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

Digital thinking tools for better decision making

...learn how to become a ‘super-Googler’, use your computer as a big calculator and make digital argument maps that shed light on the reasoning behind your own writing and that of others. Enrolling on the course will give you the opportunity to earn an Open University digital badge. Badges are not accredited by The Open University but they're a great way to demonstrate...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Astronomy with an online telescope Badge icon
Science, Maths & Technology

Astronomy with an online telescope

...learn about some of these celestial objects and have the opportunity to take spectacular images using the remotely-operated COAST telescope facility in Tenerife. You will find out how telescopes and astronomical imaging equipment works, and learn how to get the most out of your own night-adapted vision. Finally, you will use your new skills to make scientific measurements...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Developing resilience in sport
Health, Sports & Psychology

Developing resilience in sport

...learn about the concept of resilience and understand how resilience can be developed in athletes and coaches...This free course, Developing resilience in sport, explores how the concept of resilience can support athletes on their athletic development journey. Resilience can act as a buffer to protect against the challenges that might be faced by athletes. Within the...
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Level 2: Intermediate 10 hrs
The athlete’s journey: transitions through sport Badge icon
Health, Sports & Psychology

The athlete’s journey: transitions through sport

...learning. Completing a course will require about 24 hours of study time. However, you can study the course at any time and at a pace to suit you. Badged courses are available on The Open University’s OpenLearn website and do not cost anything to study. They differ from Open University courses because you do not receive support from a tutor, but you do get useful...
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Level 2: Intermediate 24 hrs
Language in professional life
Languages

Language in professional life

...learning further? You might find it helpful to explore the Open University’s English language courses and qualifications....Week 1: Exploring the language of branding: Introduction - To start this course, take a look at the following slideshow of logos. You’re probably familiar with many of the items in the slideshow. Think for a moment on what one or two of these...
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Level 3: Advanced 12 hrs
Introduction to cyber security: stay safe online Badge icon
Digital & Computing

Introduction to cyber security: stay safe online

...how to spot online threats, keep your information safe and understand key topics like malware, network security and identity theft - helping you stay secure at home, at work, and beyond...Our lives depend on online services. Gain essential cyber security knowledge and skills, to help protect your digital life. We shop online. We work online. We play online. We live
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Understanding musical scores
History & The Arts

Understanding musical scores

...learn how to connect the notation you see with the music you hear, from short familiar melodies to a full orchestral score...Explore what's involved when musicians create a performance from musical notation in this free online course. Transcript Would you like to know more about what musicians do in rehearsals and performances? Would you like to learn different techniques...
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
Reading Shakespeare's As You Like It
History & The Arts

Reading Shakespeare's As You Like It

...Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: demonstrate an understanding of some of the key speeches and scenes in Shakespeare’s As You Like It appreciate the importance and complexity of role-play in As You Like It appreciate the varied uses of language in a Shakespearean play...Reading Shakespeare's As You Like It: 1 Opinions about As You...
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Level 2: Intermediate 6 hrs