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53 things you never knew about OpenLearn
Education & Development

53 things you never knew about OpenLearn

...course is available on our site as a taster. Learning on OpenLearn can give a taster of what OU study is actually like. It would take you at least two and a half years to finish all of our free courses. Or you can complete one course in just one hour like our free course, Does Prison Work, or watch a minute-long video on 60 Second Adventures in Microgravity (see the...
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Gain Skills with The Open University
Money & Business

Gain Skills with The Open University

...courses...[Two intertwined 'R's on a royal blue background make up an emblem in white with the words 'Rolls' and Royce at the top and bottom of it.] 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...
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Create stunning images of the Universe
Science, Maths & Technology

Create stunning images of the Universe

...course...Find out more about The Open University's Science courses and qualifications OpenLearn has released a new course, Astronomy with an online telescope, giving participants access to state-of-the-art facilities in Tenerife, a complete guide to the basics of astronomical imaging and the opportunity to contribute to unique variable star research. The power of...
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Badges come to OpenLearn
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Badges come to OpenLearn

...courses and want to show others what you've learned? We've got great news for you...[A man looks up from his tablet to see OpenLearn badges hovering in the air alongside him] The Open University is building on years of knowledge, experience and research into Open Educational Resources (OER) with badged open courses (BOCs). These have been developed in response to the...
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Explore critical issues in health and wellbeing
Health, Sports & Psychology

Explore critical issues in health and wellbeing

...courses that are right up your street...[This shows the feet and lower legs of a person about to go for a run.] We have two fantastic courses which explore key issues in health and wellbeing. The first focuses on issues in women's health, touching on areas such as abortion, periods, the menopause, mental health and (in)fertility. The second looks at lifestyles in relation...
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Business support for small and medium-sized enterprises
Money & Business

Business support for small and medium-sized enterprises

...courses and interactives will help improve your skills and knowledge in business fundamentals, with additional courses tailored to the unique challenges the voluntary sector faces...All of our courses are free and you can start them when you want, studying at your own pace. Some of our courses are badged, helping you to improve your employability skills. These courses...
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Turn your bank holiday into a badged holiday
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Turn your bank holiday into a badged holiday

...courses, you can start learning a new skill this bank holiday weekend. From cyber security and nutrition to forensic psychology and leadership, our courses help you build knowledge that you can share on your OpenLearn profile or social media. 100% free online learning Earn a digital badge you can show off Flexible study in your own time So instead of chasing down missing...
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COVID-19 nursing and healthcare: learning to help you in practice
Health, Sports & Psychology

COVID-19 nursing and healthcare: learning to help you in practice

...NHS Wales or Health and Social Care in Northern Ireland, OpenLearn has a range of free courses available for you to refresh your knowledge and skills...All of our courses are free and you can start them when you want to, studying at your own pace. Some of the courses are badged, so you can print a certificate of completion and include the course on your LinkedIn profile....
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