Working in partnership, a boost for MK
You can boost your employability by enrolling on to courses that focus on both general skills applicable to all sectors, and specialised skills relevant to specific careers.
Milton Keynes, with its diverse community and rich resources, is a hub for lifelong learning and personal transformation. Boost your career now.
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The Open University
SkillUp:MK Partner
The Open University
Boost your skills and employability with the experts in bringing University study to you.
Gain a career-boosting qualification with the experts in supported distance learning. Earn while you learn with flexible online courses and expert tutor support every step of the way. It’s time to unlock possibilities you didn’t dream were possible.
The OU is globally recognised and respected as a leader in distance education, achieving and overall Gold rating in the 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework.
It doesn’t matter what you have or haven’t studied before or when you last picked up a text book, there’s a starting point for everyone with The Open University.
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Careers and Employability
We help a wide range of students at all stages of their working lives achieve personal, study and career goals – all with differing needs, and representing all backgrounds, abilities and disabilities, ethnicities, identities and differences. On top of this, the employers we work with the employers we work with know that diversity brings great strength.
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Distance learning working for you
Accessible study resources and expert tutor instruction mean you’ll have the flexibility to study when and where you want. Whatever your circumstances, gain a recognised and respected University qualification. Achieve your goals through part-time or full-time study with The Open University.
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Can I do it?
We believe that where you start in life shouldn’t limit where you go. Whatever future you’re looking for, if you’re determined to succeed and prepared to work hard, your future is open.
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Santander UK
SkillUp:MK Partner
Santander UK
Santander Open Academy is Santander’s non-profit initiative that will help you obtain the training you need to access better professional opportunities.
Santander Open Academy is Banco Santander’s non-profit initiative that helps you obtain training in the professional skills you need to improve your employability and your future.
Our global platform offers anyone access to 100% free courses, free quality content and scholarships from leading universities and institutions.
To start learning, you just need to be over 16 years old and register. We believe in you and we want to help you succeed, whether you are a bank customer or not.
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Santander UK
Santander Open Academy
Santander Open Academy is Santander’s non-profit initiative that will help you obtain the training you need to access better professional opportunities.
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On demand courses
Do you want to develop the most in demand skills in the jobs market? Here is a selection of short courses, with unlimited places, that will help your personal and professional development. Sign up and start now!
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Limited access courses
Do you want to develop the most in demand skills in the jobs market? Apply for one of our exclusive courses developed in partnership with prestigious universities and institutions from across the world. Look for the programme that best fits your needs, and apply to start the selection process.
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MK College Group
SkillUp:MK Partner
Mk College Group
We use the power of education to create opportunities, champion talent and deliver fairer futures.
We proudly offer inclusive education to over 8,000 students, providing diverse qualifications and national prison education services.
We provide a wide variety of qualifications, from vocational courses and apprenticeships to higher education and professional certificates, along with employability skills and community training. Additionally, we serve as a national provider of education services in prisons nationwide.
Operating from two campuses in Milton Keynes and Bletchley, we focus on meeting individual needs and welcoming those who want to learn and improve. The College plays a central role in the city’s economic vision and community strategy and is a major employer with over 1,000 staff members.
Our sole aim is to be the best general Further Education College in the country, delivering the highest quality education to all learners. Our vision of success is at the heart of everything we do, and we strive to engrain this in everyone who walks through our doors.
We build and nurture strong partnerships with the wider community and local businesses, aiming to make Milton Keynes College a safe, innovative, and inspiring place to learn and work.
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MK College Group
Building Fairer Futures
We inspire positive social change in the people and communities we serve through delivering exceptional learning experiences to transform lives, achieving our vision of a fairer future for all.
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Adults and Professionals
Explore our range of courses for adults, designed to fit around your lifestyle and commitments. Whether you’re changing careers, upskilling or going back to basics, we have an adult learning course for you!
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Future-proof your workforce
Does your business have the skills you need for the future? Do you want to bring in high calibre talent while supporting the local community? Â
As one of the region’s largest and most successful further education colleges, MK College can help you to upskill your workforce and grow your talent pipeline in all areas of your business.Â