The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) has announced that it will offer over 40 online courses in 2025.
“Let’s make 2025 your year of learning,” UPOU said in a Facebook post on Jan. 9, announcing that 44 free Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) will be offered, “covering a wide range of topics to spark your curiosity and fuel your growth.”
UPOU explained that the online courses are “free, self-paced, and open.” Those who complete the courses may earn electronic certificates, which can be added to resumes as “16-hour training.”
“Whatever your interests, we’ve got something just for you!” UPOU added.
UPOU has listed the free online courses available from January to December 2025 and provided the steps to access them:
January
- Basics of Resilience
- Hazard and Risk Assessment Fundamentals
- Overview of Policies and Strategies for Climate and Disaster Resilience
February
- Social Entrepreneurship
- Principles of Graphic Design
- Creativity and Innovation
March
- Introduction to Open Distance and eLearning (ODeL)
- Strategic Planning in Open Distance eLearning (ODeL)
- Understanding the Child Better
- Resilience Strategies Across the Four Pillars
- Introduction to Biodiversity Mainstreaming and Approaches in the ASEAN Region
- Strategies and Best Practices for Mainstreaming Biodiversity in Agriculture
- Policy Development and Governance Supporting Agrobiodiversity
- AI Essentials: Theory and Practice
April
- Maging Mapanuring Botante at Mamamayan
- Introduction to Technology for Teaching and Learning
- Introductory Course on Contact Center Services
- Quality Assurance in Open Distance eLearning (ODeL)
- Learner Support in Open Distance eLearning (ODeL)
- Legal Instruments for the Protection of Children
- Scriptwriting for Educational Video Materials
- Project Management
May
- Technology in Open Distance eLearning (ODeL)
- Teaching and Learning with Modern ICTs
- Business Analytics Concepts and Frameworks
- Online Mother’s Class on Newborn and Infant Care
June
- Gender Sensitivity Training
- Blended Teaching and Learning Using Open Educational Resources (OERs)
- Institutional Mechanisms for Child Rights Protection and Promotion
- Creating Educational Materials Using PowToon
- Identifying Red Flags
- AI in Education: Teaching and Learning Strategies
July
- Introduction to Open Distance eLearning (ODeL)
- Strategic Planning in Open Distance eLearning (ODeL)
- Introduction to Technology for Teaching and Learning
- Fundamentals of Marketing
- E-Commerce Essentials: A Beginner’s Guide to Online Business
- Introduction to Permaculture: The Ethics of Permaculture Design and Principles
August
- Teaching and Learning with Modern ICTs
- Planning Programs for Child Rights Protection and Promotion
- Developing and Producing Interactive Educational Video Material
- Quality Assurance in Open Distance eLearning (ODeL)
- Learner Support in Open Distance eLearning (ODeL)
September
- Technology in Open Distance eLearning (ODeL)
- Blended Teaching and Learning Using Open Educational Resources (OERs)
- Implementing and Evaluating Programs for Child Rights
October
- Video Editing Using Open-Source Video Editing Software
- Business Concepts, Ideation, and the Business Plan
- What Makes an Entrepreneur?
November
- Understanding the Language of Business: Accounting Overview and Basic Financial Statements
- Basic Leadership and Management Competencies in the Workplace
December
- Rights of Nature