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Walter Scott the Man Behind the Monument

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University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen , Abbotsford Trust Limited via Futurelearn
Certificate

Walter Scott: The Man Behind the Monument

Walter Scott was a writer, collector, and the most enduring cultural icon of Scotland who is famous all over the world. The Walter Scott: The Man Behind the Monument certification will allow exploration of the literature that is responsible for the heritage and Scotland’s national identity. This is a month-long online course where learners give a mere 2 hours as study time every week. Moreover, the certification is given jointly by the University of Aberdeen, Abbotsford Trust, and FutureLearn.

Walter Scott: The Man Behind the Monument training is famous for enlightening Walter Scott’s legacy as a poet and novelist. With this course, candidates can also take part in the conversation by using social learning with their teachers and fellow students. The courses are divided based on weeks so candidates can simply complete the course whenever it is ideal for them.

Walter Scott: The Man Behind the Monument certification syllabus has the course content broken up into video, short articles, and audio in topics like Scott’s work selection, and what led him to be behind the books and monuments in Scotland.

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4 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of history
Certificate

Modern Sculpture: An Introduction to Art History

Modern Sculpture: An Introduction to Art History certification by the University of York, and FutureLearn helps the candidates jump onto learning the art history while exploring public sculpture. Learning modern sculpture becomes quite easy as candidates will be developing their visual capabilities.

With the Modern Sculpture: An Introduction to Art History certification syllabus, candidates can explore the conceptual, material, and theoretical questions that have risen around 20th-century sculptures like parks, galleries squares, museums and city centres that one finds everywhere. Being a creative art, and Media course, this programme is able to help candidates to start off a conversion regarding purchasing artworks by initiating arts-related conversation.

Modern Sculpture: An Introduction to Art History is run over a period of 4 weeks that is responsible for making the candidates aware of the contemporary sculpture’s epicentre like Yorkshire Sculpture Park, and Henry Moore Institute so that these sculptures can be explored visually.  

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4 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of history
English Football a Social History

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University of Leicester, Leicester , De Montfort University, Leicester +1 via Futurelearn
Certificate

English Football: a Social History

Examine how football evolved from the old era to today’s modern-day with the 4 weeks English Football: a Social History online course. This short certification course is outlined by the joint efforts of De Montfort University, the University of Leicester, and FutureLearn. With this course, people will be able to understand the evolving nature of English football with a special interest in Leicester City Football Club and the World Cup.

Both the universities have partnered with Leicester City Football Club to develop the English Football: a Social History certification syllabus that gives us detailed information on how the Premier League; the World Cup, and LCFC transformed into Premier League Champions.

This English Football: a Social History training course comes under the History course of Futurelearn that gives a unique insight of both history and sociology of this fantastic sports football, and portrays the whole inside story of how a premier league club is formed and plays football.

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4 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of history

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Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul via Futurelearn
Certificate

The Korean Alphabet: An Introduction to Hangeul

The Korean Alphabet: An Introduction to Hangeul course by Future Learn teaches the basics of Hangeul to the learners which is an official alphabet of Korea. The language consists of 24 letters which include 10 vowels and 14 consonants. This course gives an introduction to the basics of Hangeul which includes exploration of creation, use of Hangeul in historical context, and systems of vowels and consonants. 

This course is designed in such a way that the learner can pursue at their own pace. This course helps the candidate to differentiate Hangeul from Japanese and Roman alphabets. This course improves the reading, pronunciations, and writing skills of the candidate.  This course helps the beginners to learn the basics of Hangeul. Pursuing this course would increase confidence in using this language. 

This course can be taken free of cost and if the candidate needs the certificate, they can upgrade their plans. The candidate can also switch to an unlimited plan if they need extra time for completing the course.  As the sessions are conducted online mode, the candidate can attend classes from any part of the world.

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4 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Language skills

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Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul via Futurelearn
Certificate

Introduction to Korean Philosophy

Sungkyunkwan University in South Korea and FutureLearn have collaborated for an enlightening 4 weeks online course on Korean philosophy. To know the intellectual History of Korea, candidates need to be a part of the Introduction to Korean Philosophy certification course. These days Korean culture is of interest to people but this particular course helps understand the prospect of Korean philosophy.

With the Introduction to Korean Philosophy certification syllabus, candidates will be exploring the Korean Language, and culture perspective which will lead to an understanding of Korean concepts in-depth thereby discovering the key philosophical ideas.

Introduction to Korean Philosophy training will keep the students informed about how the intellectual assets of China and the West have been transforming rapidly based on the influence of the Korean political, cultural, and social environment. This will help identify what amount of tensions Koreans have faced in all these years with respect to their Language.

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4 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of history
Certificate

Human Rights and International Criminal Law: An Introduction

Many take the notion that human rights emerged first and gradually extended its ambit to incorporate criminal laws which penalise dangerous human rights offenders for granted. However, the matter is not that straightforward as it may seem. 

Human Rights and criminal laws share a much-complicated relationship, and that is what Future Learn's Human Rights and International Criminal Law: An Introduction certification course aims to explore in-depth. You need to dedicate a minimum of six hours to complete the course successfully. 

During this four-week Human Rights and International Criminal Law: An Introduction certification by FutureLearn, you will develop a clear idea about essential concepts like international criminal law, human rights law and how these ideas interact, contradict and determine each other. 

Besides that, you will get to know the core tenets of human rights, their overall impact on international criminal law and what the latter has done to prevent the violation of the former. The Human Rights and International Criminal Law Course Human Rights and International Criminal Law: An Introduction online course will enable you to unearth how governments individuals have prioritised human rights and fought against international crimes.

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4 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of law
Certificate

Drafting and Negotiating Commercial Contracts: A guide to contract law for non-lawyers

The ‘Drafting and Negotiating Commercial Contracts: A guide to contract law for non-lawyers online course is offered by the online education platform FutureLearn and is developed by the College of Law, an institution for practical legal education. This online programme is organised for four weeks with weekly two hours to study. The course study is about commercial contract drafting and negotiation, it helps the learners the importance of negotiation which impacts the business, and gains the skills required to frame clear and understandable contracts.

The candidates will get an opportunity to get better with commercial contracts which are drafted for employment, supplies, leases, licenses, franchises, sales, real estate, and agreements for partnership.

Commercial contracts involving laws, parties, or businesses require effective skills of negotiation and drafting of the documents. This ‘Drafting and Negotiating Commercial Contracts: A guide to contract law for non-lawyers online certification programme equips the learners with the skill set needed to ace any kind of commercial contract.

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4 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Negotiation skills Knowledge of law Knowledge of Labour laws Writing skills Language skills Risk Management
Certificate

World Class Maths: Asian Teaching Methods

Pedagogy systems around the world vary significantly. However, one of the most celebrated and widely adopted methods of imparting education in the subject of mathematics to make it more engaging is the Asian method. It has achieved success globally and has revamped the teaching of primary maths considerably. 

World Class Maths: Asian Teaching Methods Certification Programme can be pursued by all actors of the education sector who wish to learn about this incredible method and deploy it in their career or study to gain professionally and educationally respectively. Whether it be students who love mathematics or those who do not, this course will cater to the needs of both categories alike. 

The course is backed by the University of Southampton and Macmillan Education which are both fundamental players in the field of education. It strikes the curiosity of learners with respect to the special facts of this method and its key features. Learners will learn about the teaching principles used in Shanghai and Singapore while evaluating the performance of maths education in their respective country along with drawing a comparative analysis between Asian countries. It also stresses why the professional development of teachers is important in the Asian education paradigm.

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4 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Skills Covered:
Mathematical skill Pedagogy skills
Certificate

World Class Maths: Asian Teaching Practice

With this World Class Maths: Asian Teaching Practice programme from Macmillan Education and the University of Southampton, get an introduction to Asian mathematics teaching strategies for primary education. In this programme, candidates can explore in greater detail the main characteristics of Asian mathematics teaching methods and bring them into practice in their own classroom. 

Cantered on Asian mathematics teaching methods, candidates can discover how to build their own lesson plans. Candidates will learn how to plan mathematical tasks to professionally improve candidates' teaching of mathematics. Candidates can learn how to incorporate methods of teaching Asian mathematics into their own teaching activities. 

The World Class Maths: Asian Teaching Practice programme is designed with a 4 weeks curriculum. There will be 3 hours of class in a week. This online programme can be learned for free. To get benefits like certificates and long-term access there will be a fixed fee. 

Candidates will get a chance to learn the World Class Maths: Asian Teaching Practice programme with experts. All the instructors have experienced professionals in the field and they are professors at top universities in the world.

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4 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Skills Covered:
Mathematical skill Pedagogy skills
Certificate

Advanced Precalculus: Geometry, Trigonometry and Exponentials

The University of Padova has designed the Advanced Precalculus: Geometry, Trigonometry and Exponentials programme to explore the topics on advanced precalculus. Moreover, the curriculum will help candidates acquire the mathematical skills and knowledge required for taking a first time course in precalculus. After completing this course from FutureLearn, you will gain the skills required to continue higher studies in mathematics. 

The Advanced Precalculus: Geometry, Trigonometry and Exponentials training programme is taught by reputed instructors like Francis Clarke, Alberto Tonolo, Carlo Mariconda, Francesco Mattiello, and Valentina Franceschi. You will learn challenging topics on precalculus, such as Logarithms and Exponentials, Plane and Solid Geometry, Equalities and Inequalities and Trigonometric functions and identities. 

FutureLearn’s Advanced Precalculus: Geometry, Trigonometry and Exponentials course is an online programme. Candidates can undertake this course for free, with six-weeks access to all the content. The training lasts for four weeks, with weekly study durations of five hours. You can also choose to complete this programme at your own pace and be eligible for certification, with the paid options.

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4 Weeks
Expert
Free
Skills Covered:
Problem Solving Ability Mathematical skill
Certificate

Care Home Nursing: Changing Perceptions

Care homes are indispensable when it comes to meeting the needs of people living with social and healthcare needs. Despite these urgent needs, the sector still struggles to retain and recruit registered care home nurses. That's why, in the Care Home Nursing: Changing Perceptions online course, you will gain knowledge and skills nurses require to look aftercare home residents effectively. 

You will discuss the various myths surrounding care homes and regular ethical and clinical decisions nurses need to make. Moreover, you will also gain an in-depth understanding of how care homes function and how nurses work in conjunction with residents and their families. As an added benefit, you will gain some career insights on the opportunities available in this sector through the Care Home Nursing programme by FutureLearn.

You can also take this course for free. However, if you wish to have prolonged access to the course material and a course completion certificate, you can upgrade your access plan after paying a small fee. The FutureLearn Care Home Nursing: Changing Perceptions online course is an offering of the University of Dundee, and is a part of the Study UK campaign. 

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4 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Nursing skills

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TMU via Futurelearn
Certificate

Pharmacy Preceptor Certification

The Pharmacy Preceptor Certification programme is an introductory course for candidates who want to develop a career as a preceptor in medicine. The course handles the basic terminology, processes, and concepts, the knowledge of which all is imparted by the learned educators of Taipei University, Taiwan. Learning through the personal experiences of the faculty members employed under the same area will help healthcare professionals and enthusiasts to develop an understanding and hands-on experience of the domain of pharmacy. 

Designing projects, implementing assessments, and carrying out activities, will all be the core contents of the course, to become a preceptor. More practical experiences will also be provided once the course nears its end along with the summarization of the entire curriculum delivered by the Professors. 

The course aims to chisel and mold the candidates into becoming a lead clinical pharmacist and allows them training as a preceptor. The course has provisions for weekly assessments and quizzes as well.

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4 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of deep learning Knowledge of Pharmaceuticals
Certificate

Global Ethics: An Introduction

The Global ethics: an introductory course developed by the open university and offered by the platform of future learn is a course created under the guidance of four philosophers to help learners frame their opinions about the global challenges.

Through this course, the learners will become familiar with the key ethical theories surrounding global challenges and the implementation of philosophy for addressing them. This will make learners think about major global problems and help them develop their views about them. 

They would be able to analyze the problems like migration, climate change, widespread poverty, and global inequality and the course will help them present their unbiased thought and views on them. Frequent tests, quizzes, and assignments make learning more effective and efficient. At the end, of the course, a certification is awarded to the learners after qualifying a test, to help them demonstrate their dedication towards continuous learning and unending personal growth. 

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4 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Sociology
Certificate

Many Faces: Understanding the Complexities of Chinese Culture

Many Faces: Understanding the Complexities of Chinese Culture certification is a one-month course that is provided by the University of Exeter in alliance with FutureLearn. In all these years, the culture of the Chinese people still remains unexplored when compared to the history of China, and its political aspect. This course brings out the richness of the Chinese culture so modern China can be understood better.

Many Faces: Understanding the Complexities of Chinese Culture certification syllabus has 3 aspects that are important to Chinese culture. This course will provide an idea of what the concept of ‘noble hero’ is, and how it is showcased on political, and cultural platforms. Other than this, the course also helps find out the cause of tension that is brought upon both by the modern, and traditional values in the art, literature of China that is created by the immigrant marginalised group.

Many Faces: Understanding the Complexities of Chinese Culture training is divided into steps, activities over a period of 4 weeks so the candidates can easily learn the course without any hassle.

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4 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Cultural sensitivity

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Certificate

Product Management Essentials

4 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Certificate

Digital Product Management

4 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Certificate

Project Management: Beyond the Basics

Building on your existing project management expertise, the Project Management: Beyond the Basics Certification will help you learn how to manage teams, deliver successful projects, and more.

By taking the Project Management: Beyond the Basics Certification Course, you will learn more advanced project management techniques and expand your knowledge base, making you better equipped to handle projects in the future. 

All students receive Project Management: Beyond the Basics Certification by The Open University (OU) after fulfilling requirements and this course is provided by Future Learn.

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4 Weeks
Free
Certificate

Understanding Brain Health: Preventing Dementia

The ‘Understanding Brain Health: Preventing Dementia’ online course is provided by the online education platform FutureLearn and is offered by institutions such as the University of Edinburgh and Brain Health Scotland. The online training will take four weeks to complete while the students are required to spend three hours every week.

The independent learning program is focused on the study of the methods and strategies to prevent dementia and other brain conditions by improving brain health and awareness. The students get the opportunities to know about the evaluation techniques that identify risk factors in their early stages. 

The course instructors for this program are Craig Ritchie (Director of Brain Health Scotland and also a professor teaching psychiatry of aging at the University of Edinburgh), Emma Stevenson (Professor teaching Sports and exercise science and nutrition at Newcastle University), and  Sophie Bradley (Senior Lecturer from the University of Glasgow). 

The ‘Understanding Brain Health: Preventing Dementia’ training accredited by the CPD certification service ensures free access and a course certificate for the eligible candidates after course completion.

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4 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of science Knowledge of healthcare sciences Knowledge of Psychology

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Emotional Intelligence in Practice

4 Weeks
Free
Certificate

Mindfulness a Focus on Adolescents

4 Weeks
Beginner
Free

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