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Supreme streets: an adventure into employee-ownership
Take part now to access more details of Supreme streets: an adventure into employee-ownershipSo we have all heard of John Lewis, but did you know it is employee-owned? And what does this actually mean? Follow Supreme streets' journey and take an adventure into employee-ownership all of your very own.
Level: 1 Introductory
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Lead and manage change in health and social care
Learn more to access more details of Lead and manage change in health and social careChange is everywhere in health and social care work and can evoke a variety of emotions, from excitement and eager anticipation, to fear and outright hostility. In this free course, How to manage change in health and social care, you will explore the role of managers in the change process and the skills required for managing and leading change ...
Level: 3 Advanced
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Different types of business
Learn more to access more details of Different types of businessA small grocery store run by one person and perhaps their family must pose quite different challenges from a multinational corporation with operations in many different countries. This free course introduces different types of business, depending on industry sector, size and type of ownership and discusses some of the ways in which businesses ...
Level: 1 Introductory
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Introducing the voluntary sector
Learn more to access more details of Introducing the voluntary sectorThis free course, Introducing the voluntary sector, will guide you through some of the distinctive features and values of the voluntary sector, how organisations are funded and involve volunteers and other ‘stakeholders’ in their work. It will also provide you with knowledge and skills you can apply to your own work or volunteering as well as ...
Level: 1 Introductory
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Succeed with maths – Part 1
Learn more to access more details of Succeed with maths – Part 1If you feel that maths is a mystery that you want to unravel then this short course is for you.
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Essay and report writing skills
Learn more to access more details of Essay and report writing skillsWriting reports and assignments can be a daunting prospect. Learn how to interpret questions and how to plan, structure and write your assignment or report. This free course, Essay and report writing skills, is designed to help you develop the skills you need to write effectively for academic purposes.
Level: 1 Introductory
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Reading and note taking – preparation for study
Learn more to access more details of Reading and note taking – preparation for studyReading and note taking are two essential study skills. How do you read? This free course, Reading and note taking preparation for study, will introduce you to different techniques to help you to alter the way you read according to the type of material you are studying. You will also learn the techniques behind successful note taking and how to...
Level: 1 Introductory
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