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Form and uses of language
History & The Arts

Form and uses of language

...Introduction - In this course we will consider how language can be used in different ways for different purposes. To do this we will use the theme of memorial and commemoration. After briefly discussing the life of the poet Siegfried Sasoon we will examine both his poetry and prose. Through this we will see how he conveys meaning in different ways for different audiences...
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Level 1: Introductory 4 hrs
Innovation in health and social care practice
Health, Sports & Psychology

Innovation in health and social care practice

...Introduction - This free course, Innovation in health and social care, focuses on how digital technology and innovation changes the expectations and jobs roles for health and social care practitioners. During the course, you will learn about what these expectations might be on practitioners and also about common responses and criticisms that may arise from transforming...
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Level 1: Introductory 4 hrs
Why is it so difficult for Muslim women to play sport?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Why is it so difficult for Muslim women to play sport?

...manager who understood, being a working mother herself, she agreed I could change my hours to get some ‘me’ time in. I had worked out a routine whereby I could attend a gym when it was quiet and still carry on my other duties, but as the saying goes 'the best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry' COVID-19 hit and I was left wondering, is there any way I will ever...
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Facilitating group discussions
Money & Business

Facilitating group discussions

...Introduction - Welcome to this free course on facilitating group discussions. You’ll start by looking at what is meant by ‘facilitation’ and at different styles of facilitating. You will have the chance to assess your preferred facilitation style, and also to identify skills that you need to develop to become more effective in this role. Then you’ll be asked to...
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Level 1: Introductory 2 hrs
Exploring critical social work practice
Health, Sports & Psychology

Exploring critical social work practice

...Introduction - This free course introduces what is meant by critical social work practice, and its activities will help you to develop the kinds of skills you need as a social work student, or as a qualified social worker. Becoming a critical practitioner is an ongoing process rather than an end point. It is often done in conjunction with others, for example in...
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Level 2: Intermediate 5 hrs
Business ethics
History & The Arts

Business ethics

...projects might be seen to be doing something that is actually wrong. Alex: As a human being you may well want to say that they’re a good person. But que executive their chief responsibility is to satisfy the desires of the owners of their corporation. Nigel: I can imagine a cynical business person saying philosophers can’t teach me anything, they’re not experienced...
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Data analysis: hypothesis testing
Science, Maths & Technology

Data analysis: hypothesis testing

...management and analysis...Making decisions about the world based on data requires a process that bridges the gap between unstructured data and the decision. Statistical hypothesis testing helps decision-making by formulating beliefs about the world, including people, organisations or other objects, and formally testing these beliefs. In this free course, you will study...
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Level 1: Introductory 9 hrs
Exploring depression
Science, Maths & Technology

Exploring depression

...introduction to masters level study in neurosciences and mental health. Focusing on depression, you will consider key issues concerning diagnosis, causes and interventions. You will also begin to explore theoretical models, biological and psychological explanations, and look at a range of pharmacological and psychological therapies for depression...This free advanced...
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Level 3: Advanced 7 hrs