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Free Course: An Introduction to Public Leadership
Money & Business

Free Course: An Introduction to Public Leadership

...learning and give you a wider perspective on this fascinating subject. Preparation Before you start this course you may want to brush up on your Maths, English or Study Skills with our range of free courses. The Open University's degrees and courses The Open University offers a range of degree courses and modules in Business and Management. To find out more about our...
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Write it right: seven common writing mistakes
Languages

Write it right: seven common writing mistakes

...learn to spot your mistakes and correct them before your marks are affected. This can also help with your written communication in other areas of life and give you confidence that you are expressing yourself in the best way you can. Watch the animation below to see seven common writing mistakes and how to avoid them. Transcript John Butcher is a Professor of Inclusive...
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Video 5 mins
An introduction to the Social Work Hub
Health, Sports & Psychology

An introduction to the Social Work Hub

...learning in one accessible place - as this article explains...This collection of resources, including free courses, articles and interactives, has been curated to be a central hub for anyone interested in social work and social care. Whether you are thinking about a career in social work, a social work practitioner wanting to learn more about a specific area of practice,...
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Article 5 mins
Guide to diagrams
Money & Business

Guide to diagrams

...Learn five invaluable diagramming techniques with this video series and quiz...[Guide to diagrams] Launch our guide to diagrams Drawing diagrams is a very different type of communication than most of us are used to—but it allows us to think in new ways and encourages us to approach problems differently. In this series of videos and animations, The Open University's...
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Activity 30 mins
Collaborative problem solving for community safety
Money & Business

Collaborative problem solving for community safety

...Learning through reflection; Assessing critical problems in community settings; Different approaches to decision making; and Identifying potential solutions. The key to effective problem solving and decision making is the ability to reflect on past actions and experiences in order to understand our own assumptions about the current situations we face. [Described...
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Level 1: Introductory 16 hrs
Languages and the refugee crisis
Languages

Languages and the refugee crisis

...learn the new language and how long will it take them? How much, and in which contexts, will they use both their native language and the new language they will have to learn in their asylum country? What will be the impact of this situation on the linguistic habits of the second and future generations? There is also an additional issue affecting the refugees’ languages...
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Dying Matters Awareness Week
Health, Sports & Psychology

Dying Matters Awareness Week

Learn more about death and dying during this year's Dying Matters Awareness Week: 8th-14th May with our 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...
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Article 15 mins
Improve your everyday maths for free
Science, Maths & Technology

Improve your everyday maths for free

...learning resources that are right for you. It is a great stepping stone to help you feel ready for further formal qualifications, progress at work or get to grips with your household finances. Take the first step by getting started on the National Numeracy Challenge now. OpenLearn also has a range of courses, articles and interactives to help you take your learning...
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Article 10 mins