Student Rosie tells us about how she used FutureLearn to help her ace her A-Level biology exams – and is now using FutureLearn to train for the jobs market.
Learner story – Amy
Learner Amy tells us about how FutureLearn helped her retrain for an entirely new career – and then keep her skills up to date.
Category: Learner Stories
Learner stories – Amanda
Discover how teacher Amanda used FutureLearn to learn more about ADHD in children – and improved her teaching skills in the process.
Category: Learner Stories
Learner stories – Martin
Martin – a primary school teacher in the UK – used FutureLearn to gain new skills in teaching online during the coronavirus lockdown. We talked to him about his experience …
Category: Learner Stories
7 skills employers of the future will be looking for
Futureproof your CV by learning about the skills employers of tomorrow will most likely be looking for, and the online courses you can take to train up.
Category: Career Development, Job Market, Learning, Upskilling
How to transform your CX strategy with Salesforce
Learn how Salesforce CRM technology can drastically improve customer experiences (CX) and success, and find out more about our new CX and Success Management microcredential.
How to make data-driven financial decisions using Xero and Tableau
Organisations are increasingly turning to business intelligence tools to help make their financial decisions. Check out how and why they utilise Xero and Tableau.
Soft skills: what they are and how to develop them
What are soft skills and how might they help your success at work? Read on to discover the most valuable professional soft skills and what you can do to improve …
Category: Business and Management, Career Development, Learning, Upskilling
What will COVID-19 mean for universities and colleges in 2020/2021?
Discover what the impact of the coronavirus pandemic is for students and teachers looking to return to universities and colleges in the academic year ahead.
Category: Current Issues, Learning, Teaching
The best-paying jobs in 2020 and how to get them
Want to know what the best-paying jobs in the world are at the moment? Check out our list of the highest paying careers.
Category: Career Development, Job Market, Learning, Upskilling
Sharia and Islamic law: religious worship during the COVID-19 pandemic
What happens when a religious community can no longer physically meet to worship? Hear from University of Edinburgh academic, Dr Yahya Barry, on how Islamic law has responded to social …
Category: Coronavirus, Current Issues, Learning
30 fun things to do if your summer holiday has been cancelled
If your 2020 vacation has been put on hold, don’t worry. We’ve got a list of great ideas to keep you engaged and energised through the summer months.
Category: Coronavirus, Current Issues, Learning
Introducing: FutureLearn Schools
Find out more about FutureLearn schools and register your school for free upgraded access to over a hundred of our short courses for students aged 13+.
Category: FutureLearn News, Learning, Teaching
Try our new chatbot to discover the perfect course for you
FutureLearn has thousands of free online courses available – but which is right for you? We've designed a new chatbot to help match you to your ideal course, and keep …
Category: Career Development, Current Issues, Learning
How to stand out when applying for a graduate scheme
Learn how to make sure your graduate scheme application makes the grade.
Category: Career Development, Learning
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