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Digital thinking tools for better decision making Badge icon
Digital & Computing

Digital thinking tools for better decision making

...humanity, tools have played a pivotal role in who we are and what we do. Tools for recording, processing and communicating information have a time-honoured history – from the clay tokens used in Mesopotamia to mechanical calculating machines. The invention of the digital computer has boosted the scale, speed and reach with which thinking tools extend our natural...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
An introduction to computers and computer systems
Digital & Computing

An introduction to computers and computer systems

...resources accessible over the internet...Session 1: Computers and processors: Acknowledgements - This free course was written by David King. Except for third party materials and otherwise stated (see terms and conditions), this content is made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 Licence. The material acknowledged below is...
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Level 1: Introductory 16 hrs
Identifying Values – Finding the Things that Matter the Most to You for the Way You Live and Work
Health, Sports & Psychology

Identifying Values – Finding the Things that Matter the Most to You for the Way You Live and Work

...human being. Value Definition Acceptance be open to and accepting of myself, others, life etc. Adventure be adventurous: actively seek, create, or explore novel or stimulating experiences Assertiveness respectfully stand up for my rights and request what I want Authenticity be authentic, genuine, real; be true to myself Beauty appreciate, create, nurture or cultivate...
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Article 10 mins
Carrying out research for policy and advocacy work
Society, Politics & Law

Carrying out research for policy and advocacy work

...humans, prioritising the wellbeing of the individuals above all other interests (European Commission, 2013, p. 3). Subsequently, there have been ethical rules published for research involving human participants in all fields of study. [Described image] Figure 4 Henrietta Lacks An example of unethical research is the use of HeLa cells in medical research. Henrietta Lacks...
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Level 2: Intermediate 8 hrs
Organisations and the financial system
Money & Business

Organisations and the financial system

...resources available to organisations, how these funds can be used to start up a new business or sustain day-to-day operations, as well as develop long-term expansion plans. ...Learn about the main types of financial resources available to organisations, how these funds can be used to start up a new business or sustain day-to-day operations, as well as develop long-term...
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Level 2: Intermediate 8 hrs
An introduction to intercultural competence in the workplace
Education & Development

An introduction to intercultural competence in the workplace

...human communication and what intercultural competence entails and requires apply the notion of complex and dynamic identities to your own experiences have a critical understanding of national culture and be able to apply the concepts ‘othering’ and ‘belonging’ to intercultural encounters...Introduction: Open Centre for Languages and Cultures - This course has been...
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Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs
Innovation in health and social care practice
Health, Sports & Psychology

Innovation in health and social care practice

...human rather than a machine. 2. There isn't a clear moral or ethical framework for using technology in care. 3. Machines and robots are expensive. 4. Some people may feel uncomfortable with technology or have a 'fear of tech'. 5. Professionals may lose their jobs to machines or robots. 6. Machines can be used to keep an eye on workers by monitoring them such as when and...
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Level 1: Introductory 4 hrs
Fundamentals of cost accounting and environmental management accounting
Money & Business

Fundamentals of cost accounting and environmental management accounting

...resources and biodiversity within the region – these are also examples of externalities. While externalities such as these are significant, management accountants have historically concentrated on costs that can be quantified. However, with increasing attention on the need for companies to be more socially and environmentally responsible, the focus of management...
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Level 2: Intermediate 8 hrs