Hi there
Thanks for your message and for your interest in The Open University.
It would be best to seek careers advice initially to establish which course and qualifications would be most suitable for your chosen career. I have included some useful resources below to get you started if you haven't already;
General
http://www.open.ac.uk/courses/careers
https://www.prospects.ac.uk/planner
Location specific
England https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/
Northern Ireland https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/campaigns/careers
Republic of Ireland https://careersportal.ie/
Scotland https://www.myworldofwork.co.uk/
Wales https://www.careerswales.com/en/
I hope this initial information helps. Once you're aware of the qualifications most suitable for you, please come back to us and we'll be able to help you with the next steps.