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EIT InnoEnergy

Battery Storage Technology: Opportunities and Uses

Explore battery storage technology - how and why it works, and how it could revolutionise the European energy landscape.
3 weeks
3 hrs per week
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European University Institute (EUI)

Culture in the Digital Age

How has the cultural sector been affected by technology? Has tech created new opportunities? Get answers with this course.
3 weeks
3 hrs per week
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Into Film

Developing Literacy: A Journey from Still Image to Film

Learn to use still and moving imagery to develop literacy skills, with this online course for teachers, in association with Tate.
2 weeks
3 hrs per week
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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
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Earn a degree from a leading university

Fit learning around your life with an online degree from a leading university. From undergraduate to postgraduate degrees, find the right degree to suit you.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Darden School of Business, University of Virginia

Fundamentals of Project Planning and Management

Learn the basics of project planning and management so you can run effective projects at work or in daily life.
4 weeks
2 hrs per week
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St George's, University of London

Global Health Governance: Addressing Globalization and Health Inequities

Explore global health governance and the challenges facing healthcare workers and policymakers.
3 weeks
3 hrs per week
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European University Institute (EUI)

Governing Religion: European Challenges and Asian Approaches

Explore the relationship between religions and governments and learn how religions have come to be governed across the world.
3 weeks
3 hrs per week
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BGI

How To Start Your Career In Games Development

Learn how to start a career in games development by hearing from leading games producers, recruiters and new developers.
4 weeks
2 hrs per week
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Glion Institute of Higher Education

How to Perform a Hotel Market Analysis and Valuation

Learn how to gather and process data for a comprehensive hotel market analysis.
2 weeks
6 hrs per week
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UNESCO

Inequalities in Latin America and the Caribbean: Research, Policy and Management for Social Transformations

Find out how to promote informed policies towards equity and social transformation in Latin America and the Caribbean.
4 weeks
3 hrs per week
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The Open University

Italian for Beginners 2: My Friends and Family

Learn how to introduce people, exchange information about them and talk about your family.
4 weeks
4 hrs per week
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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
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Darden School of Business, University of Virginia

Marketing Analytics

Learn the basics of marketing analytics and understand how to use data to ensure your marketing is effective.
5 weeks
2 hrs per week
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Weizmann Institute of Science

Maths Puzzles: Cryptarithms, Symbologies and Secret Codes

Explore and solve encrypted maths puzzles, in which numbers are replaced by letters or symbols, with this free online course.
3 weeks
4 hrs per week
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New York Institute of Finance

Mergers and Acquisitions: Concepts and Theories

Get an introduction to mergers and acquisitions with this first course in a program from the New York Institute of Finance.
3 weeks
4 hrs per week
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Anglia Ruskin University

Project Management Principles, Practices and Systems

Grow your project management skills, and understand project management methodologies and challenges.
2 weeks
4 hrs per week
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The Open University

Spanish for Beginners 2: People and Places

Learn how to describe people and what they wear, and talk about your family and home in the second Spanish for Beginners course.
4 weeks
4 hrs per week
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BSAC

The Role of Vaccines in Preventing Infectious Diseases and Antimicrobial Resistance

Learn how vaccines work and can be used for infectious disease control with this online course for healthcare professionals.
2 weeks
2 hrs per week
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University of Exeter

Transforming Energy Systems: Why Governance Matters

Tackling climate change demands profound and rapid energy system transformation. Discover how effective governance enables this.
4 weeks
4 hrs per week
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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
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Wellcome Genome Campus Advanced Courses and Scientific Conferences

What is Genetic Counselling?

Learn about genetic counselling and what genetic counsellors do with this online course for healthcare professionals.
6 weeks
2 hrs per week
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University of Groningen

Young People and Their Mental Health

What are the most common mental health problems, what can you do about them and how do you improve your mental health?
5 weeks
2 hrs per week
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University of Glasgow

A History of Royal Fashion

Explore how British kings and queens have influenced fashion over 500 years. In partnership with Historic Royal Palaces.
5 weeks
4 hrs per week
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University of Reading

Archaeology: from Dig to Lab and Beyond

Get an introduction to studying archaeology, exploring exciting discoveries in the Vale of Pewsey, near to Stonehenge and Avebury.
2 weeks
3 hrs per week
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University of Southampton

Beneath the Blue: The Importance of Marine Sediments

Understand the importance of our planet's seafloor and get an introduction to the exciting field of ocean science.
3 weeks
3 hrs per week
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UEA (University of East Anglia)

Biochemistry: the Molecules of Life

Explore the impact of biochemistry on bioenergy and health, discovering why graduates are in demand; with the Biochemical Society.
3 weeks
3 hrs per week
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University of Leeds

Blended Learning Essentials: Embedding Practice

This is the second part of a course for the Vocational Education and Training sector to promote effective use of blended learning.
3 weeks
4 hrs per week
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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
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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
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University of Leeds

Ecology and Wildlife Conservation

Discover ecology and how we can protect wildlife and conserve the natural world.
2 weeks
2 hrs per week
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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
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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
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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
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University of Exeter

Genomic Medicine: Transforming Patient Care in Diabetes

Learn how developments in genomics are transforming our knowledge and treatment of conditions such as diabetes.
4 weeks
2 hrs per week
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UCL (University College London)

Global Prosperity Beyond GDP

How can we think beyond GDP and build a prosperous economy that works better for people and the planet? Find out with this course.
4 weeks
2 hrs per week
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Raspberry Pi Foundation

Impact of Technology: How To Lead Classroom Discussions

Learn how to keep 14-16 year-old students engaged in discussions while teaching computer science. Supported by Google.
3 weeks
2 hrs per week
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Raspberry Pi Foundation

Introduction to Cybersecurity for Teachers

Explore key concepts of cybersecurity to teach 14-16 year-old students with this online cybersecurity course supported by Google.
3 weeks
2 hrs per week
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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
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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
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University of Reading

Rome: A Virtual Tour of the Ancient City

Explore the architecture and history of Rome, walking around a 3D digital model of the ancient city, with this free online course.
5 weeks
3 hrs per week
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University of Reading

Small and Mighty: Introduction to Microbiology

Understand the basics of microbiology and explore the diversity of microbial life in our world.
3 weeks
3 hrs per week
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National STEM Learning Centre

Teaching Biology: Inspiring Students with Plant Science

Learn how to keep your biology students engaged by teaching practical science with plants. This course is ideal CPD for teachers.
3 weeks
3 hrs per week
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British Council

Teaching English: How to Plan a Great Lesson

Develop your English language teaching skills and learn how to plan and deliver effective English lessons with this online course.
4 weeks
2 hrs per week
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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
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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
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University of Wollongong

The Power of Podcasting for Storytelling

Discover all things podcasting: learn how to plan, write and publish your own podcast.
2 weeks
3 hrs per week
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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
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UCL (University College London)

Transforming Education in Challenging Environments

Discover practical ways teachers can transform the education of children and young people living in conflict-affected contexts.
4 weeks
4 hrs per week
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EIT Food

Trust in Our Food: Understanding Food Supply Systems

How much do you trust your food? Learn about food supply systems, safety, sustainability and nutrition and quality.
4 weeks
3 hrs per week
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The University of Kent

Understanding Autism

Understand more about autism, including diagnosis, the autistic spectrum and life with autism, with this online course.
4 weeks
3 hrs per week
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University of Bristol

Unleash Your Potential: Global Citizenship

Get an introduction to what it means to be a global citizen and the opportunities it creates.
4 weeks
3 hrs per week
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University of Bristol

Unleash Your Potential: Innovation and Enterprise

Get an introduction to innovation and enterprise, and learn to generate and evaluate your own ideas.
4 weeks
3 hrs per week
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University of Bristol

Unleash Your Potential: Sustainable Futures

Learn about the sustainability challenges of the modern world, and make a positive contribution to society.
4 weeks
3 hrs per week
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Raspberry Pi Foundation

An Introduction to Computer Networking for Teachers

Build your knowledge and understanding of computer networks as a computer science teacher. Supported by Google.
3 weeks
2 hrs per week
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University of York

Exploring Everyday Chemistry

Explore the organic chemistry behind perfume, medicine, brewing and sport from one of the UK's leading universities
4 weeks
4 hrs per week
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The University of Sheffield

Exploring Play: the Importance of Play in Everyday Life

Understanding the nature and value of play through the course of our lives, across cultures and communities.
7 weeks
3 hrs per week
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University of York

Exploring Stone Age Archaeology: The Mysteries of Star Carr

Discover Star Carr, one of the world's most important archaeological sites, and learn what life was like over 10,000 years ago.
4 weeks
4 hrs per week
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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
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Nankai University

Global Tourism Development Trends

Understanding the recent history of tourism and exploring global tourism trends including medical tourism and smart tourism.
5 weeks
4 hrs per week
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Raspberry Pi Foundation

How Computers Work: Demystifying Computation

Explore the fundamentals of computing: computer architecture, binary logic, data processing, circuits & more. Supported by Google
4 weeks
2 hrs per week
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London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

Integrated Healthcare for Children with Developmental Disabilities

Discover how to improve the health and wellbeing of children with developmental disabilities.
3 weeks
4 hrs per week
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University of Birmingham

Introduction to Linguistics

Get an introduction to linguistics and discover how research is transforming our understanding of language.
3 weeks
3 hrs per week
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Goldsmiths, University of London

Learn Jazz Piano: I. Begin with the Blues

Get an introduction to the wonderful world of playing jazz piano and learn to play and improvise on the blues and a jazz standard.
6 weeks
2 hrs per week
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The University of Sheffield

Making Sense of Data in the Media

Learn what numbers reveal, when and why they mislead, and how to spot fake news.
3 weeks
3 hrs per week
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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
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UCL (University College London)

Perioperative Medicine in Action

Explore perioperative medicine and how you can improve care for the high risk surgical patient. Join this RCoA endorsed course.
4 weeks
3 hrs per week
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University of York

Pictures of Youth: An Introduction to Children’s Visual Culture

Explore visual culture for children and young people including, picturebooks, comics, film, television and drama
4 weeks
3 hrs per week
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Lancaster University

Soils: Introducing the World Beneath Our Feet

Learn about soils, the variety of life they contain and how humans impact this fragile system, with this free online course.
4 weeks
3 hrs per week
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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
Free digital upgrade
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
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Raspberry Pi Foundation

Understanding Computer Systems

Understand how components of a computer system interact with each other on this online course for teachers supported by Google.
3 weeks
2 hrs per week
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Raspberry Pi Foundation

Understanding Maths and Logic in Computer Science

Improve your ability to teach maths and logic in computing while building elements of an escape room. Supported by Google.
3 weeks
2 hrs per week
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London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

A History of Public Health in Post-War Britain

Understand where public health has come from, why it looks the way it does today and where it might go next.
3 weeks
4 hrs per week
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Part of a degree

Deakin University

Becoming Career Smart: How to Sell Yourself

Thinking about a career change? Identify your key strengths and professional skills, and learn how to sell them and yourself.
2 weeks
3 hrs per week
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Part of a degree

Deakin University

Business Problems and Software Solutions

Discover how to overcome real-world business challenges with software solutions.
2 weeks
3 hrs per week
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St George's, University of London

Creative Problem Solving: Design Thinking in Health and Social Care

Learn how design thinking can be applied in health and social care settings to drive innovation and approach challenges.
2 weeks
4 hrs per week
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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
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Part of a degree

Deakin University

Gender and Development

Does gender matter in international and community development? Find out in this free online course.
2 weeks
3 hrs per week
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CIPD - Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development

HR Fundamentals

Get an introduction to the practice of Human Resources, and develop the skills you need to become an HR professional.
5 weeks
3 hrs per week
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The University of Melbourne

Health Systems Strengthening

The greatest challenges and advances in global health demand systems strengthening interventions.
8 weeks
3 hrs per week
Free digital upgrade
Deakin University

Hospital Operations: Improving Patient Experience

Investigate how to improve patient flow and patient experience in hospitals as a healthcare professional or hospital manager.
2 weeks
3 hrs per week
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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
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Taipei Medical University

Medical Humanity: Engaging Patients and Communities in Healthcare

Find out how and why you should engage patients and communities in the development of new healthcare technology and treatments.
3 weeks
2 hrs per week
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University of Bath

Modern Building Design

Learn how climate change, technology and regulation are changing modern building design and professional practice in construction.
3 weeks
2 hrs per week
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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
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CIPD - Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development

People Management Skills

Get an introduction to people management and develop your own management style.
5 weeks
3 hrs per week
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University of Birmingham

Perfect Me: Understanding the Beauty Ideal

Explore the changing nature of the beauty ideal and the need to address body image anxiety as a global epidemic.
2 weeks
3 hrs per week
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University of York

Returning to Education as a Mature Student

Thinking of returning to education as a mature student? Make sense of higher education and reflect on your next steps.
2 weeks
4 hrs per week
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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
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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
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University of York

The Biology of Bugs, Brains, and Beasts

Improve your understanding of some of the key concepts in A level biology and discover what's involved in higher level study.
3 weeks
4 hrs per week
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University of Padova

Understanding Epilepsy and its Neuropsychology

Find out what epilepsy is and what its cognitive and psychosocial consequences are.
3 weeks
3 hrs per week
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University of Bath

Understanding and Teaching Evolution

Learn key concepts in biological evolution and find out how to integrate them into the classroom.
3 weeks
3 hrs per week
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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
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Part of a degree

Deakin University

Why Research Matters

Explore what research is and why it’s so important to us all. Find out how to make evidence-based decisions.
2 weeks
3 hrs per week
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University of Leeds

Blended Learning Essentials: Developing Digital Skills

A course for the Vocational Education and Training sector to support the development of learners’ digital skills in the workplace.
2 weeks
4 hrs per week
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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
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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
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UNESCO UNITWIN Complex Systems Digital Campus

Introduction to Data Science with Google Analytics: Bridging Business and Technical Experts

Get started with data science by learning how to use Google Analytics to analyse user behaviour and website performance.
2 weeks
2 hrs per week
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Chartered Insurance Institute

Introduction to Personal Lines Insurance

Gain an understanding of the importance of personal lines insurance, how it works and the market in which it is sold.
4 weeks
2 hrs per week
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New York Institute of Finance

Mergers and Acquisitions: Advanced Theory

Explore mergers and acquisitions in greater depth, examining accounting and projections.
2 weeks
4 hrs per week
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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
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Deakin University

Caring for Older People: a Partnership Model

As our lifespans increase, more and more of us are faced with the question: how can we care for older people more effectively?
2 weeks
3 hrs per week
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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
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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
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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
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Purdue University

Improve Your Intercultural Competence

Develop the attitudes, skills and knowledge required to thrive in diverse workplaces.
4 weeks
3 hrs per week
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Humanists UK

Introducing Humanism: Non-religious Approaches to Life

Learn about humanism - a non-religious, ethical worldview shared by millions across the world.
6 weeks
3 hrs per week
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The Open University

Italian for Beginners 3: My Daily Life

In the third Italian for Beginners course, learn how to talk about your daily life and your leisure activities.
4 weeks
4 hrs per week
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The Open University

Management and Leadership: Leading a Team

Develop a business plan and build a team with this online course from The Open University and CMI.
4 weeks
3 hrs per week
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The Open University

Management and Leadership: Well-being and Welfare at Work

Learn to support the development and well-being of the people you manage with this online course from The Open University and CMI.
4 weeks
3 hrs per week
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Deakin University

Professional Resilience: Building Skills to Thrive

Learn how to become more resilient in your personal and professional life.
2 weeks
3 hrs per week
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Griffith University

Social Change: How Can Marketing Help?

Learn how marketing can be used to improve healthcare, protect the environment and overcome social problems.
2 weeks
3 hrs per week
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The Open University

Spanish for Beginners 3: My Life

Learn to talk about daily life, what you do during the day and when things happen in the third Spanish for Beginners course.
4 weeks
4 hrs per week
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University of Roehampton

The Tudors

Go back in time to learn about the dramatic rule of the Tudor monarchs and religious change of the sixteenth century reformation.
6 weeks
5 hrs per week
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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
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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
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Deakin University

Infant Nutrition: from Breastfeeding to Baby's First Solids

It’s well known that good early nutrition is vital to the development, health and wellbeing of children, but what does this mean?
2 weeks
3 hrs per week
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Newcastle University

Opioid Analgesics: Treating Pain in People with Cancer

Understand opioid prescribing for the treatment of cancer pain, and how to avoid and manage opioid-related adverse events.
3 weeks
3 hrs per week
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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
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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
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Part of a degree

The University of Newcastle Australia

What Does It Mean to Be Human? An Introduction to the Humanities

Answer some of the big questions about being human, and get an introduction to the skills needed in the humanities.
3 weeks
3 hrs per week
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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
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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
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Queensland University of Technology

Introducing Robotics: Robotics and Society

How do you feel about robots? Learn how robots are used today and explore how they might help solve the big issues of our time.
3 weeks
3 hrs per week
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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
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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
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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
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New York Institute of Finance

Mergers and Acquisitions: Structuring the Deal

Learn how to structure mergers and acquisitions and discover the documents, tax, and legal structures needed to execute a deal.
3 weeks
4 hrs per week
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Royal Holloway, University of London

Peterloo to the Pankhursts: Radicalism and Reform in the 19th Century

Discover the history of protest, parliament and citizens’ rights.
4 weeks
4 hrs per week
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Queensland University of Technology

Social Media Analytics: Using Data to Understand Public Conversations

How can you discover what’s being said about the things that matter to you on social media platforms, including Twitter?
3 weeks
3 hrs per week
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University of Groningen

Becoming a Student Assistant: Teaching and Mentoring

Learn how to be professionally involved in teaching, support and governing of higher education institutions.
5 weeks
4 hrs per week
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University of Groningen

Introduction to Dutch

Learn to speak, write and understand basic Dutch, with this free, three-week, introductory foreign language course.
3 weeks
3 hrs per week
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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
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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
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Chartered College of Teaching

Leadership of Education Technology in Schools

Discover the benefits of technology in education and the importance of implementing a clear technology strategy.
4 weeks
3 hrs per week
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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
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University of Bergen

Causes of Climate Change

Understand the physical processes behind climate variations in the past, present and future, with this free online course
3 weeks
4 hrs per week
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The University of Manchester

Clinical Bioinformatics: Unlocking Genomics in Healthcare

Learn about the role of clinical bioinformaticians in healthcare and how their work is helping to realise the genomics revolution.
5 weeks
2 hrs per week
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Glion Institute of Higher Education

Hotel Revenue Management: the Strategy and Tactics of Hotel Room Pricing

How does hotel room pricing affect hotel revenue management? Find out with this course from Glion Institue of Higher Education.
2 weeks
5 hrs per week
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Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)

Norwegian for Beginners 1

Master the basics of the Norwegian language. Gain confidence in speaking and understanding common phrases.
4 weeks
5 hrs per week
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University of Aberdeen

Nutrition and Wellbeing

Demystify the complex and conflicting messages we hear about nutrition, health and lifestyle today, with this free online course.
4 weeks
3 hrs per week
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Monash University

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: An Evidence-based Approach

Learn how to better diagnose and manage polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) on this online course, accredited by RACGP and ACRRM.
3 weeks
3 hrs per week
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The British Film Institute (BFI)

The Living Picture Craze: An Introduction to Victorian Film

Film takes a starring role in this course exploring the emergence of a new medium that was set to capture the world's imagination
3 weeks
3 hrs per week
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Lancaster University

William Wordsworth: Poetry, People and Place

Explore the influence of the Lake District on Wordsworth with this free online course, filmed at his home, Dove Cottage, Grasmere.
4 weeks
4 hrs per week
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University of Glasgow

Working Supportively With Refugees: Principles, Skills and Perspectives

Learn how the principles of psychological well-being, communication and interpretation can benefit your work with refugees
3 weeks
4 hrs per week
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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
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Queensland University of Technology

Introducing Robotics: Making Robots Move

The world needs people who understand how to get robots moving.
3 weeks
3 hrs per week
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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
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New York Institute of Finance

Mergers and Acquisitions: Free Cash Flow Modeling

Learn how to evaluate a company’s financial performance to determine acquisition opportunities.
3 weeks
4 hrs per week
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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
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Partnership for Advanced Computing in Europe (PRACE)

Python in High Performance Computing

Learn how to analyse the Python programming language and identify performance barriers to help you work more efficiently.
4 weeks
4 hrs per week
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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
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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
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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
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University of Leeds

The Unbundled University, the Market and Digital Technology

What is the future of universities? Explore current issues affecting higher education with a course featuring brand new research.
2 weeks
4 hrs per week
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ISAE-SUPAERO

ABC of Flight Mechanics: How Do Planes Fly?

Discover how airplanes work and explore simple flight mechanics: from take off and landing, to the physics of flight.
4 weeks
4 hrs per week
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University of Bergen

Addressing Violence Through Patient Care

Learn about the vital role that health workers play in violence prevention and peace-building in clinical environments.
3 weeks
3 hrs per week
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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
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Coventry University

Community Preparedness, Recovery and Resilience: An Introduction

Explore disaster management and how communities can build resilience and cope after a disaster.
2 weeks
3 hrs per week
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Coventry University

Contract Management and Procurement: An Introduction

Explore the fundamentals of contract management and learn about the contract management process in construction.
2 weeks
3 hrs per week
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Coventry University

Decision-making and Risk: An Introduction

Explore big ideas about decision-making and risk and learn about the decision-making process, with this course for professionals.
2 weeks
3 hrs per week
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Coventry University

Foundations in Resilience, Security and Emerging Technology

Examine the main issues society faces when building resilience for the future.
2 weeks
3 hrs per week
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Coventry University

Foundations of Project Management

Explore the fundamental aspects of project management and develop your understanding of traditional project lifecycles.
2 weeks
3 hrs per week
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St George's, University of London

Genomic Technologies in Clinical Diagnostics: Molecular Techniques

Learn how molecular genetic techniques are used to identify the genetic factors that contribute to the development of disease.
3 weeks
5 hrs per week
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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
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Part of a degree

Coventry University

Healthcare Research: For Healthcare Professionals

Discover how to conduct and evaluate healthcare research, and use your findings to inform best practice and guidelines.
2 weeks
3 hrs per week
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University of Reading

Managing People: Understanding Individual Differences

Understand how personalities and individual differences affect the performance of individuals in the workplace.
3 weeks
4 hrs per week
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Part of a degree

Coventry University

Network Defence Management Overview

Explore the basic requirements of network defence management.
2 weeks
3 hrs per week
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Part of a degree

Coventry University

Nursing in Crisis? Exploring Current Challenges

Explore the key issues affecting nurses' job satisfaction and practice today - from stress to changing roles and healthcare needs.
2 weeks
3 hrs per week
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Part of a degree

Coventry University

Organisational Behaviour in Construction: An Introduction

Study organisational behaviour within the construction industry.
2 weeks
3 hrs per week
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Part of a degree

Coventry University

Perspectives on Entrepreneurship

Explore the concept of entrepreneurship from individual, social and economic perspectives across different cultures.
2 weeks
3 hrs per week
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Part of a degree

Coventry University

Principles of Global Logistics Management

Discover the key concepts of a global distribution network, including the physical characteristics of goods.
2 weeks
3 hrs per week
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Coventry University

Procurement Strategies and Tendering

Explore procurement strategies and the procurement process in the context of the construction industry.
2 weeks
3 hrs per week
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Part of a degree

Coventry University

Project Initiation

Explore the techniques needed to develop project initiation documentation and examine the triple constraint of project management.
2 weeks
3 hrs per week
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Raspberry Pi Foundation

Representing Data with Images and Sound: Bringing Data to Life

Learn how data is represented through media; audio, visual and text. Supported by Google.
3 weeks
2 hrs per week
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Coventry University

Sustainability and Green Logistics: An Introduction

Explore the principles of sustainability and understand how to create more sustainable logistics and procurement practices.
2 weeks
3 hrs per week
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Part of a degree

Coventry University

Systematic Literature Review: An Introduction

Explore the different types of literature review and consider the importance of systematic literature reviews.
2 weeks
3 hrs per week
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Coventry University

The Cyber Security Landscape

Understand cyber security today: explore cyber threats and the key functions of cyber security within a commercial organisation.
2 weeks
3 hrs per week
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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
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Part of a degree

Coventry University

Training and Development at Work: An Introduction

Explore different types of workplace training and the methods practitioners use to inform training design and implementation.
2 weeks
3 hrs per week
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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
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Part of a degree

Coventry University

What Makes an Effective Presentation?

Explore the key elements of a successful presentation and how to give an effective presentation in a business environment.
2 weeks
3 hrs per week
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University of Birmingham

Good Brain, Bad Brain: Basics

What do we know and what are we discovering about the form and function of the human brain? Find out with this online course.
3 weeks
3 hrs per week
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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
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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
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Chartered College of Teaching

Using Technology in Evidence-Based Teaching and Learning

Explore effective research-informed ways of using technology to support teaching and learning in the classroom.
4 weeks
3 hrs per week
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University of Basel

Allergies: When the Immune System Backfires

What do allergies reveal about our immune system's capabilities? Learn more about allergy symptoms and treatments on this course.
3 weeks
4 hrs per week
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Goldsmiths, University of London

Learn Jazz Piano: II. Improvising on Jazz Standards

Explore improvisation in jazz music and further develop your ability to improvise jazz piano.
6 weeks
3 hrs per week
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University of Basel

Switzerland in Europe: Money, Migration and Other Difficult Matters

Learn about the position of Switzerland in Europe, in particular with respect to money, migration and other difficult matters.
6 weeks
4 hrs per week
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New York Institute of Finance

Mergers and Acquisitions: Accounting Principles

Understand how to apply accounting and tax principles with this final course in a program about mergers and acquisitions.
2 weeks
4 hrs per week
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The University of Waikato

More Data Mining with Weka

Learn more about practical data mining, including how to deal with large data sets. Use advanced techniques to mine your own data.
5 weeks
4 hrs per week
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St George's, University of London

Genomic Technologies in Clinical Diagnostics: Next Generation Sequencing

Understand new and established genomic sequencing technologies, and how to apply them in clinical practice.
2 weeks
5 hrs per week
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The Open University

German at Work Intermediate 1: Deutsch am Arbeitsplatz

Develop your understanding of the German language and consolidate your communication skills for the workplace.
4 weeks
5 hrs per week
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The Open University

German at Work Post-Beginners 1: Deutsch am Arbeitsplatz

Develop your understanding of the German language and consolidate your communication skills for the workplace.
4 weeks
5 hrs per week
Included in Unlimited
Queensland University of Technology

Introducing Robotics: Build a Robot Arm

Design, build and program a simple robot and share it with other learners.
5 weeks
3 hrs per week
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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
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University of Reading

Managing People: Connecting Motivation and Performance

Grow your management skills by exploring the connections between motivation, job satisfaction, well-being and performance.
3 weeks
4 hrs per week
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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
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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
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ISAE-SUPAERO

Understanding and Applying Structural Dynamics: Dynamics & Aerospace Structures

Understand the fundamentals of dynamics and learn how dynamics can be used in the design of aerospace structures.
4 weeks
4 hrs per week
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University of Birmingham

What is Character? Virtue Ethics in Education

Explore important questions about character education and how it contributes to individual and societal flourishing.
2 weeks
4 hrs per week
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BSAC

Antimicrobial Stewardship in Wound Management

Gain insight into antimicrobial resistance, learn about the threats it poses to wound care, and explore preventative measures.
3 weeks
2 hrs per week
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Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)

Norwegian for Beginners 2

Continue to improve your understanding of the Norwegian language and Norwegian culture.
4 weeks
6 hrs per week
Included in Unlimited
University of Bergen

Occupational Health in Developing Countries

Learn how occupational health can reduce illnesses or injuries caused by working conditions, with this free online course.
6 weeks
4 hrs per week
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University of Reading

Managing People: Teamwork and Diversity

Learn about team structure, how teams work, performance management and diversity in the workplace.
3 weeks
4 hrs per week
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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
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The Open University

German at Work Intermediate 2: Deutsch am Arbeitsplatz

Develop your understanding of the German language and consolidate your communication skills for the workplace.
4 weeks
5 hrs per week
Included in Unlimited
The Open University

German at Work Post-Beginners 2: Deutsch am Arbeitsplatz

Develop your understanding of the German language and consolidate your communication skills for the workplace.
4 weeks
5 hrs per week
Included in Unlimited
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
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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
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University of Reading

Managing People: Understanding Your Organisational Culture

Explore the concept of organisational culture and learn its practical implications.
3 weeks
4 hrs per week
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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
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