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The world of work, the world of business and the pounds in your pocket.
Introduction to bookkeeping and accounting free course icon level 1: introductory icon

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Introduction to bookkeeping and accounting

Learn about the essential numerical skills required for accounting and bookkeeping. This free course, Introduction to bookkeeping and accounting, explains the fundamental rules of double-entry bookkeeping and how they are used to produce the balance sheet and the profit and loss account.

Free course
8 hrs
Effective communication in the workplace free course icon level 1: introductory icon Badge icon

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Effective communication in the workplace

This free course, Effective communication in the workplace, explores the importance of communication as a skill in the workplace. It aims to increase your understanding of communication skills and to help you to consider how your communication could be perceived by others. You'll cover areas such as verbal and non-verbal communication, written ...

Free course
24 hrs
Midlife MOT: wealth, work and wellbeing free course icon level 1: introductory icon

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Midlife MOT: wealth, work and wellbeing

Introducing your Midlife MOT. Your midlife years – that is, when you’re between about 40 and 60 – will probably be a very hectic time indeed. You might have ended up in a challenging job, or you might be working hard to get one. You could be looking after the kids, your parents or maybe both. Maybe you’re putting time and energy into a whole new...

Free course
4 hrs
Exploring career mentoring and coaching free course icon level 1: introductory icon Badge icon

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Exploring career mentoring and coaching

This free course, Exploring career mentoring and coaching, 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.

Free course
24 hrs
Gain a badge and further your career article icon

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Gain a badge and further your career

Did you know that The Open University offers a range of free badged courses on OpenLearn all geared towards helping you with employability and your career? 

Article
10 mins
The Financial Five a Day Podcast Series audio icon

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The Financial Five a Day Podcast Series

Do you want to improve your financial nutrition? This podcast series will inspire you to think more purposefully about your personal finance and money habits.

Audio
5 mins