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Using voluntary work to get ahead in the job market
Money & Business

Using voluntary work to get ahead in the job market

...University archive. If you want to study formally with us, you may wish to explore other courses we offer in this subject area. This unit is also available in Welsh on Openlearn Cymru...Using Voluntary work to get ahead in the job market: Learning outcomes - By the end of this free course, you should be able to: identify your objectives; assess what you have to offer;...
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
‘Problem’ populations, ‘problem’ places
Society, Politics & Law

‘Problem’ populations, ‘problem’ places

...University Press), David Byrne examines the origins of terms such as ‘underclass’ and ‘exclusion’ and considers some of the ways in which these are replicated in social and geographical divisions in contemporary British society. For representations of social disorganisation and council estates in works of fiction, see Livi Michael's Under a Thin Moon (1994,...
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Level 2: Intermediate 5 hrs
Human Resource Management and EDI
Money & Business

Human Resource Management and EDI

...University course B810 The role of the human resource professional, which forms part of the OU’s MSc in Human Resource Management....Human Resource Management and EDI: Introduction - Human Resource Management and EDI is a free course provided by OpenLearn, based on adapted material from B810. This course will highlight why equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) are key...
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Level 3: Advanced 2 hrs
An introduction to death, dying and grief
Health, Sports & Psychology

An introduction to death, dying and grief

...University course K220 Death, dying and bereavement. Please note that this course includes video about people talking personally about their experiences in relation to death and dying. If you have been affected by the issues in these videos, you can call Macmillan Cancer Support free of charge on 0808 808 00 00. You can also call Samaritans free from any phone on 116 123...
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Level 2: Intermediate 7 hrs
Entrepreneurship – from ideas to reality Badge icon
Money & Business

Entrepreneurship – from ideas to reality

...guide you through business models, funding options, business types and the influence of location and importantly assessment of your own skills, values and attitudes to risk. The course is focused on practical advice from real entrepreneurs, and will signpost you to where you can find additional support and how you can further develop your own capabilities. Transcript...
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Level 2: Intermediate 24 hrs
Health and safety in the laboratory and field
Science, Maths & Technology

Health and safety in the laboratory and field

...universities. Table 1 Legal requirements Health and Safety at Work etc. Act (1974) Fire Precautions Act (1971) Fire Precautions (Workplace) Regulations (1997) Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations (1999) Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations (1992) Manual Handling Regulations (1992) Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations...
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Level 1: Introductory 1 hr
Mastering systems thinking in practice Badge icon
Science, Maths & Technology

Mastering systems thinking in practice

...University digital badge. Badges are not accredited by The Open University but they're a great way to demonstrate your interest in the subject and commitment to your career, and to provide evidence of continuing professional development. Once you are signed in, you can manage your digital badges online from My OpenLearn. In addition, you can download and print your...
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Level 3: Advanced 24 hrs
Early modern Europe: an introduction
History & The Arts

Early modern Europe: an introduction

...University course A223 Early modern Europe: society and culture, 1500 to 1780...Early modern Europe: an introduction: Learning outcomes - By the end of this course, you should be able to: identify the fundamental features of the early modern period and understand the problems of defining the early modern period appreciate that there are different approaches to the study...
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Level 2: Intermediate 10 hrs