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Business Bursts: Supply chain
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Social marketing
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Level: 3 Advanced
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Economics explains discrimination in the labour market
Learn more to access more details of Economics explains discrimination in the labour marketDiscrimination in the labour market exists in many forms: the 'glass ceiling', ageism, racism, and so on. This free course, Economics explains discrimination in the labour market, will help you look at this problem from a new perspective: through economics. You will learn how economists have tried to understand what drives this distortion of the...
Level: 3 Advanced
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Marketing in the 21st Century
Learn more to access more details of Marketing in the 21st CenturyThis free course, Marketing in the 21st century, offers a managerial perspective on how to deliver more effective marketing in an organisation, regardless of whether it is based in the private, public or non-profit sector. This is achieved through a variety of learning techniques, including case studies, videos, activities and group discussions....
Level: 3 Advanced
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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
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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...
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