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Starting a Business 5: Managing Finances
University of Leeds
Find out how forecasting and managing your finances can lead to a profitable and sustainable business.
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Starting a Business 4: Business Processes
University of Leeds
Understand how business works and performance can be improved so that you can take your business forward and manage growth.
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Starting a Business 6: Funding Your Business
University of Leeds
Raising funds in an important when starting a business; find out which source of funding is most suitable for your business idea.
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Starting a Business 2: People and Networks
University of Leeds
Find out how working with people and exploring networks can help you take your business to the next level.
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Fundamentals of Project Planning and Management
Darden School of Business, University of Virginia
Learn the basics of project planning and management so you can run effective projects at work or in daily life.
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Starting a Business 1: Vision and Opportunity
University of Leeds
Interested in starting a business? This course will help you define your vision and discover opportunities to make it happen.
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Starting a Business 3: Customers and Competitors
University of Leeds
Find out how understanding and targeting your market can help your business stand out from the crowd.
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Management and Leadership: Leading a Team
The Open University
Develop a business plan and build a team with with this online course from The Open University and CMI.
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How to Succeed at: Interviews
The University of Sheffield
This free three week course provides the tools you need to succeed at interviews and land your dream job or course place.
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Impact Investing: Profit and Purpose
Jindal Centre for Social Innovation + Entrepreneurship
Learn about impact investing, and how the power of finance can generate financial returns and tackle today's global challenges.
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Principles of Service Management
Hanken School of Economics
Your customers are your key resource. Explore a service-based approach to marketing and management that can better serve them.
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Business Model Thinking
Coventry University
Get an introduction to business model thinking and turn your ideas into real business opportunities.
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Bookkeeping for Personal and Business Accounting
The Open University
Learn how to balance your books and develop the skills to manage finances in personal and business environments.
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Management and Leadership: Well-being and Welfare at Work
The Open University
Learn to support the development and well-being of the people you manage with this online course from The Open University and CMI.
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Leaders: Their Role and Impact on Business
Coventry University
Examine different leadership theories and the key traits of a leader. Analyse the impact leaders have on an organisation.
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Innovation Strategy: Challenging the Usual Suspects
Université Libre de Bruxelles
Gain innovation strategy insights and learn to apply them to advanced and emerging contexts in business.
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Using Open Data for Digital Business
Royal Holloway, University of London
Discover the power of Open Data and learn how you can use it to transform business.
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Open Innovation
Durham University
Find ideas from your suppliers, competitors or customers and develop them for competitive advantage with this free online course.
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The Digital Economy: Selling Through Customer Insight
The Open University
Uncover new perspectives on the role and behaviour of your customers, to enhance your sales and marketing.
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Management and Leadership: Growing as a Manager
The Open University
Explore the foundations of successful management with this free online course from The Open University and CMI.
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Leading and Managing People-Centred Change
Durham University
Learn how to bring people with you as you lead or manage organisational change and navigate challenges to keep them on-board.
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Innovation: the Food Industry
University of Leeds
Learn how innovation has changed the food industry, the way we shop and how we manage the global issue of food waste.
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Competitive Advantage: Using Information to Build Business Success
Deakin University
Learn the value of information to businesses and how it can give the business a competitive advantage
Career advice
Become a Finance Manager
Finance managers, sometimes known as financial controllers, are responsible for managing a company’s financial aims and output - from day-to-day decisions through to end-of-year goals. Start your career now with short online financial management courses.
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Management and Leadership: Planning Your Personal Development
The Open University
Focus on and plan your personal development as a manager with this online course from The Open University and CMI.
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People Management Skills
CIPD - Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development
Get an introduction to people management and develop your own management style.
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The Global Business Environment: Evolution and Dynamics
Coventry University
Get an introduction to the changing landscape of the global economy and its implications for international commerce.
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Business Fundamentals: Project Management
The Open University
Gain the basic skills to manage all phases of project lifecycles effectively, using the most appropriate methods and tools.
Career advice
Become an Entrepreneur
Want to learn how to start your own business? Or bring new ideas and energy to your current organisation? Develop key entrepreneurial skills with short online entrepreneurship courses from top universities and business schools.
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Innovation Management: Winning in the Age of Disruption
University of Leeds
Learn how successful organisations like IBM manage innovation to disrupt markets and achieve business advantage.
Career advice
Become a Project Manager
Project managers ensure that projects run smoothly and finish on time and on budget. Find out what skills you need to become a project manager and get your career started with online project management courses from top universities.
Degree
MBA with Artificial Intelligence Specialism
Coventry University
Develop the skills and knowledge needed to manage the complexity that comes from a more artificial intelligence driven world and explore how AI technology can be used to create revenue and generate business opportunities.
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Business Process Management: an Introduction to Process Thinking
Queensland University of Technology
Understand the importance of process thinking today. Improve organisational performance through business process management (BPM).
Career advice
Become a Marketing Manager
As a marketing manager, you’ll get to oversee both marketing campaigns and the department itself, creating and delivering campaigns to budget and in-line with company goals. Start your training with digital marketing courses from top universities.
Career advice
Become an HR Manager
A career in human resources management is focused around people skills – whether it’s recruiting and developing staff, overseeing strategy or managing the HR department. Start your HR career with short online human resources courses from top universities.
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Innovation: the World's Greatest
University of Leeds
Understand what innovation means and consider the history and developments of innovations that are important in our daily lives.
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Mergers and Acquisitions: Accounting Principles
New York Institute of Finance
Understand how to apply accounting and tax principles with this final course in a program about mergers and acquisitions.
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An Introduction to Financial Management in Construction
Coventry University
Explore financial management and accounting conventions and their importance in the construction industry and other sectors
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The Importance of Project Management in the Global Construction Industry
Coventry University
Why is the management of construction projects important and why do construction projects fail?
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Disaster Management and Accountability
Coventry University
Learn how and why accountability standards should be applied to disaster management.
Career advice
Learn New Soft Skills
Soft skills are skills that help you work well with others, they're vital in today's workplace. Whether you want to improve your communication skills, think more creatively or learn how to lead, find a soft skills course to help you get ahead at work.
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HR Fundamentals
CIPD - Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development
Get an introduction to the practice of Human Resources, and develop the skills you need to become an HR professional.
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Business and Finance Fundamentals
The Open University
Develop your fundamental business and finance skills, with the prospect of earning level 1 credit towards a Business Management BA
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Managing Big Data with R and Hadoop
Partnership for Advanced Computing in Europe (PRACE)
Learn how to manage and analyse big data using the R programming language and Hadoop programming framework.
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Business & Management
Want to excel at finance or managing people? Our online business and management courses will help. Further your career with communication, networking and project management courses. Take leadership training with top universities and business schools.
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Marketing Analytics
Darden School of Business, University of Virginia
Learn the basics of marketing analytics and understand how to use data to ensure your marketing is effective.
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Management & Leadership
Leadership can be the difference between a company’s success or failure. Make sure you're prepared, with online management and leadership courses.
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Digital Skills: Web Analytics
Accenture
Learn about the role of analytics in business, the types of analytics and techniques used and why they are important.
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Getting Started with Agile and Design Thinking
Darden School of Business, University of Virginia
Get an introduction to agile product development and design thinking so you can build better digital products.
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Digital Skills: Social Media
Accenture
Learn how to use social media for business, from creating a social media presence to measuring success.
Degree
MBA for the Sustainable Tourism Sector
Coventry University
Develop the knowledge and skills in key sustainable tourism and business management approaches and understand how to apply them to the industry, destinations and policy agencies.
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What is Leadership?
Deakin University
What is Leadership? And what makes a good leader? Find out with this short free online leadership course.
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Finance
Improve your understanding of finance with online finance courses, programs and degrees from top universities and business schools.
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Entrepreneurship
Start a business or advance your career with online entrepreneurship courses. Explore customer engagement, finance, digital marketing and more.
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Professional Development
Secure your next promotion with professional development courses, programs and degrees from top universities and business schools.
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Digital Skills: Retail
Accenture
Discover the impact digital technology is having on the retail industry and what it means for customers.
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Career Credentials: Evidence Your Self-management Skills
Deakin University
Discover what self-management is and why your ability to evidence these skills is critical for career success.
Degree
MBA
Coventry University
Explore a range of topics designed to enhance your global perspective and emphasise the importance to managerial practice of intercultural awareness. Develop your management abilities and become a global leader in the modern world of business.
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Finance Fundamentals: Financial Planning and Budgeting
The Open University
With household budgets feeling the pinch this course shows how to bring order to your finances and make good financial decisions.
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An Introduction to Organisational Behaviour: How to Understand Your People
Coventry University
Discover why organisations behave the way they do, the effects of misbehaviour at work - and what you can do to improve things.
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Innovation: the Fashion Industry
University of Leeds
Understand how big fashion retailers innovate and discover the story behind a favourite piece of your clothing.
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The Digital Economy
The Open University
Develop the business, management and marketing skills to thrive in the digital economy and take your first steps towards an MBA, with this flexible program of online courses from The Open University Business School.
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Business Fundamentals
The Open University
Develop your communication, networking, relationship building and project management skills with this flexible program of online courses from The Open University Business School.
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Social Enterprise: Growing a Sustainable Business
Middlesex University Business School
Learn how to grow a sustainable social enterprise in this free online course from Middlesex University Business School.
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Introduction to GDPR: General Data Protection Regulation
UCL (University College London)
Learn how to handle data in the digital economy safely, securely and respectfully.
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Big Data and the Environment
University of Reading
From sources such as satellites, sensors and social media, how can environmental data analytics benefit business and research?
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Management and Leadership, Essentials
The Open University
Take your first step to becoming a Chartered Manager with this flexible program of online courses from The Open University Business School and CMI.
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Management and Leadership, Personal Development
The Open University
Take your next step to becoming a Chartered Manager with this program of online courses from The Open University Business School
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Digital Skills: Digital Marketing
Accenture
Learn about different digital marketing strategies and techniques businesses can use, with this digital marketing course.
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Intellectual Property Management in the Food Sector: Safeguarding Your Trademarks in the Global Marketplace
EIT Food
Intellectual property is your company’s lifeblood. Learn what you need to do to safeguard it.
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Emergency Management: Risk, Incidents and Leadership
Coventry University
An introduction to managing risk and providing leadership during emergency incidents.
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The Digital Economy: Finance for Business Growth
The Open University
Learn how to develop a funding strategy for your business; explore different types of finance and learn when, and how, to use them
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Global Studies: Cultures and Organizations in International Relations
Grenoble Ecole de Management
Explore whether cultural, institutional and environmental differences can be overcome to create a more cooperative world.
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Improve Your Intercultural Competence
Purdue University
Develop the attitudes, skills and knowledge required to thrive in diverse workplaces.
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Contract Management: Building Relationships in Business
University of Southampton
Learn to build relationships and manage contracts successfully with this free online course backed by UK government and IACCM.
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Finance Fundamentals: Managing the Household Balance Sheet
The Open University
Explore household assets (investments, property and pensions) and liabilities (debts). Find out how to manage each effectively.
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Managing Public Money
The Open University
Explore and understand how you can manage public money effectively to create and demonstrate value for citizens.
Degree
MBA for the Healthcare Sector
Coventry University
Explore the unique global challenges faced by leaders and managers within health and social care organisations and gain the skills and knowledge required to deliver quality health services and respond to future demands.
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Social Business: a Sustainable Way to Face the Most Pressing Needs of Our Time
Pompeu Fabra University Barcelona
Social Businesses are designed to improve society. In this course you will learn the main concepts to design a Social Business.
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Business Fundamentals: Effective Communication
The Open University
Gain a practical grounding in communication to boost your personal effectiveness, save you time and reduce your stress levels.
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Technology Entrepreneurship: How to Start a New Venture
University of Twente
Find out how to recognise, develop and exploit entrepreneurial opportunities. Start your own entrepreneurial venture.
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Global Marketing: A Definition
Coventry University
Get an introduction to global marketing, and explore how globalisation has caused organisations to change their marketing focus.
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Managing People: Engaging Your Workforce
University of Reading
Learn how to understand and get the most out of people in the workplace, with a course that's ideal for those in management roles.
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SMEs and Digital Engagement
Deakin University
Find out about the technology tools available to small-to-medium-sized business and generate success.
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Social Enterprise: Business Doing Good
Middlesex University Business School
Learn about the diverse world of social enterprise in this free online course from Middlesex University Business School.
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Understanding Financial Statements
Coventry University
Learn how to make better business decisions with financial information.
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Marketing
Develop your marketing skills with online marketing courses that cover topics like analytics, customer behaviour and branding.
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Innovation
Innovation is a common buzzword, but what does it actually mean? Find out, and improve your ability to innovate with online innovation courses.
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Communication Skills
Learn how to communicate more effectively with online communication skills courses that cover subjects including networking and teamwork.
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Emergencies and Disasters: Trends and Issues
Coventry University
Understand the common characteristics of emergencies and disasters, and explore the challenges they create.
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Global Studies: The Future of Globalization
Grenoble Ecole de Management
Understand why some governments try to retrieve their sovereignty and leave global institutions.
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Player-centred Coaching
Deakin University
Explore coach-centred and player-centred coaching approaches, and learn how to apply key skills to your own practice.
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Understanding Diversity and Inclusion
Purdue University
Develop your attitudes, skills and knowledge of cultural diversity so you're able to create inclusive environments.
Degree
MSc Emergency Management and Resilience
Coventry University
Explore a range of specialist topics within emergency management and develop the necessary skills for effective risk response and implementation of successful recovery strategies.
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MBA for the Cyber Security Management Sector
Coventry University
Explore the latest digital security technologies and gain a critical awareness of the latest problems and best practices in cyber security management.
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The Digital Economy: Success through Market Segmentation
The Open University
Explore how and why market segmentation can be used to improve customer satisfaction and business performance.
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Business Fundamentals: Effective Networking
The Open University
Learn how to build and sustain your network to enhance your professional relationships and open up career opportunities.
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Business Fundamentals: Customer Engagement
The Open University
Learn how to design business and marketing activities to engage customers through relationships instead of one-off sales.
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Understanding Modern Business and Organisations
University of Strathclyde
Learn how knowledge, technology, ethics and globalisation affect businesses today, with this free online course for graduates.
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Career Management for Early Career Academic Researchers
University of Glasgow
Explore different career options, learn what you want out of a career and understand how to implement good career decisions.
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The Importance of Money in Business
University of Leeds
Understand the role that money plays in business success and increase your career prospects with this free online course.
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Introduction to Humanitarian Aid
Deakin University
Discover the history of humanitarian aid and the principles and values that underpin it.
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Coaching the Mental Game
Deakin University
Learn how coaches in sport and business can help players reach their full potential both mentally and physically.
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Digital Transformation of Businesses and Services
Grenoble Ecole de Management
Explore the impact of digital transformation on businesses and services and find out how to implement it in your own organisation.
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Introduction to Process Mining with ProM
Eindhoven University of Technology
Learn how to use the free, open source process mining framework (ProM) to analyse, visualise, and improve processes based on data.
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First Steps in Data Science with Google Analytics: Bridging Business to Technical Experts
UNESCO UNITWIN Complex Systems Digital Campus
Get started in data science by learning how to use Google Analytics to analyse user behaviour and website performance.
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Big Data
Big data is changing the world we live in. Find out how to join the field or develop your career with a variety of big data online courses.
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Finance Fundamentals: Investment Theory and Practice
The Open University
Look at the investment choices open to you, and the risks and returns of each. Start managing your financial future effectively
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Coaching in the Knowledge Era
Deakin University
Find out how to become a successful coach in the knowledge era and learn key coaching skills.
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New Energy Technologies: Energy Transition and Sustainable Development
Grenoble Ecole de Management
Explore the development of new energy technologies and discover key energy challenges with this online course.
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Time Management Strategies for Project Management
Purdue University
Develop your time management skills and discover time management strategies to ensure every project you manage runs smoothly.
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Understanding Energy Storage: The Battery Revolution
EIT InnoEnergy
Explore the world of energy storage and understand the role of batteries.
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Supply Chain Innovation: How Technology Can Create a Sustainable Future
University of Twente
Understand how new technologies can make supply chains more sustainable and learn how to deal with today's trends.
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The Self-aware Coach
Deakin University
Find out why self-awareness is so important in coaching and leadership, and learn strategies to apply to your own practice.
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The Business of Film
The Open University
Explore the intriguing world of film production and find out about the complexities of development, distribution and finance.
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Commercialization of Social Enterprises: Stemming the Tide of Mission Drift
Université Libre de Bruxelles
Find out how to avoid mission drift when transitioning a social enterprise or microfinance venture into a for-profit organisation.
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Modern Empowerment in the Workplace
The Open University
The 21st century is transforming the workplace. Explore the role of human resources (HR) in this modern empowerment era.
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Managing My Money for Young Adults
The Open University
Learn how to make the most of your money and learn the skills you need to navigate the complex world of personal finance.
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Business Futures: Sustainable Business Through Green HR
RMIT University
Get an introduction to how HR, specifically Green HR, can help create a business that’s environmentally friendly.
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Make an Impact: Sustainability for Professionals
University of Bath
Find out how to integrate a sustainable development strategy into your company with this free online course.
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Social and Digital Media Analytics
Purdue University
Learn how to analyse social and digital media and how to turn this data into useful insights and actions.
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Introduction to Strategic Doing: An Agile Approach to Strategy
Purdue University
Learn about 'Strategic Doing', a new way of creating strategies for open network businesses and organisations.
Career advice
Become a Data Scientist
As a data scientist, you’ll analyse raw data to form insights and solve problems like creating products or updating software. Get the key skills and qualifications now by taking online data science courses from top UK universities and institutions.
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Demystifying Entrepreneurship: How to Think like an Entrepreneur
Coventry University
Challenge the stereotypes around entrepreneurship. Gain new problem-solving skills and an enterprising perspective.
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Consumer Behaviour and Psychology
Coventry University
Learn about the origins of consumer psychology and examine how consumer behaviour can be influenced by a range of factors.
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Service Improvement in Healthcare
Coventry University
Explore how improvement models can help healthcare workers enhance health services and deliver benefits to patients.
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Maritime Law: an Introduction to Shipping Transactions
Law Society of Scotland
Learn about the transactions behind the shipping industry via this free online course. Explore the practicalities of global trade.
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Professional Resilience: Building Skills to Thrive
Deakin University
Learn how to become more resilient in your personal and professional life.
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Mergers and Acquisitions: Free Cash Flow Modeling
New York Institute of Finance
Learn how to evaluate a company’s financial performance to determine acquisition opportunities.
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Effective Fundraising and Leadership in Arts and Culture
University of Leeds
Improve your chances of raising funds for arts and culture by developing your leadership and entrepreneurial skills.
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Risk Management in the Global Economy
SOAS University of London
What is risk? This free course examines the financial markets and the role that risk management tools play in the global economy.
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Social Enterprise: Turning Ideas into Action
Middlesex University Business School
Learn how to turn your social enterprise ideas into action in this free online course from Middlesex University Business School.
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Career Credentials: Evidence Your Expertise in Digital Literacy
Deakin University
Discover what digital literacy is and why your ability to evidence skills in this area is critical for career success.
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Online Business: Planning for Success
RMIT University
Take your online business from ideation to implementation with one of four courses in the Online Business Success program.
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Business Futures: the Sharing Economy
RMIT University
Understand the ins and outs of the sharing economy looking at its problems and opportunities with the free online course.
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Leadership Coaching through Turbulent Times: Playing with eFIRE
Queensland University of Technology
Use eFIRE, a coaching mindset and methodology, to make better leadership decisions in the face of a complex and challenging world.
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Sustainable Development in Humanitarian Action
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
Discover the principles and practices of sustainable development, and how to bring them to life in humanitarian organisations.
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Teaching Entrepreneurial Thinking
Queensland University of Technology
Get an introduction to what entrepreneurial thinking is, and how and why we should teach it.
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Uncovering Your Entrepreneurial Potential
Coventry University
Explore what makes a good entrepreneur and how applying an entrepreneurial approach can create economic and social value.
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The Digital Economy: Effective Supply Chain Management
The Open University
Learn how supply chains work in the digital era, and how you can make them more effective and efficient.
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Digital Skills: Grow Your Career
Accenture
Learn about how digital is changing the world of work, and how you can successfully grow your career in the digital age.
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Digital Leadership: Creating Value Through Technology
University of Reading
Digital technologies are changing extraordinarily quickly. This four-week course will introduce you to the new digital landscape.
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Online Business: Pricing for Success
RMIT University
Discover why pricing is key to the success of your startup, with one of four courses in the Online Business Success program.
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Go Solar PV: The Business Potential of Solar Photovoltaics
EIT InnoEnergy
Explore the current state and future potential of solar PV technology, and get new insights into the solar photovoltaics market.
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Fashion and Sustainability: Understanding Luxury Fashion in a Changing World
London College of Fashion
Get an introduction to issues, agendas and contexts relating to fashion and sustainability in a changing world.
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Business Analytics: The Data Explosion
Kogod School of Business at American University
Explore the origins of the current data explosion. Learn to present data findings using a case study in fraud and fraud detection.
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Why Numbers Matter: Quantitative Research
Deakin University
Learn how to use quantitative research to make difficult decisions and solve real-world problems.
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Edward Jenner Leadership for Veterinary Professionals: Developing Leadership Foundations
NHS Leadership Academy
Develop the foundations of your leadership practice through understanding more about yourself and the impact you have on others.
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Digital Skills: Mobile
Accenture
Learn about mobile design, development and creating mobile experiences, as well as bigger concepts related to mobile technology.
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An Introduction to Emergency Planning and Preparedness
Coventry University
Explore the emergency planning process and learn how to develop emergency plans and preparedness frameworks.
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Online Business: Digital Marketing for Success
RMIT University
Understand how digital marketing can help your startup with one of four courses in the Online Business Success program.
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Futurism and Business: Dealing with Complexity
University of Stellenbosch Business School Executive Development
Learn practical skills to help you predict trends in business and prepare for the future with this free online course.
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Manage Your Prices: an Introduction to Pricing Strategy and Revenue Management
École Nationale de l'Aviation Civile
Learn to use pricing strategies to increase your firm’s revenue, and set the right price for the right person at the right time.
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Future-proofing the Health Workforce
Griffith University
Find out how to meet the challenges and opportunities that face tomorrow’s healthcare workforce.
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Mergers and Acquisitions: Structuring the Deal
New York Institute of Finance
Learn how to structure mergers and acquisitions and discover the documents, tax, and legal structures needed to execute a deal.
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Big Data: from Data to Decisions
Queensland University of Technology
Get a practical insight into big data analytics, and popular tools and frameworks for collecting, storing and managing data.
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Research Impact: Making a Difference
University of Glasgow
Help your work to benefit society and the economy. Learn what research impact is and how to create it.
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Big Data: Data Visualisation
Queensland University of Technology
Data visualisation is vital in bridging the gap between data and decisions. Discover the methods, tools and processes involved.
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Online Business: Customer Profiling for Success
RMIT University
Understand how to find and retain the most valuable customers with one of four courses in the Online Business Success program.
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Entrepreneurship in Nonprofits
University of Basel
Take a look at the world of social entrepreneurship and familiarize yourself with new concepts and methods of entrepreneurship.
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German at Work Intermediate 1: Deutsch am Arbeitsplatz
The Open University
Develop your understanding of the German language and consolidate your communication skills for the workplace.
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How to Succeed at: Writing Applications
The University of Sheffield
This free three week course will help you produce a perfect CV, application and online profile when applying for a job or course.
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Building Your Career in Tomorrow’s Workplace
University of Exeter
Learn about the many factors shaping tomorrow’s working world, and create your future by planning the direction of your career.
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Football: More than a Game
The University of Edinburgh
Explore the role of football in the world today - including finances, clubs, nations and rivalries - with this free online course.
Course
German at Work Post-Beginners 1: Deutsch am Arbeitsplatz
The Open University
Develop your understanding of the German language and consolidate your communication skills for the workplace.
Degree
Cyber Security
Deakin University
Gain industry-specific skills and the technical knowledge required to counter cyber security threats faced by businesses today.
Course
What Influences Property Values?
Deakin University
Explore the factors that influence property values and house prices with this free online course.
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Mergers and Acquisitions: Concepts and Theories
New York Institute of Finance
Get an introduction to mergers and acquisitions with this first course in a program from the New York Institute of Finance.
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Cyber Security for Small and Medium Enterprises: Identifying Threats and Preventing Attacks
Deakin University
Discover what common cyber threats and attacks face small and medium enterprises, and what you can do to prevent them.
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SMEs and New Markets: Trade, the Chinese Powerhouse and Online Opportunities
Deakin University
Uncover new revenue streams by learning how to tap into high potential offshore and online markets.
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Understanding the GDPR
University of Groningen
Get to grips with the General Data Protection Regulation and take the first steps to ensuring that your organisation is compliant.
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How to Read Your Boss
The University of Nottingham
How can we talk more effectively in the workplace? This course introduces linguistic techniques to enhance business communication.
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Big Data: Measuring And Predicting Human Behaviour
The University of Warwick
Join us to explore how the vast amounts of data generated today can help us understand and even predict how humans behave.
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International Franchise Law: the World is Yours
UNSW Sydney
Grow your understanding of the practice and law of international franchising and the viability of franchising internationally.
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Valuing Nature: Should We Put a Price on Ecosystems?
University of Exeter
Discover the many ways that we benefit from the natural world through ecosystem services.
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Digital Skills: User Experience
Accenture
Learn about why user experience (UX) is important, the research and design basics, and the tools and testing techniques used in UX
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Pathways to Property: What is Real Estate?
University of Reading
Join us on site, at a massive property development in London. Explore the issues, meet the experts.
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How to Succeed in the Global Workplace
British Council
Get off to a great start in your new job by learning the essential skills to succeed in a global workplace.
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Raising Funds for Your Startup
Grenoble Ecole de Management
Get to grips with the basics of funding a start up and understand the process of successful financing rounds.
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Big Data: Mathematical Modelling
Queensland University of Technology
Learn how to apply selected mathematical modelling methods to analyse big data in this free online course.
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The Secret Power of Brands
UEA (University of East Anglia)
Understand the role of brands and brand management in the modern world, and start developing your career in the sector.
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Foundation of Innovation and Entrepreneurship in China
City University of Hong Kong
Discover how Chinese culture influences discovery, creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship with this free online course.
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Innovation: The Key to Business Success
University of Leeds
Understand commercial innovation, how ideas emerge and become reality, with this free online course developed with Marks & Spencer
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Using Creative Problem Solving
National Chiao Tung University
Learn how to solve everyday problems using creativity with this online course about hands-on Creative Problem Solving.
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Becoming Career Smart: How to Sell Yourself
Deakin University
Thinking about a career change? Identify your key strengths and professional skills, and learn how to sell them and yourself.
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Transforming Digital Learning: Learning Design Meets Service Design
Deakin University
Bring powerful digital learning into your professional practice. Explore current issues and emerging trends in the field.
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Healthy Futures: How Can We Create the Most Effective Healthcare System?
Murdoch University
Find out how to solve some of the world’s biggest healthcare problems and make a positive difference.
Course
Social Change: How Can Marketing Help?
Griffith University
Learn how marketing can be used to improve healthcare, protect the environment and overcome social problems.
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Intercultural Communication
Shanghai International Studies University (SISU)
Learn to appreciate, adjust to, and work or study in different cultures, with this free online intercultural communication course.
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Finance Fundamentals: Financial Services after the Banking Crisis
The Open University
 Explore the UK financial services landscape, how financial firms and products are regulated, and how consumers are protected.
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Why Planning Your Research Matters
Deakin University
Learn how to plan your research effectively and define your research question.
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Team Coaching
Deakin University
Learn how to use a range of coaching principles and strategies to create a positive and supportive team culture.
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Become a Cyber Security Specialist
Cyber security specialists work in a range of fields, protecting the data and networks of both public and private sector organisations. Learn about the cyber security skills you'll need for the job and get them with short online cyber security courses.
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Modern Building Design
University of Bath
Learn how climate change, technology and regulation are changing modern building design and professional practice in construction.
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Mergers and Acquisitions: Advanced Theory
New York Institute of Finance
Explore mergers and acquisitions in greater depth, examining accounting and projections.
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Sustainable Construction and Development
Chartered Institute of Building Academy
Gain valuable insight into sustainable construction and development, and learn best practices from sustainability initiatives.
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Career Credentials: Evidence Your Expertise in Communication
Deakin University
Evidence your communication skills for the workplace and progress in your career.
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Decision Making in a Complex and Uncertain World
University of Groningen
This course will teach you the first principles of complexity, uncertainty and how to make decisions in a complex world.
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International Affairs: Globalisation
The Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies
Explore the pressing topic of globalisation and how it affects economics, politics and society with this online course.
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Develop Your Cultural Intelligence
Purdue University
Discover the importance of cultural intelligence, or 'CQ', and find out how to improve your own cultural intelligence.
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Emotional Intelligence at Work
Coventry University
Explore how emotional intelligence helps us to understand ourselves and others, resolve conflict and build better relationships.
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Supply Chains in Practice: How Things Get to You
The University of Warwick
Behind each simple everyday activity there is a complex web of supply chains that have brought those goods or services to you.
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An Introduction to the Assessment of People at Work
Coventry University
Discover the history of assessing people at work and get an overview of assessment throughout the employee life cycle.
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Understanding Gender Identity: Trans People in the Workplace
The Open University
Help to create a more trans-friendly workplace, by learning about trans people, the struggles they face and how to support them.
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Career Credentials: Evidence Your Expertise in Teamwork
Deakin University
Evidence your teamwork skills for the workplace and progress in your career.
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Business Futures: Understanding Omni-channel Retailing and Supply Chains
RMIT University
Explore how shopping has changed with this course that demystifies the new world of omni-channel for shoppers and supply-chain.
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Unleash Your Potential: Innovation and Enterprise
University of Bristol
Get an introduction to innovation and enterprise, and learn to generate and evaluate your own ideas.
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Challenging Wealth and Income Inequality
The Open University
Explore the concerns about rising wealth and income inequality between different generations in developed countries.
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German at Work Intermediate 2: Deutsch am Arbeitsplatz
The Open University
Develop your understanding of the German language and consolidate your communication skills for the workplace.
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Big Data Analytics: Opportunities, Challenges and the Future
Griffith University
We produce more data than ever before. Find out how ‘big data analytics’ can help you make use of it.
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German at Work Post-Beginners 2: Deutsch am Arbeitsplatz
The Open University
Develop your understanding of the German language and consolidate your communication skills for the workplace.
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Data to Insight: An Introduction to Data Analysis and Visualisation
The University of Auckland
A hands-on introduction emphasizing key ideas, computer software and statistical thinking.
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Major Sport Events: Winning Through Diversity and Inclusion
Griffith University
Explore how athletes and para athletes prepare for major sport events, and how sport contributes to diversity and inclusion.
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Understanding Public Financial Management: How Is Your Money Spent?
SOAS University of London
How do governments acquire and spend public money? Take a fresh look at public financial management with this free online course.
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Business Analytics Using Forecasting
National Tsing Hua University
Learn a scientific and practical approach for creating and evaluating forecasting solutions.
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Cyber Security: Safety at Home, Online, in Life
Newcastle University
This three-week free online course explores practical cyber security including privacy online, payment safety and security at home
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Persuasive Communication: What Makes Messages Persuasive?
Purdue University
Understand what makes message persuasive and learn how to develop more persuasive messaging for PR, marketing and advertising.
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Leadership for Healthcare Improvement and Innovation
The University of Warwick
This free online course will explore how leadership can influence strategic outcomes in healthcare organisations.
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Transformation digitale des services et des entreprises
Grenoble Ecole de Management
Comment fait-on ? Comment ancre-t-on cette transformation dans la culture, dans l’organisation de l’entreprise ?
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Behind the Scenes at the 21st Century Museum
University of Leicester
Get an introduction to museum studies with this free online course. Learn about the people and ideas that shape museums today
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Big Data: Statistical Inference and Machine Learning
Queensland University of Technology
Learn how to apply selected statistical and machine learning techniques and tools to analyse big data.
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Career Credentials: Evidence Your Expertise in Problem Solving
Deakin University
Find out how to evidence your problem-solving skills and boost your career.
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Systems Thinking and Complexity
UNESCO UNITWIN Complex Systems Digital Campus
Learn how to use systems and complexity thinking to address a variety of social, managerial and policy problems.
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Writing Better Emails
British Council
Do you write and reply to emails? Want to do it more effectively and efficiently? This course is for you!
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Social Media Analytics: Using Data to Understand Public Conversations
Queensland University of Technology
How can you discover what’s being said about the things that matter to you on social media platforms, including Twitter?
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Exploring Economics: Will the Next Generation Be Worse Off?
Griffith University
Will the next generation be better or worse off than their parents? Look at both sides of the debate and decide for yourself.
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Writing an Academic Essay: Learning English for Academic Purposes
The Open University
Improve your academic reading, vocabulary and study skills and gain confidence in writing academic essays in English.
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Film Distribution: Connecting Films with Audiences
Film Distributors' Association
Discover how your favourite films make it to your local cinema or television screen, through the film distribution process.
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The Internet of Things
King's College London
Learn how IoT works, and how to create a successful product or company using it, with this online course.
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Developing Cultural Intelligence for Leadership
Common Purpose
Find out what Cultural Intelligence (CQ) is, and why good leaders and managers need it, in this free online course.
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Corporate Lawyers: Ethics, Regulation and Purpose
University of Birmingham
Explore the role and purpose of corporate lawyers, examining how they are regulated and the ethical challenges they face.
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Digital Marketing: Challenges and Insights
University of Southampton
Explore the latest trends in digital marketing. Get beneath the hype. What are the implications? How will you respond?
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Communicating Complex Information: Presenting Your Ideas Clearly and Effectively
Purdue University
Understand how to communicate complex information to lay audiences and develop your professional communication skills.
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Construction Ethics and Compliance
Chartered Institute of Building Academy
Find out how to stay ethical, compliant and professional in the construction industry, with this free online course from the CIOB.
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The Power of Social Media
University of Southampton
Explore the impact of social media on the world and learn how to put it to good use in everyday life.
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The Mind is Flat: the Shocking Shallowness of Human Psychology
The University of Warwick
Make better personal and professional decisions, considering the psychological dimension to choices, with this free online course.
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The Enterprise Shed: Making Ideas Happen
Newcastle University
Everyone is a thinker and a doer. Everyone is entrepreneurial. Turn your ideas into action with this free online course.
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Prepare for Career Success at University
Goldsmiths, University of London
Find out how to make the most of your time at university and ensure you have the skills and experience graduate employers want.
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Introduction to Linked Data and the Semantic Web
University of Southampton
Learn the power of Linked Data, explore how it’s revolutionising the web and get to grips with it by writing queries in SPARQL.
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Clinical Bioinformatics: Unlocking Genomics in Healthcare
The University of Manchester
Learn about the role of clinical bioinformaticians in healthcare and how their work is helping to realise the genomics revolution.