The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) has announced an exciting opportunity for learners worldwide by offering 44 free massive open online courses (MOOCs) throughout 2025. Designed to promote lifelong learning, these self-paced and open courses allow participants to gain valuable knowledge and skills without incurring any costs.
“All courses are free, self-paced, and open. Take the first step toward lifelong learning and register today!” UPOU stated in its announcement.
Upon successfully completing each course, participants will earn an e-certificate equivalent to 16 hours of training, which they can add to their resumes. To get started, users must register via the provided link (https://url.upou.edu.ph/upoumodel-signup) to create a MODeL account. Once registered, users will receive their login credentials and can proceed to change their password to enhance security.
With their MODeL account ready, users can self-enroll in a variety of courses that cater to diverse fields such as resilience, education, technology, business, and child rights protection.
Course Highlights by Month:
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 on 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 Mechanism Towards 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 to 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 on Child Rights Protection and Promotion
- Developing and Producing an 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 an 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
