Free Courses

Copyright: CCG Consortium
2LEVEL
Business and money/finance
Análisis financiero de proyectos del sector eléctrico mediante el modelo FinPlan
FINPLAN: Modelización financiera para apoyar la planificación de proyectos energéticos que logren resultados de desarrollo sostenible.
Course12 hrs
Copyright: The Open University & partners
0LEVEL
Business and money/finance
Building Partnerships Map
DIY Learn - Building Partnerships Map tool
Skills course2 hrs
Copyright: Thomas Briggs
0LEVEL
Education
Building Your First OpenLearn Create Course
A step-by-step meta-guide to creating your very first course in OpenLearn Create. This course was developed to enable ALPHAS-registered SMEs in the Milton Keynes area to get started with OpenLearn Create and use it as a platform to showcase knowledge and skills used within their organisations by providing educational opportunities to the general public. It can be delivered in conjunction with a training webinar, but is freely available as a standalone resource for anybody with an interest in using this site to build and host their own courses.
Skills course3 hrs
geralt (pixabay) under Creative Commons - 3.0 International
2LEVEL
Environment
Business and climate change
Businesses can be affected both directly from climate change and indirectly through government policies. Risks can occur from the impacts of predicted climate change effects such as increased temperature, extreme weather events, disrupted ecosystems and flooding of land. This unit is wrried for small and medium enterprises and people interested in how businesses can respond to climate change. It introduces key concepts such as risk, corporate social responsibility and engaging employees and enables businesses to quickly grasp the issues and opportunities for managing risks. Unit authored by Dr. Barbara L Jones
Course5 hrs
Copyright: The Open University & partners
0LEVEL
Business and money/finance
Business Model Canvas
DIY Learn - Business Model Canvas tool
Skills course2 hrs
Matthew Driver under Creative Commons - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 International
1LEVEL
Business and money/finance
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.
Skills course24 hrs
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0LEVEL
Business and money/finance
Commercial awareness
This leadership challenge is designed to help you navigate your way towards better commercial awareness.
Course5 hrs
Copyright: Sunil Khandbahale
1LEVEL
Business and money/finance
Corporate Governance Essentials: From Theory to Practice
This free course offers an in-depth exploration of corporate governance, tailored specifically for management students. Beginning with fundamental concepts, the book covers the evolution of corporate governance, key principles, and the roles of various stakeholders. It delves into the regulatory frameworks, ethical considerations, and the impact of global practices. Special attention is given to contemporary issues and challenges, with case studies illustrating both failures and successes in corporate governance. The book aims to equip students with the knowledge and understanding necessary to navigate the complexities of corporate governance in the modern business world, fostering a comprehensive and practical approach to ethical and effective corporate leadership.
Skills course15 hrs
Copyright: The Open University & partners
0LEVEL
Business and money/finance
Creative Workshop
DIY Learn - Creative Workshop tool
Skills course2 hrs
Richard Dobson under Creative Commons - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 International
3LEVEL
Business and money/finance
Empowering methodologies in organisational research
Learn how to use creative, participatory, embodied methods to empower research participants and researchers in the study of organisations and management.
Course10 hrs
Copyright: CCG Consortium
0LEVEL
Business and money/finance
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.
Course24+ hrs
Copyright: CCG Consortium
2LEVEL
Business and money/finance
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.
Course24+ hrs