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Boost your Business, Computing and IT Skills
Digital & Computing

Boost your Business, Computing and IT Skills

...University and a range of short courses on FutureLearn. Try an Economics Free Course Explore a variety of topics related to government policy, international trade, business decision making, work and climate change. Check out our free economics courses below. Find out more about Economics qualifications at The Open University and a range of short courses on FutureLearn....
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Systems explained by Peter Checkland
Money & Business

Systems explained by Peter Checkland

...to management problem solving which is now used and taught world-wide. Checkland, originally from Birmingham, studied chemistry at Oxford in the 1950's and worked as a technologist and then a manager for ICI fibres. But when he made the move from research to management he found that little existed in the way of training and preparation for his new role. Transcript...
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The Real Wonder Women
Society, Politics & Law

The Real Wonder Women

...working in male-dominated fields; many had to fight for success and recognition which may have gone ignored. While this list is by no means exhaustive, we hope it inspires you to celebrate the importance of women's achievements and to learn from their stories. [Start our interactive to learn more] Special thanks to: Sarah Bridgman, Tracy Buchanan, Jenni Carr, Jessica...
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My career goal: Business and administrative
Money & Business

My career goal: Business and administrative

...work. Transcript icould links icould is a site that provides career guidance based on real world experiences, providing an inside view of many different jobs, and tips on how to get there. They have over 1000 personal video stories, and every page contains detailed job information and insightful practical advice. Transcript Transcript Transcript Take your learning further...
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My career goal: Creative and design
History & The Arts

My career goal: Creative and design

...working as a graphic designer. icould links icould is a site that provides career guidance based on real world experiences, providing an inside view of many different jobs, and tips on how to get there. They have over 1000 personal video stories, and every page contains detailed job information and insightful practical advice. Take your learning further The Open...
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You, me and the future of Wales
Society, Politics & Law

You, me and the future of Wales

...works if people use it. Everybody in Wales has the right to use the Act to help create better tomorrow for our environment and economy, as well as our society and culture. In this guide you will find practical steps to help you get started and will show how the Act is already being used to improve local areas in Wales. Launch the guide: You, me and the future of Wales...
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Travelling Objects
History & The Arts

Travelling Objects

...works but can also reveal fascinating histories and global connections...Travelling objects Please note: We've included references in a simple style for this open access resource. However, if you want to use these references in an academic manner please use our FREE course Developing good academic practice for guidance on proper referencing and formatting. Instructions...
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Have you ever wanted to write?
History & The Arts

Have you ever wanted to write?

...learn about the healing power of nature writing, and how the arts relate to wellbeing. There’s also guidance on creating brilliant characters, how to write from experience, and how to be a critical reader who engages with books with enhancing their own writing in mind. Delve into the collection and work your way through it. What is your story going to be about?...
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