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Into the Depths: A Psychoanalytic and Jungian Introduction to the Mind
British Psychotherapy FoundationExplore love, family, dreams, trauma and death with seven psychoanalytic and Jungian therapists, in this free six-week course.
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Introduction to Dutch
University of GroningenLearn to speak, write and understand basic Dutch, with this free, three-week, introductory foreign language course.
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AWS Free Tier: Introduction to Monitoring Services
Amazon Web Services (AWS)Discover how to monitor AWS Free Tier usage and avoid unexpected costs using AWS cloud financial management tools.
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Sweet Tooth: Understanding Sugar and the Body with BBC Good Food
BBC Good FoodLearn the difference between good and bad sugars, how to manage cravings, as well as tasty sugar-free and low-sugar recipes.
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Robert Burns: Poems, Songs and Legacy
The University of GlasgowDig deeper into the life and works of Robert Burns, with this free University of Glasgow course.
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Learn Norwegian
Learn Norwegian online with free and flexible online courses designed to help you master this intriguing language.
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Agriculture
Learn about the agricultural industry and how its changing with these free online agriculture courses from FutureLearn.
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How to Teach Online
Explore the best ways to teach online with these free online courses for educators who need to connect remotely with their students.
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Teaching Computing
Learn how to teach computing with these free online courses designed to help you thrive in your classroom, and master the teaching of programming.
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Ecology
Discover how to protect natural ecosystems with these free online ecology courses from FutureLearn exploring what we can do to protect the environment.
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Grow Your Digital Skills with Accenture
Whether you're in employment or education, returning to work or looking to re-skill, these eight digital skills training courses, accessible for free online and via mobile, will help you gain the confidence and skills to thrive in the digital workplace.
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Teacher RePlay and Children ReAct: Enhanced Learning Experiences Through Play
The LEGO FoundationLearn advanced tools to help enhance playful learning in your classroom with this online course from the LEGO Foundation.
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Introduction to Frisian
University of GroningenLearn to speak, write and understand the second official language of the Netherlands with this free introductory language course.
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Biochemistry: the Molecules of Life
UEA (University of East Anglia)Explore the impact of biochemistry on bioenergy and health, discovering why graduates are in demand.
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Social Enterprise: Business Doing Good
Minca VenturesLearn about the diverse world of social enterprise in this free online course.
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The European Union: Crisis and Recovery
Dublin City UniversityThis course will develop your understanding of the recent history of the European Union and its prospects for the future.
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Social Enterprise: Turning Ideas into Action
Minca VenturesLearn how to turn your social enterprise ideas into action in this free online course.
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Social Enterprise: Growing a Sustainable Business
Minca VenturesLearn how to grow a sustainable social enterprise in this free online course.
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What Makes A Happy Life?: An introduction to Samuel Johnson’s Rasselas
Ralston CollegeExplore the humane realism of Samuel Johnson in a deep dive into his only novel with Theodore Dalrymple as your guide.
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Strategic Financial Value Creation
Duke Corporate EducationGain practical financial skills to analyse performance and drive organisational success that will bolster your career.
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Discover Contemporary Chinese: A Taster Course
Chinese PlusExplore essential Chinese language and culture with a free sample course from Contemporary Chinese.
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Caring for Children Moving Alone: Protecting Unaccompanied and Separated Children
University of StrathclydeLearn about unaccompanied and separated refugee and migrant children for free.
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Why Do We Age? The Molecular Mechanisms of Ageing
University of GroningenWhy do we age? Is there a limit to human lifespan? Can we prolong our lives? Find out with this free online course.
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Contract Management: Building Relationships in Business
University of SouthamptonLearn about contract management and business relationships in a course backed by UK government & World Commerce & Contracting
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The Online Educator: People and Pedagogy
The Open UniversityDesign engaging courses, make your teaching more inclusive, navigate online research ethics and shape your digital identity.
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Social Media in Healthcare: Opportunities and Challenges
Taipei Medical UniversityUnderstand how social media is used in healthcare, to improve communication and information sharing, with this free online course.
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Stress-Free University Interviews: Confidence-Building Tips and Success Strategies
University of ReadingAce your admissions interview on this online interview preparation course from the University of Reading.
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Conducting Remote Consultations and Triage
UCL (University College London)Learn how to conduct remote consultations and triage during COVID-19 with this free course for healthcare professionals.
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From State Control to Remote Control: Warfare in the 21st Century
University of BathExplore the impact and ethics of using drones, special ops units and private security firms, with this free online course.
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Quality Improvement in Healthcare: the Case for Change
University of BathExplore new and better ways of organising health and social care services to improve quality with this free CPD-certified course.
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Leading Culturally Diverse Teams in the Workplace
Deakin UniversityExplore why cultural diversity matters in the workplace and how multicultural teams can benefit your organisation.
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Get Creative
Get creative with free online courses from top universities and creative organisations. Explore acting, animation, filmmaking, poetry, songwriting or creative writing courses.
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Dangerous Questions: Why Academic Freedom Matters
University of OsloExplore the meaning of academic freedom and how it relates to core higher education and societal values.
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Introduction to Health Psychology
University of PadovaLearn about the importance of psychology in healthcare, how it can improve policymaking and patient outcomes.
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e-Bug Health Educator Training
BSACImprove your ability to teach children and young people how to prevent the spread of infection and to use antibiotics responsibly.
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Maths Puzzles: Cryptarithms, Symbologies and Secret Codes
Davidson Institute of Science Education at the Weizmann Institute of ScienceExplore and solve encrypted maths puzzles, in which numbers are replaced by letters or symbols, with this free online course.
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Multilingual Learning for a Globalised World
The University of GlasgowThis free online course will explore multilingual education and how it can impact and improve education and even wider society.
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Combinatorics: Strategies and Methods for Counting
University of PadovaExplore the wonderful world of combinatorics with this course exploring simple and efficient ways to count.
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Causes of Climate Change
University of BergenLearn the physical processes behind climate variation around the world to better understand the causes of climate change.
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Music Moves: Why Does Music Make You Move?
University of OsloLearn about the psychology of music and movement and how researchers study music-related body motion in this online course.
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Liver Transplant: the Ins and Outs
University of BirminghamLearn about the science behind having a liver transplant with this free online course from the Centre for Liver Research.
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English for Everyday Life: From A1 to A2 Communication Skills
Vrije Universiteit AmsterdamDevelop practical English skills for work, study, and life while building confidence speaking with others.
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Learn Mandarin: Food and Drink in Taiwan
National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU)Explore Taiwanese culinary traditions and delicacies to improve your Mandarin conversational skills and vocabulary.
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The Discovery of the Higgs Boson
The University of EdinburghShould we be excited about the Higgs boson? Find out more about particle physics and understanding the universe.
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An Introduction to Screenwriting
UEA (University of East Anglia)This online course explores the key concepts and fundamental principles involved in the process of screenwriting.
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People Management Skills
CIPD - Chartered Institute of Personnel and DevelopmentDiscover the key methods, strategies and principles of people management and develop your own management style.
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World War 1: Trauma, Memory, Controversy
The Open UniversityExplore the traumatic effects of WW1 on soldiers and civilians. Discover how we remember and debate the history of this war.
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Special Diets: Cooking for Allergies and Intolerances with BBC Good Food
BBC Good FoodApproach dietary requirements with confidence as you learn to identify allergens and intolerances to create safe, delicious meals.
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Global Resource Politics: the Past, Present and Future of Oil, Gas and Shale
Hanyang UniversityUnderstand the critical energy challenges the world faces and analyse the political economy of the global energy industry.
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From World War to White Heat: the RAF in the Cold War
Royal Holloway, University of LondonExplore the role that the Royal Air Force played in the Cold War through the collections of the RAF Museums at Hendon and Cosford.
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Freedom of Movement, Refugees, Traffickers, and Smugglers
The University of KentInvestigate the role, reach, and scope of border controls in generating modern forms and means of flight.
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Internet of Things for Active Ageing
Taipei Medical UniversityLearn about how the Internet of Things can help people ageing well with this free online course.
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Dynamics 365: Implementing Power Platform Integrations
CloudSwyft Global Systems, Inc.Learn common integrations of the Power Platform to help develop and optimise your workflows.
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Fundamentals of Corporate Finance
Sentinel|9Build your understanding of key financial concepts and techniques to create sound financial forecasts and company valuations.
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Islamic Banking for Professionals
INCEIFAdvance your career with four expert-led courses covering essential Islamic banking principles.
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Occupational Safety and Health Hazards
Universiti MalayaLearn how to identify different types of occupational health and safety hazards in the workplace to protect workers.
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English Grammar for Teachers
UCL (University College London)Gain an in-depth knowledge of grammatical concepts and apply what you have learnt effectively and engagingly in your teaching.
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Occupational Safety and Health Hazards
Universiti MalayaLearn how to identify different types of occupational health and safety hazards in the workplace to protect workers.
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Introduction to Sustainable Bioeconomy
University of PadovaDiscover what the bioeconomy is and how recent innovations in Europe’s forest-based sectors affect the drive for sustainability.
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Techniques for Illustrators: The Art of Collage
Leeds Arts UniversityPush your creative skills further and enhance your art portfolio with expert collage techniques from Leeds Arts University.
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Short Video Storytelling: How to Create Short-form Video Content
Communication University of ChinaCreate viral videos in weeks with the Communication University of China.
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Enteral Nutrition in Preterm Infants: ESPGHAN Recommendations
The European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology and Nutrition (ESPGHAN)Improve your clinical practice as you discover the evidence-based ESPGHAN recommendations for effective enteral nutrition.
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So You Want to Study Life Science?
The University of GlasgowExplore the exciting subjects within life sciences and the rewarding careers that studying life sciences at university lead to.
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Teaching English Grammar in Context
UCL (University College London)Learn to teach English grammar as a meaning-making resource, not a list of arbitrary rules, to promote engagement and retention.
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Inclusive Learning for Students: Building inclusive practice into your life during higher education, and beyond
University of YorkDiscover how inclusive practices can improve learning environments and student experiences for individuals and communities.
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Selenium Automation Testing for Web Applications
PacktDeploy your web applications faster by implementing automated testing with Selenium WebDriver.
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Paediatric Gastroenterology: Management of Foreign Body Ingestion in Children
The European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology and Nutrition (ESPGHAN)Gain life-saving skills from healthcare experts as you learn to identify, manage, and prevent paediatric foreign body ingestion.
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Biodiversity, Guardianship, and the Natural History of New Zealand
Museum of New Zealand Te Papa TongarewaLearn how the natural history of Aotearoa has shaped its unique biodiversity, Māori culture and the values of New Zealanders.
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The History of Protest in Aotearoa New Zealand
Museum of New Zealand Te Papa TongarewaTrace the history of protest and activism in Aotearoa New Zealand to understand New Zealand history and culture.
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Sino-Japanese Interactions Through Rare Books
Keio UniversityLearn about the role of books in the relationship between the cultures of Japan and China, with this free online course.
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How to Create Video for Online Courses
The University of EdinburghDiscover tools and techniques to plan, film, and edit high-quality videos for online learning.
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Advanced Skills in Version Control with Git and GitHub
PacktImprove your file management and track changes in your source code using advanced operations in Git and GitHub.
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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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Opioids and Surgery
UCL (University College London)Gain a practical approach to perioperative opioid stewardship to minimise harms from opioids prescribed at the time of surgery.
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Blended and Online Learning Design
UCL (University College London)Learn to develop the best pedagogy for your students using blended and online learning methods.
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Black Tudors: The Untold Story
FutureLearnDiscover the little-known history of Black Africans in Tudor England and challenge your preconceptions of Black history.
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Practical Methods for Stress Management
StarweaverLearn ways to reduce stress, boost focus, and build a calmer, more productive personal and professional life.
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Exploring Everyday Chemistry
University of YorkExplore the organic chemistry behind perfume, medicine, brewing and sport from one of the UK's leading universities
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Digital Photography: Discover your Genre and Develop your Style
the Royal Photographic SocietyTake the next steps in your photography journey by exploring different genres and finding your photographic style.
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Clinical Bioinformatics: Unlocking Genomics in Healthcare
The University of ManchesterLearn about the role of clinical bioinformaticians in healthcare and how their work is helping to realise the genomics revolution.