
EMEEN Education
EMEEN is proud to collaborate with The Open University as our education partner, creating accessible learning pathways for individuals from minority backgrounds. Through this partnership, learners can explore a wide range of free and paid courses, gaining recognised qualifications, new skills, and confidence to progress in education, employment, or entrepreneurship.
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At EMEEN, we believe education is a powerful driver of opportunity and social mobility. This initiative is about removing barriers, encouraging lifelong learning, and empowering our communities to invest in their future. We invite you to start your learning journey today and make education work for you.
1. English, Communication & Confidence
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English: Skills for Learning - English: skills for learning | OpenLearn - Open University FREE
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Communication & Interpersonal Skills - Effective Communication Strategies and Skills for Work | Open University | LG009 Short Course £99
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Writing Reports & Academic Conventions - English for academic purposes online | Open University | L185 30 credit point Module £1,833
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Building Confidence in Learning – Access Courses | Preparing for Study | The Open University Access Courses - 30 credit modules, £310 each
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Communication skills for business and management Communication skills for business and management | Open University | LB170 30 credit module, £620​
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Barrier addressed: Language, cultural communication, and confidence gaps.
2. Digital & Numeracy Skills
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Digital Literacy: Succeeding in a Digital World Digital skills: succeeding in a digital world | OpenLearn - Open University FREE
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Everyday Maths Northern Ireland part 1 Everyday maths 1 (Northern Ireland) | OpenLearn - Open University FREE
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Everyday Maths Northern Ireland part 2 Everyday maths 2 (Northern Ireland) | OpenLearn - Open University FREE
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Science Technology & Maths Access Module Science, technology and maths Access module | Open University | Y033 30 credits £310
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Discovering mathematics Discovering Mathematics | Open University | MU123 30 credit module, £620
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Barrier addressed: Digital exclusion, lack of numeracy confidence, weak access to online services.
3. Employability & Career Development
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Succeed in the Workplace Succeed in the workplace | OpenLearn - Open University FREE
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Introducing Black leadership Introducing Black leadership | OpenLearn - Open University FREE
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Conversations and interviews Conversations and interviews: Introduction | OpenLearn - Open University FREE
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The importance of interpersonal skills The importance of interpersonal skills | OpenLearn - Open University FREE
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Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace Diversity and inclusion in the workplace | OpenLearn - Open University FREE
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Behavioural Insights for the Workplace Behavioural Insights for the Workplace | Open University | BGXS004 Short course, £150
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Collaboration skills for the workplace Collaboration Skills for the Workplace | Open University | BGXS005 Short course, £150
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Career development and employability Career Development and Employability | Open University | T122 30 credit module, £620
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Barrier addressed: Difficulty navigating the NI labour market, career progression gaps, limited networks.
4. Enterprise & Financial Capability
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Entrepreneurship – From Ideas to Reality Entrepreneurship – from ideas to reality | OpenLearn - Open University FREE
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Introduction to Bookkeeping & Accounting Introduction to bookkeeping and accounting | OpenLearn - Open University FREE
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Managing a budget Managing a Budget | Open University | BGXC002 Short course, £250
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Start your own business Start Your Own Business | Open University | BGXS022 Short course, £200
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Marketing Essentials Marketing Essentials | Open University | B128 30 credit module, £620
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An introduction to business and management An Introduction to Business and Management | Open University | B100 60 credit module £1,240​
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Barrier addressed: Lack of financial literacy, business knowledge, and pathways into self-employment
5. Wellbeing, Rights & Inclusion
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Mental health in society Mental health in society | OpenLearn - Open University FREE
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Developing career resilience Developing career resilience: Week 1: Introduction | OpenLearn - Open University FREE
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Wealth, work and wellbeing Midlife MOT: wealth, work and wellbeing: Session 1: Additional resources | OpenLearn - Open University FREE
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Introducing the voluntary sector Introducing the voluntary sector | OpenLearn - Open University FREE
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Collective leadership Collective leadership: 3.3 Collective leadership is not easy! | OpenLearn - Open University FREE
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Understanding depression and anxiety Understanding depression and anxiety | OpenLearn - Open University FREE
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Civil justice Civil Justice and Tort Law | Open University | W112 60 credit module, £1,240
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Critical ideas in wellbeing and public health Critical ideas in wellbeing and public health | Open University | K212 60 credit module, £1,240
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Barrier addressed: Isolation, stress, unclear rights, and weak civic participation.
Science & Technology Pathways
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1. Digital & Computing
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Digital Literacy: Succeeding in a Digital World Digital skills: succeeding in a digital world | OpenLearn - Open University FREE
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Data Analysis: Visualisations in Excel Data analysis: visualisations in Excel: Introduction | OpenLearn - Open University FREE
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Introduction to Cyber Security Introduction to cyber security: stay safe online | OpenLearn - Open University FREE
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Introduction to computing and information technology 1 Introduction to Computing and IT 1 | Open University | TM111 30 credit module £620
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Introduction to computing and information technology 2 Introduction to Computing and IT 2 | Open University | TM112 30 credit module £620
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Introducing Computing & IT An introduction to computers and computer systems | OpenLearn - Open University FREE
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Introducing ethics in IT Introducing ethics in Information and Computer Sciences | OpenLearn - Open University FREE
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Simple coding Simple coding | OpenLearn - Open University FREE
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AI in the workplace AI Language Technology in the Workplace | Open University | LG007 short course, £195
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Network security Network Security | Open University | T828 postgraduate study, 30 credits £1,775
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Barriers addressed: Lack of digital confidence, limited coding exposure, weak awareness of online safety.
2. Data & Artificial Intelligence
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Data analytics Business Data Analytics and Decision Making | Open University | B126 30 credit module £620
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AI An introduction to artificial intelligence | OpenLearn - Open University FREE
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Data management and analysis Data Management and Analysis | Open University | TM351 30 credit module £620
Barriers addressed: Gaps in data handling, digital economy relevance, skills mismatch with industry.
3. Engineering & Design
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Engineering: frameworks, analysis, production Engineering: Frameworks, Analysis, Production | Open University | T193 30 credit module £620
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Engineering: origins, methods, content Engineering: Origins, Methods, Context | Open University | T192 30 credit module £620
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Introducing Engineering Introducing engineering | OpenLearn - Open University FREE
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Introducing design engineering An introduction to design engineering | OpenLearn - Open University FREE
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Manufacturing Manufacturing | OpenLearn - Open University FREE
Barriers addressed: Transition from overseas engineering experience to UK context, lack of design-thinking exposure.
4. Science & Environment
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Science: concepts and practice Science: Concepts and Practice | Open University | S112 60 credit module, £1240
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Transforming your organisation for sustainability Climate Change: Transforming Your Organisation For Sustainability | BZVM320 10 credit module, £550
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Climate change Climate change: Introduction | OpenLearn - Open University FREE
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Sustainability hub (collection of learning content) Sustainability Hub | OpenLearn - Open University
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Energy and sustainability Energy and Sustainability | Open University | T213 30 credit module £620
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Pathways to sustainability Environmental Management: Pathways to Sustainability | Open University | T330 30 credit module, £620

