United Kingdom Courses & Certifications

Introducing ethics in Information and Computer Sciences

5 ratings at OpenLearn

Although ethics is often viewed as an academic specialism or an add-on to training programmes in technology and science, it is in fact an area of the utmost relevance to professionals and, indeed, ...

• OpenLearn
• 40 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Introducing ICT systems

46 ratings at OpenLearn

Information and communication technologies (ICTs) systems now dominate our everyday lives. This free course, Introducing ICT systems, will explain what constitutes such a system and how ICT systems...

• OpenLearn
• 9 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Leadership and followership

17 ratings at OpenLearn

This free course, Leadership and followership, will help you to explore what makes a good leader, recognise common leadership challenges, and identify the skills you need to develop if you want to ...

• OpenLearn
• 24 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

What is a metal?

11 ratings at OpenLearn

This free course, What is a metal? explores the main characteristic properties of metals and their varied use in our everyday lives. Each metal has its own personal signature and you will undertake...

• OpenLearn
• 3 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

The Roman Empire: introducing some key terms

9 ratings at OpenLearn

This free course, The Roman Empire: Introducing some key terms, will define basic concepts and terms that are essential for an understanding of the culture and identity of the Roman Empire. Terms ...

• OpenLearn
• 14 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Making decisions

30 ratings at OpenLearn

Do you hate making decisions? Does the ability of others to make snap decisions really frustrate you? This free course will help you understand some of the processes involved in decision making. ...

• OpenLearn
• 4 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Quantitative and qualitative research in finance

9 ratings at OpenLearn

What are the key features of qualitative and quantitative research in finance? What do they involve in practical terms, and what they can produce? This free course, Quantitative and qualitative ...

• OpenLearn
• 10 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Learning from major cyber security incidents

26 ratings at OpenLearn

Analyze major cyber security incidents, their mechanisms, perpetrators, and lessons learned. Gain insights into vulnerabilities, attack methods, and strategies for enhancing digital security.

• OpenLearn
• 8 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Investigating a murder with forensic psychology

15 ratings at OpenLearn

Explore forensic psychology in police investigations, learning deception detection, rapport building, and interview techniques while solving a fictional murder case alongside detectives.

• OpenLearn
• 12 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Child mental health: is it in crisis?

14 ratings at OpenLearn

Explore evidence on child mental health trends, examining claims of a crisis and analyzing a case study of school refusal due to anxiety in this informative course.

• OpenLearn
• 3 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Textiles in Ghana

8 ratings at OpenLearn

Textiles in Ghana carry a far greater importance than you might expect. This free course will help you to understand how textiles can carry an assortment of meanings and values, including wealth, ...

• OpenLearn
• 4 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

What is poetry?

30 ratings at OpenLearn

Have you always wanted to try to write poetry but never quite managed to start? This free course, What is poetry?, is designed to illustrate the techniques behind both the traditional forms of ...

• OpenLearn
• 12 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Working with young people: roles and responsibilities

8 ratings at OpenLearn

In this free course, Working with young people: roles and responsibilities, we look at the roles that are taken when working with young people. We focus on what those working with young people ...

• OpenLearn
• 12 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

COVID-19: Immunology, vaccines and epidemiology

12 ratings at OpenLearn

Explore immunology, vaccines, and epidemiology of COVID-19. Learn about antibody protection, viral infections, and vaccine development strategies. Includes interactive ELISA assay and analysis of UK population data.

• OpenLearn
• 24 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Promoting the effective management of children’s pain – part 2

1 rating at OpenLearn

Gain insights into effective pediatric pain management, focusing on parent-nurse collaboration, communication strategies, and empowering families to improve children's hospital care experiences.

• OpenLearn
• 4 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate