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Jim Skea - Stories of Change
Nature & Environment

Jim Skea - Stories of Change

...Germans for a million solar roofs in cloudy Northern Europe, but that unleashed a huge amount of private investment into R&D and then stimulated the Chinese to produce their solar panels, which they did much more cheaply, there was over production, the solar price kept tumbling down. We’ve seen a really extraordinary move in solar, thanks to a public initiative. JS:...
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Understanding Statements of participation
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Understanding Statements of participation

...courses? Look no further, we're here to help!...This video demonstrates how you can create an account, enrol on a course, and gain a Statement of participation: Transcript You can access all of the free learning materials on OpenLearn without creating an account, but by doing so you will be able to gain access to a range of features including being able to obtain a...
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Your journey of learning and discovery with us
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Your journey of learning and discovery with us

...Courses can be completed at your own pace and are available 24/7, to fit in with the time you have available. The skills and knowledge you gain from OpenLearn courses are great additions to your CV. Completing our courses helps you gain new skills and enhances your employability, setting you apart when you are applying for jobs and demonstrating your commitment and...
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Everyday skills in maths and English
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Everyday skills in maths and English

...courses in maths and English...The courses on this page are designed for the unconfident learner to improve their work life skills at a pace that suits you. You can earn a digital badge and certificate for each course completed and together these courses work serve good preparation to achieve your Functional Skills Level 1 and 2 National Awards (equivalent to GCSE level)....
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OpenLearn Wales take your learning further
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OpenLearn Wales take your learning further

...courses leading to professional qualifications...Studying with The Open University Thinking of studying with The Open University? You’re not alone. Thousands of learners have experienced the quality of our free, informal provision and have gone on to study at The Open University. We are the largest provider of part-time higher education in Wales. Find out about The Open...
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Gain Skills with The Open University
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Gain Skills with The Open University

...courses...From free, short courses to modules and degrees, The OU has something for everyone. If you are interested in studying one of our accredited modules or qualifications, you can find more information at http://www.open.ac.uk/scotland/study/courses-and-qualifications The OU also have a huge number of free, short courses that you can do at any time and at your own...
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Skills to succeed in the workplace
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Skills to succeed in the workplace

...courses to enhance your career prospects and opportunities...Football clubs across Scotland play a pivotal role in supporting their local communities. The Open University in Scotland is working in partnership with the following organisations to support the work they're doing to improve employment outcomes for young people in their local communities: Rangers Charity...
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Skills for work
Education & Development

Skills for work

...courses. They focus on core skills which employers often say are missing from many job applicants. ...Often referred as 'soft skills', these core skills cover areas such as networking and communication, leadership and following, plus coaching and mentoring. These self-paced courses follow the same format of 24 hours of learning (3 hours per week for 8 weeks). The courses...
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