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Create Expressive Videogames

Prepared by UAL Creative Computing Institute, and Institute of Coding mainly for the FutureLearn’s platform, this Create Expressive Videogames certification is a monthly online course wherein the candidates will have to utilize only 2 hours of their precious time. Candidates will learn how they can explore the theory and then practice creating video games on their own. 

With the Create Expressive, Videogames certification syllabus candidates will be able to make brilliant video games by incorporating artistry and other techniques. Students will also analyze the decisions taken in published games, and create small games so that each week their toolbox is filled. Later on, with this course, candidates will feel the confidence to construct their video games which can take the video games to a level higher up.

Create Expressive Videogames training falls under the IT, and Computer Science category of courses, and will provide a detailed feminist approach to game design, and also its analysis. It helps in emphasizing the creation of smaller versions of independent games so that the developing agents can explain their experiences of creating those games.

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4 Weeks
Beginner
Free

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Keio University, Minato via Futurelearn
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Certification Course in Understanding Quantum Computers

The Certification Course in Understanding Quantum Computers by Future Learn is an introductory course for candidates looking for career prospects in the field of quantum computing and applications related to it. The 4-week course in detail discusses the important algorithms and theories related to the subject of quantum computers. For a better understanding of concepts, students will be provided with a graphic description of the subject. 

The course while dealing with key concepts on- computational complexity and quantum chemistry will have minimum usage of mathematical concepts. The course will provide an opportunity for the candidates to learn at their own pace. Students who take up the course will be subjected to new concepts that will require mental stretching. The course is provided by Future Learn and is co-partnered by Keio University, Japan. To course will allow all the learners to work vividly in the field of Quantum computing. 

The course substantiates basic fundamentals of Quantum Computation like the no-cloning theorem, measurement, qubit, and others. Along with the basics, the course also throws light on the hardware aspect of Quantum computing. The Certification programme allows the learner to know the changing dynamics of computer science as a subject.

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4 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Skills Covered:
Machine learning Knowledge of physics
Digital Skills Embracing Digital Technology

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Digital Skills Embracing Digital Technology

Digital Skills: Embracing Digital Technology certification is a 4 weeks course which is online and is certified by FutureLearn. The course is prepared by the King's College London and is supported by UK Aid. This course will make the candidate’s work, life, and study easier by using digital technologies.

With the Digital Skills: Embracing Digital Technology certification syllabus, the candidates will get ideas about the various digital email and messaging social media tools for communicating and searching that is important for the several creative possibilities. They will be able to develop skills related to digital technology and understand how exactly they can be safe online, and ways in which they can build a better image of themselves online.

Digital Skills: Embracing Digital Technology training is created as part and parcel of the PADILEIA project, whose main aim is to make higher education and employment accessible especially to displaced people and the communities.

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4 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Digital Tools
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Career Management for Early Career Academic Researchers

The career management for early-career academic researchers online course is provided by FutureLearn which is an online education platform and developed by the University of Glasgow, the University of Edinburgh, and the University of Sheffield. This course on career management is scheduled for a period of four weeks with three study hours per week and the learners can study at their own convenience. 

Future career decision-making is made easier for the early career researchers and the academic career researchers by analysing the values, motivation, and interests of the academic researchers using the insights provided in the online training sessions. The learners will explore their career options in the academic arena and the other professional job markets. An understanding of the questions of  ‘what one wants from a career and ‘what kind of career will suit depending on the skills possessed’ is gained through the course of instruction in the ‘Career Management for Early Career Academic Researchers' certification course.

It builds the confidence and grit in oneself to perform desirable in interviews and in the application procedures while seeking jobs while studying about how employers refer to the skillset and values earned by the researchers throughout their education. 

The Career Management for Early Career Academic Researchers online certification course is learned along with experts from the field who include Sharon Maguire (Careers consultant - University of Edinburgh), Katrina Gardner(Career guidance expert - University of Glasgow), and Rachael Roberts (Careers consultant - University of Sheffield). Through the weeks the candidates will explore topics like Individual influences on career decisions, career options, progress in an academic career and finally preparing for the job application process.

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4 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Communication skills Research skills
How Food is Made Understanding Food Processing Technologies

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How Food is Made. Understanding Food Processing Technologies

FutureLearn's How Food is Made. Understanding Food Processing Technologies course is designed to improve your knowledge about food processing technologies. Through this Food Processing Technologies certificate course, you will build confidence in the processed foods sold in the market and learn about the food processing industry. The programme is an offering of EIT Food, along with DIL and EIT (European Institute of Innovation and Technology).

In How Food is Made. Understanding Food Processing Technologies programme, you will overview the history of food processing right from its origin to modern food processing techniques. You will learn about the merits and demerits of food processing technologies and study their effect on safety, health, sustainability, and quality. 

Completion of the How Food is Made. Understanding Food Processing Technologies course will empower you to make informed decisions about your food intake. Besides, this Food Processing Technologies certificate course focuses on food technologies rather than the formulation of food products. The University of Reading and EUFIC provide the content for the course. It is a four-week programme.

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4 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Food Technology
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Trust in Our Food: Understanding Food Supply Systems

Conducted by FutureLearn, European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), University of Reading, and EIT Food, the Trust in Our Food: Understanding Food Supply Systems certification is a 4 weeks course. Taught in an online arrangement, candidates can realize how food exactly reaches their plate while they eat in peace. This FutureLearn course is kept under nature and Environment Management courses that can be done both by professionals or novice candidates.

We often doubt the food we eat because of food fraud or other causes, so this online course is great for people who want some clarification on the global food supply systems. Trust in Our Food: Understanding Food Supply Systems certification syllabus helps in exploring the role, challenges, and advantages of different people including consumers involved in the system of food.

Trust in Our Food: Understanding Food Supply Systems training assures candidates that they will be able to assess certain information on food production, their systems, their safety, quality, and sustainability to understand how it causes an effect on the trust of the consumers.

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4 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Food Technology
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Farm to Fork: Sustainable Food Production in a Changing Environment

Certified by the Certification Service of CPD, Farm to Fork: Sustainable Food Production in a Changing Environment certification course which is planned by the Queen's University Belfast, EIT Food, University of Turin, and FutureLearn. This online course will be helping discover the supply chains related to food from farm to fork. 

Farm to Fork: Sustainable Food Production in a Changing Environment certification syllabus helps in exploring the modern world sectors of Food and Agriculture. Along with the above topics, candidates will even learn about the complexity related to the supply chain of the food industry.

Farm to Fork: Sustainable Food Production in a Changing Environment training related to nature, and Environment category will help discover the vulnerability of the food industry with respect to any emerging threats. If candidates have ever wondered how the food industry functions, and how the food we consume ends up on our plate then this course will be right for them.

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Agricultural And Food Engineering Certification Courses

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4 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Agricultural practices
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Future Food: Sustainable Food Systems for the 21st Century

The Future Food: Sustainable Food Systems for the 21st Century online programme is offered by the online educational platform FutureLearn and is developed by the University of Exeter. The course helps the candidates explore the necessity of food security and sustainability in agriculture. It is a self-study course held for four weeks with three hours of study, giving the opportunity to discuss ideas with other trainees. 

The course instruction allows the candidates to know about the dominance of the huge transnational companies over the smaller businesses in the grain supplying industry and the exploitation of the earth’s surface for agriculture. It describes the role of the techniques of agroecological food systems that can solve the economic, environmental, and social challenges in the food sector regarding diet, health, and food production. The knowledge about the global food systems from the perspective of an individual’s food choice to the agricultural influence and climate change is gained through the course training. It helps the learners analyse the concepts of consumption and production to comprehend the importance of sustainability in the agriculture and food systems in the future.

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4 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Environmental Science Knowledge of Agricultural practices Knowledge of nutrition Knowledge of Food Technology

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TMU via Futurelearn
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Agriculture and Nutrition

4 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Grand Challenges Food for Thought

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Grand Challenges: Food for Thought

4 Weeks
Free

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National Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu via Futurelearn
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Fall in Love with Mandarin

FutureLearn's Fall in Love with Mandarin course introduces learners to the basics of everyday Mandarin by teaching vocabulary to tackle daily-life situations. Learners will undertake a tour of Taiwanese culture to experience conversational Mandarin in real-life scenarios.

Undertaking the Fall in Love with Mandarin online programme, you will also learn to communicate effectively and clearly in basic Mandarin. This will lead you to become a well-versed individual, with the ability to make conversation in this beautiful language. Throughout the course curriculum, you will gain fluency in learning how to carry out daily conversations in Mandarin to improve your communication skills.

Furthermore, the Fall in Love with Mandarin training course is a short one, lasting four weeks only. This makes it the perfect introductory programme to learn Mandarin and explore the mesmerizing culture of Taiwan. The curriculum focuses on any individual aspiring to learn Mandarin or about Taiwanese people and their lifestyle. Earn a certificate at the end of this course to display your skills and add to your portfolio.

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4 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Language skills
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Career Skills for the 2020s Navigating the Online World of Work

Career Skills for the 2020s: Navigating the Online World of Work Certification will help you to identify the career abilities you require to advance in your industry or search for new employment online.

Career Skills for the 2020s: Navigating the Online World of Work Certification Course will play a critical role in this age of digital transformation-based competition, assessing your weaknesses and strengths and exploring the skills you need to build to advance in your current position or to seek a new position in the 2020s.

All students after carrying out tasks get Career Skills for the 2020s: Navigating the Online World of Work Certification by Coventry University and this course is provided by Future Learn.

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4 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Communication skills Teamwork

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Introduction to UX Design

As you discover and build the essential abilities of a UX designer, Introduction to UX Design Certification will enhance the user experience and result in improved sales.

The end-to-end UX design process will be examined, along with how it may be used to address business difficulties, in the Introduction to UX Design Certification Course.

All students receive Introduction to UX Design Certification by Global University Systems after fulfilling requirements and this course is provided in collaboration with Canva by Future Learn.

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4 Weeks
Free
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Nutrition and Wellbeing

The Nutrition and Wellbeing course by FutureLearn is a comprehensive programme in everything about nutrition and how to incorporate healthy nutrition and diet practices in your life. This online course curriculum aims to demystify the complexities of nutrition, health, and wellbeing, explaining how they affect our lifestyle.

The Online Course in Nutrition and Wellbeing is a four-week long free training, that was created by the University of Aberdeen, UK. The instructors for this programme are highly qualified individuals with ample work experience in exercise, nutrition, and diets. 

The online Nutrition and Wellbeing course curriculum is divided into four topics, where instructors pick up each one every week. It is a practical learning journey that draws from real-world problems. Hence, learners get to evaluate and understand nutrition information, media news, and advertising. By undertaking the Nutrition and Wellbeing training course, you will be able to identify various diet components and answer questions related to health and wellbeing. 

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4 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of nutrition

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TMU via Futurelearn
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Introduction to Nutrition and Food Safety

A healthy body needs a balanced diet to avoid harmful products, but it can be difficult to know what are the red flags to look for. FutureLearn’s Introduction to Nutrition and Food Safety Course tackles these and various other questions. 

The Introduction to Nutrition and Food Safety introductory course is a four-week course which focuses on how to improve food habits and increase its nutrition value to suit adults and the elderly. It will also give you ample knowledge about food adulteration and pesticides, its effect on individuals, and the associated health risks. You will also learn about the impact of poor nutritional choices. 

Moreover, this course has been developed by Taipei Medical University, a world-renowned institution, and a leader in Taiwan’s health care system for more than fifty years. And one of the key features of the Introduction to Nutrition and Food Safety course is that it requires no prior experience in food science or other related fields.

You only need to dedicate two hours of weekly study to complete the videos and discussions in the course, which offer an interactive study that makes learning fun. 

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4 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of nutrition
Introduction to Food Science

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Introduction to Food Science

The Introduction to Food Science Training Course is an online course provided on the FutureLearn platform. The course aims to impart learners information about the nuances of the food system from food industry experts. The course will cover vital topics like food safety, food contaminants, food nutrition, ethical issues, and food sustainability that will contribute to you becoming a competent partner in the food system.

The Introduction to Food Science Online Course is a 100% online course delivered through expert video and audio material. The course is developed by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) Food, Europe’s leading food initiative, and Queen's University Belfast, one of the leading UK research-intensive universities. The course is taught by experienced professionals and industry experts.

The Introduction to Food Science Certification Course is a self-guided course that will allow the learners to approach the course at their own pace. You can engage in interactive discussions with fellow learners throughout the course period. The course also includes interactive discussions, practical activities, and debates that will help learners understand the concepts in a better light.

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4 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of nutrition

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TMU via Futurelearn
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Nutrition and Disease Prevention

4 Weeks
Free
A Journey Through Transfer Medicine

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A Journey Through Transfer Medicine

This A Journey Through Transfer Medicine training is a four weeks online course. This course was designed and offered by the University College of London through the FutureLearn platform. This course is explained to the students by Mo Khaku. 

Learn how to keep critically ill patients safe while in transit. Thousands of critically ill patients are moved within and between hospitals around the world, but there is little formal training available. Understanding the complexities and diversity of critical care transfer medicine across a global landscape. This interactive course is intended to fill that void. You will gain experience and knowledge in transporting critically ill patients by road, air, and sea. Specialists also include non-technical skills training with pilots, drawing parallels with aviation and relating these back to medicine. We will look at transfer medicine in specialized settings and hear from experts on how to prepare for it. No matter what the background, the users will learn how to safely plan and execute transfers of critically ill patients.

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4 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Retinopathy of Prematurity Practical Approaches to Prevent Blindness

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Retinopathy of Prematurity Practical Approaches to Prevent Blindness

The Retinopathy of Prematurity: Practical Approaches to Prevent Blindness training is a four-week online course. The International Centre for Eye Health and The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine collaborated to create this online course (ICEH), which is delivered via the FutureLearn platform. Clare Gilbert and Dr. Daksha Patel is the professor of the Retinopathy of Prematurity: Practical Approaches to Prevent Blindness online course.

Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a condition that affects babies born before 37 weeks of gestation. Every year, over 15 million babies are born prematurely around the world, and it is estimated that over 20,000 of them will go blind as a result of ROP. This online course will teach you how to align a practical team approach across neonatal care and ROP screening, as well as treatment and follow-up healthcare services, to help prevent blindness in preterm babies. You will also investigate how the risk of ROP and the quality of neonatal care differ between high and low-income settings.

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4 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
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Introduction to ADHD What it is and How its Treated

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University of Palermo, Buenos Aires via Futurelearn
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Introduction to ADHD: What it is and How it’s Treated

This Introduction to ADHD: What it is and How it’s Treated training is a four weeks online course. This course syllabus was offered and delivered through the University of Palermo and delivered through the FutureLearn platform. Professors Wanda Rubenstein and Julieta Moltrasio explained this online course.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) appears to be becoming more common in both children and adults. It can be challenging to manage, as with all neurodevelopmental disorders, for both the person with ADHD and those who interact with them. Understanding the disorder is essential for coping with and treating it. That's exactly what you'll be able to do with this four-week course from the University of Palermo. By the end, you'll have gained valuable knowledge about ADHD symptoms, treatment, and its impact on daily life.

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4 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Mini Medical School Hot Topics in Medical Science

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Mini Medical School: Hot Topics in Medical Science

This Mini Medical School: Hot Topics in Medical Science training is a four weeks online course that takes three hours per week. This online course is taught by John Cohen and Kelly Higa. This course was created and delivered by The University of Colorado using the FutureLearn platform.

The course shows Introduction to Medical Science, which also explains the basics of medical technology. These basic elements are used as foundational knowledge in this course as you gain knowledge about real-world developments. This approach to translational research theory-to-practice is used in immunology, contagious diseases, neuroscience, and cancer. Participants will get more familiar with how biomedical science diagnosis and treatment prevent illness, making a connection between modern medicine theory and application.

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4 Weeks
Expert
Free
Certificate

Nutrition in the Health Sector

The Nutrition in the Health Sector training is a four weeks online course. This online course was designed and offered through the University of Adelaide and delivered via the FutureLearn platform. The professor for the Nutrition in the Health Sector online course is Helen Morris. Through this online course, participants will gain a better understanding of the relationship between food, diet, lifestyle, and health in the context of improving healthcare practices. 

The Nutrition in the Health Sector by FutureLearn will enable you to investigate digestion, absorption, and metabolism in-depth, as well as their effects on energy levels and balance. By combining theory and practice, you will connect the concepts and theories studied with real-world scenarios such as informing dietary guidelines and performing nutrition calculations. You will learn how to conduct nutrition assessments in order to create a more complete picture of a person's health. You will also look into health disparities and nutritional issues, as well as how they can be addressed.

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4 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
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An Introduction to Innovation in Healthcare

An Introduction to Innovation in Healthcare training is a four-week online course. This course syllabus was designed and is offered through the West of England Academic Health Science Network and The University of Bath via the FutureLearn platform. The professors for this online course are Nigel Harris and Rossella Salandra. 

In this online course, you will learn about some of the methods and instruments that individuals and groups can use to create and improve innovative brands, processes, and services. There are ideas and techniques that can be used to help with the development of innovation. This online course will walk you through the entire innovation process, from identifying innovation opportunities to collecting data and coming up with ideas. Participants will then examine innovation in action as well as the crucial steps that comprise the procedure. This online course will also guide you through the process of creating and evaluating initiatives, sizing the industry and charting competition, and project planning.

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4 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of healthcare sciences
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A Beginner’s Guide to Healthy Eating

The course on A Beginner’s Guide to Healthy Eating training is a four weeks online course. This course syllabus was delivered and offered through the University of Adelaide via the FutureLearn platform. Helen Morris is the professor for A Beginner’s Guide to Healthy Eating online course. Through this online course, participants will learn to classify foods, describe how they affect our bodies, distinguish between high- and low-energetic foods, and explain the connection between diet and food energy. 

They will also look at the six categories of nutrients. Using engaging and approachable films, case studies, and articles, A Beginner’s Guide to Healthy Eating certification will let you first learn about the roles performed by energy- and non-energy-yielding nutrients before delving into the dietary fibre, phytochemicals, and food additives. Knowing the composition of the things you eat can help you make more wholesome, nutritional decisions and understand how they will affect your energy levels and general health.

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4 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of nutrition
Glaucoma A Public Health Approach to Preventing Blindness

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Glaucoma: A Public Health Approach to Preventing Blindness

The Glaucoma: A Public Health Approach to Preventing Blindness training is a four weeks online course. This online course is explained by Dr. Daksha Patel ( Lead Educator) and Victor Hu (facilitator). The Glaucoma: A Public Health Approach to Preventing Blindness syllabus has been designed and offered by The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine through the FutureLearn platform.

Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions characterized by optic nerve damage and visual field loss, which can lead to permanent blindness. It has a negative impact on physical, emotional, and social well-being, as well as the overall quality of life. You will learn how early detection and treatment are critical in preventing blindness, as well as how to raise awareness within ophthalmic services. You will also learn about the difficulty of providing accessible and affordable high-quality eye care in order to prevent disease progression.

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4 Weeks
Beginner
Free
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Taking Control of Your Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis

The Taking Control of Your Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis training is a four-week online course. This online course is designed and offered through The University of Melbourne and delivered via the FutureLearn platform. The instructors for this online course are Rana Hinman, Kim Bennell, and Rachel Nelligan.

The most common type of arthritis, osteoarthritis, affects over 500 million people worldwide. This four-week online course will introduce you to the world of living with osteoarthritis. Examining practical methods of pain management will provide you with a comprehensive overview of the recommended treatments available. You will investigate the symptoms of osteoarthritis as well as the factors that influence how pain is perceived. By gaining an understanding of individual osteoarthritis experiences, you will be able to discuss and share useful symptom management strategies.

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4 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
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Understanding Epilepsy and its Neuropsychology

The Understanding Epilepsy and its Neuropsychology training is a three weeks online course. Sara Mondini, Veronica Pucci, and Giorgia Durante are the professors for this online course. The course syllabus was designed and offered through the University of Padova and delivered by the FutureLearn platform.

Learn about epilepsy from a biopsychosocial standpoint through the Understanding Epilepsy and its Neuropsychology online course. Epilepsy is a common condition, but what do you know about the disorder's neuropsychology? This online certification course will inform you about the psychosocial and cognitive deficits that epilepsy patients can have. Participants will start with an overview of epilepsy and the methods used to diagnose it medically. They will learn what neuropsychological evaluation entails and what abilities are evaluated and also learn how to provide first aid to someone who is having a seizure.

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4 Weeks
Beginner
Free
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Attention and Autism

This Attention and Autism training is a four-week online course. This online course is taught by Lila Kossyvaki, Lilach Shalev, and Carmel Mevorach. This course syllabus was created and offered by the University of Birmingham via the FutureLearn platform.

Participants will investigate the concept of attention and how it affects autistic people. Given the potential benefits of attention on overall academic achievement and inclusion, this online course will assist you in developing tools to assess and teach attention to autistic children in the classroom. As more people are diagnosed with autism, it is highly likely that a teacher will be required to teach an autistic child at some point during their career. During the final week of this online course, you will concentrate on the Computerized Progressive Attentional Training (CPAT) program and how it can be used to supplement attention training in autistic children.

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4 Weeks
Intermediate
Free

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