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Learning Solutions

Empoweing educators of all roles and levels of expertise with the capabilities to shape the future of learning

The Opened Learning Alliance (OLA) is the dynamic network of visionary thought leaders revolutionizing academic innovation through high-impact, research-driven professional learning solutions. As the professional development arm of Opened Culture, OLA tailors its offerings to the unique needs of institutions, consortia, and communities of educators eager to reimagine a more inclusive, innovative, and impactful future of education.

Featured Offerings

Comprehensive learning solutions to aid educators in fostering opened cultures of innovation and opportunity

From grant-funded open courses to custom offerings for cohorts from communities of all sizes, we invite you to engage with our curated suite of offerings designed to propel academic innovators into new realms of possibilities. Here are some of our upcoming offerings.

OPENS MAR 28, 2025

This free, mini-course introduces a practical vocabulary for AI literacies—helping educators and leaders communicate more effectively about AI’s role in learning, innovation, and decision-making.

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OPENS SUMMER 2025

This certificate program offers a primer on the concept of opened culture for educators and leaders working at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), covering open practices for collaboration, creation, and connection .

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OPENS FALL 2025

Focusing on building storytelling skills for instructional designers working in education, this course provides high-impact methods for leveraging AI as a career coach and virtual assistant helping with the job acquisition and career development process.

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What Sets OLA Apart

OLA differentiates itself by modeling impactful educational practices and driving the professional growth of educators and academic leaders. Learn more about our four design principles that serve as our unique differentiators from other learning solutions.

Elevating Online Course Design Practices

Coalescing cognitive design principles with engaging digital media to transform professional learning into a space of discovery and innovation

Harnessing AI for Digital Transformation

Leveraging the best capabilities of generative artificial intelligence to advance efficiencies and impact with the help of machine learning

Building Connections Through Storytelling

Facilitating authentic connection through compelling narratives, transforming abstract data into actionable insights that create an impact

Advancing Access Across Communities

Ensuring learners of all roles, backgrounds, and skill levels have access to premier professional development that is uniquely tailored to their needs

Our Learning Environment

A Leading Edge Fully-Online Learning Platform with Multiple Delivery Formats and Learning Solution Types for Deeper Resonance and Engagement

Learning Solution Types: OLA’s flexible learning solutions are crafted to accommodate a wide array of educational needs and preferences.

  • Individual Offerings
  • Group Cohorts
  • Custom Learning Solutions

Tailored Delivery Formats: From customizable learning modules to innovative delivery methods, OLA’s solutions are meticulously crafted to enhance educational effectiveness.

  • Curated Pathways and Certifications
  • Customizable Lengths and Formats
  • Innovative Delivery Formats

Learning Environment: OLA proudly utilizes D2L’s state-of-the-art learning management system, Brightspace, to ensure that interactive and adaptive learning opportunities are designed to meet the complex demands of contemporary education.

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Are you ready to advance your educational strategies with OLA’s tailored learning solutions?
Extend you and your team’s capabilities and impact by engaging in our expert-led training. Reach out today to explore how we can support your professional learning journey.
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