The calendar has turned, the resolutions are set, and if your "New Year, New Me" mantra involves expanding your mind, the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) is ready to help you deliver on that promise.
UPOU has officially kicked off its 2026 season by opening the doors to its latest Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) lineup. With 28 diverse courses scheduled from January to June, the premier "Open University" of the Philippines is making elite education accessible to anyone with an internet connection and a desire to grow.
The best part of it? You don't need to be a registered UP student, you don't need to have passed the UPCAT, and you don't even need to be residing in the Philippines.
These programs are designed for the global learner. Everything is 100% online and self-paced, allowing you to balance your professional development with your daily life.
What’s on the Curriculum?
- Climate Resilience: Navigating environmental shifts and sustainability.
- Specialized Care: Practical support and development for children with special needs.
- Business & Tech: Entrepreneurship and essential BPO-related skill sets.
- Digital Pedagogy: Advanced training for educators in the distance learning space.
Quick Guide: How to Secure Your Spot
Enrollment is handled through UPOU’s dedicated learning platform, MODeL. Follow these simple steps to get started:
- Click “LOG IN” to create a new account.
- Fill out the form with your details. (Please make sure that your indicated email has enough storage to receive messages.
- Check your email account to see your confirmation link. (Due to the volume of users, kindly expect some delays of up to 3 business days.)
- Confirm and log in.
- Browse through our website homepage, and select the course you want to enroll in. (Self-enrollment usually begins two weeks before the start of the course.)
28 Free Courses for January to June 2026
January
- Basics of Resilience
- Hazard and Risk Assessment Fundamentals
February
- Practical Home Behavior Management for Children with Special Needs
- Data Annotation for Aspiring BPO Professionals
- Climate Information Services
- Intercultural Communication Japan I A Digitally Enhanced Approach
March
- Introduction to Technology for Teaching and Learning
- Introduction to Open Distance eLearning (ODEL)
- Risk Analysis for Project Management
- Introduction to Mainstreaming Biodiversity in Agriculture in the ASEAN Region
- Strategies and Best Practices on Mainstreaming Biodiversity in Agriculture
- Policy Development and Governance Supporting Biodiversity in Agriculture
- Identifying the Red Flags of Developmental Delays
- Understanding the Child Better
April
- Strategic Planning in Open Distance eLearning (ODEL)
- Teaching and Learning with Modern ICTs
- Legal Instruments for the Protection of Children
- Overview of Policies and Strategies for Climate and Disaster Resilience
- Resilience Strategies Across the Four Pillars
May
- Quality Assurance in Open Distance eLearning (ODEL)
- Blended Teaching and Learning Using OERs
- Online Mothers’ Class
June
- Introduction to Open Distance eLearning (ODEL)
- Institutional Mechanism Towards Child Rights Protection and Promotion
- What Makes an Entrepreneur Business Concepts Ideation and the Business Plan
- Learner Support in Open Distance eLearning (ODEL)
- Internalizing Behaviors among Children and Practical Home Support
Note: July to December offerings coming soon. Please stay tuned for future announcements on our Facebook Page.
Note: July to December offerings coming soon. Please stay tuned for future announcements on our Facebook Page.
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