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Particle physics
Science, Maths & Technology

Particle physics

...free course, Particle physics, will give you an overview of current concepts and theories in the field. You will learn about the fundamental components of matter – known as leptons and quarks – and the composite particles, such as protons and neutrons, which are composed of quarks. You will see that all particle reactions may be described in terms of one of two...
Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs
Watching the weather
Nature & Environment

Watching the weather

...free course, Watching the weather, describes how meteorological observations are made looking upwards from the surface of the Earth, looking downwards from satellites in space and from aircraft and balloons within the atmosphere. This international network of observations is vital for scientists and forecasters and the results impact on everyones daily activities...This...
Level 1: Introductory 10 hrs
Start writing fiction
History & The Arts

Start writing fiction

...free course, Start writing fiction, will give you an insight into how authors create their characters and settings. You will also be able to look at the different genres for fiction...Have you always wanted to write, but never quite had the courage to start? This free course, Start writing fiction, will give you an insight into how authors create their characters and...
Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
An introduction to digital simulation in healthcare
Health, Sports & Psychology

An introduction to digital simulation in healthcare

...free course will help you develop an understanding of digital simulation and how it can enhance learning and clinical practice, not only through simulation but also through debriefing. As such, this resource is designed to explore the principles behind digital simulation, identify who benefits from participating in digital simulation, and evaluate the potential impact...
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Science, Maths & Technology

Astronomy with an online telescope

...free course shows you how to navigate the night sky, and introduces the wide variety of objects it contains. You will develop a hands-on understanding of telescopic observations using the Open University’s own robotic telescope facility COAST sited on the island of Tenerife. Supported by your own measurements we illustrate how stars evolve, and study variable stars. For...
Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
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Health, Sports & Psychology

Understanding mental capacity

...free course, Understanding mental capacity, covers the principles and criteria underpinning the assessment of mental capacity and decision making in the UK...This free course, Understanding mental capacity, describes the principles and criteria underpinning the assessment of mental capacity and decision making in the UK. The course begins by looking at what mental...
Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
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Science, Maths & Technology

Mastering systems thinking in practice

...free course, Mastering systems thinking in practice, provides a primer for someone wanting to take the postgraduate qualifications in Systems Thinking in Practice. It will help you develop new ways of thinking about and approaching situations that cross multiple discipline and skill boundaries. You will learn to think more holistically about complex and messy situations,...
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Money & Business

Exploring career mentoring and coaching

...free course, Exploring career mentoring and coaching, will help you. It will explain what mentors and career coaches do and how a colleague or expert who can ask the right questions, challenge assumptions, and help an individual to find the best solutions for themselves, can make a significant difference in a wide range of situations and contexts. Working through this...