Syllabus and your progress

Tick modules off as you finish them on OpenLearn.

0 of 8 modules done

Plan your pace

At 4 hours a week you would finish in about 6 weeks, using the course time estimate above.

Progress is saved in this browser only. No account needed.

Cost and certificate

Free certificate

Free statement of participation and a free Open University digital badge for completing the course and passing its quizzes.

OpenLearn sets the terms and can change them. Check the course page before you commit serious time, and tell us if something changed.

Quick answers

Is Succeed with learning really free?
Yes, the course material is free on OpenLearn. Free statement of participation and a free Open University digital badge for completing the course and passing its quizzes.
How long does Succeed with learning take?
Plan for about 24 hrs in total (Provider estimate: 8 weeks at about 3 hrs/week (24 hours).). It is self-paced, so you can go faster or slower.
Do I need experience before Succeed with learning?
No. It is a beginner course with no prerequisites listed.

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