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Complutense University of Madrid

Animal Viruses: Their Transmission and the Diseases They Produce

Learn how important animal viruses are transmitted between animals and humans, and understand the diseases they produce.
6 weeks
5 hrs per week
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
Griffith University

Assessment of the Newborn

Understand the importance of the newborn physical assessment and learn how to conduct one.
2 weeks
3 hrs per week
Queensland University of Technology

Big Data: Data Visualisation

Data visualisation is vital in bridging the gap between data and decisions. Discover the methods, tools and processes involved.
3 weeks
2 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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UEA (University of East Anglia)

Clinical Supervision with Confidence

Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate learners effectively with this online course for clinical and educational supervisors.
2 weeks
4 hrs per week
UEA (University of East Anglia)

Clinical Supervision: Teaching and Facilitating Learning

Create a conducive learning environment and facilitate effective learning with this online course for clinical supervisors.
3 weeks
3 hrs per week
Newcastle University

Dementia Care: Staying Connected and Living Well

A course for carers, to help you stay connected to loved ones, manage stress at home and defuse difficult situations.
3 weeks
2 hrs per week
UEA (University of East Anglia)

Dysphagia: Swallowing Difficulties and Medicines

This course will enhance the knowledge of any person involved in the administration of medicines to patients with dysphagia.
6 weeks
2 hrs per week
British Council

English in Early Childhood: Language Learning and Development

Discover how very young children learn English as an additional language and how you can help them progress.
6 weeks
2 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
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
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EIT Food

Food for Thought: The Relationship Between Food, Gut and Brain

The gut and brain are very closely linked. Explore how neurology, the microbiome and more interact to affect health.
5 weeks
2 hrs per week
The University of Nottingham

Image Analysis Methods for Biologists

Get an introduction to image acquisition and analysis for biologists – from basic techniques to the future of image analysis.
4 weeks
3 hrs per week
National STEM Learning Centre

Inspiring Young People In STEM: Activities and Improving Communication

Improve your communication skills when presenting STEM activities and volunteering with young people.
2 weeks
3 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
Dublin City University

Irish 106: An Introduction to Irish Language and Culture

Delve deeper into Irish language and culture. You’ll explore past and future tenses - plus new subjects, like food and drink.
4 weeks
4 hrs per week
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
Hanken School of Economics

Principles of Service Management

Your customers are your key resource. Explore a service-based approach to marketing and management that can better serve them.
7 weeks
3 hrs per week
University of Glasgow

Research Impact: Making a Difference

Help your work to benefit society and the economy. Learn what research impact is and how to create it.
3 weeks
4 hrs per week
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
UCL (University College London)

The Many Faces of Dementia

Gain a unique insight into dementia through the stories, symptoms and science behind four less common diagnoses.
4 weeks
2 hrs per week
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
British Council

Understanding IELTS: Techniques for English Language Tests

Improve your English and prepare for tests, such as IELTS reading, writing, speaking and listening, with this free online course.
6 weeks
2 hrs per week
University of Southampton

Understanding Language: Learning and Teaching

An introduction to some key concepts in the effective teaching and learning of languages.
4 weeks
3 hrs per week
UEA (University of East Anglia)

Using Personalized Medicine and Pharmacogenetics

Get to grips with pharmacogenetics and personalized medicine, so you can make informed treatment decisions.
3 weeks
3 hrs per week
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
Wellcome Genome Campus Advanced Courses and Scientific Conferences

Bacterial Genomes: Disease Outbreaks and Antimicrobial Resistance

Explore the genomes of bacteria and the use of genome sequencing to track harmful disease and AMR.
3 weeks
3 hrs per week
University of Reading

Begin Programming: Build Your First Mobile Game

Learn basic Java programming by developing a mobile game that you can run on your computer, Android phone or tablet.
5 weeks
4 hrs per week
University of Leeds

Blended Learning Essentials: Getting Started

A free course for the vocational education and training sector to promote effective practice and pedagogy in blended learning.
5 weeks
4 hrs per week
The Open University

Business Fundamentals: Project Management

Gain the basic skills to manage all phases of project lifecycles effectively, using the most appropriate methods and tools.
4 weeks
3 hrs per week
Deakin University

Career Credentials: Evidence Your Self-management Skills

Discover what self-management is and why your ability to evidence these skills is critical for career success.
2 weeks
3 hrs per week
University of Strathclyde

Caring for Vulnerable Children

Develop an understanding of some of the approaches involved in caring for vulnerable children, with this free online course.
6 weeks
4 hrs per week
University of Leeds

Causes of Human Disease: Exploring Cancer and Genetic Disease

Explore how the unravelling of genetic code has led to a deeper understanding of genetic diseases and cancer.
2 weeks
4 hrs per week
Deakin University

Coaching in the Knowledge Era

Find out how to become a successful coach in the knowledge era and learn key coaching skills.
2 weeks
3 hrs per week
University of Oslo

Dangerous Questions: Why Academic Freedom Matters

Explore the meaning of academic freedom and how it relates to core higher education and societal values.
3 weeks
3 hrs per week
University of Leeds

Discovering Science: Global Challenges

Can chemistry help to feed a growing population, or overcome increasing bacterial resistance?
2 weeks
5 hrs per week
University of Leeds

Environmental Challenges: Hierarchy in Property Rights

How does language help us develop our relationship with nature and determine the rights of access and ownership?
2 weeks
5 hrs per week
The Open University

Finance Fundamentals: Financial Services after the Banking Crisis


Explore the UK financial services landscape, how financial firms and products are regulated, and how consumers are protected.
4 weeks
3 hrs per week
Griffith University

Future-proofing the Health Workforce

Find out how to meet the challenges and opportunities that face tomorrow’s healthcare workforce.
2 weeks
3 hrs per week
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
Raspberry Pi Foundation

How Computers Work: Demystifying Computation

Explore the fundamentals of computing - computer architecture, binary logic, data processing, circuits, and more.
4 weeks
2 hrs per week
Lancaster University

Humphry Davy: Laughing Gas, Literature, and the Lamp

Discover Humphry Davy and his contribution to science and the arts.
4 weeks
3 hrs per week
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
University of Leeds

Introduction to Intercultural Studies: Intercultural Contact

Learn how the principles of intercultural contact may challenge the way in which you think about social interaction.
2 weeks
5 hrs per week
Lancaster University

Lancaster Castle and Northern English History: The View from the Stronghold

We will use the iconic building of Lancaster Castle to investigate how 2000 years of history has shaped the north-west of England.
4 weeks
3 hrs per week
National STEM Learning Centre

Maths Subject Knowledge: Proportional Reasoning

Learn how to solve proportional reasoning problems and apply them to real world contexts and STEM subjects
4 weeks
3 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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British Council

Migrants and Refugees in Education: A toolkit for teachers

Learn how to teach and support young people across the globe affected by violence, conflict or displacement.
4 weeks
3 hrs per week
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
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
UEA (University of East Anglia)

Professional Development for Early Career Teachers

Find out how to develop and improve your teaching abilities as you start your career as a teacher.
5 weeks
3 hrs per week
National STEM Learning Centre

Teaching Practical Science: Physics

Participate in CPD to enhance your physics lessons with effective practical work for 14-16 year olds.
3 weeks
3 hrs per week
The Open University

The Digital Economy: Effective Supply Chain Management

Learn how supply chains work in the digital era, and how you can make them more effective and efficient.
4 weeks
3 hrs per week
EIT InnoEnergy

The Impact of Climate Change on Public Health

Explore the impact of climate change on public health, and discover ways to influence behaviours and policies at all levels.
4 weeks
4 hrs per week
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
Houses of Parliament

UK Parliament Explored: Petitions

This course looks at how petitions to the UK Parliament work and explores their role in raising awareness and instigating change.
2 weeks
3 hrs per week
University of Twente

Ultrasound Imaging: What Is Inside?

Understand the technology of ultrasound, see how it is used in clinical practice and learn how to improve medical imaging.
6 weeks
3 hrs per week
EIT InnoEnergy

Understanding Energy Storage: The Battery Revolution

Explore the world of energy storage and understand the role of batteries.
3 weeks
3 hrs per week
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
St George's, University of London

Using Virtual Scenarios to Create Effective Learning

Learn how to use virtual scenarios to help people practice their decision making and prepare for real world challenges.
3 weeks
2 hrs per week
Trinity College Dublin

Achieving Sustainable Development

Explore the challenges of sustainable development. See the impact of UN Sustainable Development Goals on real people.
4 weeks
4 hrs per week
King's College London

Basic English 1: Elementary

Learn basic English for everyday situations and improve your listening skills with this online course.
4 weeks
4 hrs per week
King's College London

Basic English 2: Pre-Intermediate

Develop your English for use in different everyday situations and build more confidence in your listening skills.
4 weeks
4 hrs per week

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
University of Dundee

Citizen Research: From Data to Action

Join us to discover how citizen-generated data on soils, food and a changing climate can create positive change in the world.
3 weeks
4 hrs per week

Part of a degree

Deakin University

Competitive Advantage: Using Information to Build Business Success

Learn the value of information to businesses and how it can give the business a competitive advantage
2 weeks
3 hrs per week
University of Southampton

Contract Management: Building Relationships in Business

Learn to build relationships and manage contracts successfully with this free online course backed by UK government and IACCM.
3 weeks
3 hrs per week
European University Institute (EUI)

Cultures and Identities in Europe

What does it mean to be European? Discover European cultures, identities and policies with this course.
3 weeks
3 hrs per week

Part of a degree

Deakin University

Cyber Security for Small and Medium Enterprises: Identifying Threats and Preventing Attacks

Discover what common cyber threats and attacks face small and medium enterprises, and what you can do to prevent them.
2 weeks
3 hrs per week
Partnership for Advanced Computing in Europe (PRACE)

Defensive Programming and Debugging

Find out how to write clean and robust code. Explore techniques to minimise the number of bugs during development.
5 weeks
4 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
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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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Royal Holloway, University of London

From World War to White Heat: the RAF in the Cold War

Explore the role that the Royal Air Force played in the Cold War through the collections of the RAF Museums at Hendon and Cosford.
6 weeks
5 hrs per week
University of Strathclyde

Genealogy: Researching Your Family Tree

Develop an understanding of genealogy – how to research your family tree and communicate the results – in this free online course.
6 weeks
4 hrs per week
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
Newcastle University

Hadrian's Wall: Life on the Roman Frontier

Explore the archaeology of the most heavily fortified frontier in the Roman Empire, its people and their lives.
6 weeks
4 hrs per week

Part of a degree

Murdoch University

Healthy Futures: How Can We Create the Most Effective Healthcare System?

Find out how to solve some of the world’s biggest healthcare problems and make a positive difference.
3 weeks
6 hrs per week
EIT Food

Intellectual Property Management in the Food Sector: Safeguarding Your Trademarks in the Global Marketplace

Intellectual property is your company’s lifeblood. Learn what you need to do to safeguard it.
4 weeks
2 hrs per week
University of Groningen

Introduction to Frisian

Learn to speak, write and understand the second official language of the Netherlands with this free introductory language course.
3 weeks
3 hrs per week

Part of a degree

Deakin University

Introduction to Humanitarian Aid

Discover the history of humanitarian aid and the principles and values that underpin it.
2 weeks
3 hrs per week
Hanyang University

Introduction to Korean 2

Develop your understanding of the Korean language and explore Korean culture.
6 weeks
3 hrs per week

Part of a degree

Deakin University

Introduction to Sustainability and Development

Discover the impact of human activity on our planet, and what we can do to ensure a sustainable future for everybody.
2 weeks
3 hrs per week
Dublin City University

Irish 103: An Introduction to Irish Language and Culture

Learn to talk about occupations, daily life and personal skills in this third introductory course on the Irish language.
4 weeks
4 hrs per week
Queensland University of Technology

Kickstart Your Career: Getting Ahead at University

Building a satisfying career is a lifelong process. Use this course to take the first step and start university on the front foot.
2 weeks
2 hrs per week
The University of Sheffield

Literature of the English Country House

A journey through the literature of English country houses from the time of Thomas More to Oscar Wilde
6 weeks
3 hrs per week
EUMETSAT

Monitoring Atmospheric Composition

The composition of our atmosphere is vital for life. Find out how we keep track of it, and what we’re doing to protect it.
5 weeks
3 hrs per week
Griffith University

Music Psychology: Why Does "Bohemian Rhapsody" Feel so Good?

Explore music psychology and find out why music can make us feel, by analysing Queen's famous song, "Bohemian Rhapsody".
2 weeks
3 hrs per week
St George's, University of London

Organ Donation: The Essentials for Healthcare Professionals

Understand the key processes regarding organ donation with this course for healthcare professionals, anywhere in the world.
2 weeks
2 hrs per week
University of Groningen

Protecting Health Data in the Modern Age: Getting to Grips with the GDPR

Learn how the GDPR helps to protect health data and get familiar with rights, obligations, risks and safeguards.
2 weeks
3 hrs per week
Queensland University of Technology

Robotic Vision: Making Robots See

How does my robot see? Get involved in a vision project by writing the code for a complete vision system.
3 weeks
3 hrs per week
Griffith University

Safer Healthcare for Australia's First Peoples

Learn how to work in a culturally safe way when caring for Australia's First Peoples to deliver safer healthcare.
2 weeks
3 hrs per week
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
National STEM Learning Centre

Teaching Primary Science: Getting Started

Learn how to deliver primary science in an engaging and practical way in this course for teachers of 5-11 year old pupils.
3 weeks
3 hrs per week
University of Glasgow

The Museum as a Site and Source for Learning

Explore the purpose of museums today and find how they facilitate learning.
3 weeks
4 hrs per week
Deakin University

Transforming Digital Learning: Learning Design Meets Service Design

Bring powerful digital learning into your professional practice. Explore current issues and emerging trends in the field.
2 weeks
3 hrs per week
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
National Chiao Tung University

Using Creative Problem Solving

Learn how to solve everyday problems using creativity with this online course about hands-on Creative Problem Solving.
4 weeks
3 hrs per week

Part of a degree

Deakin University

What is Leadership?

What is Leadership? And what makes a good leader? Find out with this short free online leadership course.
2 weeks
3 hrs per week
Monash University

World War 1: A History in 100 Stories

Change the way you see World War 1 as you explore stories of hope, suffering and loss from newly released historical archives.
5 weeks
4 hrs per week
The University of Waikato

Advanced Data Mining with Weka

Learn how to use popular packages that extend Weka's functionality and areas of application. Use them to mine your own data!
5 weeks
4 hrs per week
Royal Holloway, University of London

Beyond the Ballot: Women’s Rights and Suffrage from 1866 to Today

Explore the campaign for women’s right to vote and its impact on women’s rights and equality to the present day.
4 weeks
4 hrs per week
University of Leeds

Causes of Human Disease: Understanding Cardiovascular Disease

Explore normal cardiovascular function and risk factors associated with heart attack, stroke and other cardiovascular diseases.
2 weeks
4 hrs per week

Part of a degree

Deakin University

Demystifying Diabetes

Explore the latest research with experienced clinicians to understand the causes, types and treatments of diabetes.
2 weeks
3 hrs per week
University of Leeds

Discovering Science: Chemical Products

With chemistry providing us an endless amount of possibilities, what would you choose to develop?
2 weeks
5 hrs per week
Hanyang University

Economics of Crime

Learn how economic analyses can help us better understand crime problems that we face.
6 weeks
3 hrs per week
University of Leeds

Environmental Challenges: Human Impact in the Natural Environment

Complexity in nature arises from a myriad of simple interactions. How can this lead to an unpredictable dynamism?
2 weeks
5 hrs per week
Taipei Medical University

Essentials of Good Pharmacy Practice: The Basics

Discover the essential elements of the Good Pharmacy Practice (GPP) guidelines and how they support better pharmaceutical services
3 weeks
3 hrs per week
University of York

From Crime to Punishment: an Introduction to Criminal Justice

What is crime? How does criminal justice work in England and Wales? Find out more by following a case through the system.
4 weeks
4 hrs per week
Grenoble Ecole de Management

Global Studies: The Future of Globalization

Understand why some governments try to retrieve their sovereignty and leave global institutions.
2 weeks
6 hrs per week
CIPD - Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development

HR Fundamentals

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

Heart Health: A Beginner's Guide to Cardiovascular Disease

Learn more about how your heart works, the causes of heart disease and how to keep your heart healthy with this free online course
4 weeks
3 hrs per week
Purdue University

Hispanic Film and Culture

Get an introduction to Hispanic culture through the films of Luis Buñuel, Pedro Almodóvar and Guillermo del Toro.
3 weeks
4 hrs per week
Université Libre de Bruxelles

Innovation Strategy: Challenging the Usual Suspects

Gain innovation strategy insights and learn to apply them to advanced and emerging contexts in business.
4 weeks
3 hrs per week
Taipei Medical University

Internet of Things for Active Aging

Learn about how the Internet of Things can help people aging well with this free online course.
4 weeks
2 hrs per week
University of Glasgow

Introduction to Health Technology Assessment

Learn about health technology assessment (HTA) and quality of life (QoL), and how they’re used to decide which treatments to fund
3 weeks
4 hrs per week
University of Leeds

Introduction to Intercultural Studies: Crossing Borders

Take a closer look at geographical and cultural borders and understand their effects on people who occupy them or cross them.
2 weeks
5 hrs per week
Taipei Medical University

Introduction to Nutrition and Food Safety

Learn the basics of nutrition and understand what foods can harm us.
4 weeks
2 hrs per week
Monash University

Introduction to Psychology: Developmental Psychology

Examine the physical, cognitive and social development we undergo throughout our lives.
2 weeks
6 hrs per week
Monash University

Introduction to Psychology: The Psychology of Learning

Explore how new behaviours are learnt by examining different types of psychological conditioning.
2 weeks
6 hrs per week
Purdue University

Introduction to Strategic Doing: An Agile Approach to Strategy

Learn about 'Strategic Doing', a new way of creating strategies for open network businesses and organisations.
3 weeks
2 hrs per week
Monash University

Maintaining a Mindful Life

Learn how to apply mindfulness techniques, so you can improve your communication, relationships and emotional health.
4 weeks
3 hrs per week
The Open University

Management and Leadership: Leading a Team

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

Planning for Learning in STEM Teaching: Formative Assessment for Tailored Learning

Plan for learning: develop the way you plan within, between and across lessons to create learning opportunities for your students.
5 weeks
3 hrs per week
SOAS University of London

Risk Management in the Global Economy

What is risk? This free course examines the financial markets and the role that risk management tools play in the global economy.
4 weeks
2 hrs per week
National STEM Learning Centre

Teaching Practical Science: Chemistry

Discover approaches to engage 14-16 year old students through practical lessons in chemistry with this CPD for science teachers.
3 weeks
3 hrs per week
Colorado State University

The Fall of the Roman Republic

Explore the last century of the Roman Republic, its collapse and the creation of the Roman Empire
4 weeks
3 hrs per week
UNSW Sydney

Through Engineers' Eyes - Expanding the Vision: Engineering Mechanics by Experiment, Analysis and Design

Extend the basic techniques of engineering mechanics to a range of situations; interpret experiments and apply them to design.
4 weeks
4 hrs per week
University of Twente

eHealth: Combining Psychology, Technology and Health

How can technology make you healthy? Learn about the design, application, implementation and evaluation of eHealth.
6 weeks
3 hrs per week
University of Reading

Big Data and the Environment

From sources such as satellites, sensors and social media, how can environmental data analytics benefit business and research?
3 weeks
3 hrs per week
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
University of Leeds

Critical Thinking at University: An Introduction

Critical thinking is a vital skill for university study whatever your discipline. Prepare for university now.
2 weeks
4 hrs per week
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
Purdue University

Improve Your Intercultural Competence

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

Korea in a Global Context

Learn the international politics of Asia-Pacific with a focus on the United States, China, Japan, North Korea, and South Korea
6 weeks
3 hrs per week
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
Emergency Planning College (EPC)

Staying Safe: How to be Prepared in the Modern World

Have you ever considered what you would do in an emergency situation? How would you keep yourself and others safe?
3 weeks
3 hrs per week
University of Twente

Supply Chain Innovation: How Technology Can Create a Sustainable Future

Understand how new technologies can make supply chains more sustainable and learn how to deal with today's trends.
6 weeks
3 hrs per week
EIT Food

Understanding Different Diets: Mediterranean, Baltic sea, and Okinawa

Learn the principles, science and health benefits of the Mediterranean diet, the Baltic sea diet, and the Okinawa diet.
4 weeks
2 hrs per week
University of Leeds

Causes of Human Disease: Nutrition and Environment

Explore how nutrition and environmental factors such as toxins influence your chance of developing human disease.
2 weeks
4 hrs per week
University of Leeds

Discovering Science: Atmospheric Chemistry

What can we learn about Earth, and other planets in and beyond our solar system, by studying their atmospheres?
2 weeks
5 hrs per week
University of Leeds

Environmental Challenges: Scarcity and Conflict in the Natural Environment

War and conflict can severely disrupt the governance of the environment. What is the impact on both people and the environment?
2 weeks
5 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
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
University of Leeds

Introduction to Intercultural Studies: Language and Culture

Explore intercultural communication by understanding the relationship between language and cultural identity.
2 weeks
5 hrs per week
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
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
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
National STEM Learning Centre

Teaching Practical Science: Biology

Develop practical lessons to help 14-16 year old students understand biology with this CPD for science teachers.
3 weeks
3 hrs per week
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
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
Grenoble Ecole de Management

Global Studies: Risks and Threats in International Relations

Explore global issues and discover how cultural divides and security threats impact foreign affairs and global policies.
4 weeks
6 hrs per week
University of Groningen

The Scientific Revolution: Understanding the Roots of Modern Science

Learn about the seventeenth-century Scientific Revolution and its role in shaping the modern Western world.
3 weeks
3 hrs per week
EIT Food

Alternative Proteins as Food Ingredients

Explore a range of new sustainable protein sources - how to derive them, develop them, and bring them to market.
2 weeks
10 hrs per week
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Taipei Medical University

Introduction to Translational Research: Connecting Scientists and Medical Doctors

Understand the emerging discipline of translational medicine and the process of taking research from ‘benchside’ to ‘bedside'.
6 weeks
2 hrs per week
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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.
2 weeks
3 hrs per week
National STEM Learning Centre

Introduction to Assessment for Learning: Becoming a More Responsive Teacher

Improve your students’ understanding and outcomes by developing your teaching and embedding formative practices in your classroom.
3 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

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Coventry University

The Dream of Streaming: Rethinking the Role of On-Demand Entertainment

Explore how developments in the digital delivery of film and TV affect the nature and scope of material produced.
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
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
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
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
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 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

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
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
National STEM Learning Centre

Differentiating for Learning in STEM Teaching

Improve your teaching by diagnosing your students' current levels of understanding and differentiating for learning by task.
5 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 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 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 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

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