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Health and safety in the laboratory and field
Science, Maths & Technology

Health and safety in the laboratory and field

...course, Health and safety in the laboratory and field, will help make you more aware of the hazards and risks involved wherever you undertake your research, as well as giving you an overview of the legal requirements attached to this work. The course discusses issues involved in the handling of chemical and biological agents, basic safety procedures and common field-work...
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Level 1: Introductory 1 hr
Getting started with French 1
Languages

Getting started with French 1

...course is an adapted extract from the Open University badged course LGXF001 Beginners French 1: eh oui!...Week 2: Names and nationality: Next steps - Learning French will take you on a fascinating journey as you learn about the language and the society and culture of the people who speak it. We hope that you’ll continue your French studies with the Open University on...
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Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs
Animals at the extremes: polar biology
Nature & Environment

Animals at the extremes: polar biology

...Canada; Figure 20 Captain Budd Christman, Office of NOAA Photo Library; Figure 21 Office of NOAA Photo Library; Don't miss out: If reading this text has inspired you to learn more, you may be interested in joining the millions of people who discover our free learning resources and qualifications by visiting The Open University - www.open.edu/ openlearn/ free-courses...
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Level 2: Intermediate 14 hrs
Introducing computing and IT
Digital & Computing

Introducing computing and IT

...course is an adapted extract from the Open University courses TM111 Introduction to computing and information technology 1 and TM112Introduction to computing and information technology 2. Note: The word ‘data’ is plural (‘datum’ refers to an item of data), but is often used in the singular, e.g. ‘The data is ….’. You will find both uses in this course,...
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Level 1: Introductory 10 hrs
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Education & Development

Succeed in the workplace

...course and this week. Wendy Woolery: Welcome to Week 1 of this badged open course, Succeed in the workplace. In this first week we’ll be looking at career planning, which involves developing self-awareness, understanding the opportunities available, making decisions and taking action. We’ll also consider what you’ve done before and what you want to do next. By the...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
The gut microbiome: balancing the body
Science, Maths & Technology

The gut microbiome: balancing the body

...course is an adapted extract from the Open University course SK190 Human biology: a body in balance...This free course introduces the composition and functions of the human gut microbiome and explores how the gut microbiome interacts with different parts of the body. It explores how the gut microbiome can be altered by factors related to the human host (such as genetics,...
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
Introducing consciousness
History & The Arts

Introducing consciousness

...Open University course (AA308) that is no longer available. The content has been used as the basis for a section of Part 1 of the MA in Philosophy (A853) qualification. Tell us what you think! We’d love to hear from you to help us improve our free learning offering through OpenLearn by filling out this short survey...Introducing consciousness: Learning outcomes - After...
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Level 3: Advanced 20 hrs
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Money & Business

MSE’s Academy of Money

...course will give you the opportunity to earn an Open University digital badge – this, together with the OpenLearn statement of participation, constitute the qualification Martin Lewis refers to in the video. Badges are not accredited by The Open University but they're a great way to demonstrate your interest in the subject and commitment to your career, and to provide...
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs