Professional Skills
Stress at work is a hot topic in our 24/7 world. Are we all more stressed than we used to be? What should managers do to support staff showing signs of stress? Why are some more stressed than others? This course offers insights into the many factors affecting stress at work and will help managers understand the role and responsibility they have in recognising and supporting staff who are feeling stressed.
The course will be of benefit to:
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| Course code | GB009 |
| Credit points | This is a non-credit bearing course. |
This course is available for study in the countries shown. Fees may vary by country.
During the course you will work at your own pace. The study materials will help you to consider the context in which stress at work occurs, and how to take action to reduce stress – both in relation to yourself and those you manage. Activities throughout enable you to relate your learning to your own work situation, and to complete a final work-based activity to improve the management of stress at whatever level in the organisation is appropriate.
By the end of the course you will be able to:
The strong link between course learning and your work practice creates relevant, enduring and transferable outcomes. It requires no more than 30 hours of your time in total, over whatever period suits you. But the learning is far richer than more expensive one- to three-day workshops. Register online today and start tomorrow – no need to wait!
The course features the distinctive strengths of The Open University from its years of expertise in work-based learning:
Although there are no formal academic requirements to study any of our CPD courses, you are expected to have some experience in the field and the course assumes a familiarity with the subject.
For each course you can register and begin at any time during the life of the course. You can study at your own pace and submit your work-based activity at any date before the final submission date for the course. Information about the final submission date is available when you register for the course.
The study materials are delivered wholly online. Learners who use screen readers or who cannot use a mouse will not be able to access some materials or some activities without assistance. Written transcripts of the audio interviews are available on the website. If you are a new learner with the OU, make sure that you have our booklet Meeting Your Needs.
All learning materials, exercises, study support and work-based activity are delivered entirely online.
This course includes online computer activities – you can access these using a web browser that can play Flash and Shockwave.
You will need internet access and a computer. If you have purchased a new computer since 2005 it should meet your course computing requirements. Check our Technical Requirements section if your computer is older than this or is otherwise unusual.
Expert, confidential learner support is available when you need it from a learning adviser, who will respond to you direct within 24 hours. Other support is available via the GB009 forum, library, StudentHome website and computing helpdesk.
The work-based activity for this course involves the preparation of a plan to improve the management of stress in your own workplace. Submitted at the end of the course this will allow you to reflect on your learning and how to use it in your professional work.
Successful completion of the course enables us to recognise your achievement of the course learning by issuing an OU certificate, which you can use to document your commitment to continuing professional development in your personal portfolio, or to provide evidence to employers or a professional body.
Students who studied this course also studied at some time:
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| Course code | GB009 |
| Credit points | This is a non-credit bearing course. |
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