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Make a changing world a better place
Science, Maths & Technology

Make a changing world a better place

...free courses and training to anyone looking to change their career path or expand their skills and the job opportunities available to them. OpenLearn is home to a large range of technology courses which allow individuals to enhance their understanding of all aspects of technology, from very specific specialist training for IT professionals to broader more general courses...
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Article 10 mins
Dr Matt Balme on modelling the landscape of Mars
Science, Maths & Technology

Dr Matt Balme on modelling the landscape of Mars

...like ancient flood plains. “Since studying Aram Dorsum, our group has found many more of these “fossilised rivers” around this area, which suggest that ancient Mars was warmer and wetter than it is today; this makes Aram Dorsum a great site to visit to look for evidence of past life on Mars.” Dig deeper into the red planet Try a free course on astronomy or geology...
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Finding the Truth
Society, Politics & Law

Finding the Truth

...and immersive stories to find out what you really know about crime. [Finding the truth promo image] Select the image above to begin your criminal justice journey. Instructions For best results, use a modern web browser. Upgrade to the latest version of Edge or try a free alternative like Google Chrome, Firefox or Safari. Interested in criminology? Try a FREE course...
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Activity 30 mins
Studying Social Work at The Open University
Health, Sports & Psychology

Studying Social Work at The Open University

...knowledges, social work engages people and structures to address life challenges and enhance wellbeing...” (IFSW, July 2014). Check out the animation below which summarises the real-life experiences and motivations of Open University social work students and graduates. Plus explore more with our free courses related to social work, which are listed below. Transcript...
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Article 15 mins
Building confidence in using online forums
Education & Development

Building confidence in using online forums

...free course which aims to build your confidence in getting involved when using online learning forums. In this, the first of four study sessions, you will start to consider how you feel about using online learning forums – no matter whether you already have experience of using them. You’ll consider whether you feel – or would feel – more excited or more anxious...
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Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
OpenLearn Champions Hub | Hafan Hyrwyddwyr OpenLearn old
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OpenLearn Champions Hub | Hafan Hyrwyddwyr OpenLearn old

...free courses! On OpenLearn you can find a range of courses aimed at improving employability skills, as well as science and technology engineering, essential skills in maths and English and much more. Many of these courses offer learners the chance to gain a digital badge on completion of the course, which can be shared as evidence of achievement. We've pulled together...
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...to OpenLearn - the home of free learning from The Open University. Are you looking for a new topic to explore, or wanting to dig deeper into something you've already discovered? Whether it’s a 60-second animated video or a 24-hour course you are after, you will find it on OpenLearn for free..._Find out more about The Open University's Open degree. _ Why does OpenLearn...
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Do you trust forensic science in the criminal justice system?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Do you trust forensic science in the criminal justice system?

...free course offers a deep dive into the modern justice system by following a fictional case from the initial crime scene to the final courtroom presentation. You will explore the technical realities of how police and investigators collect and analyse DNA and mobile phone data, while gaining a critical understanding of how forensic science evidence is used, and sometimes...
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Level 1: Introductory 4 hrs