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Evolution through natural selection
Nature & Environment

Evolution through natural selection

...free course, Evolution through natural selection, we describe the theory of evolution by natural selection as proposed by Charles Darwin in his book, first published in 1859, On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection, or The Preservation of Favoured Races in the Struggle for Life. We will look at natural selection as Darwin did, taking inheritance for...
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Level 1: Introductory 4 hrs
Communication and working relationships in sport and fitness Badge icon
Health, Sports & Psychology

Communication and working relationships in sport and fitness

...free course, Communication and working relationships in sport and fitness, you will boost your ability to vary your communication approach according to the situation and the needs of the people involved. You will accelerate your learning from experience by placing yourself in others’ shoes during vivid video examples. These film clips show effective and ineffective...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Using visualisation in maths teaching
Education & Development

Using visualisation in maths teaching

...free course, Using visualisation in maths teaching, looks at visualisation as it relates to mathematics, focusing on how it can be used to improve learning. It will also identify ways in which to make more use of visualisation within the classroom...This free course, Using visualisation in maths teaching, looks at visualisation as it relates to mathematics, focusing on...
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Level 2: Intermediate 6 hrs
Drug development process: combating pain
Science, Maths & Technology

Drug development process: combating pain

...free course offering a brief introduction to the process of new drug discovery; from identification of a suitable candidate drug molecule to the development of a commercial drug product available in the clinic for pain relief or as an anti-inflammatory...Drug development process: combating pain, is a free course offering a brief introduction to the process of new drug...
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Level 3: Advanced 2 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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The RFS Career Academy Free Learning Collection
Education & Development

The RFS Career Academy Free Learning Collection

...free online courses and content is here to help you with your career...[RFS career academy logo] These free courses and helpful articles have been curated by RFS Career Academy in partnership with OpenLearn, the free learning website from The Open University (OU). All the content has been written by academics from The OU and can be used to enhance your work skills,......
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Euro 2022 Championships
Health, Sports & Psychology

Euro 2022 Championships

...courses and qualifications. Euro 2022 Read our football content on the women's game, offering an insight into the challenges faced by females playing the beautiful game. Fanatical about sport? Try one of our free courses Women in sport Discover a series of articles on women in sport, such as the challenges faced when returning to compete after becoming a mother, plus...
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Dying Matters Awareness Week
Health, Sports & Psychology

Dying Matters Awareness Week

...FREE courses, videos and interactives...We only get one chance to have our dying wishes met, which is why it’s vital to talk, plan and make arrangements for the end of life – before it’s too late. Did you know death, dying and bereavement has been a major research and teaching theme at the OU for over twenty years? Find out more on our research page. During this...
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