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    • Agir pour le changement

      Agir pour le changement

      Découvrez comment amorcer un changement social positif en tant qu’acteur ou actrice du changement. Si nous voulons apporter des changements sociaux et politiques durables, nous devons comprendre les dynamiques de pouvoir, les systèmes ainsi que les stratégies d’influence qui peuvent bousculer le statu quo. Cette formation gratuite vous aidera à comprendre le contexte des enjeux qui vous passionnent et à identifier les sources existantes de pouvoir et d’influence. Le tout sera illustré d’exemples de mouvements internationaux et d’actions communautaires ayant porté fruit. Vous aurez par ailleurs l’occasion d’entrer en contact avec d’autres acteurs et actrices du changement dans le monde. À l’issue de cette formation, vous aurez acquis les compétences dont vous avez besoin pour repérer et saisir les opportunités, et contribuer au changement que vous souhaitez voir dans votre communauté et dans le monde.

      Course

      12 hrs

    • Hagamos realidad el cambio

      Hagamos realidad el cambio

      Descubre cómo puedes propiciar un cambio social positivo al actuar como agente de cambio Si pretendemos lograr cambios sociopolíticos duraderos, es fundamental que entendamos las dinámicas de poder, los sistemas y las estrategias de influencia que pueden cambiar el statu quo. Este curso gratuito te ayudará a comprender el contexto de las cuestiones que más te interesan, además de las fuentes de poder e influencia a las que tienes acceso. Descubrirás ejemplos de movimientos internacionales y acciones comunitarias que han cosechado éxitos y, además, podrás conectar con agentes de cambio de todo el mundo. Una vez hayas completado el curso, contarás con las habilidades necesarias para identificar oportunidades y aprovecharlas para contribuir al cambio que deseas ver en tu comunidad y en el mundo.

      Course

      12 hrs

    • إحداث تغيير

      إحداث تغيير

      تعرّف على ما يحفّز التغيير الاجتماعي في دورك بصفتك صانعًا للتغيير في حال رغبتنا في إحداث تغيير اجتماعي وسياسي دائم، يجب علينا فهم ديناميكيات القوة والأنظمة والإستراتيجيات المؤثرة التي يمكنها تغيير الوضع الراهن. ستساعدك الدورة التدريبية المجانية هذه على فهم ظروف القضايا التي تثير شغفك ومصادرك الحالية للقوة والتأثير. سيتم توجيهك من خلال أمثلة على الحركات الدولية الناجحة والعمل المجتمعي والتواصل مع صُنّاع التغيير من جميع أنحاء العالم. وفي النهاية، سوف تُكمل هذه الدورة التدريبية وأنت تتمتع بالمهارات اللازمة لاستكشاف الفرص والعمل لاقتناصها والمساهمة في إحداث التغيير الذي تريد رؤيته في مجتمعك والعالم.

      Course

      12 hrs

    • What is the digital energy transition?

      What is the digital energy transition?

      This short course explores what digital energy is and the reasons behind moving towards digitalising our production and consumption of energy.

      Course

      1 hr

    • Why digitalise energy?

      Why digitalise energy?

      This short course explains why the way we produce and consume energy is now focused on digitalisation and explores some of the benefits and challenges.

      Course

      1 hr

    • Energy use

      Energy use

      This short course explores different ways energy is used and helps you to identify and understand your own energy consumption patterns.

      Course

      1 hr

    • Smart devices and digital energy technology

      Smart devices and digital energy technology

      This free, short course explains what smart devices are and how they support a better understanding of how and when we consume energy.

      Course

      1 hr

    • Electricity markets: understanding prices and tariffs

      Electricity markets: understanding prices and tariffs

      This short course explores the different factors impacting the price of electricity.

      Course

      1 hr

    • Electricity markets: demand response

      Electricity markets: demand response

      This short course introduces demand response and how it reduces our electricity use.

      Course

      1 hr

    • Clean energy for households

      Clean energy for households

      This short course gives an overview of different types of clean energy and how clean energy is produced. 

      Course

      1 hr

    • Privacy, safety and security in the digital energy landscape

      Privacy, safety and security in the digital energy landscape

      This short course explains what privacy, safety, and security mean in the context of energy digitalisation.

      Course

      1 hr

    • Energy anxiety

      Energy anxiety

      This short course explores what energy anxiety is and its main causes.

      Course

      1 hr

    • Energy flows, energy systems

      Energy flows, energy systems

      This short course explores digital energy markets and how digitalisation is impacting our use of energy at home and work.  

      Course

      1 hr

    • Energy communities

      Energy communities

      This short course explores what an energy community is, why they are important and the benefits of being part of one.

      Course

      1 hr

    • Energy information and critical literacy

      Energy information and critical literacy

      This short course empowers you to navigate the complex world of energy information, make informed decisions, and contribute to a sustainable energy future.

      Course

      1 hr

    • Getting started with OpenLearn Create

      Getting started with OpenLearn Create

      A step-by-step guide on how to register an account with OpenLearn Create.

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    • Data Privacy Statement

      Data Privacy Statement

      Click Start with The Open University – Data Privacy Statement

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    • Legal foundations of policing

      Legal foundations of policing

      This unit introduces you to some of the core aspects of law, giving you an understanding of legislation that will form the foundations of your career in the police.

      Course

      33 hrs

    • Introduction to investigation

      Introduction to investigation

      This unit introduces some of the core aspects surrounding investigation through topics that relate to investigation and situations that a response police officer typically faces in a working day. 

      Course

      27 hrs

    • Understanding ethics and standards in the Police Constable role

      Understanding ethics and standards in the Police Constable role

      While the majority of policing is both professional and ethical, this unit looks at examples which highlight how corruption, malpractice, ethics and standards have been brought into question.

      Course

      5 hrs

    • Introduction to evidence-based policing

      Introduction to evidence-based policing

      This unit examines evidence in terms of evidence-based policing that can be drawn upon to inform and challenge the policies, practices and decision-making within policing.

      Course

      41 hrs

    • Introduction to police use of information and intelligence

      Introduction to police use of information and intelligence

      In this unit you consider the relationship between information and intelligence, examine how it is managed, how it is used, and how it can become evidence that supports a prosecution. 

      Course

      1 hr

    • Guides and assessments

      Guides and assessments

      Provides helpful information in the Assessment guide and the Recognising your PCSO-A learning into the PCDA course guide. Information is also provided about completing the two assessments – TMA 01 and emTMA 02.

      Course

      1 hr

    • Introduction to Rewilding

      Introduction to Rewilding

      An eight part self-paced course to provide the foundations and examples of rewilding in Europe.

      Course

      24 hrs

    • Entrepreneurs and StartUp Mentality

      Entrepreneurs and StartUp Mentality

      How harnessing Dyslexic Thinking can turbocharge your business.

      Course

      1 hr

    • Changemakers and Activism

      Changemakers and Activism

      How harnessing Dyslexic Thinking can create powerful change.

      Course

      1 hr

    • Hiring Dyslexic Thinking Talent

      Hiring Dyslexic Thinking Talent

      How to filter Dyslexic Thinkers in to your recruitment process, not filter them out.

      Course

      1 hr

    • Sport and Peak Performance

      Sport and Peak Performance

      Unlock your peak performance by tapping into your Dyslexic Thinking.

      Course

      1 hr

    • Communicators and Smart Brevity®

      Communicators and Smart Brevity®

      How dyslexics tap into their Dyslexic Thinking to communicate powerfully and turbocharge your own communication skills.

      Course

      1 hr

    • 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

    • 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

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

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

      This course introduces long term energy demand simulation and power demand profile generation using the International Atomic Energy Agency's Model for Analysis of Energy Demand (MAED). Participants will learn the basics of setting upa  model, calibrating it, and running scenarios.

      Course

      20 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 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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 cookingtool identifying the best cooking solutions across any given area based on their costsand benefits. The track will take you from start to finish, from creating your own spatialrepository to modifying your spatial data, calculating the net-benefits of differentcooking solutions and lastly visualizing and presenting your results.

      Course

      32 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

    • Off-Grid Energy Systems Modelling with MicroGridsPy

      Off-Grid Energy Systems Modelling with MicroGridsPy

      Explore the computational aspects of energy system modelling, delve into the technological components of third-generation minigrids, and discover MicroGridsPy, an open-source Python framework for optimal sizing of minigrids.

      Course

      40 hrs

    • Teaching design thinking with digital technologies

      Teaching design thinking with digital technologies

      This course aims to help teachers understand what design thinking is and how it can be used with the support of digital technologies.

      Course

      12 hrs

    • Teaching design thinking with digital technologies [Pilot]

      Teaching design thinking with digital technologies [Pilot]

      This pilot course is closed to new enrolments.

      Course

      12 hrs

    • Inaugural Badge - CLEWs Silver Proficiency Badge

      Inaugural Badge - CLEWs Silver Proficiency Badge

      This advanced-level certification validates substantial practical experience in CLEWs modelling with OSeMOSYS. It demonstrates the ability to develop and apply complex models to real-world challenges, effectively communicate results, and adapt modelling approaches to different contexts. The certification emphasises both technical expertise and the ability to derive meaningful policy insights from modelling work.

      Competition

      1 hr

    • Inaugural badge: OSeMOSYS - Lead Instructor Badge

      Inaugural badge: OSeMOSYS - Lead Instructor Badge

      This advanced teaching certification recognizes expertise in designing and delivering comprehensive OSeMOSYS training programs. It validates the ability to create sophisticated training materials, mentor other instructors, and adapt programs to diverse learning contexts. The qualification ensures instructors can lead complex training initiatives while advancing modelling education methodology.

      Competition

      1 hr

    • Inaugural Badge: CLEWs  - Gold Proficiency Badge

      Inaugural Badge: CLEWs - Gold Proficiency Badge

      This expert-level certification recognizes mastery in CLEWs modelling real-world energy planning challenges. It validates the ability to either develop innovative solutions to complex energy challenges, manage sophisticated modelling projects, and, or effectively translate technical insights into high-level policy recommendations.

      Competition

      1 hr