Free Courses

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1LEVEL
Law
A practical guide to UK human rights and discrimination law
This course has been designed to give a practical introduction to UK human rights and discrimination law.
Skills 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: Tobe Amadi
1LEVEL
Design
Digital Accessibility for Academic Libraries: Optimising Primo VE
This free online course from the Open University Library teaches academic libraries how to make their Primo VE library search tool accessible to everyone.
Skills course3 hrs
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3LEVEL
Education
Implementing the United Nations Education for Justice (E4J) initiative in your university
This course provides an accessible and engaging introduction to the teaching methods and ethical concepts underpinning the United Nations’ Education for Justice (E4J) initiative. It is intended to provide practical support for educators working in universities and to develop their capacity to incorporate anti-corruption, integrity and ethics teaching into the curriculum.
Skills course5 hrs
1LEVEL
Technology/computing
Introduction to Privacy Engineering
This course introduces software professionals to privacy considerations in the development lifecycle, exploring both technical details and cultural, ethical, and legal aspects.
Skills course30 hrs
Dharmista Patel under Creative Commons - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 International
3LEVEL
Education
La implementación de la iniciativa Educación para la Justicia (E4J) de las Naciones Unidas en tu Universidad
Este curso ofrece una introducción accesible e interesante a los métodos de enseñanza y los conceptos éticos que sustentan la iniciativa Educación para la Justicia (E4J) de las Naciones Unidas. Su propósito es proporcionar un apoyo práctico a las y los docentes que trabajan en las universidades, desarrollando su capacidad de incorporar formación sobre anticorrupción, integridad y ética en el plan de estudios.
Skills course5 hrs
Copyright: LawCare
2LEVEL
Law
Managing and understanding yourself
This course gives you the opportunity to think about how you exercise your judgement, know your limitations, take on responsibility, deal with stress and reflect on your work.
Skills course4 hrs
Copyright: Ayush Sanghavi
1LEVEL
Law
Responsible AI in Legal Research: A Student Guide
Learn to use AI ethically and effectively in legal research. This self-paced course covers AI fundamentals, best practices, risks, and tips to navigate legal tech with confidence and integrity.
Skills course1 hr
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1LEVEL
Law
Search and rescue of refugees at sea
This course aims to introduce you to international laws that govern maritime search and rescue and examine issues of wellbeing which might arise from working with traumatised people.
Course4 hrs
Philip Wakely under Creative Commons - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 International
1LEVEL
Social care
Self-Directed Support- Making the Law Work for You SDS, Human Rights and Equalities
The aim of the course is to equip practitioners with the skills and knowledge to effectively scrutinise and challenge local authority decision making on the allocation of resources to individuals who have an assessed entitlement to Self-directed Support. It is aimed at practitioners in the Third Sector who have a significant role in advising and advocating for, or with, individuals on their rights and entitlements under Self-directed Support.
Skills course6 hrs
Copyright: LawCare
2LEVEL
Law
Working with others
This course will give you the opportunity to think about how you work with clients, including managing expectations, establishing boundaries and dealing, in particular, with difficult or vulnerable clients.
Course4 hrs