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Icarus: entering the world of myth
History & The Arts

Icarus: entering the world of myth

...free course, Icarus: entering the world of myth, will introduce you to one of the best-known myths from classical antiquity and its various re-tellings in later periods. You will begin by examining how the Icarus story connects with a number of other ancient myths, such as that of Theseus and the Minotaur. You will then be guided through an in-depth reading of Icarus’...
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Level 2: Intermediate 3 hrs
Supporting children and young people's wellbeing
Health, Sports & Psychology

Supporting children and young people's wellbeing

...free course, Supporting children and young people's wellbeing, looks at some of the broader concerns regarding wellbeing and the idea that children and young people today are increasingly reporting feelings of unhappiness. By completing the activities, you will be introduced to different ways of understanding children and young people’s wellbeing as well as a variety of...
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Level 2: Intermediate 7 hrs
Teaching citizenship: work and the economy
Education & Development

Teaching citizenship: work and the economy

...free course, Teaching citizenship: Work and the economy, explores aspects of work, including child labour and its relationship to citizenship for those teaching this subject in secondary schools...The issue of 'citizenship, work and the economy' is often neglected in everyday discussions of citizenship. But a moment's reflection should demonstrate how important it is. The...
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Level 2: Intermediate 10 hrs
Nuclear power: friend or foe?
Society, Politics & Law

Nuclear power: friend or foe?

...free course, Nuclear power: friend or foe?, challenges you to do so...Are you for or against nuclear energy? The necessity to respond to climate change has put nuclear energy back on the political agenda as an alternative energy source. This is part of approaches to 'decarbonise' energy through a shift from coal to natural gas, nuclear energy and renewables. Yet, the...
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Level 2: Intermediate 2 hrs
An introduction to computers and computer systems
Digital & Computing

An introduction to computers and computer systems

...free course, An introduction to computers and computer systems, challenges how we view computers through the examples of processors in kitchen scales and digital cameras, as well as examining the work of art that, at heart, is a computer. You will also explore how computers are connected together to achieve even more than when working alone...This free course, An...
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Level 1: Introductory 16 hrs
Getting started with Chinese 2
Languages

Getting started with Chinese 2

...course, LGXC002 Beginners Chinese 2: 开始吧 kāishĭ ba! After completing this free course, you may wish to register for the full course to continue your learning!...Have you always wanted to speak Mandarin Chinese? Have you even started learning a few basic words and expressions? If so, this follow-up to Getting started with Chinese 1, or your own equivalent knowledge...
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Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
Employee engagement
Money & Business

Employee engagement

...free course explores three key themes: employee engagement, employee involvement and collective aspects of employee relations...Engagement is a key buzzword in 21st century management. Strategic human resource management rests on the belief that people are the key to achieving competitive advantage. Employees need to be seen as assets to be developed, not costs to be...
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Level 3: Advanced 10 hrs
Free digital, numeracy and employability courses to build your skills
Education & Development

Free digital, numeracy and employability courses to build your skills

...of free courses to boost your skills from The Open University. Many others are available by exploring OpenLearn. You might like to visit The Skills Toolkit from the National Careers Service, where you can find many more courses to help you learn new skills or change jobs. Once you’ve finished studying, the National Careers Service can help you decide your next steps....
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