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Introducing International Relations
Society, Politics & Law

Introducing International Relations

...course you will be introduced to the subject of International Relations (IR). You will learn how IR seeks to analyse vital global problems and the key actors and issues involved. In the course you will explore two contemporary case studies: the competition between great powers like the USA and China for access to Africa’s resources; and the global efforts to combat...
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Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
Neighbourhood nature
Nature & Environment

Neighbourhood nature

...course, Neighbourhood nature, will provide you with basic scientific and observational skills so that you can go into your local neighbourhood to discover the animals and plants in open spaces. You will learn how to observe, identify and record the wildlife around you, building up a picture of a small part of your local environment...There is a fascinating world of nature...
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Level 1: Introductory 1 hr
Information security
Science, Maths & Technology

Information security

...course begins by explaining why information security and its management are important for any modern organisation and to every individual. You need to be familiar with an organisation, such as your employer, to study this course...Information security underpins the commercial viability and profitability of enterprises of all sizes and the effectiveness of public sector...
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Level 3: Advanced 10 hrs
Leadership challenges in turbulent times
Money & Business

Leadership challenges in turbulent times

...course explains how leadership changes in accordance to the needs of the turbulent environments that we experience. You will explore the leadership challenges that can affect leadership effectiveness and will seek ways to successfully face these challenges...Welcome to Leadership challenges in turbulent times, a free course offered by the Open University. We are excited...
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Level 2: Intermediate 6 hrs
Design
Science, Maths & Technology

Design

...course looks at the process of design, from assessing the complexity of design as an activity to exposing the difficulty in making general conclusions about how designers work. You will be able to identify innovation in a wide variety of designed objects and evaluate the impact of this innovation...This free course looks at the process of design, from assessing the...
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Level 1: Introductory 28 hrs
An introduction to energy resources
Nature & Environment

An introduction to energy resources

...course, An introduction to energy resources, provides background information to each, so that you can assess them for yourself...Energy resources are essential for any society, be it one dependent on subsistence farming or an industrialised country. There are many different sources of energy, some well-known such as coal or petroleum, others less so, such as tides or the...
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Level 2: Intermediate 8 hrs
Understanding depression and anxiety
Health, Sports & Psychology

Understanding depression and anxiety

...course, Understanding depression and anxiety, explores the causes of these mental health issues, with a particular focus on stress. You will consider some risk and causal factors for some depression and anxiety disorders, and learn about the biology and psychology behind them...This free course, Understanding depression and anxiety, explores the causes of these mental...
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Level 2: Intermediate 8 hrs
Project governance and Project Management Office (PMO)
Money & Business

Project governance and Project Management Office (PMO)

...course, Project governance and Project Management Office (PMO), considers project governance and how we can tell if it is effective. Project administration may range from informal support to a dedicated PMO. We look at the tasks and support which a project manager might need and, if there is a PMO, how this fits with the relationship between project manager and the...
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Level 3: Advanced 7 hrs