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Discovering chemistry Badge icon
Science, Maths & Technology

Discovering chemistry

...badge. Badged courses are a key part of The Open University’s mission to promote the educational well-being of the community . The courses also provide another way of helping you to progress from informal to formal learning. To complete a course you need to be able to find about 24 hours of study time, over a period of about eight weeks. However, it......
Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
English in the world today
Languages

English in the world today

...course is an adapted extract from the Open University course U214 Worlds of English...English in the world today: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: understand the diversity of English through history and around the world understand the effect of social and cultural factors on an individual’s use of English understand the relationship...
Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
Introduction to quantum computing
Science, Maths & Technology

Introduction to quantum computing

...course is an adapted extract from the Open University course SM380 Quantum physics: fundamentals and applications...Quantum computing is a developing field with enormous potential societal and economic impact. In the future, quantum computers will enable us to solve a range of complex problems that are currently intractable, potentially revolutionising key sectors...
Energy resources: solar energy
Nature & Environment

Energy resources: solar energy

...badged course Can renewable energy sources power the world?...Energy resources: Solar energy: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: explain the principles that underlie the ability of various natural phenomena to deliver solar energy outline the technologies that are used to harness the power of solar energy discuss the positive and...
Level 2: Intermediate 2 hrs
Digital thinking tools for better decision making Badge icon
Digital & Computing

Digital thinking tools for better decision making

...course will give you the opportunity to earn an Open University digital badge. Badges are not accredited by The Open University but they're a great way to demonstrate your interest in the subject and commitment to your career and to provide evidence of continuing professional development. Once you are signed in, you can manage your digital badges ......
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Health, Sports & Psychology

Forensic psychology

...course will give you the opportunity to earn an Open University digital badge. Badges are not accredited by The Open University but they're a great way to demonstrate your interest in the subject and commitment to your career, and to provide evidence of continuing professional development. Once you are signed in, you can manage your digital badges ......
Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Climate change and renewable energy
Nature & Environment

Climate change and renewable energy

...course is an adapted extract from the Open University course U116 Environment: journeys through a changing world...Climate change and renewable energy: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: explain the basic principles of the atmospheric greenhouse effect and the term ‘Net Zero’ understand the human influences causing the anthropogenic...
Entrepreneurship – from ideas to reality Badge icon
Money & Business

Entrepreneurship – from ideas to reality

...badge. Badged courses are a key part of The Open University’s mission to promote the educational wellbeing of the community. The courses also provide another way of helping you to progress from informal to formal learning. Completing a course will require about 24 hours of study time. However, you can study the course at any time and......