Working in groups and teams
Working in groups and teams is a self-paced online course delivered by The Open University (OpenLearn). It is free, takes about 8 hours, and awards a statement of participation (free).
FreeChecked on 29 September 2026
- Relevance to work
- 1.8 / 3
- Cost and access
- 2 / 2
- Provider
- 2 / 2
- Credential
- 0.8 / 1.5
- Currency
- 0.45 / 1.5
- Total
- 7 / 10
Provider learner rating: 4 out of 5 from 20 ratings on provider page, as at 2026-09-29
Key facts
| Cost | FreeFree on OpenLearn as at 29 Sep 2026. Free OpenLearn account needed for the statement of participation. |
|---|---|
| Time | 8 hours (provider stated) |
| Level | Advanced |
| Format | self-paced online |
| Prerequisites | none stated |
| Credential | statement of participation (free) |
| Open to | Worldwide |
| Free in | Worldwide |
| Content written for | Any country |
| Last checked | 2026-09-29 |
Topics:Teams and careersPeople leadership
Things to know
- Separate from OpenLearn's 'Working in teams' course already listed in the directory
- OpenLearn rates it Level 3 (advanced), though no prerequisites are stated
- First published 2012 and last updated June 2019, so examples may feel dated
- No digital badge, statement of participation only
Summary
A university course on how teams work from start to finish: when to use a group or a team, team roles, the team life cycle, team processes and managing conflict. It helps team members and new managers make teams work better, including newer forms of team.
You will be able to
- Tell the difference between groups and teams and when each fits
- Explain team composition and team roles
- Recognise the stages of team development and how to support them
- Manage team processes and handle conflict
- Review and evaluate team performance
Modules
- Working in groups and teams
- Creating successful teams: A holistic view
- Team roles
- The life cycle of a team
- Managing team processes
- Managing conflict
- Reviewing and evaluating team performance
- Modern forms of groups and teams
- Conclusion
Who it suits
Team members, team leaders and new managers who want a structured understanding of how teams form, work and resolve conflict.
Who is behind it
- Delivered by
- The Open University
- Hosted on
- OpenLearn (open.edu/openlearn)
- Funded by
- Not stated
- Partners
- Not stated
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Questions
- Is Working in groups and teams free?
- Yes. It is free for anyone, anywhere in the world. Free on OpenLearn as at 29 Sep 2026. Free OpenLearn account needed for the statement of participation. Checked 29 September 2026 against the provider's own page.
- How long does it take?
- About 8 hours (provider stated).
- Do you get a certificate?
- Yes. It awards a statement of participation, free.
- Who is it for?
- Team members, team leaders and new managers who want a structured understanding of how teams form, work and resolve conflict.
- Can I take it from outside Australia?
- Yes. It is open worldwide. It is free in: Worldwide.
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