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    • 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

      27 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

    • Listening to young children: supporting transition

      Listening to young children: supporting transition

      In this course, you will explore ways of listening to children in order to support their experiences of changes or transitions. 

      Course

      5 hrs

    • Children’s experiences with digital technologies

      Children’s experiences with digital technologies

      This course is an introduction to how children use digital technologies, such as mobile applications, digital games and computers, and what they learn from these experiences. 

      Course

      8 hrs

    • Young lives: is now a good time to be young?

      Young lives: is now a good time to be young?

      This course looks at young lives in the UK today, asking the question is this a good time to be young? 

      Course

      6 hrs

    • Partnerships and networks in work with young people

      Partnerships and networks in work with young people

      In this course, you will explore a range of meanings for the word 'partnership' and see that it is used to describe a range of practices, structures and processes. 

      Course

      10 hrs

    • Attachment in the early years

      Attachment in the early years

      This course covers theory and research in the area of attachment in early childhood. 

      Course

      6 hrs

    • 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

      29 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

      32 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

      32 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

      27 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

      40 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

      32 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

      25 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

    • Test for submission of competition entry

      Test for submission of competition entry

      Test for submission of competition entry

      Course

      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

    • Resource: Art for Action. A guide for coordinators

      Resource: Art for Action. A guide for coordinators

      This guide supports facilitators of the Art for Action research project. The resources may also be useful for anyone wanting to work with young people to create art as a way of engaging communities with issues of climate change.  

      Guide

      3 hrs

    • 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

      29 hrs

    • Modélisation de l'énergie et de la flexibilité : OSeMOSYS & FlexTool (Windows)

      Modélisation de l'énergie et de la flexibilité : OSeMOSYS & FlexTool (Windows)

      Les participants apprendront à utiliser des outils de modélisation énergétique pour comprendre les investissements nécessaires afin de répondre à la demande énergétique croissante tout en tenant compte des contraintes environnementales et de sécurité énergétique, tout en évaluant la flexibilité du système pour intégrer une forte pénétration des énergies renouvelables.

      Course

      32 hrs