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Carrying out research for policy and advocacy work
Society, Politics & Law

Carrying out research for policy and advocacy work

...Introduction - Policy research involves investigating the current operation of an area of the law in order to inform, improve or update the law itself or how it is used in practice. This is important so that individuals can easily understand their legal rights and how to enforce them. [Described image] Figure 1 Carrying out applied policy research Joanna Otterburn, Chief...
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Level 2: Intermediate 8 hrs
What You Need to Know About Psychometrics
Health, Sports & Psychology

What You Need to Know About Psychometrics

...manage emotions and relationships, including communication, self-control, emotionality, sociability and adaptability to change. Find out more about emotional intelligence here: The Value of Emotional Intelligence in a Challenging Workplace involves rating statements that assess emotional intelligence traits and attitudes, such as ‘I can recognise my emotions as I...
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Article 10 mins
Privatising Thames Water
Money & Business

Privatising Thames Water

...management fees. One further attraction of this style of financing is that it facilitates ‘intra-company’ loans, in which one part of the corporate structure lends money to another part of it. The key attraction of such practices is that the rates charged for such loans are then used to lessen the amount of taxable profits. Whilst the overall aim of the securitisation...
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Article 10 mins
Estimating the cost of equity
Money & Business

Estimating the cost of equity

...Introduction - In this free course we examine the factors that determine the return sought by investors when buying shares. This expected return takes into account the perceived risks of investing in different shares. Section 1 of this course should be used in conjunction with the activities provided in Sections 2 to 5. The latter will help you develop and test your...
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Level 3: Advanced 9 hrs
Introducing research in law and beyond
Society, Politics & Law

Introducing research in law and beyond

...Introduction - This free course, Introducing research in law and beyond,looks at some of the key steps those interested in undertaking a research project in law (or other fields) should consider. Drawing on experience from a number of academics within the Open University Law School and Open University, the course provides a valuable introduction to the skills that can...
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Level 3: Advanced 10 hrs
The science of alcohol Badge icon
Science, Maths & Technology

The science of alcohol

...Introduction and guidance: Introduction and guidance - This free badged course, The science of alcohol, lasts 24 hours, with 8 weeks. You can work through the course at your own pace, so if you have more time one week there is no problem with pushing on to complete a further week. The eight weeks are linked to ensure a logical flow through the course. They are: What is...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Exploring the history of prisoner education Badge icon
History & The Arts

Exploring the history of prisoner education

...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 start-of-course survey. Once...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Young people and religion: creative learning with history
History & The Arts

Young people and religion: creative learning with history

...Introduction and guidance: Introduction - This free course is intended for teachers and other educators and leaders working with young people in both formal and informal educational settings. The course will provide practical guidance and resources for running workshops for young people between the ages of 13 and 18 to stimulate reflection on religious diversity. Young...
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs