People & Society Courses and Certifications

The many guises of the emperor Augustus

1 rating at OpenLearn

Explore Augustus' use of visual propaganda and dress to legitimize his rule as Rome's first emperor, comparing his tactics to modern-day King Abdullah II of Jordan.

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

Exploring criminology: problem-solving courts

1 rating at OpenLearn

Explore the strengths and limitations of adversarial vs. problem-solving courts, examining how legal systems repair social ruptures and reimagine criminal justice alternatives.

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

Children’s wellbeing and creativity

1 rating at OpenLearn

Explore how creative activities like dance, sport, and art support children's wellbeing, examining real case examples and key definitions to enhance your understanding of youth wellness.

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

Coaching neurodivergent athletes

1 rating at OpenLearn

Explore strategies for coaching neurodivergent athletes, gaining insights into their experiences, communication needs, and how to create inclusive, supportive sport and exercise environments.

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

Advanced German: Fragen der Identität

1 rating at OpenLearn

Explore the concept of identity in German, hearing speakers discuss regional and national identities, while developing advanced language skills through texts, audio, video, and interactive quizzes.

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

Learning to teach: becoming a reflective practitioner (Chinese)

本免费课程是“学会教学：成为反思型教学实践者”课程的中文翻译版本，英文原版也在本网站中提供。This free course is the Chinese version of Learning to teach: becoming a reflective practitioner, which is also available in English.

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

Sam Selvon, The Lonely Londoners

This free course concentrates on Sam Selvon's twentieth-century novel, The Lonely Londoners. It considers the depiction of migration in the text as well as Selvon's treatment of memory as a vital ...

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

Teaching assistants: support in action (Chinese)

本免费课程是“助教：提供行动支持”课程的中文翻译版本，英文原版也在本网站中提供。This free course is the Chinese version of Teaching assistants: support in action which is also available in English.

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

Teaching citizenship: work and the economy

The issue of 'citizenship, work and the economy' is often neglected in everyday discussions of citizenship. But a moment's reflection should demonstrate how important it is. The vast majority of us...

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

Bun-chùrsa mu bhith a’ dèanamh atharrachadh poilitigeach is sòisealta

A' toirt seachad sgilean is fiosrachadh airson eadar-theachd a dhèanamh ann an saoghal ag atharrachadh, a' sgrùdadh dòighean air buaidh a thoirt air poilitigs is coimhearsnachd.

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

Anthropology for UPSC

Archaeological Anthropology

6 ratings

Explore prehistoric archaeology, dating methods, and cultural evolution from Stone Age to Iron Age in this comprehensive examination of human history and technological advancements.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 30 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Priestly Legacy: Cult and Sacrifice, Purity and Holiness in Leviticus and Numbers - Lecture 9

Explore Priestly source in Leviticus and Numbers: symbolism of sacrificial cult, purity system, moral vs. ritual impurity, holiness, and human imitation of God in ancient Israelite religion.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Deuteronomistic History: Life in the Land - Joshua and Judges - Lecture 12

Explore the Deuteronomistic history, Joshua's conquest of Canaan, and scholarly theories on Israel's emergence as a nation state in this insightful lecture on the Old Testament.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Literary Prophecy: Hosea and Isaiah - Lecture 17

Exploración de los profetas Oseas e Isaías, sus contextos históricos, temas principales y énfasis en los pactos mosaico y davídico en el Antiguo Testamento.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Crisis of the Carolingians - The Early Middle Ages, 284-1000

Explore the decline of Charlemagne's empire, examining internal weaknesses, external threats, and the Treaty of Verdun's impact on shaping modern European territories.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video