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What do historians do?
History & The Arts

What do historians do?

...free course you will explore some of the ways that historians work to develop our understanding of the past. You will learn about three aspects of the historian’s craft through three topic areas: landscapes, infant health and criminal justice. Through the activities in the course, you will experience a wide range of historical evidence and understand its importance for...
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Level 3: Advanced 6 hrs
Early years team work and leadership
Education & Development

Early years team work and leadership

...free course, Early years team work and leadership, explores aspects of teamwork and leadership for early years practitioners...This free course, Early years team work and leadership, explores aspects of teamwork and leadership for early years practitioners....Early years team work and leadership: Introduction - In this free course, Early years team ......
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Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
Aquatic mammals
Nature & Environment

Aquatic mammals

...free course, Aquatic mammals, you are going to meet some aquatic mammals, find out how we can study them, consider their evolutionary history and read about human impacts on one iconic group. This OpenLearn course provides a sample of level 1 study in Environment & Development...Aquatic mammals: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to:...
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Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs
So, you want to be a nurse? A brief introduction to nursing
Health, Sports & Psychology

So, you want to be a nurse? A brief introduction to nursing

...free course provides an overview of what nursing entails. Focusing on nursing in the UK specifically, but also looking at its place globally, you will learn about the four fields of nursing in the UK, what nurse training involves, as well as what makes a great nurse. This course offers a brief introduction to the nursing profession and can help you decide if nursing is...
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Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs
The many guises of the emperor Augustus
History & The Arts

The many guises of the emperor Augustus

...free course focuses on Rome’s first emperor, Augustus, who lived from 63 BCE to 14 CE. The rule of Augustus marked a significant political change in Rome, and Augustus’ position as emperor was initially fragile and controversial. Key to his success in holding onto power was his masterful use of visual propaganda to cement his position and underline his legitimacy. The...
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Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs
Can tourism be both responsible and sustainable?
Nature & Environment

Can tourism be both responsible and sustainable?

...free course invites you to explore the paradox of modern travel — whether tourism can be both responsible and sustainable. Through case studies, discussion, and reflection, you will start to unpack the social, environmental, and economic forces that shape global travel as we know it. By the end of the course, you will have a deeper understanding of tourism’s global...
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Level 1: Introductory 7 hrs
Exploring Homer’s Odyssey
History & The Arts

Exploring Homer’s Odyssey

...free course introduces Homer’s ancient Greek epic poem, the Odyssey, which tells of Odysseus’ long journey home after fighting in the Trojan War, and his eventual reunion with his wife Penelope. Odysseus is famous for his cunning and his courage, and for the exploits he undertakes on his travels; meanwhile Penelope is renowned for her patience and faithfulness as she...
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Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs
Engaging with postgraduate research: education, childhood & youth
Education & Development

Engaging with postgraduate research: education, childhood & youth

...free course, Engaging with postgraduate research: education, childhood & youth, you will build on your understanding of how to evaluate research by thinking about a fundamental part of the research process: research perspectives and approaches. Some of the different ways of researching situations that can arise when working in education and working with children and young...
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Level 3: Advanced 10 hrs