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The University of Sheffield

How to Succeed at: Interviews

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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UEA (University of East Anglia)

Identifying Food Fraud

An introduction to modern analytical science techniques and how they can be used to uncover food fraud.

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University of Exeter

Empire: the Controversies of British Imperialism

The British Empire continues to cause enormous disagreement among historians. Find out why and join the debate.

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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.

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University of Reading

Begin Robotics

Explore the history, anatomy and intelligence of robots with this free online course. Test drive robots using exciting simulations

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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.

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University of Glasgow

Cancer in the 21st Century: the Genomic Revolution

Discover how genetics is revolutionising the detection and treatment of cancer, with this free online course.

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London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

Control and Elimination of Visceral Leishmaniasis

Understand the spread of visceral leishmaniasis (also known as kala-azar), and gain practical tools to control it in your setting

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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.

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London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

Global Blindness: Planning and Managing Eye Care Services

Understand global blindness and how to plan effective eye care with this online course for health professionals.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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University of Bath

How We Remember War and Violence: Theory and Practice

Compare three models of remembering, exploring how the new model of ‘agonistic memory’ can help us better understand conflict.

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The University of Edinburgh

How to Read a Novel

Get underneath the skin of a novel by understanding some of the main building blocks of modern fiction.

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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.

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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.

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Durham University

Leading and Managing People-Centred Change

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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University of Bath

Next Generation Biosecurity: Responding to 21st Century Biorisks

Learn about biosecurity, biosafety and bioethics, and why they're vital - inside and outside of the lab.

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Durham University

Open Innovation

Find ideas from your suppliers, competitors or customers and develop them for competitive advantage with this free online course.

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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.

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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.

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The Open University

The Earth in My Pocket: an Introduction to Geology

Get an introduction to geology. Discover where materials that make up everyday objects come from and how to use them sustainably.

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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.

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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.

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University of Exeter

Building Your Career in Tomorrow’s Workplace

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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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.

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The Open University

Diplomacy in the 21st Century

Explore the challenges of diplomacy in the 21st century and the implications for diplomats

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University of Leicester

Discovering Your PhD Potential: Writing a Research Proposal

Learn how to research and write a high-quality research proposal for postgraduate applications.

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Coventry University

English for Academic Study

Prepare to study at university, explore the qualities of a successful student, and learn key vocabulary in an academic context.

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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.

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University of Exeter

Grand Challenges: Food for Thought

Where does our food come from and what impact does it have on our environment?

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King's College London

Inside Opera: Why Does It Matter?

Discover the hidden world of opera, find out how it works and debate whether it’s still relevant today.

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King's College London

Integrating Care: Depression, Anxiety and Physical Illness

Understand the connection between physical and mental health and improve your ability to identify symptoms and sources of help.

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University of Leicester

Introduction to Applied Linguistics and TESOL

Get an introduction to applied linguistics and how linguistics is applied in a range of fields - from language teaching to law.

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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.

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University of Exeter

Many Faces: Understanding the Complexities of Chinese Culture

Develop a clearer understanding of modern China by exploring the role of art, literature and the 'noble hero' in Chinese culture.

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University of Exeter

Testing Times in the Classroom: Challenges of 21st Century Education

Explore debates surrounding education in the 21st century - how has education changed and what are the concerns for the future?

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Cardiff University

Working with Translation: Theory and Practice

Explore what it means to communicate in multiple languages in a variety of contexts, and discover your inner translator.