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Is this the future of language teaching?

We spoke to Scott Granville, co-founder of New Zealand education innovators, Chasing Time English, about his creative teaching methods, why students find his online English courses so effective, and the …

Category: Educator Interviews, Educators, General, Learning, Upskilling

Top 10 quirky online courses to take this summer

Need to quench your boredom over the holidays? Check out this selection of our most quirky online courses.

Category: General, Learning

Going to university? Top 10 online courses to get ready

Getting excited to start university in September? Check out our top 10 online courses to feel more prepared.

Category: General, Learning

Free Professional CV Templates 2022

If you’re struggling with job applications or looking for the perfect CV format, we’re here to help. Download one of our free CV templates for a great range of jobs …

Category: CV Help, General, Job Market

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What is Agile and what is it used for?

Learn what Agile is, as well as common uses of the Agile Methodology such as Agile marketing and Agile design.

Category: Business and Management, Digital Skills, General

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What is a Raspberry Pi and what can it be used for?

Learn what a Raspberry Pi is as we explore the advantages of using a Raspberry Pi and its teaching possibilities.

Category: Digital Skills, General, Teaching

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How to get into the gaming industry: 4 top tips

Want to get into the gaming industry? Learn which roles are available and discover 4 top tips for securing a role in the industry.

Category: Career Development, Digital Skills, General

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What is influencer marketing? And how can you get into it?

We explore the definition of an influencer and discover the secrets of how to become an influencer and build your personal brand.

Category: Career Development, Entrepreneurship, General

Five online courses to improve your personal finance skills

Money is a necessity of life, so it’s good to be financially aware. We look at five courses that will teach you to manage your money better!

Category: General, Learning

Five online courses to improve your brain health

Brain health is essential to a functional and fulfilling life. We look at five great courses that explore the topic and teach you how to support the health of your …

Category: General, Learning

Five online courses to support workplace wellbeing in the NHS

Discover the importance of workplace wellbeing and explore five online courses suited to healthcare workers in this article written in collaboration with the We Are The NHS campaign.

Category: Career Development, General

How can technology help us to grow healthy, safe and sustainable food?

Learn how technology is used to grow healthy, safe and sustainable food in this post from EIT Food, Europe’s leading food innovation initiative. Written by Laura Elphick, EIT Food.

Category: Current Issues, General

How to improve leadership skills

Learn to develop your leadership skills in this article, where we explore examples and tips on how to become a great leader.

Category: Career, General, How To, Personal Development

Why learn Chinese? Top reasons to learn Mandarin

Mandarin Chinese is a language that's spoken by billions. Increasingly, it's a language that Westerners are looking to learn. Here, we take a look at how, and why.

Category: Career Development, General, Learning

Command a room: How to improve speaking skills

Improving your speaking skills can be helpful in a wide range of social circumstances. Here, we look at the importance of speaking skills, and how to develop them.

Category: General, How To, Personal Development

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Is this the future of language teaching?

Top 10 quirky online courses to take this summer

Going to university? Top 10 online courses to get ready

Free Professional CV Templates 2022

What is Agile and what is it used for?

What is a Raspberry Pi and what can it be used for?

How to get into the gaming industry: 4 top tips

What is influencer marketing? And how can you get into it?

Five online courses to improve your personal finance skills

Five online courses to improve your brain health

Five online courses to support workplace wellbeing in the NHS

How can technology help us to grow healthy, safe and sustainable food?

How to improve leadership skills

Why learn Chinese? Top reasons to learn Mandarin

Command a room: How to improve speaking skills

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