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Education & Development
An introduction to artificial intelligence
Artificial Intelligence represents great opportunity, but also significant disruption for modern societies and cultures. This course investigates the historical, ethical and social issues surrounding this technology. It is aimed at people interested in understanding where this technology has come from, the kinds of opportunities it brings to ...
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Digital & Computing
Tips for using a large language model
How should you use Chat GPT and other language models for work, study and life? This article gives you eight top tips for using this sort of artificial intelligence.
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Digital & Computing
60 Second Adventures in Artificial Intelligence
How does Artificial Intelligence (AI) work? How is AI used in science? All is explained these short animations narrated by David Mitchell.
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Nature & Environment
Environment: treading lightly on the Earth
Environment: treading lightly on the Earth focuses on the problem of greenhouse gas emissions, especially carbon dioxide. This free course will give you an understanding of the nature and importance of carbon footprints of individuals and households. It will enable you to measure your own carbon footprint and explore what you could do to reduce ...
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Digital & Computing
Introduction to cyber security: stay safe online
Learn how to spot online threats, keep your information safe and understand key topics like malware, network security and identity theft - helping you stay secure at home, at work, and beyond.
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Languages
Machine translation in language learning and teaching
Learn to implement freely available online machine translation tools such as Google Translate or DeepL into your language learning or teaching. The course is aimed at learners and teachers of all languages and levels. It introduces the uses of AI in language learning and provides activities and examples of how to use online machine ...
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Society, Politics & Law
Using generative AI in relation to legal issues
This guidance note explores how generative AI works, where its limitations lie, and how it can (and cannot) be used when dealing with everyday legal issues.
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Digital & Computing
Skills and strategies for using Generative AI
Explore the skills and strategies needed to use Generative AI (GenAI) in the real world, so that individuals and businesses have greater confidence in its use.
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Digital & Computing
AI Hub
Welcome to the AI Hub from Microsoft and The Open University. Explore free, accessible courses designed to build your confidence and skills in artificial intelligence. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to deepen your knowledge, the AI Hub supports your learning journey with expert-led, trusted, easy to-use resources.
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Money & Business
Diversity and inclusion in the workplace
Do you feel concerned about a lack of diversity in your workplace? Is this something you want to address? Perhaps you’d like to feel more informed on a personal level before taking it further organisationally? This free course introduces you to the benefits and complexities of developing and supporting a diverse and inclusive workforce. It ...
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Society, Politics & Law
The Cyber Armour: A podcast which champions voices and safety of women and girls in the digital world
The Cyber Armour is a podcast exposing the dangers women and girls face online – from deepfakes to dating app risks – and exploring how we can fight back for a safer digital world.
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Digital & Computing
Which AI Tool Are You? Take Our Fun Personality Quiz
Artificial Intelligence is everywhere but which tool truly matches your personality? Are you a visionary like DALL·E, a chatterbox like ChatGPT, a logic-lover like Github Copilot, or a thinker like Claude? Take our short quiz to find out.