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University of Exeter

Empire: the Controversies of British Imperialism

The British Empire continues to cause enormous disagreement among historians. Find out why and join the debate.
6 weeks
3 hrs per week
Weizmann Institute of Science

Flexagons and the Math Behind Twisted Paper

Learn how to make flexagons - beautiful and unique paper constructions - and explore the math behind them.
3 weeks
2 hrs per week
Jindal Centre for Social Innovation + Entrepreneurship

Impact Investing: Profit and Purpose

Learn about impact investing, and how the power of finance can generate financial returns and tackle today's global challenges.
4 weeks
5 hrs per week
Royal Holloway, University of London

Accounting for Death in War: Separating Fact from Fiction

Discover the main methods used to account for war deaths, how they've been used and practice using them yourself.
3 weeks
3 hrs per week

Earn a postgraduate degree from a leading university

Learn flexibly and earn a postgraduate degree from a leading university. Complete pay-as-you-go programs and build to a Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or a Masters degree.
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BSAC

Antimicrobial Stewardship for Africa

Improve your knowledge of the spread of antimicrobial resistance in Africa and how to reduce it.
3 weeks
3 hrs per week
University of Reading

Begin Robotics

Explore the history, anatomy and intelligence of robots with this free online course. Test drive robots using exciting simulations
4 weeks
3 hrs per week
The Open University

Business Fundamentals: Effective Communication

Gain a practical grounding in communication to boost your personal effectiveness, save you time and reduce your stress levels.
4 weeks
3 hrs per week
University of Glasgow

Cancer in the 21st Century: the Genomic Revolution

Discover how genetics is revolutionising the detection and treatment of cancer, with this free online course.
6 weeks
4 hrs per week
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

Control and Elimination of Visceral Leishmaniasis

Understand the spread of visceral leishmaniasis (also known as kala-azar), and gain practical tools to control it in your setting
4 weeks
4 hrs per week
European University Institute (EUI)

Cultural Heritage and the City

Discover how cities develop their own unique cultures and explore key concepts related to cultural heritage.
3 weeks
4 hrs per week
NHS Leadership Academy

Edward Jenner Leadership for Veterinary Professionals: Developing Leadership Foundations

Develop the foundations of your leadership practice through understanding more about yourself and the impact you have on others.
6 weeks
4 hrs per week
British Council

English for the Workplace

This course for learners of English helps you with the language you need to find a job and successfully function in the workplace.
4 weeks
2 hrs per week
Keio University

Exploring Japanese Avant-garde Art Through Butoh Dance

See how Japanese art absorbed, refigured and influenced Western art in the 20th century through Hijikata Tatsumi's butoh dance.
4 weeks
4 hrs per week
The Open University

Finance Fundamentals: Financial Planning and Budgeting

With household budgets feeling the pinch this course shows how to bring order to your finances and make good financial decisions.
4 weeks
3 hrs per week
Darden School of Business, University of Virginia

Getting Started with Agile and Design Thinking

Get an introduction to agile product development and design thinking so you can build better digital products.
4 weeks
4 hrs per week
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

Global Blindness: Planning and Managing Eye Care Services

Understand global blindness and how to plan effective eye care with this online course for health professionals.
6 weeks
4 hrs per week
University of Birmingham

Good Brain, Bad Brain: Parkinson's Disease

Learn the fundamentals of Parkinson's disease with this online course. What causes it and what we can do to treat it?
3 weeks
3 hrs per week
The Open University

Health and Wellbeing in the Ancient World

Use literary and archaeological evidence to see how ancient Greeks and Romans approached health, well-being and societal issues.
6 weeks
3 hrs per week
The Open University

Histology: Using Microscopy to Study Anatomy and Identify Disease

Get an introduction to histology – the study of anatomy at a microscopic level – and use histopathology to identify disease.
4 weeks
3 hrs per week
University of Bath

How We Remember War and Violence: Theory and Practice

Compare three models of remembering, exploring how the new model of ‘agonistic memory’ can help us better understand conflict.
4 weeks
1 hr per week
The University of Edinburgh

How to Read a Novel

Get underneath the skin of a novel by understanding some of the main building blocks of modern fiction.
4 weeks
2 hrs per week
The Open University

In the Night Sky: Orion

Explore the night sky, discover how stars are formed and find out about exoplanets, all through the constellation of Orion.
4 weeks
3 hrs per week
National STEM Learning Centre

Inspiring Young People In STEM: Resources and Diversity

Start your volunteering and learn how to make STEM activities relevant to a diverse range of young people.
2 weeks
3 hrs per week
Università per Stranieri di Siena (UniStraSi)

Introduction to Italian

Learn basic Italian and explore Italian culture, with this free online Italian course.
6 weeks
3 hrs per week
The Open University

Italian for Beginners 4: Likes And Dislikes

In the fourth Italian for Beginners course, learn to talk about your likes, dislikes and preferences.
4 weeks
4 hrs per week
Durham University

Leading and Managing People-Centred Change

Learn how to bring people with you as you lead or manage organisational change and navigate challenges to keep them on-board.
3 weeks
3 hrs per week
Partnership for Advanced Computing in Europe (PRACE)

Managing Big Data with R and Hadoop

Learn how to manage and analyse big data using the R programming language and Hadoop programming framework.
5 weeks
4 hrs per week
University of Bath

Next Generation Biosecurity: Responding to 21st Century Biorisks

Learn about biosecurity, biosafety and bioethics, and why they're vital - inside and outside of the lab.
6 weeks
4 hrs per week
Durham University

Open Innovation

Find ideas from your suppliers, competitors or customers and develop them for competitive advantage with this free online course.
3 weeks
4 hrs per week
The Open University

Spanish for Beginners 4: Leisure Time

Learn how to talk about your hobbies and free time, and your likes and dislikes in the fourth Spanish for Beginners course.
4 weeks
4 hrs per week
British Council

Study UK: Prepare to Study and Live in the UK

Be prepared for university study in the UK by familiarising yourself with UK culture and higher education.
4 weeks
3 hrs per week
The Open University

The Digital Economy: Selling Through Customer Insight

Uncover new perspectives on the role and behaviour of your customers, to enhance your sales and marketing.
4 weeks
3 hrs per week
The Open University

The Earth in My Pocket: an Introduction to Geology

Get an introduction to geology. Discover where materials that make up everyday objects come from and how to use them sustainably.
4 weeks
3 hrs per week
Purdue University

Understanding Diversity and Inclusion

Develop your attitudes, skills and knowledge of cultural diversity so you're able to create inclusive environments.
3 weeks
3 hrs per week
Royal Holloway, University of London

Using Open Data for Digital Business

Discover the power of Open Data and learn how you can use it to transform business.
3 weeks
2 hrs per week
Deakin University

Why Numbers Matter: Quantitative Research

Learn how to use quantitative research to make difficult decisions and solve real-world problems.
2 weeks
3 hrs per week
University of Padova

Advanced Precalculus: Geometry, Trigonometry and Exponentials

Explore advanced precalculus topics and gain the mathematical knowledge and skills required to take a first course in precalculus.
4 weeks
5 hrs per week
Griffith University

An Introduction to Forensic and Bio-archaeology: Reading Human Skeletal Remains

Learn to use ‘human skeletal analysis’ to uncover the story behind human remains. Explore three sites from around the world.
2 weeks
3 hrs per week
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies

Be Ready: Staying Safe During Disasters

Learn about the key preparedness actions you can take to stay safe during various disasters and extreme weather events.
2 weeks
2 hrs per week
The Open University

Bookkeeping for Personal and Business Accounting

Learn how to balance your books and develop the skills to manage finances in personal and business environments.
4 weeks
3 hrs per week
Purdue University

Brain and Behavior: Regulating Body Weight

Explore the environmental and biological factors that influence our appetite and food choices, and regulate our body weight.
3 weeks
4 hrs per week
University of Exeter

Building Your Career in Tomorrow’s Workplace

Learn about the many factors shaping tomorrow’s working world, and create your future by planning the direction of your career.
2 weeks
4 hrs per week
University of Exeter

Climate Change: The Science

Learn about the science of climate change, the risks it poses and how human activity is changing our world.
4 weeks
3 hrs per week
Taipei Medical University

Digital Health for Cancer Management: Smart Health Technologies in Complex Diseases

Learn how new digital health technologies are transforming cancer management with this course for healthcare professionals.
4 weeks
2 hrs per week
The Open University

Diplomacy in the 21st Century

Explore the challenges of diplomacy in the 21st century and the implications for diplomats
6 weeks
2 hrs per week
University of Leicester

Discovering Your PhD Potential: Writing a Research Proposal

Learn how to research and write a high-quality research proposal for postgraduate applications.
5 weeks
2 hrs per week

Part of a degree

Coventry University

English for Academic Study

Prepare to study at university, explore the qualities of a successful student, and learn key vocabulary in an academic context.
2 weeks
3 hrs per week
Trinity College Dublin

Exercise Prescription for the Prevention and Treatment of Disease

Learn how physical exercise can help patients including those with cardiovascular disease, mental health problems and cancer.
2 weeks
4 hrs per week
EIT Food

Farm to Fork: Sustainable Food Production in a Changing Environment

Understand how food goes from farm to fork: explore food security, supply chains, food production and agriculture.
4 weeks
3 hrs per week
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies

First Aid for Babies and Children

Learn life-saving skills to treat choking, burns, wounds or cardiac arrest in children through this free online first aid course.
2 weeks
2 hrs per week
UNESCO UNITWIN Complex Systems Digital Campus

First Steps in Data Science with Google Analytics: Bridging Business to Technical Experts

Get started in data science by learning how to use Google Analytics to analyse user behaviour and website performance.
2 weeks
2 hrs per week
The University of Edinburgh

Football: More than a Game

Explore the role of football in the world today - including finances, clubs, nations and rivalries - with this free online course.
6 weeks
3 hrs per week
University of Bergen

Global Health, Conflict and Violence

Understand the role of medical peace work, and consider the role of healthcare workers in times of conflict and violence.
3 weeks
3 hrs per week
Grenoble Ecole de Management

Global Studies: Cultures and Organizations in International Relations

Explore whether cultural, institutional and environmental differences can be overcome to create a more cooperative world.
4 weeks
3 hrs per week
University of Exeter

Grand Challenges: Food for Thought

Where does our food come from and what impact does it have on our environment?
4 weeks
3 hrs per week
Trinity College Dublin

Improving Health Assessments for People with an Intellectual Disability

Learn how to improve healthcare for people with intellectual disabilities with this course for healthcare professionals.
3 weeks
2 hrs per week
King's College London

Inside Opera: Why Does It Matter?

Discover the hidden world of opera, find out how it works and debate whether it’s still relevant today.
4 weeks
2 hrs per week
King's College London

Integrating Care: Depression, Anxiety and Physical Illness

Understand the connection between physical and mental health and improve your ability to identify symptoms and sources of help.
3 weeks
2 hrs per week
University of Leicester

Introduction to Applied Linguistics and TESOL

Get an introduction to applied linguistics and how linguistics is applied in a range of fields - from language teaching to law.
6 weeks
3 hrs per week
University of Southampton

Jane Austen: Myth, Reality and Global Celebrity

Discover the fascinating story of author Jane Austen, from her own life in Hampshire to what she means to a global audience today.
3 weeks
3 hrs per week
Keio University

Japanese Culture Through Rare Books

Explore the important roles that books have played in the cultural history of Japan.
3 weeks
3 hrs per week

Part of a degree

Deakin University

Living Well with Diabetes

Examine the concepts of health, wellness and holism and understand what it means to have an illness like diabetes.
2 weeks
3 hrs per week
University of Exeter

Many Faces: Understanding the Complexities of Chinese Culture

Develop a clearer understanding of modern China by exploring the role of art, literature and the 'noble hero' in Chinese culture.
4 weeks
3 hrs per week
Law Society of Scotland

Maritime Law: an Introduction to Shipping Transactions

Learn about the transactions behind the shipping industry via this free online course. Explore the practicalities of global trade.
4 weeks
2 hrs per week
Taipei Medical University

Nutrition and Disease Prevention

Learn about the relationship between diet and disease and discover the role a nutrient-rich diet can play in disease prevention.
4 weeks
2 hrs per week
Manchester Metropolitan University

Preparing for Teaching

Prepare for a career in teaching by learning what makes a teacher and reflecting on your own experiences of education.
3 weeks
2 hrs per week
UEA (University of East Anglia)

Preparing for University

This course explores and develops key analytical skills that students need in order to succeed at university learning environment.
6 weeks
3 hrs per week
Raspberry Pi Foundation

Start a CoderDojo Club

Get support and advice on how to grow your confidence in coding and start a CoderDojo for young people in your area.
3 weeks
2 hrs per week
University of Exeter

Testing Times in the Classroom: Challenges of 21st Century Education

Explore debates surrounding education in the 21st century - how has education changed and what are the concerns for the future?
4 weeks
4 hrs per week
Universidad Nacional de Córdoba

The Art of Teaching Foreign Languages to Young Learners

Get an introduction to the theories of language learning and apply them to your own teaching practice.
4 weeks
3 hrs per week
Deakin University

The Self-aware Coach

Find out why self-awareness is so important in coaching and leadership, and learn strategies to apply to your own practice.
2 weeks
3 hrs per week
Cardiff University

Working with Translation: Theory and Practice

Explore what it means to communicate in multiple languages in a variety of contexts, and discover your inner translator.
4 weeks
4 hrs per week
Macmillan Education

World Class Maths: Asian Teaching Methods

Learn about the global success of primary maths teaching methods in Asia, and apply techniques to your own practice.
4 weeks
3 hrs per week

Part of a degree

Coventry University

An Introduction to Building Information Modelling

Explore the drivers and definitions of BIM and understand why BIM is an important development in the construction industry.
2 weeks
3 hrs per week

Part of a degree

Coventry University

An Introduction to Cryptography

Explore how code breakers and spies influenced cryptography and investigate the role it plays in modern secure communication.
2 weeks
6 hrs per week

Part of a degree

Coventry University

An Introduction to Financial Management in Construction

Explore financial management and accounting conventions and their importance in the construction industry and other sectors
2 weeks
3 hrs per week
Trinity College Dublin

An Introduction to Radiation Oncology: From Diagnosis to Survivorship

Learn about how radiation therapy is used to treat cancer including current treatments and exciting innovations on the horizon.
2 weeks
4 hrs per week

Part of a degree

Coventry University

Basics of Network Security

Explore the basic concepts of networks and network security and the tools used by network engineers and attackers.
2 weeks
6 hrs per week

Part of a degree

Coventry University

Business Model Thinking

Get an introduction to business model thinking and turn your ideas into real business opportunities.
2 weeks
3 hrs per week
University of Glasgow

Career Management for Early Career Academic Researchers

Explore different career options, learn what you want out of a career and understand how to implement good career decisions.
4 weeks
3 hrs per week
Queensland University of Technology

Child Protection for Teachers

Feel empowered to protect your students by identifying and reporting signs of child abuse and neglect.
2 weeks
1 hr per week
Griffith University

Cities of Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow: Why Heritage Matters

Get an introduction to what heritage preservation is, and why it's important to you and your local community.
2 weeks
3 hrs per week

Part of a degree

Coventry University

Consumer Behaviour and Psychology

Learn about the origins of consumer psychology and examine how consumer behaviour can be influenced by a range of factors.
2 weeks
3 hrs per week
Amnesty International

Defending Dignity: The Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Explore the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and learn how it empowers you to know, claim and defend your rights.
3 weeks
1 hr per week
Coventry University

Defining Mental Health: A Short Introduction

Explore how we define and diagnose mental health problems in society today, and prepare to study mental health further.
2 weeks
3 hrs per week

Part of a degree

Coventry University

Demystifying Entrepreneurship: How to Think like an Entrepreneur

Challenge the stereotypes around entrepreneurship. Gain new problem-solving skills and an enterprising perspective.
2 weeks
3 hrs per week
Cancer Research UK

Demystifying Targeted Cancer Treatments

Discover the science behind targeted cancer treatments on this free course designed for clinical research and oncology nurses
5 weeks
3 hrs per week

Part of a degree

Coventry University

Disaster Management and Accountability

Learn how and why accountability standards should be applied to disaster management.
2 weeks
3 hrs per week

Part of a degree

Coventry University

Emergencies and Disasters: Trends and Issues

Understand the common characteristics of emergencies and disasters, and explore the challenges they create.
2 weeks
3 hrs per week

Part of a degree

Coventry University

Emergency and Disaster Training and Exercising: An Introduction

Explore the role of training and exercising for emergency preparedness and how it can help you respond to disasters effectively.
2 weeks
3 hrs per week

Part of a degree

Coventry University

Global Marketing: A Definition

Get an introduction to global marketing, and explore how globalisation has caused organisations to change their marketing focus.
2 weeks
3 hrs per week

Part of a degree

Coventry University

Leaders: Their Role and Impact on Business

Examine different leadership theories and the key traits of a leader. Analyse the impact leaders have on an organisation.
2 weeks
3 hrs per week
Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance

Making Music with Others

Get an introduction to group music-making and the social contexts in which musicians participate.
4 weeks
3 hrs per week
University of Oslo

Music Moves: Why Does Music Make You Move?

Learn about the psychology of music and movement, and how researchers study music-related movements, with this free online course.
6 weeks
3 hrs per week

Part of a degree

Coventry University

Nursing and Long-term Conditions: An Introduction

Explore your role as a nurse in helping patients stay healthy and manage their long-term conditions.
2 weeks
6 hrs per week
The University of Sheffield

Population 10 Billion: Researching Global Issues

Learn how university researchers from different disciplines work together to solve some of the world's biggest problems.
3 weeks
3 hrs per week
University of Glasgow

Robert Burns: Poems, Songs and Legacy

Dig deeper into the life and works of Robert Burns, with this free University of Glasgow course.
3 weeks
4 hrs per week

Part of a degree

Coventry University

Service Improvement in Healthcare

Explore how improvement models can help healthcare workers enhance health services and deliver benefits to patients.
2 weeks
6 hrs per week
EIT Food

Superfoods: Myths and Truths

What is a 'superfood'? What foods are 'superfoods'? What effect do they have on the body and society? Find out with this course.
4 weeks
3 hrs per week
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies

Sustainable Development in Humanitarian Action

Discover the principles and practices of sustainable development, and how to bring them to life in humanitarian organisations.
4 weeks
2 hrs per week
Queensland University of Technology

Teaching Entrepreneurial Thinking

Get an introduction to what entrepreneurial thinking is, and how and why we should teach it.
2 weeks
1 hr per week
National STEM Learning Centre

Teaching STEM Subjects: Introducing Assessment for Learning

Improve your students’ understanding and outcomes by developing your teaching and embedding formative practices in your classroom.
3 weeks
3 hrs per week
Queensland University of Technology

Teaching Students Who Have Suffered Complex Trauma

Find out what complex trauma is, how it affects children and adolescents, and what can be done to help.
2 weeks
1 hr per week

Part of a degree

Coventry University

The Global Business Environment: Evolution and Dynamics

Get an introduction to the changing landscape of the global economy and its implications for international commerce.
2 weeks
3 hrs per week

Part of a degree

Coventry University

The Importance of Project Management in the Global Construction Industry

Why is the management of construction projects important and why do construction projects fail?
2 weeks
3 hrs per week
The University of Sheffield

The Musculoskeletal System: The Science of Staying Active into Old Age

Demystify the ageing process and learn how our everyday behaviours are likely to affect our long-term musculoskeletal health.
3 weeks
3 hrs per week
University of Strathclyde

The Power of Data in Health and Social Care

Learn up-to-date skills for individuals and public and private organisations in health and care data analytics.
3 weeks
4 hrs per week

Part of a degree

Coventry University

Uncovering Your Entrepreneurial Potential

Explore what makes a good entrepreneur and how applying an entrepreneurial approach can create economic and social value.
2 weeks
3 hrs per week
Griffith University

Why Ethics Matter: Ethical Research

Explore the role ethics plays in research and why it's so important.
2 weeks
3 hrs per week
University of Leeds

Causes of Human Disease: Understanding Causes of Disease

Learn the epidemiological methods used to understand the causes of diseases and how social factors influence their development.
2 weeks
4 hrs per week
Purdue University

Creating Moments of Joy for People with Alzheimer’s

Learn how to help people with Alzheimer's disease live as well as possible with practical tips and advice.
2 weeks
2 hrs per week
University of Leeds

Environmental Challenges: Justice in Natural Resource Management

How do we ensure that the difficult decisions about the management of natural resources are just and fair for all?
2 weeks
5 hrs per week
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies

First Aid for Adults

Learn first aid techniques to address seven common injuries in adults, including cardiac arrest, choking, bleeding and burns.
2 weeks
2 hrs per week
Royal Observatory Greenwich

Our Solar System and Beyond: Teaching Primary Science

Improve your knowledge of space science to help you deliver primary science lessons that are out of this world.
3 weeks
3 hrs per week
BSAC

TARGET Antibiotics – Prescribing in Primary Care

Helping primary care professionals to target the use of antibiotics to reduce antimicrobial resistance
7 weeks
1 hr per week
Cambridge Assessment English

Teaching English Online

Learn how to transfer your teaching skills to an online context and start teaching English online.
4 weeks
4 hrs per week
UEA (University of East Anglia)

The Role of Personal Assistants in Disability Support

Find out about the new role of personal assistants in disability support, and how to improve working relationships in the area.
4 weeks
2 hrs per week
University of Reading

Understanding Anxiety, Depression and CBT

Improve your understanding of depression and anxiety and find out more about an effective and evidence-based treatment: CBT
5 weeks
3 hrs per week
The University of Auckland

Academic Integrity: Values, Skills, Action

This course will explore academic integrity and how you can demonstrate it in your work, study and research at university.
4 weeks
1 hr per week
Wellcome Genome Campus Advanced Courses and Scientific Conferences

Bacterial Genomes: Accessing and Analysing Microbial Genome Data

Learn more about how genomic data and computational tools can help us understand and track disease-causing bacteria.
3 weeks
5 hrs per week
Queensland University of Technology

Creating Apps in the Classroom

Find out how to create your own educational apps to support learning activities in your classroom.
2 weeks
1 hr per week
University of Glasgow

Early Modern Scottish Palaeography: Reading Scotland's Records

Travel back in time through Scottish history by examining early modern Scottish handwriting.
3 weeks
3 hrs per week
University of Leicester

England in the Time of King Richard III

Explore 15th century England through archaeology, history and literature. Learn more about Richard III’s discovery and reburial.
6 weeks
3 hrs per week
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

English Pronunciation in a Global World

In this course you will improve your English pronunciation skills and learn about speaking English in today's globalised world.
4 weeks
3 hrs per week
National Film and Television School

Explore Filmmaking: from Script to Screen

Learn from award-winning filmmakers about how films get from script to screen with this course from the NFTS and BFI Film Academy.
6 weeks
3 hrs per week
Monash University

Food as Medicine: Fertility and Pregnancy

Help your patients use foods and nutrition to assist in conceiving and achieving good pregnancy outcomes.
2 weeks
4 hrs per week
Find out more
Monash University

Food as Medicine: Talking about Weight

Help your patients use foods and nutrition to assist them in achieving their weight management outcomes.
2 weeks
4 hrs per week
Find out more
The University of Sheffield

Forensic Facial Reconstruction: Finding Mr. X

Learn about the forensic technique of facial reconstruction from the experts involved in a real crime case.
2 weeks
2 hrs per week
Monash University

Introduction to Psychology: Biological Psychology

Understand the link between behaviour and human biology, and learn how genes and the environment influence our behaviour.
2 weeks
6 hrs per week
Monash University

Introduction to Psychology: The History and Science of Psychology

Investigate the history and science of psychology while mastering the basic principles of the scientific method.
2 weeks
6 hrs per week
University of Leicester

People Studying People: Research Ethics in Society

Explore the value of ethical thinking for research, using an ethical appraisal framework to develop and evaluate studies.
6 weeks
2 hrs per week
Griffith University

Supporting Adolescent Learners: Social and Emotional Wellbeing

Learn to support adolescent learners with their social and emotional wellbeing through a variety of approaches.
2 weeks
3 hrs per week
Queensland University of Technology

Teaching Phonics in Early Childhood

Learn what phonics is and how to teach it in the early years
2 weeks
1 hr per week
Cardiff University

The Challenge of Global Water Security

An introduction to the challenges of water security on a local and global scale.
4 weeks
3 hrs per week
The University of Edinburgh

The Discovery of the Higgs Boson

Should we be excited about the Higgs boson? Find out more about particle physics and understanding the universe.
7 weeks
5 hrs per week
University of Strathclyde

Understanding Modern Business and Organisations

Learn how knowledge, technology, ethics and globalisation affect businesses today, with this free online course for graduates.
6 weeks
6 hrs per week
University of Groningen

Why Do We Age? The Molecular Mechanisms of Ageing

Why do we age? Is there a limit to human lifespan? Can we prolong our lives? Find out with this free online course.
6 weeks
4 hrs per week
Deakin University

Why Planning Your Research Matters

Learn how to plan your research effectively and define your research question.
2 weeks
3 hrs per week
University of Reading

A Beginner's Guide to Writing in English for University Study

Learn how to use English for study at university or college and develop your writing skills, vocabulary and grammar.
5 weeks
3 hrs per week
University of Leeds

Causes of Human Disease: Transmitting and Fighting Infection

Learn how pathogens cause infectious diseases, how these diseases are transmitted and how our immune systems respond to infection.
2 weeks
4 hrs per week
University of Dundee

Citizen Science: From Soil to Sky

Learn how to understand your soil and explore global environmental soil issues by becoming a citizen scientist.
4 weeks
4 hrs per week
University of Leeds

Discovering Science: Medicinal Chemistry

What role does chemistry play in healthcare and our ability to diagnose and treat patients?
2 weeks
5 hrs per week
University of Leeds

Environmental Challenges: Rights and Values in Ecosystem Services

Differences in values can create conflict. How can we learn to manage our natural resources with integrity?
2 weeks
5 hrs per week
The Open University

Italian for Beginners 5: Time To Travel

In the fifth Italian for Beginners course, learn to ask for information on trains and buy train tickets.
4 weeks
4 hrs per week
The Open University

Spanish for Beginners 5: Getting Things Done

Learn how to make phone calls, book accommodation, shop for food and get things done in the fifth Spanish for Beginners course.
4 weeks
4 hrs per week
Griffith University

Big Data Analytics: Opportunities, Challenges and the Future

We produce more data than ever before. Find out how ‘big data analytics’ can help you make use of it.
2 weeks
4 hrs per week
University of Exeter

Climate Change: Solutions

Explore the potential solutions to climate change and how they relate to the UN's sustainable development goals.
4 weeks
3 hrs per week
Into Film

Developing Literacy: A Journey from Still Image to Film

Learn how to use still and moving imagery to help develop literacy skills, with this online course for teachers.
2 weeks
3 hrs per week
The Open University

Finance Fundamentals: Managing the Household Balance Sheet

Explore household assets (investments, property and pensions) and liabilities (debts). Find out how to manage each effectively.
4 weeks
3 hrs per week
Monash University

Food as Medicine: Food and Inflammation

Understand how food and nutrition relates to inflammation with this course for healthcare professionals.
2 weeks
4 hrs per week
Find out more
Monash University

Food as Medicine: Food, Exercise and the Gut

Gain a deeper understanding of the connection between food, exercise and the gut, with this course for healthcare professionals.
2 weeks
4 hrs per week
Find out more
The Open University

From Notation to Performance: Understanding Musical Scores

Find out how musicians turn the notation of a musical score into a memorable performance. Change how you listen to music.
4 weeks
3 hrs per week
University of Bath

From State Control to Remote Control: Warfare in the 21st Century

Explore the impact and ethics of using drones, special ops units and private security firms, with this free online course.
4 weeks
3 hrs per week
University of Birmingham

Good Brain, Bad Brain: Drug Origins

Explore our past, present and future understanding of drugs with this online course. Where do drugs come from? How do they work?
2 weeks
4 hrs per week
The Open University

Management and Leadership: Growing as a Manager

Explore the foundations of successful management with this free online course from The Open University and CMI.
4 weeks
3 hrs per week
The Open University

Management and Leadership: Planning Your Personal Development

Focus on and plan your personal development as a manager with this online course from The Open University and CMI.
4 weeks
3 hrs per week
The Open University

Managing Public Money

Explore and understand how you can manage public money effectively to create and demonstrate value for citizens.
4 weeks
3 hrs per week
The Open University

Modern Empowerment in the Workplace

The 21st century is transforming the workplace. Explore the role of human resources (HR) in this modern empowerment era.
4 weeks
3 hrs per week
The Open University

Moons

Explore the many moons of our Solar System. Find out what makes them special and ask whether we send humans to our Moon again.
8 weeks
3 hrs per week
Keio University

Sino-Japanese Interactions Through Rare Books

Learn about the role of books in the relationship between the cultures of Japan and China, with this free online course.
4 weeks
3 hrs per week
The Open University

Start Writing Fiction

Get started with your own fiction writing, focusing on the central skill of creating characters, with this hands-on course.
8 weeks
3 hrs per week
University of Basel

Statistical Shape Modelling: Computing the Human Anatomy

Learn the technology of modelling, as used in computational face recognition or in surgeries, with this free online course.
8 weeks
4 hrs per week
The Open University

The Digital Economy: Success through Market Segmentation

Explore how and why market segmentation can be used to improve customer satisfaction and business performance.
4 weeks
3 hrs per week
University of Reading

The Future of Farming: Exploring Climate Smart Agriculture

How can we adapt farming to an uncertain future? Could the answer be Climate Smart Agriculture? Find out with this free course.
3 weeks
3 hrs per week
The Open University

The Lottery of Birth

Birth is a lottery. Where, when and to whom you are born and the society into which you are born will influence your life chances.
4 weeks
3 hrs per week
London College of Fashion

Fashion and Sustainability: Understanding Luxury Fashion in a Changing World

Get an introduction to issues, agendas and contexts relating to fashion and sustainability in a changing world.
6 weeks
3 hrs per week
Griffith University

Major Sport Events: Winning Through Diversity and Inclusion

Explore how athletes and para athletes prepare for major sport events, and how sport contributes to diversity and inclusion.
2 weeks
3 hrs per week
The University of Newcastle Australia

Media Literacy and Representation

The media helps shape the narrative of our lives. Explore how mass media works, and how it affects the world around you.
3 weeks
3 hrs per week
University of Bath

Quality Improvement in Healthcare: the Case for Change

Explore new and better ways of organising health and social care services, to improve quality, with this free online course.
6 weeks
3 hrs per week
National STEM Learning Centre

Teaching STEM Subjects: Differentiation for Learning

Improve your teaching by developing how you provide differentiated learning opportunities for all your students.
5 weeks
3 hrs per week
National STEM Learning Centre

The Science of Learning

Discover the scientific research about learning and apply it in your classroom to help you teach STEM subjects.
5 weeks
3 hrs per week
University of Southampton

Developing Your Research Project

Undertaking an Extended Project Qualification, IB extended essay or any other scholarly research? This guides you step-by-step.
8 weeks
1 hr per week
University of Southampton

English as a Medium of Instruction for Academics

Equip yourself to teach in international contexts by increasing your English language skills and intercultural knowledge.
4 weeks
4 hrs per week
Monash University

Food as Medicine

Explore the role of food in health. Apply nutrition science to guide you on using food as medicine for you and your family.
3 weeks
4 hrs per week
University of Exeter

Learn About Weather

Explore all things weather - from storms to climate - with this course that looks at the basic processes behind the weather.
4 weeks
3 hrs per week
The Open University

Making Teacher Education Relevant for 21st Century Africa

Play your part in transforming education in Africa - get teachers ready for the opportunities and challenges of the 21st century.
4 weeks
4 hrs per week
The University of Sheffield

Measuring and Valuing Health

Learn how Patient Reported Outcome Measures and Quality Adjusted Life Years can compare treatments and inform healthcare spending.
3 weeks
3 hrs per week
Monash University

Mindfulness for Wellbeing and Peak Performance

Learn mindfulness techniques to reduce stress and improve your wellbeing and work/study performance in this online course.
4 weeks
3 hrs per week
Cardiff University

Muslims in Britain: Changes and Challenges

Develop your understanding of Muslims and their faith through an exploration of communities in Britain.
4 weeks
4 hrs per week
The Open University

Smart Cities

Explore the role of technology and data in cities, and learn how you can participate in the creation of smart cities.
6 weeks
3 hrs per week
University of Aberdeen

What Is the Body?

Get an introduction to the different structures and functions that make up the human body.
3 weeks
4 hrs per week
European University Institute (EUI)

Cultural Diplomacy

Get an introduction to cultural diplomacy, learning what it means, how it works, and its importance in today's polarised world.
3 weeks
3 hrs per week
Newcastle University

Dementia Care: Living Well as Dementia Progresses

Be prepared for the future - learn to understand dementia as it progresses and how to seek support.
3 weeks
3 hrs per week
The Open University

Italian for Beginners 6: Out And About

In this sixth Italian for Beginners course, learn to book holiday accommodation and order a meal.
4 weeks
4 hrs per week
The Open University

Spanish for Beginners 6: Out and About

Learn how to ask for directions, shop for clothes, and order food and drinks in the sixth Spanish for Beginners course.
4 weeks
4 hrs per week
University of Exeter

Tipping Points: Climate Change and Society

Discover how rapid changes to natural systems may make Earth look very different in the future.
2 weeks
3 hrs per week
The University of Sheffield

Health Technology Assessment: Choosing Which Treatments Get Funded

Before new drugs or treatments are adopted, their effectiveness and cost must be assessed. Find out how in this online course.
4 weeks
3 hrs per week
University of Aberdeen

How Does the Body Use DNA as a Blueprint?

Get an introduction to the basics of molecular biology, and how DNA code works.
3 weeks
4 hrs per week
The Open University

Business Fundamentals: Customer Engagement

Learn how to design business and marketing activities to engage customers through relationships instead of one-off sales.
4 weeks
3 hrs per week
University of Basel

Entrepreneurship in Nonprofits

Take a look at the world of social entrepreneurship and familiarize yourself with new concepts and methods of entrepreneurship.
5 weeks
4 hrs per week
The Open University

Finance Fundamentals: Investment Theory and Practice

Look at the investment choices open to you, and the risks and returns of each. Start managing your financial future effectively
4 weeks
3 hrs per week
Monash University

Food as Medicine: Food and our Genome

Understand the relationship between food and genetics and learn how to apply your learning to help patients.
2 weeks
3 hrs per week
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Lancaster University

Improving Palliative Care in Care Homes for Older People

Examine how care homes are organised in Europe and how palliative care in care homes can be improved for older people.
3 weeks
3 hrs per week
Keio University

The Art of Washi Paper in Japanese Rare Books

Learn about the history, production and design of papers used inside Japanese rare books.
2 weeks
3 hrs per week
The Open University

The Digital Economy: Finance for Business Growth

Learn how to develop a funding strategy for your business; explore different types of finance and learn when, and how, to use them
4 weeks
3 hrs per week
University of Exeter

Valuing Nature: Should We Put a Price on Ecosystems?

Discover the many ways that we benefit from the natural world through ecosystem services.
2 weeks
3 hrs per week
The Open University

Basic Science: Understanding Experiments

Get an introduction to science-based skills through simple, exciting, hands-on physics, chemistry and biology experiments.
4 weeks
3 hrs per week
The Open University

Introduction to Ecosystems

Gain an understanding of the natural world, how the web of life works, with illustrations from around the world.
6 weeks
3 hrs per week
University of Aberdeen

What Drives the Body?

Get an introduction to the different components and systems in the body that keep us alive and healthy.
3 weeks
4 hrs per week
National STEM Learning Centre

Managing Behaviour for Learning

Maintain discipline and transform your classroom with this CPD for teachers to improve student behaviour and support learning.
5 weeks
3 hrs per week

Part of a degree

Coventry University

An Introduction to Organisational Behaviour: How to Understand Your People

Discover why organisations behave the way they do, the effects of misbehaviour at work - and what you can do to improve things.
2 weeks
4 hrs per week
Middlesex University Business School

Falling Down: Problematic Substance Use in Later Life

Learn more about the issues faced by older people in relation to problematic substance use.
5 weeks
5 hrs per week
The Open University

The Science of Nuclear Energy

Discover the science behind nuclear energy and its role in energy provision in the past, present and future.
4 weeks
3 hrs per week

Part of a degree

Coventry University

Understanding Financial Statements

Learn how to make better business decisions with financial information.
2 weeks
3 hrs per week
Health Education England

Whole Genome Sequencing: Decoding the Language of Life and Health

Learn how whole genome sequencing works and what it could mean for the future of healthcare with this free online course.
3 weeks
3 hrs per week
The Open University

The Business of Film

Explore the intriguing world of film production and find out about the complexities of development, distribution and finance.
6 weeks
3 hrs per week