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Hybrid working and digital transformation toolkit
Money & Business

Hybrid working and digital transformation toolkit

...managing uncertainty and building resilience Hybrid employee experience and culture Collaborative communication and building trust Diversity and inclusion Physical and digital wellbeing Change management You'll also hear contributors from higher education institutions, public bodies, businesses, and other organisations share their journeys towards new ways of working,...
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Article 5 mins
Am I ready to be an apprentice distance learner?
Education & Development

Am I ready to be an apprentice distance learner?

...Introduction - [Described image] The apprenticeship programme is delivered in partnership with your employer and The Open University, which is designed to develop your professional skills, and improve your long-term career prospects, whether you are staring out in your first job, or progressing at work. Apprentices new to distance learning say they may not feel confident...
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Level 1: Introductory 3 hrs
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Money & Business

Personal branding for career success

...projects, promotions and the respect of your colleagues. It will also increase your chances of being the successful candidate at job interviews or attracting clients to your business if you’re self-employed. Personal branding is a popular theme for online blog posts and articles. Individuals are encouraged to use tried and tested marketing techniques to promote...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Getting started with Chinese 1
Languages

Getting started with Chinese 1

...introduction will get you started on the essentials of reading, writing, speaking and listening in Chinese through a variety of online activities. A perfect introduction for absolute beginners! This OpenLearn course is an extract from the beginning of the Open Centre for Languages and Cultures short course, LGXC001 Beginners Chinese 1. After completing this free course,...
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Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
Demystifying Chronic Kidney Disease: what is it and who is at risk?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Demystifying Chronic Kidney Disease: what is it and who is at risk?

...management of this condition...Find out more about The Open University's Health and Wellbeing courses. What is Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)? CKD develops overtime and involves abnormalities in both kidneys. There may be a loss of kidney function, with or without other evidence of kidney damage. If CKD progresses, there is a risk that the kidneys will not be able to carry...
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Education & Development

Teaching and learning tricky topics

...manage your digital badges online from My OpenLearn. In addition, you can download and print your OpenLearn statement of participation - which also displays your Open University badge. The Open University would really appreciate a few minutes of your time to tell us about yourself and your expectations for the course before you begin, in our optional start-of-course...
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Level 2: Intermediate 24 hrs
Talk the talk
Education & Development

Talk the talk

...Introduction - Welcome to Talk the talk. This course will provide you with the language and strategies to deliver talks with a difference. It will boost your confidence and turn public speaking into a valuable experience. First, watch the following video, in which Marshal Anderson introduces the course. Marshal Anderson Welcome to Talk the talk. I'm Marshal Anderson. In...
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
Chinese education: How do things work?
Society, Politics & Law

Chinese education: How do things work?

...introduction of the one child policy, leads to parents making great sacrifices in order to ensure that their children receives the best possible education. Parents - and entire families - place their hopes in the educational success of their single offspring. The children are aware (perhaps too aware) of the responsibility on their shoulders and the importance placed on...
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