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Introduction to making political and social change
Society, Politics & Law

Introduction to making political and social change

...free course explores how you can make change politically and socially, giving essential background information to get started, examples of inspiring changemakers, advice on how to have an impact both within and outside of traditional UK parliamentary politics, and the qualities needed to succeed...This course is available in English, Welsh and Scottish Gaelic. The UK is...
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Level 1: Introductory 10 hrs
Grammar matters
Languages

Grammar matters

...free course introduces you to one approach used to understand how meanings relate systematically to different aspects of grammar and shows how this deeper understanding can be applied to make everyday communication more effective...Grammar matters because, combined with vocabulary choice, it is our main way of making meaning. This free course introduces you to one...
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Level 3: Advanced 8 hrs
An introduction to design engineering
Science, Maths & Technology

An introduction to design engineering

...free course, An introduction to design engineering, looks at the way in which engineers use ideas and approaches from the discipline of design thinking to inform their work. The complexity that people bring to design problems is introduced, along with some basic methods of dealing with such complexity...This free course, An introduction to design engineering, looks at the...
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Level 1: Introductory 10 hrs
Understanding and managing risk
Money & Business

Understanding and managing risk

...free course, Understanding and managing risk, provides an introduction to financial risk management. The processes of risk identification, risk measurement and risk management are explored. The course then goes on to examine reputational risk and operational risk. It concludes with an examination of the subject of behavioural finance and what this can contribute to our...
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Level 3: Advanced 20 hrs
The ethics of cultural heritage
History & The Arts

The ethics of cultural heritage

...free course, The ethics of cultural heritage, provides the basic theory behind the protection of cultural property in war zones and is presented in three parts: the protection of cultural property; the legal basis for that protection; and accounts of proportionality (that is, on deciding whether or not there is a feasible alternative to damaging cultural property)...This...
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Level 2: Intermediate 12 hrs
Making social media work in Higher Education
Education & Development

Making social media work in Higher Education

...free course explores the potential of social media as a space that can be used in higher education/University to enhance educational experiences. It examines how students can take advantage of platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and Whatsapp to engage and connect with other fellow students and their lecturers. While, also examining the common pitfalls and using case study...
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Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
The science of alcohol Badge icon
Science, Maths & Technology

The science of alcohol

...free course, The science of alcohol, you will learn about the processes involved in the creation of alcoholic drinks – how they are produced, how the wide range of flavours are generated and how scientists ensure the safety of what we drink. You will also explore the effects of alcohol on our bodies in both the short and long term. Alcohol production is an excellent...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
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Money & Business

Developing business ideas for drone technologies

...free course, Developing business ideas for drone technologies, you will develop an initial view of the drone industry, looking at the evolution of the industry and the potential market opportunities available. You will look at recent developments and the latest industry data before identifying opportunities and potential for your own drone business idea. The development...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs