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Learning to teach: becoming a reflective practitioner

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Learning to teach: becoming a reflective practitioner
Advanced level Duration 5 hours Updated 18 Mar 2016
This is the third of four courses which comprise the course Learning to teach. Critical reflection is crucial to becoming a successful teacher....

Start writing fiction

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Introductory level Duration 12 hours Updated 26 Feb 2016
Have you always wanted to write, but never quite had the courage to start? This free course, Start writing fiction, will give you an insight into...

Organisations and management accounting

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Intermediate level Duration 12 hours Updated 11 Feb 2016
This free course, Organisations and management accounting, examines the nature of organisations, specifically their objectives and structure....

Management: perspective and practice

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Advanced level Duration 10 hours Updated 17 Feb 2016
What does it mean to be a manager? Being a manager is a complex and challenging activity. This free course, Management: perspective and practice,...

Introduction to child psychology

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Introduction to child psychology
Introductory level Duration 8 hours Updated 26 Feb 2016
Childhood is a time of rapid growth and development, and studying these changes is endlessly stimulating. In this free course, Introduction to...

Succeeding in a digital world

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Introductory level Duration 24 hours Updated 12 Apr 2016
This free course, Succeeding in a digital world, will develop your confidence and skills for life online, whether study, work or everyday life. It...

Introducing the voluntary sector

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Introductory level Duration 24 hours Updated 13 Apr 2016
This free course, Introducing the voluntary sector, will guide you through some of the distinctive features and values of the voluntary sector, how...

Starting with psychology

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Introductory level Duration 5 hours Updated 18 Mar 2016
The most 'important and greatest puzzle' we face as humans is ourselves (Boring, 1950, p. 56). Humans are a puzzle, one that is complex, subtle and...

Essay and report writing skills

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Introductory level Duration 15 hours Updated 26 Feb 2016
Writing reports and assignments can be a daunting prospect. Learn how to interpret questions and how to plan, structure and write your assignment...

Forensic psychology

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Introductory level Duration 24 hours Updated 12 Apr 2016
In this free course, Forensic psychology, you will discover how psychology can help obtain evidence from eyewitnesses in police investigations and...

Introduction to cyber security

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Introductory level Duration 24 hours Updated 13 Apr 2016
This free course, Introduction to cyber security, will help you to understand online security and start to protect your digital life, whether at...

An introduction to music theory

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Introductory level Duration 8 hours Updated 26 Feb 2016
Gain an understanding of the basic building blocks of musical theory and notation. This free course, An introduction to music theory, will...

An introduction to social work

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Introductory level Duration 15 hours Updated 26 Feb 2016
Do you want to learn more about the social work role and develop your understanding of some of the theory associated with social work practice?...

Understanding operations management

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Advanced level Duration 4 hours Updated 26 Feb 2016
Operations management is one of the central functions of all organisations. This free course, Understanding operations management, will provide you...

Introduction to bookkeeping and accounting

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Introductory level Duration 8 hours Updated 26 Feb 2016
Learn about the essential numerical skills required for accounting and bookkeeping. This free course, Introduction to bookkeeping and accounting,...

Succeed with maths – Part 2

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Introductory level Duration 24 hours Updated 13 Apr 2016
This free course, Succeed with maths Part 2, is a sequel to Part 1, in which you will continue to develop your mathematical knowledge and skills...

Spanish: espacios públicos

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Introductory level Duration 20 hours Updated 26 Feb 2016
Do you want to improve your language skills and communicate more easily and effectively in Spanish? This free course, Spanish: Espacios públicos,...

Writing what you know

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Introductory level Duration 8 hours Updated 23 Mar 2016
Do you want to improve your descriptive writing? This free course, Writing what you know, will help you to develop your perception of the world...

Succeed in the workplace

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Introductory level Duration 24 hours Updated 12 Apr 2016
Do you want to change jobs, are you just starting in the job market or may be returning after a break? If so, then this free course, Succeed in the...

An introduction to information security

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Advanced level Duration 55 hours Updated 13 Jul 2015
Headline news scares about stolen or missing data are becoming a frequent occurrence. This free course, An introduction to information security,...

Nutrition: vitamins and minerals

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Introductory level Duration 10 hours Updated 26 Feb 2016
Both vitamins and minerals are essential in the diet in small quantities. Learn about the two main vitamin groups and the major mineral elements....

Succeed with maths – Part 1

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Introductory level Duration 24 hours Updated 13 Apr 2016
If you feel that maths is a mystery that you want to unravel then this free course is for you. It will guide you through how numbers are put...

Managing and managing people

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Advanced level Duration 8 hours Updated 11 Feb 2016
This free course, Managing and managing people, will introduce you to the world of management. We will be looking at a range of topics, including...

Managing my money

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Introductory level Duration 24 hours Updated 13 Apr 2016
This free course, Managing my money, allows you to gain the skills to manage your personal finances: managing budgets, debts, investments, property...

English: skills for learning

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Introductory level Duration 24 hours Updated 12 Apr 2016
English: skills for learning, is a free course for anybody who is thinking of studying for a university degree and would like to develop the...