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Diagramming for development 2: exploring interrelationships
Digital & Computing

Diagramming for development 2: exploring interrelationships

...course that introduces you to the diagramming techniques of Influence diagrams, Multiple Cause Diagrams and Cognitive Maps. Using a case study project based in Africa, this unit illustrates the powerful use of systems diagramming for international development management. This is a companion course to Diagramming for development 1: bounding realities...Diagramming for...
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Level 3: Advanced 4 hrs
Systems modelling
Science, Maths & Technology

Systems modelling

...course, Systems modelling, will introduce you to the modelling process, enabling you to recognise that systems models may be used in different ways as part of a process for: improving understanding of a situation; identifying problems or formulating opportunities and supporting decision making...Maps and plans, architects and engineers, drawings, graphs and tables: all...
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Level 1: Introductory 4 hrs
Approaching prose fiction
History & The Arts

Approaching prose fiction

...course, Approaching prose fiction, is designed to develop the analytical skills you need for a more in-depth study of literary texts. You will learn about narrative events and perspectives, the setting of novels, types of characterisation and genre...Do you want to get more out of your reading? This free course, Approaching prose fiction, is designed to develop the...
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Level 2: Intermediate 20 hrs
Pluralism in Economics: inequalities, innovation, environment
Society, Politics & Law

Pluralism in Economics: inequalities, innovation, environment

...course will show you the variety within Economics which is used to understand and tackle some of the biggest challenges we face globally: tensions between growth and inequalities, market power and innovation, whether economics has what it takes to solve environmental challenges...This course sets out to show you how economics is often a discipline with a multitude of...
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Level 2: Intermediate 15 hrs
Using voluntary work to get ahead in the job market
Money & Business

Using voluntary work to get ahead in the job market

...course, Using voluntary work to get ahead in the job market, explores how engaging in voluntary work can enhance your employment opportunities...This free course, Using voluntary work to get ahead in the job market, explores how engaging in voluntary work can enhance your employment opportunities...Using Voluntary work to get ahead in the job market: Introduction - Any...
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
Social work law and UK regulation
Society, Politics & Law

Social work law and UK regulation

...course you will learn about definitions of law and where legislation comes from. You will then apply this to social work and consider how social work is regulated across the UK specifically...Social workers have significant powers, rights and responsibilities in their professional role. The law has a vital role in the regulation of professional practice, and such...
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Level 2: Intermediate 5 hrs
Race and Youth Policy: working with young people
Education & Development

Race and Youth Policy: working with young people

...course will look at the meaning of social policy, how it works as a mechanism of persuading people to behave in specific ways, its role in shaping our understandings of young people, and the role practitioners can play in mediating and influencing policy. In particular, this course will examine the racialisation and criminalisation of youth social policy as it pertains to...
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Level 3: Advanced 6 hrs
Retirement planning made easy
Money & Business

Retirement planning made easy

...course on money and retirement planning has been produced by The Open University in collaboration with Legal & General...This free course on money and retirement planning has been produced by The Open University in collaboration with Legal & General. Planning your retirement is probably the most important aspect of financial planning for you to consider. Making the right...
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Level 1: Introductory 4 hrs