Working in teams
Working in teams is a self-paced online course delivered by The Open University (OpenLearn). It is free, takes about 24 hours, and awards a digital badge (Credly etc) (free).
- Relevance to work
- 1.8 / 3
- Cost and access
- 2 / 2
- Provider
- 2 / 2
- Credential
- 1.5 / 1.5
- Currency
- 1.5 / 1.5
- Total
- 8.8 / 10
Provider learner rating: 4.5 out of 5 from 24 ratings on OpenLearn course page, as at 2026-09-29
Key facts
| Cost | FreeFree. Free digital badge and statement of participation on completion. |
|---|---|
| Time | 24 hours (provider stated) |
| Level | Beginner |
| Format | self-paced online |
| Prerequisites | none |
| Credential | digital badge (Credly etc) (free) |
| Open to | Worldwide |
| Free in | Worldwide |
| Content written for | Any country |
| Last checked | 2026-09-29 |
Topics:Teams and careers
Things to know
- Badge requires sign-up and passing the quizzes
- Framed partly around employability, so some content suits job seekers more than experienced leaders
- CPD points are UK CPD Standards Office points; check acceptance with your Australian professional body
Summary
An eight-week course on what makes teams work, including virtual teams, team roles, communication and diversity. It finishes with how to talk about your teamwork experience with employers. Completion earns an Open University badge and 24 CPD points.
You will be able to
- Explain why employers value teamwork
- Describe the features and challenges of virtual teams
- Recognise stages of team development and common team roles
- Communicate more effectively to lift team performance
- Consider how diversity and cultural norms affect teams
- Present your teamwork experience to employers with confidence
Modules
- Why employers value teamwork
- Characteristics of virtual teams
- Stages of team development
- Identifying team roles
- Effective communication skills for team performance
- Diversity in teams
- Social identity and cultural norms
- Marketing teamwork experience to employers
Who it suits
Anyone working in or leading a team, including hybrid and remote teams, who wants a structured refresher.
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 teams free?
- Yes. It is free as at our last check. Free. Free digital badge and statement of participation on completion.
- How long does it take?
- About 24 hours (provider stated).
- Do you get a certificate?
- Yes. It awards a digital badge (Credly etc), free.
- Who is it for?
- Anyone working in or leading a team, including hybrid and remote teams, who wants a structured refresher.
- Can I take it from outside Australia?
- Yes. It is open worldwide. It is free in: Worldwide.
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