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    • Play, learning and the brain

      Play, learning and the brain

      This course examines the area of brain-based learning, with a particular focus on the development of the young child's brain, and is of particular relevance to those who work with young children. 

      Course

      15 hrs

    • Children and young people’s participation

      Children and young people’s participation

      This course emphasises that the adoption of an integrated approach to participation by different sectors of the children's workforce is of crucial importance.

      Course

      12 hrs

    • Exploring equality and equity in education

      Exploring equality and equity in education

      This course considers the complexity of social justice as applied to education and reflects on the different purposes of, and value ascribed to, education in different countries and cultures. It discusses different conceptions of 'justice' and the distinction between equity and equality.

      Course

      10 hrs

    • Literacy, social justice and inclusive practice

      Literacy, social justice and inclusive practice

      This course explores some of the tensions and debates linked to the aim of achieving literacy for all, using specific examples. 

      Course

      10 hrs

    • Learning to teach: becoming a reflective practitioner

      Learning to teach: becoming a reflective practitioner

      This course explains what is meant by reflective practice and how to ensure that reflection leads to learning. 

      Course

      5 hrs

    • Research skills – Module 1: Getting started on your PhD

      Research skills – Module 1: Getting started on your PhD

      Research skills – Module 1: Getting started on your PhD is for students who are in the first and second term of their research degree.

      Course

      5 hrs

    • Research skills – Module 2: Becoming a professional researcher

      Research skills – Module 2: Becoming a professional researcher

      Research skills – Module 2: Becoming a professional researcher

      Course

      12 hrs

    • Research skills – Module 3: Designing your research

      Research skills – Module 3: Designing your research

      Research skills – Module 3: Designing your research methodology

      Course

      13 hrs

    • Research skills – Module 4: Approaches to data collection

      Research skills – Module 4: Approaches to data collection

      Research skills – Module 4: Approaches to data collection

      Course

      16 hrs

    • OnSSET/The Global Electrification Platform

      OnSSET/The Global Electrification Platform

      In this course, participants will learn about geospatial energy modelling in the tools Open Source Spatial Electrification Tool (OnSSET) and World Bank’s Global Electrification Platform.

      Course

      24+ hrs

    • Energy and Flexibility Modelling: OSeMOSYS & FlexTool (Windows)

      Energy and Flexibility Modelling: OSeMOSYS & FlexTool (Windows)

      (WINDOWS version) Participants will learn to use energy modelling tools to understand the investments needed to meet growing energy demands alongside environmental and energy security constraints, while assessing system flexibility to account for high renewables penetration.

      Course

      24+ hrs

    • Energy and Flexibility Modelling: OSeMOSYS & FlexTool (MAC)

      Energy and Flexibility Modelling: OSeMOSYS & FlexTool (MAC)

      (MAC version) Participants will learn to use energy modelling tools to understand the investments needed to meet growing energy demands alongside environmental and energy security constraints, while assessing system flexibility to account for high renewables penetration.

      Course

      24+ hrs

    • Financial Analysis of Power Sector Projects Using the FinPlan Model

      Financial Analysis of Power Sector Projects Using the FinPlan Model

      FINPLAN: Financial modelling to support the planning of energy projects that achieve sustainable development outcomes.

      Course

      12 hrs

    • Introduction to CLEWs

      Introduction to CLEWs

      An introduction to integrated modelling of Climate, Land, Energy and Water systems for sustainable development policy.

      Course

      24+ hrs

    • Agent-based energy systems modelling: MUSE

      Agent-based energy systems modelling: MUSE

      This course will help participants understand the types of investments that could be made to ensure a sustainable and secure energy system from a global or national perspective using an agent-based methodology.

      Course

      10 hrs

    • Infrastructure and Climate Resilience

      Infrastructure and Climate Resilience

      This course is centred around the role that infrastructure systems play in enabling climate-compatible and sustainable development in an uncertain future, providing the latest science and tools in this field.

      Course

      20 hrs

    • Modelling, Policy and Political economy

      Modelling, Policy and Political economy

      This course will help participants understand the relationship between energy systems modelling and policymaking, and introduce the concept of political economy analysis.

      Course

      12 hrs

    • Energy Demand Projections with MAED (Model for Analysis of Energy Demand)

      Energy Demand Projections with MAED (Model for Analysis of Energy Demand)

      This course will teach participants how to use the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) modelling tool called the Energy Balance Studio (EBS). Participants will learn the theory behind energy balances, and how to use the EBS tool to construct energy balances.

      Course

      20 hrs

    • Creating and Assessing an Energy Balance with EBS (Energy Balance Studio)

      Creating and Assessing an Energy Balance with EBS (Energy Balance Studio)

      This course will teach you how to use the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) modelling tool for energy balance creations.

      Course

      10 hrs

    • Input-Output analysis and modelling with MARIO

      Input-Output analysis and modelling with MARIO

      The main goal of the course is to introduce you to the fundamentals of quantitative impact assessment methods and models. These quantitative models are specifically designed to assess the prospective environmental and economic impacts resulting from the application of technological or policy interventions at meso and macro-scale, comprehensively including supply-chain effects in a Life Cycle perspective.

      Course

      24+ hrs

    • Geospatial clean cooking access modelling using OnStove

      Geospatial clean cooking access modelling using OnStove

      In this course you will be introduced to OnStove, an open-source spatial clean cooking tool identifying the best cooking solutions across any given area based on their costs and benefits. The track will take you from start to finish, from creating your own spatial repository to modifying your spatial data, calculating the net-benefits of different cooking solutions and lastly visualizing and presenting your results.

      Course

      24+ hrs

    • Geospatial Data Management for Energy Access Modelling and Planning

      Geospatial Data Management for Energy Access Modelling and Planning

      An introduction to geospatial data management through GIS software, SDI design principles and data governance good practice.

      Course

      24+ hrs

    • Energy Access Explorer: Data-driven, Integrated and Inclusive Energy Planning

      Energy Access Explorer: Data-driven, Integrated and Inclusive Energy Planning

      Participants will learn to identify high-priority areas where energy access can be expanded using multi-criteria decision analysis on the Energy Access Explorer platform.

      Course

      15 hrs

    • The Electricity Transition Playbook

      The Electricity Transition Playbook

      This course will offer a practical guide to help your country navigate through the complex journey of the electricity transition.

      Course

      10 hrs

    • Digital learning for youth and adults in forcibly displaced communities

      Digital learning for youth and adults in forcibly displaced communities

      For policymakers and programme providers involved in digital learning programmes.

      Course

      12 hrs

    • Primary languages eTwinning platform 2023

      Primary languages eTwinning platform 2023

      This platform connects teachers participating in the Primary languages eTwinning initiative set up by the Open University in collaboration with Frogston Primary School in Edinburgh. Teachers based in Scotland and in Wales are participating in this project.

      Material

      10 hrs

    • Student Entrepreneurship Competition 2022

      Student Entrepreneurship Competition 2022

      Welcome to the 2022 Student Entrepreneurship Competition. The competition will help students and recent graduates take their business ideas forward by securing cash prizes to invest in their ventures.

      Competition

      1 hr

    • Student Entrepreneurship Competition 2021

      Student Entrepreneurship Competition 2021

      Welcome to the 2021 Student Entrepreneurship Competition. The competition will help students and recent graduates take their business ideas forward by securing cash prizes to invest in their ventures.

      Competition

      1 hr

    • Student Entrepreneurship Competition 2020

      Student Entrepreneurship Competition 2020

      Welcome to the 2020 Student Entrepreneurship Competition. The competition will help students and recent graduates take their business ideas forward by securing cash prizes to invest in their ventures.

      Competition

      1 hr

    • Student Entrepreneurship Competition 2019

      Student Entrepreneurship Competition 2019

      Welcome to the 2019 Entrepreneurship Competition. The competition will help students and recent graduates take their business ideas forward by securing cash prizes to invest in their ventures.

      Competition

      1 hr

    • Building Sustainable and Resilient Communities: Actions for Natural Hazard Scientists

      Building Sustainable and Resilient Communities: Actions for Natural Hazard Scientists

      Open version: This course explores how natural hazard scientists can strengthen their contribution to disaster risk reduction activities.

      Course

      10 hrs

    • Building Sustainable and Resilient Communities: Actions for Natural Hazard Scientists

      Building Sustainable and Resilient Communities: Actions for Natural Hazard Scientists

      This course explores how natural hazard scientists can strengthen their contribution to disaster risk reduction activities.

      Course

      10 hrs

    • REAct (Droits - Preuves - Action): Mise en œuvre d’un système de documentation et de suivi des droits humains

      REAct (Droits - Preuves - Action): Mise en œuvre d’un système de documentation et de suivi des droits humains

      Un cours d’introduction pour les bénévoles et le personnel utilisant le programme de REAct de Frontline Aids pour documenter les violations des droits de l’homme.

      Course

      6 hrs

    • An intro to the Connecting Communities and Heritages against Climate Crisis (CCHCC) programme: “Art for Action”

      This article covers the origins of the Connecting Communities and Heritages against Climate Crisis (CCHCC) programme - Art in Action - which started with initiatives in Scotland connecting school communities with local government, and is now, in 2024, spreading to Wales and sub-Saharan Africa. The programme is currently a collaboration between the Open University and Highland OneWorld and is actively seeking additional partners.

      Article

    • Click Start Forums

      Click Start Forums

      Click Start forums

      Material

      1 hr

    • OnSSET/Plate-forme mondiale d'électrification

      OnSSET/Plate-forme mondiale d'électrification

      Dans ce cours, les participants apprendront à modéliser l'énergie géospatiale à l'aide des outils Open Source Spatial Electrification Tool (OnSSET) et Global Electrification Platform de la Banque mondiale.

      Course

      24+ hrs

    • Analyse financière des projets du secteur de l'électricité à l'aide du modèle FinPlan

      Analyse financière des projets du secteur de l'électricité à l'aide du modèle FinPlan

      FINPLAN : Modélisation financière visant à soutenir la planification de projets énergétiques permettant d'obtenir des résultats en matière de développement durable.

      Course

      12 hrs

    • Introduction aux CLEWs

      Introduction aux CLEWs

      Introduction à la modélisation intégrée des systèmes climatiques, terrestres, énergétiques et hydriques pour une politique de développement durable.

      Course

      24+ hrs

    • Verification, validation and testing prioritisation tool

      Verification, validation and testing prioritisation tool

      Visually analyse transition of requirements, risk analysis, prioritisation and potential impact with this verification, validation and testing tool for industry.

      Material

      1 hr

    • FIFA Guardians™ Safeguarding Essentials

      FIFA Guardians™ Safeguarding Essentials

      An introduction to essential safeguarding knowledge for football and FIFA member associations.

      Course

      2 hrs

    • FIFA Guardians™ Starting your Safeguarding Journey

      FIFA Guardians™ Starting your Safeguarding Journey

      The second in a series of courses to build safeguarding knowledge and develop Safeguarding Officers’ working practices.

      Course

      12 hrs

    • FIFA Guardians™ Developing your Safeguarding Effectiveness

      FIFA Guardians™ Developing your Safeguarding Effectiveness

      This course builds on Course 2, FIFA Guardians Starting your Safeguarding Journey, and extends your knowledge of some of the safeguarding topics already introduced.

      Course

      24+ hrs

    • FIFA Guardians™ Embedding Safeguarding Practice

      FIFA Guardians™ Embedding Safeguarding Practice

      This course extends your knowledge of some central safeguarding topics and explains some new principles and practices. It also provides you with the knowledge to help you embed safeguarding practice across your organisation.

      Course

      20 hrs

    • FIFA Guardians™ Promoting Wider Safeguarding Change

      FIFA Guardians™ Promoting Wider Safeguarding Change

      This course is designed to help you think about how your organisation might learn from safeguarding experiences, develop a positive safeguarding culture and identify organisational strengths and weaknesses.

      Course

      7 hrs

    • Fondamentaux de la prévention du programme FIFA Guardians™

      Fondamentaux de la prévention du programme FIFA Guardians™

      Une introduction aux principes fondamentaux en matière de prévention destinée aux associations membres de la FIFA et aux acteurs du football en général. Le cours de 90 minutes explique ce qu'est la prévention, pourquoi elle est importante et comment faire pour réduire les risques et répondre adéquatement aux situations de préoccupation liées à la prévention.

      Course

      2 hrs

    • FIFA Guardians™ Commencer ici votre parcours de prévention

      FIFA Guardians™ Commencer ici votre parcours de prévention

      Ce cours est le deuxième d’une série de cours visant à développer les connaissances des apprenants dans le domaine de la prévention en faveur des enfants et à améliorer la pratique professionnelle des responsables de la prévention en faveur des enfants.

      Course

      12 hrs

    • FIFA Guardians™ Développer votre efficacité en matière de prévention

      FIFA Guardians™ Développer votre efficacité en matière de prévention

      Ce cours développe davantage les connaissances des personnes qui débutent dans le domaine de la prévention, notamment en clarifiant les méthodes de travail recommandées.

      Course

      24+ hrs

    • FIFA Guardians™ Intégrer les bonnes pratiques de prévention

      FIFA Guardians™ Intégrer les bonnes pratiques de prévention

      Cette formation élargit vos connaissances sur certains thèmes centraux de la prévention (en faveur des enfants) et explique également de nouveaux principes et de nouvelles pratiques clés. Elle vous apporte également les connaissances nécessaires qui vous aideront à intégrer la pratique de la prévention en faveur des enfants dans votre organisation et à développer votre expérience.

      Course

      20 hrs

    • FIFA Guardians™ Promouvoir un plus grand changement dans la prévention en faveur des enfants

      FIFA Guardians™ Promouvoir un plus grand changement dans la prévention en faveur des enfants

      Ce cours est conçu pour vous aider à réfléchir à la façon dont votre organisation peut tirer des leçons des affaires de prévention et développer une culture positive de prévention en faveur des enfants. Il consolide également vos connaissances existantes et vous aide à identifier les forces et les faiblesses de votre organisation.

      Course

      7 hrs

    • Fundamentos de salvaguardia del programa FIFA Guardians™

      Fundamentos de salvaguardia del programa FIFA Guardians™

      Una introducción a los conocimientos esenciales de la salvaguardia para las federaciones de fútbol y las federaciones miembro de la FIFA; el curso de 90 minutos explica qué es la salvaguardia, por qué es importante, y cómo usted puede ayudar a reducir los riesgos y a responder adecuadamente ante cualquier preocupación sobre la salvaguardia.

      Course

      2 hrs