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Managing and managing people
Money & Business

Managing and managing people

...free course, Managing and managing people, will introduce you to the world of management. We will be looking at a range of topics, including what managers do, what skills they require, and how you can develop as a manager...This free course, Managing and managing people, will introduce you to the world of management. We will be looking at a range of topics, including what...
A freelance career in the creative arts Badge icon
History & The Arts

A freelance career in the creative arts

...free badged course which lasts 8 weeks, with approximately 3 hours’ study time each week. You can work through the course at your own pace, so if you have more time one week, there’s nothing to stop you pushing on and completing another week’s study. This course has a specific focus on the creative arts, looking at how you can develop your ideas in the cultural...
Teaching mathematics Badge icon
Education & Development

Teaching mathematics

...free course, Teaching mathematics, has been designed for non-specialist mathematics teachers of 8 to 14 year olds, teaching assistants, home schoolers and parents and draws on the established provision of mathematics education at the Open University. It can also be used as Continuing Professional Development by individuals or groups of teachers. The authors have many...
Level 2: Intermediate 24 hrs
Coaching others to coach Badge icon
Health, Sports & Psychology

Coaching others to coach

...course you will be awarded 24 CPD points. Evidence of your CPD achievement is provided on the free Statement of Participation awarded on completion. Please tell us more about your Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and personal skill development! We would really appreciate a few minutes of your time to complete this survey; and tell us about yourself and your...
Level 2: Intermediate 24 hrs
Reading Shakespeare's As You Like It
History & The Arts

Reading Shakespeare's As You Like It

...free course, Reading Shakespeare's As You Like It, will guide you through some of the most important speeches and scenes from one of Shakespeare's best-loved comedies...Do you enjoy watching Shakespeare's plays and like the idea of finding out more about them? This free course, Reading Shakespeare's As You Like It, will guide you through some of the most important...
Practising science: Reading the rocks and ecology
Science, Maths & Technology

Practising science: Reading the rocks and ecology

...free course, Practising science: Reading the rocks and ecology, introduces you to the techniques used by science students at residential schools. You will learn how to determine where rocks have come from and how they were made. You will also examine the processes involved in determining the ecology of a particular area...Have you ever wondered how scientists analyse the...
Making sense of art history
History & The Arts

Making sense of art history

...free course, Making sense of art history, by looking around you. It's likely that wherever you are you'll be able to see some images. It's also likely that many of these will be intended to have some sort of effect on you. In the course itself you will be exploring the power of images via a study of contemporary art from the 1980s onwards. Taking the time to look beyond...
Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs
Introducing social work: a starter kit
Health, Sports & Psychology

Introducing social work: a starter kit

...free course, Introducing social work: a starter kit, provides a glimpse into some of the things that social workers do and looks at why and how social work is done. The course is designed for people who might be interested in and curious about social work practice. It will also be a useful initial resource for those who may be thinking about entering the social work...