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Introduction to making political and social change
Society, Politics & Law

Introduction to making political and social change

...course explores how you can make change politically and socially, giving essential background information to get started, examples of inspiring changemakers, advice on how to have an impact both within and outside of traditional UK parliamentary politics, and the qualities needed to succeed...This course is available in English, Welsh and Scottish Gaelic. The UK is...
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Level 1: Introductory 10 hrs
Fundamentals of accounting
Money & Business

Fundamentals of accounting

...course, Fundamentals of accounting, will explain the fundamental purpose and role of accounting as well as the double-entry rules that are the foundation of all financial records and reports in any modern business...This free course, Fundamentals of accounting, will introduce you to the essential concepts and skills of bookkeeping and accounting in four weeks. To start...
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Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
Environmental management and organisations
Nature & Environment

Environmental management and organisations

...course, explores the different interpretations and viewpoints involved by using system thinking to provide a framework with which to better understand environmental management and organisations...It is believed that environmental management requires action at all levels and by organisations of all types and sizes. However it is not always clear what we mean by...
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Level 2: Intermediate 15 hrs
Companies and financial accounting
Money & Business

Companies and financial accounting

...course introduces you to the legal characteristics of limited companies and how limited companies raise finance through ordinary shares and loan capital. It also introduces the interests of company stakeholders, and looks at three different perspectives on companies and their role in society. Finally, it introduces the formats of company financial statements in comparison...
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Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs
Starting with law
Society, Politics & Law

Starting with law

...course explores key legal concepts such as legal capacity and the rights and responsibilities of the individual. You will examine how laws are made, and how they affect us at different points in our lives. It is an ideal course if you are a beginner or returning to study...This free course, Starting with law, explores key legal concepts such as legal capacity and the...
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Level 1: Introductory 3 hrs
Exploring learning disabilities: supporting belonging Badge icon
Health, Sports & Psychology

Exploring learning disabilities: supporting belonging

...course takes the real-life cases of a number of different people to explore what it is like to have the label ‘learning disability’. The course also considers how it feels to support someone with a learning disability, as a family member, a friend, an advocate or a paid worker. Through these human stories the course considers the complex moral, ethical and practical...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
White dwarfs and neutron stars
Science, Maths & Technology

White dwarfs and neutron stars

...course, White dwarfs and neutron stars, you will learn about how stars die, and about the structure and composition of white dwarfs and neutron stars. Throughout, you will use mathematics to calculate their properties and behaviour...Stars live their lives for millions or billions of years but will eventually die. Low mass stars (like the Sun) will end their lives...
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Level 3: Advanced 6 hrs
Public health approaches to infectious disease
Science, Maths & Technology

Public health approaches to infectious disease

...course, Public health approaches to infectious disease, reviews the current global burden of infectious disease, the public health strategies that are reducing the impact of some major infections and the challenges facing national and international organisations in preventing illness and death caused by bacteria, viruses and parasites...This free course, Public health...
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Level 1: Introductory 3 hrs