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Education & Development
Looking globally: the future of education
In this free course you will explore three big themes that are challenging the world itself and therefore education: the environment, demographic changes and the impact of technological advances. The key question is this: is education fit for this future?
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Society, Politics & Law
The Tulsa Race Massacre
The Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921 saw between 39-300 people killed and 10,000 African Americans made homeless after two days of state violence. So why have we only begun to hear about this recently? Dr David Scott explores.
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Society, Politics & Law
Why books are a lifeline for prisoners
The Independent's Terence Blacker was on a visit to a prison to talk about the benefits of reading, when he heard about the ban on books. Where better to contemplate the folly of the move, he asks?
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Working with diversity in services for children and young people
This free course, Working with diversity in services for children and young people, will provide you with an understanding of the ways in which diverse and intersecting social identities structure the lives and experiences of children and young people, and the implications of those identities for professional practice. Although designed ...
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Money & Business
Privatising Thames Water
How did a public utlity turn into a financial instrument?
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Education & Development
How can you take your teaching online?
A number of schools and universities have closed to most pupils due to COVID-19, but how can you quickly move your teaching online? Check out our FREE remote learning resources.
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Education & Development
FREE courses and content for school study
Back to school? Perhaps you want to gain some extra knowledge during the evenings or weekends. Check out our FREE courses, interactives and videos to help you continue your studies at home
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Education & Development
Open door to success
The Department for Work & Pensions has partnered with The Open University to offer free training tools designed to help people find a job, advance their career or grow their business.
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Education & Development
Is your next career move in cyber security?
Grab your opportunity to move into the rapidly growing cyber security industry.
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Education & Development
How to write a CV
A CV (curriculum vitae) is a brief account of your education, qualifications, skills and work-based experience, used mainly when applying for a job. Your CV is your first opportunity to tell an employer what you can do. A well written CV can make the difference between getting an interview and not being considered for the role.
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Education & Development
Access courses
The OU offers innovative and unique ways for people to return to formal education and work towards gaining a diploma or degree. Join the thousands of people who have studied with us.
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Education & Development
Skills for work
Start studying our Employability Skills courses. They focus on core skills which employers often say are missing from many job applicants.