Home to two world-class universities, Cranfield University and The Open University, Milton Keynes is superbly placed to offer your business a competitive advantage. Both universities offer excellent support and resources and are engaged in high level research in a variety of disciplines. The universities work closely with local companies, providing students with relevant learning and professional development to give businesses the edge.  In some instances they will also provide specifically tailored courses for individual companies.

The Open University

The Open University (OU), including the OU Business School, works with thousands of organisations to promote professional and management skills that deliver business results. Most courses are studied by those in full-time employment and are flexible enough for even the most time-challenged employees.

Employee development - from respected MBA programmes to courses in ICT, the OU’s portfolio covers a huge range of subjects geared towards improving organisational performance.  More…  

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) – the OU caters for the continuing development needs of executives and professionals, offering flexible courses aligned with employers needs.  More…

Cranfield University

 Specialising in scientific, technical and management disciplines, Cranfield University combines academic rigour with a commercial focus for industry. The university works in partnership with businesses to address real issues, using a mix of scientific and management expertise to find solutions. Cranfield is also the only UK university to have its own airfield!

Services for business partners – in addition to its international reputation for General Management Development, Leadership and Strategy programmes, Cranfield also offers research and consultancy, sponsorship of student projects and tailored, short courses in most disciplines.  More…

Knowledge Transfer Partnerships  (KTPs) – this part-government funded initiative involves high quality graduates working within companies on projects central to their strategic growth and is available through the university.  More… 

Short courses/CPD -  Cranfield has been at the forefront of continuing education for CPD for over 40 years and offers bespoke courses in the latest technologies and management strategies.  More…