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Copyright: Open University & Partners
Count me in! Inclusive WASH in Ethiopia
This new module aims to raise awareness of the reasons why people can be excluded from access to WASH and promotes changes that could secure all people’s rights to water and sanitation.
Course
10 hrs
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Copyright: The Open University and partners
WASH: Context and Environment
This module provides essential background for WASH studies by exploring the interconnections between people and their environment, and the science that underpins that relationship.
Course
30 hrs
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Copyright: The Open University and partners
Urban Water Supply
This module sets out options for water supply, primarily in urban settings, and considers opportunities for improvements and innovation in service delivery and management.
Course
30 hrs
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Copyright: The Open University and partners
Urban Sanitation and Solid Waste Management
This module describes the challenges and opportunities of liquid and solid waste management and the benefits of an integrated approach to waste management.
Course
30 hrs
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Copyright: The Open University and partners
Urban WASH: Working with People
This module focuses on the social, cultural and behavioural aspects of WASH service improvements and highlights the need for participation by all stakeholders.
Course
30 hrs
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Copyright: Open University & Partners
Ethiopia’s One WASH National Programme
This module explains the rationale, scope and procedures of Ethiopia’s central policy document for improvement in WASH facilities throughout the country.
Course
30 hrs
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Copyright: The Open University and partners
OpenWASH Trainers' Handbook
This Trainers’ Handbook provides advice for anyone who is planning to use the OpenWASH modules.
Handbook
2 hrs
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About the free badged courses from the Social Partnerships Network
Introductory video about the Social Partnerships Network badged courses and about our research.
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Supporting children's development
SPN course Supporting children's development is a short course advising how the development of children can be supported. The course covers ideas surrounding development and learning, behaviour, special needs and disabilities.
Course
15 hrs
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Introducing practical healthcare
SPN course Introducing practical healthcare is a short course which introduces the basic healthcare assistant role and healthcare practice. The course covers the healthcare assistant role, working with patients and colleagues, healthcare practice and duty of care.
Course
15 hrs
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Caring for adults
SPN course Caring for adults is a course for carers, paid or unpaid, which looks at aspects of caring for adults in a range of settings including residential care, community and family caring.
Course
15 hrs
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Copyright: The Open University and partners
Taking part in the voluntary sector
The SPN course Taking Part in the voluntary sector is a short course for people who are new to working or volunteering in the voluntary sector or those who might be looking to enhance their knowledge and skills in order to improve their career progression.
Course
15 hrs
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Planning a better future
SPN course Planning a better future is a short course for anyone considering changing jobs, wondering how to move up the ladder or return to work after a break, and those who might be looking to aspire to better things.
Course
15 hrs
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Starting your small business
SPN course Starting your small business is a course for individuals who have recently set up a small business, are considering setting up a small business or are considering self-employment as a career option.
Course
15 hrs
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Evidence Planning
DIY Learn - Evidence Planning tool
Course
2 hrs
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Copyright: The Open University & partners
SWOT Analysis
DIY Learn SWOT analysis tool
Course
2 hrs
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Copyright: The Open University & partners
Business Model Canvas
DIY Learn - Business Model Canvas tool
Course
2 hrs
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Copyright: The Open University & partners
Building Partnerships Map
DIY Learn - Building Partnerships Map tool
Course
2 hrs
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Copyright: The Open University & partners
Problem Definition
DIY Learn - Problem definition tool
Course
2 hrs
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Copyright: The Open University & partners
Theory of Change
DIY Learn - Theory of change tool
Course
2 hrs
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Copyright: The Open University & partners
Question Ladder
DIY Learn - Question ladder tool
Course
2 hrs
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Copyright: The Open University & partners
Personas
DIY Learn - Personas tool
Course
2 hrs
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Copyright: The Open University & partners
Creative Workshop
DIY Learn - Creative Workshop tool
Course
2 hrs
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Copyright: The Open University & partners
Fast Idea Generator
DIY Learn - Fast idea generator tool
Course
2 hrs
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Copyright: The Open University and partners
Trainers' Handbook
DIY Learn - Trainers' Handbook
Handbook
2 hrs
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Copyright: UNESCO
Teacher Policy Development Guide - English
The Teacher Policy Development Guide has been designed to support governments and other stakeholders in the development of evidence-based national teacher policy.
Course
26 hrs
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Copyright: UNESCO
دليل إعداد السياسات الخاصة بالمعلمين
.صُمِّم دليل إعداد السياسات الخاصة بالمعلمين من أجل دعم الحكومات وأصحاب المصلحة الآخرين في سبيل وضع سياسة قائمة على الأدلة للمعلمين على المستوى الوطني
Course
26 hrs
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Copyright: UNESCO
Guide pour l’élaboration d’une politique enseignante
Le Guide pour l’élaboration d’une politique enseignante est destiné à aider les gouvernements et autres parties prenantes à élaborer une politique enseignante nationale éclairée par des données probantes.
Course
26 hrs
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Copyright: UNESCO
Guía para el Desarrollo de Políticas Docentes
La Guía para el Desarrollo de Políticas Docentes se ha concebido para brindar apoyo a los gobiernos y otras partes interesadas en el desarrollo de políticas docentes nacionales con base empírica.
Course
26 hrs
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Ronald Macintyre under Creative Commons - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 International
Keeping Volunteers Safe
COVID-19 had and continues to have a profound effect on all aspects of peoples lives, including volunteering and volunteer programmes. Keeping Volunteers Safe is a short course developed by Volunteer Scotland with support from the Centre for Voluntary Sector Leadership which reflects on the impact of COVID-19 on volunteer programmes. The course sets out a series of questions and considerations drawn from Volunteer Scotland discussions with volunteer managers as a way to help volunteer practitioners to examine how they will respond to COVID-19. The course is a work in progress, changing as the context changes, and is not prescriptive about what to do and what not to do, instead, it encourages practitioners to reflect on what is appropriate in their context.
Course
10 hrs
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Matthew Driver under Creative Commons - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 International
Introducing leadership in voluntary organisations
This free course provides an opportunity for people who work within voluntary organisations, as paid employees or staff, to develop energetic, practical and thoughtful leadership practice. Approximately 15 hours; Introductory level After studying this course the learner will be able to: • approach leadership in a more energetic and thoughtful way • discuss approaches to leadership in relation to a number of pressing concerns relevant to voluntary organisations • practise leadership in a more robust way, through drawing on some key practices • offer a critique of dominant approaches to leadership in relation to cases from the voluntary sector • discuss and reflect on leadership in the voluntary sector in relation to ethics • articulate a form of leadership rooted in practice between diverse groups of people and contexts.
Course
15 hrs
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Matthew Driver under Creative Commons - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 International
Collaborative leadership in voluntary organisations
This free course helps learners to reflect on and develop collaborative leadership practices that will make a difference. Approximately 24 hours; Intermediate level After studying this course the learner should be able to: • describe the context and need for collaborative forms of leadership • describe the range of different leadership identities suggested by collaborative settings and the power relationships implied in these identities • plan and think about the challenges of leading collaborations • experiment with a range of practices of collaborative leadership • practice collaborative leadership in a more robust way • offer a critique of collaborative leadership in relation to its potential and limitations for leadership of voluntary organisations • discuss and reflect on collaborative leadership in the voluntary sector in relation to power.
Course
24 hrs
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Ronald Macintyre under Creative Commons - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 International
Involving Volunteers
This course is about the essential things which need to be considered to ensure a positive experience of volunteering. It asks you to consider those essentials, explore them in your own context and develop an approach to enabling them that is proportionate to that context. The course is structured around the volunteer’s perspective, from thinking about volunteering, through getting started and making a difference, to building on a successful experience. In each of the four sections overlapping phases of the volunteer journey we ask you to consider the issues raised, explore then reflect on them in your context, and develop an appropriate plan.
Course
14 hrs
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Federica Sacco under Creative Commons - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 International
The World Wide Web and Internet safety
The World Wide Web is a fantastic resource, providing answers to any question imaginable. Learn how search the web for useful information, whilst staying safe from online threats.
Course
1 hr
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Federica Sacco under Creative Commons - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 International
Navigating and searching the web
An introduction to the operation of the WWW, and how to improve your web searches to find the exact information you require.
Course
2 hrs
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Federica Sacco under Creative Commons - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 International
The Internet and the web
The WWW is just one service provided by the Internet! Investigate the other services that are available, identify the various types of different networks that are available for accessing them. Internet safety is discussed, with an emphasis on becoming a responsible digital citizen, aware of acceptable and unacceptable online behavior.
Course
2 hrs
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Federica Sacco under Creative Commons - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 International
Using and understanding Internet services
Investigate the requirement for client/server processes to support Internet services and understand basic aspects of their operation. Further develop your awareness of Internet safety by identifying the appropriate agency to contact if you encounter upsetting or illegal online content.
Course
2 hrs
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Federica Sacco under Creative Commons - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 International
Introduction to Data networks and IP addresses
An introduction to the requirement for IP addresses in order to deliver Internet services. Investigate the structure of the IPv4 address, and learn how to assign addresses to devices that are found in a home network. Follow the progress of a www transfer between a web browser and a web server, discovering why DNS helps make the WWW an easier place to visit.
Course
2 hrs
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Federica Sacco under Creative Commons - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 International
Identify network hardware and protocols
Introduction to the TCP/IP protocol suite, identifying the protocols used to support IP network communication, and briefly discussing their purpose. Network hardware devices are introduced, and their relationship with TCP/IP protocols is discussed. The www transfer between web browser/server is revisited, introducing the basic concepts of network address translation (NAT) in small home networks. Internet security is further developed, with an emphasis on protecting network devices from external threats.
Course
2 hrs
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Federica Sacco under Creative Commons - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 International
The purpose of network hardware and protocols
A detailed investigation into the operation of the protocols within the TCP/IP protocol suites, discussing the services they provide for user applications. Network device operation is examined in more detail, with particular attention paid to how they interact with the TCP/IP protocols within the LAN. NAT is revisited in order to investigate its operation in larger networks, where multiple devices require its services.
Course
2 hrs
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Federica Sacco under Creative Commons - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 International
The operation of LAN and WAN hardware and protocols
Wide Area Networks (WANs) are introduced, and a variety of different WAN technology suitable for providing home Internet connectivity is discussed. The differences in operation of between LANs and WANs is discussed, and the use of TCP/IP in facilitating communication between LANs and WANs is investigated in detail.
Course
2 hrs
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Introduction to Dyslexia and Inclusive Practice
An introduction to Dyslexia and inclusive practice for teachers, community educators and anyone with an interest in these issues.
Course
3 hrs
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Copyright: Dyslexia Scotland
Supporting Dyslexia, Inclusive Practice and Literacy
‘Supporting Dyslexia, Inclusive Practice and Literacy’ is designed to support teachers and local authority education officers to engage in reflective practice and to develop a deeper understanding of dyslexia and inclusive practice in relation to learners who are dyslexic.
Course
10 hrs
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Copyright: Dyslexia Scotland
Dyslexia: Identification and Support
‘Dyslexia: Identification and Support’ is designed for Support for Learning Teachers/pupil support teachers and local authority education officers to deepen their knowledge and understanding of the identification process and appropriate supports for dyslexia. This course provides opportunities for practitioners to engage in reflective practice and develop their confidence when identifying and supporting dyslexia.
Course
20 hrs
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Copyright: Dyslexia Scotland
Introduction to Dyslexia and Inclusive Practice
An introduction to Dyslexia and inclusive practice for teachers, community educators and anyone with an interest in these issues.
Course
3 hrs
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Copyright: Dyslexia Scotland
Supporting Dyslexia, Inclusive Practice and Literacy
‘Supporting Dyslexia, Inclusive Practice and Literacy’ is designed to support teachers and local authority education officers engage in reflective practice, develop a deeper understanding of dyslexia and inclusive practice in relation to learners who are dyslexic.
Course
10 hrs
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Copyright: Dyslexia Scotland
Dyslexia: Identification and Support
‘Dyslexia: Identification and Support’ is designed for Support for Learning Teachers/pupil support teachers and local authority education officers to deepen their knowledge and understanding of the identification process and appropriate supports for dyslexia. This course provides opportunities for practitioners to engage in reflective practice and develop their confidence when identifying and supporting dyslexia.
Course
20 hrs
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Dyslexia Scotland under Creative Commons - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 International
Introduction to Dyslexia and Inclusive Practice for Community Learning & Development
An Introduction to Dyslexia and Inclusive Practice for Community Learning & Development (CLD) developed to provide an introduction for community educators and anyone within a CLD setting in Scotland to raise awareness of dyslexia and improve their inclusive practice.
Course
3 hrs
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Analysing pesticides experiment
Analysing pesticides in the environment using GC-MS
Course
3 hrs
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Copyright: The Open University
Genetic variations experiment
Testing for genetic variations using quantitative PCR analysis (polymerase chain reaction)
Course
3 hrs
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