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Working in the voluntary sector
This free online course, Working in the voluntary sector, will introduce you to some of the main activities carried out by volunteers and staff, will give you some background on how different organisations work and will provide you with knowledge and skills you can apply to your own work or volunteering, as well as to your every day life.
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Starting with law
This course explores key legal concepts such as legal capacity and the rights and responsibilities of the individual. You will examine how laws are made, and how they affect us at different points in our lives. It is an ideal course if you are a beginner or returning to study.
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Carrying out research for policy and advocacy work
How can you effectively influence decision makers to change laws, regulations or policies? How can your idea to improve an issue or problem be adopted by those in power? If you are involved in law reform or policy work, then this free course, Carrying out research for policy and advocacy work, is for you. Whether you are employed as a policy ...
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Ageism and age discrimination
This course will focus on the ageism targeted at older people, looking at the stereotypes, prejudices and discrimination they experience and the impact they can have.
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The Middle East conflict has swiftly exposed economic vulnerability in the region
Emilie Rutledge discusses the economic impact to the region of the current conflict in the Middle East.
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How do you become British Prime Minister?
Ever fancied being Prime Minister and running the country? Dr Richard Heffernan has some advice on the mechanics of the political system.
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Systems Thinking Hub
Welcome! Check out our fantastic range of FREE resources on systems thinking in practice.
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Policing practice and leadership
Grow your knowledge and understanding of policing with this collection of free learning resources, bought to you by the Department for Policing at The Open University.
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Elective Home Education Hub
A collection of free resources from The Open University - articles, videos, audio and courses tailored to support home educators, home-educated young people, and other stakeholders.