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Open Learning

Flexible courses designed to enhance your energy career

OPITO's product portfolio includes Open Learning, eLearning and publications, providing learners with direct access to flexible self-learning courses. Learners can choose where and when they want to study, tailoring their learning around their personal and work commitments, while gaining an industry-recognised certification.

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A low-cost, highly effective Open Learning solution

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Open Learning courses deliver an affordable, highly e­ffective learning solution. Industry technical experts continually revise the learning units to ensure they reflect the changing energy skills landscape. 

The benefits include:

  • Access to a flexible, inexpensive way to study 
  • Developing new knowledge and skills 
  • Adding additional industry-focused expertise
  • Gaining an industry recognised certificate
  • Opening up new employment opportunities 

Successful completion of the Open Learning course units will contribute to the final City and Guilds accredited Stage 3 product certificate, recognised throughout industry.

How to purchase

To register and enrol on to an OPITO Open Learning course, entrants need to purchase access to the learning materials from our Open Learning library below. Once payment is made, an email will be sent to the entrant with a link to the learning materials.

Open Learning courses

The full product or the individual units can be purchased below. If you work for an organisation that is looking to purchase individual / multiple courses units, please ask your employer to contact the OPITO Open Learning team to discuss further.

  1. Hydrogen Technology Series

    Open Learning

    Stage 3 OPITO Certificate in Hydrogen Technology, accredited by City & Guilds.

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    Qualification
    Stage 3 OPITO Certificate in Hydrogen Technology, accredited by City & Guilds.
    Duration
    We recommend between 20 - 40 hours for each unit
    Course dates
    Anytime
    Total price
    £450
  2. Oil and Gas Electrical Engineering Systems

    Open Learning

    Stage 3 OPITO Certificate in Oil and Gas Electrical Engineering Systems, accredited by City & Guilds.

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    Qualification
    Stage 3 OPITO Certificate in Oil and Gas Electrical Engineering Systems, accredited by City & Guilds.
    Duration
    We recommend 200 study hours
    Course dates
    Anytime
    Total price
    £1050 (modules can be purchased separately)
  3. Subsea Technology Series

    Open Learning

    Stage 3 OPITO Certificate in Subsea Technology Systems, accredited by City & Guilds.

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    Qualification
    Stage 3 OPITO Certificate in Subsea Technology Systems, accredited by City & Guilds.
    Duration
    We recommend between 40 - 60 hours for each module.
    Course dates
    Anytime
    Total price
    Each digital PDF module is £155.
  4. Petroleum Processing Technology Series

    Open Learning

    Stage 3 OPITO Certificate in Petroleum Processing Technology, accredited by City & Guilds.

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    Qualification
    Stage 3 OPITO Certificate in Petroleum Processing Technology, accredited by City & Guilds.
    Duration
    We recommend between 20 - 40 hours for each module.
    Course dates
    Anytime
    Total price
    Digital PDF modules vary in price from £150 to £230.
  5. Oil and Gas Well Technology Series

    Open Learning

    Stage 3 OPITO Certificate in Oil & Gas Well Technology, accredited by City & Guilds

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    Qualification
    Stage 3 OPITO Certificate in Oil & Gas Well Technology, accredited by City & Guilds
    Duration
    We recommend between 40 - 60 hours for each module.
    Course dates
    Anytime
    Total price
    Each digital PDF module is £210.

eLearning

The Introduction to the Oil and Gas Industry eLearning programme gives an overall picture of industry-specific functionality together with an appreciation of the challenges to produce hydrocarbons and an understanding of where the different job roles are involved.

  1. Introduction to the Oil and Gas Industry

    eLearning

    Giving individuals, looking to work in technical and commercial roles, the opportunity to explore the world of oil and gas in an interactive and stimulating environment.

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    Duration
    2-4 hours
    Course dates
    Anytime
    Total price
    £60

Publications

The Helicopter Publications includes best practice guidelines to assist with both the Helicopter Landing Officer role and the Helideck Assistant role.

  1. Helicopter Publications

    Publications

    Our Helicopter publications are used throughout the oil and gas industry and form part of a number of our safety training standards.

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    Total price
    From £70