COLU is a leading designer and developer of open and distance learning courses.

We have one of the largest portfolios of validated courses in the UK covering the Engineering and Process Industries.

These courses are aimed at raising the technical understanding and problem solving skills of operators and technicians. Courses are designed to support standards of competence set by the industries and integrate into the work patterns of staff.

"In the last 18 years we have provided over 4 million hours of open learning study and have seen over 30,000 qualifications."