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Science, Maths & Technology

The science of alcohol

...course, The science of alcohol, looks at the science behind the processes of brewing, distilling and vinification, and how many of our beverages are made. A historical aspect is also covered showing how the modern production techniques have developed from ancient methods, and how scientists ensure that products are safe to drink. The course also looks at the biological...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Making sense of ourselves
Health, Sports & Psychology

Making sense of ourselves

...course, Making sense of ourselves, introduces you to well-known psychological topics by asking and answering everyday questions, such as Why don’t we like one another? Why would I hang around with you? Do you see what I see? What’s the point of childhood? You’ll learn how psychologists can go about addressing these questions using different research tools and...
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Level 2: Intermediate 4 hrs
Systems modelling
Science, Maths & Technology

Systems modelling

...course, Systems modelling, will introduce you to the modelling process, enabling you to recognise that systems models may be used in different ways as part of a process for: improving understanding of a situation; identifying problems or formulating opportunities and supporting decision making...Maps and plans, architects and engineers, drawings, graphs and tables: all...
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Level 1: Introductory 4 hrs
Contemporary issues in managing
Money & Business

Contemporary issues in managing

...course, Contemporary issues in managing, introduces three contemporary approaches (managing through organisational culture, managing through internal marketing, and managing through collective leadership). These approaches require you to think critically and challenge ideas and received wisdom. ...This free online course, Contemporary issues in managing, introduces three...
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Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
The caring manager in health and social care
Health, Sports & Psychology

The caring manager in health and social care

...course, The caring manager in health and social care, particular attention will be paid to stress and change, the relationship between stress and organisational change, and the ways in which management can lead with a caring face in the context of ongoing organisational change in health and social care...In this free course, The caring manager in health and social care,...
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Level 2: Intermediate 7 hrs
Why use literature reviews in health and social care?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Why use literature reviews in health and social care?

...course which introduces and explains how literature reviews can support evidence-based practice in health and social care. A literature review can offer a systematic way in which to sift through information to produce relevant existing knowledge and discern knowledge gaps. This short course explores different examples of the use of literature reviews that have informed...
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Level 2: Intermediate 2 hrs
Understanding language and learning
Languages

Understanding language and learning

...course, Understanding language and learning, explains and illustrates the different relationships between language and learning, and these are illustrated through videos, activities and other examples...Learning is understood broadly as any kind of activity, whether in a formal or informal context, that enhances an individual’s knowledge or skills in one way or another....
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Level 3: Advanced 10 hrs
Approaching prose fiction
History & The Arts

Approaching prose fiction

...course, Approaching prose fiction, is designed to develop the analytical skills you need for a more in-depth study of literary texts. You will learn about narrative events and perspectives, the setting of novels, types of characterisation and genre...Do you want to get more out of your reading? This free course, Approaching prose fiction, is designed to develop the...
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Level 2: Intermediate 20 hrs