UP Open University 25 free online courses: How to enroll

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) has opened enrollment for its latest batch of 25 free online courses, giving the public the opportunity to learn new skills from anywhere at no cost.

The courses, offered through UPOU’s Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) platform, are open to anyone interested in upskilling through flexible, self-paced online learning.

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For those who want to enroll, here’s how to get started:

Go to the website of the Massive Open Distance eLearning (MODeL)

Click “LOG IN” to create a new account.

Fill out the form with your details. UPOU reminded registrants to make sure their email address is spelled correctly and has enough available storage to receive messages.

Check your email account for the confirmation link. UPOU said users may expect delays of up to three business days due to high user traffic.

Confirm and log in.

Browse the website homepage and select the course you want to enroll in. UPOU said self-enrollment usually starts two weeks before the start of the course and remains available while the course is ongoing.

The Los Baños-based online university also recommends using a Google-affiliated email address, such as Gmail, to help ensure the delivery of confirmation and other system emails.

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The university noted that available courses are featured on the MODeL homepage, while other offerings may not yet be open for self-enrollment.

Classes will be offered from July to December 2026. As an autonomous university within the University of the Philippines System, UPOU delivers its programs entirely through distance education.

The following courses will be available:

July

Strategic Planning in Open Distance eLearning (ODeL)

Technology in Open Distance eLearning (ODeL)

Climate Information Services

Internalizing Behaviors among Children and Practical Home Support

Social Entrepreneurship

Fundamentals of Marketing

Understanding the Language of Business: Accounting Overview & Basic Financial Statements

Introduction to Permaculture: The Ethics of Permaculture and Design Principles

August

AI Essentials: Theory and Practice

Batayang Kasanayan sa Akademikong Pagsulat sa Filipino

Panimulang Kasanayan sa Gramatikang Filipino

Gaining Parental Acceptance and Support

September

Quality Assurance in Open Distance eLearning (ODeL)

Externalizing Disorders among Children and Practical Home Support

October

Research Ethics: Fundamental Concepts and Review Process

Learners Support in Open Distance eLearning (ODeL)

Blended Teaching and Learning Using OERs

Implementing and Evaluating Programs for Child Rights

Overview of Policies and Strategies for Climate and Disaster Resilience

Resilience Strategies Across the Four Pillars

Risk Analysis for Project Management

November

Technology in Open Distance eLearning (ODeL)

Introduction to Technology for Teaching and Learning

Teaching and Learning with Modern ICTs

Understanding School-related Gender-based Violence

Participants who successfully complete the course requirements may receive a 16-hour electronic certificate of completion.

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