Delivered via the online learning platform, this level 5 introductory course will cover the following:What is Adult Social Care?Use of SelfBest PracticeReflective practiceNext StepsThis online course will introduce students to a career in Social Care, where opportunities are many and varied. The course has been designed for those who enjoy working with people, are compassionate, have a sense of fun and are seeking a new rewarding career helping others live their lives to the full. NTTF funding will run up to 31st July for this course, please contact your local college for more details on funding options.

Engineering Fundamentals is a module offered by the Faculty of Engineering, University of Strathclyde. This module is ideal for anyone thinking about studying engineering or returning to a career in engineering.There will be four main areas of study within the module, combined from our departments of:- Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering- Electronic & Electrical Engineering- Design, Manufacturing & Engineering Management- Civil & Environmental EngineeringEach area looks at generic engineering skills which are necessary, across a broad range of engineering disciplines including Industry and the Engineer, Engineering Mechanics, Circuits and Digital Analysis & Design and Introduction to Engineering Materials. The course is...

This short course will focus on an introduction to management and leadership, with three key areas of focus Leadership; recruitment and selection; and personal and professional development.This 20-credit module is an ideal introduction for learners wishing to increase their management skills and will cover a range of topics such as:- organisations and the contemporary business environment- strategic analysis and analysis of competitive advantage in organisations- leadership: developing leadership styles, ethical leadership and corporate social responsibility- motivation, team development, management and emotion- organisational commitment and psychological contract- understanding Business Finance and Financial Services- an Introduction to Marketing- an introduction to Innovation...

Digital transformation is a mega-trend changing how governments, organisations and individuals live and work around the world.Referred to sometimes as Industry 4.0 or the second machine age, the macro-process of digital transformation is disrupting the status quo of organizational performance across sectors. At the confluence of cloud computing, big data, the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, digital transformation is unlocking new sources of value creation, efficiency and competition. Consequently, digital transformation now features at the top of the priority list of both opportunities and threats for organisational leaders. However, strategic responses remain highly varied...

Are you interested in discovering how modern business are shaped by the four forces of knowledge, technology, business ethics, and globalisation? Over the course of six weeks you will learn more about the four forces which shape modern organisations; the shift towards a knowledge economy and away from manual labour; the technological innovations being developed and used; business ethics and globalisation.This module is structured around the four forces which shape modern organisations and is suitable for learners who wish to embark or transfer to a career in business. These are:- the shift towards a knowledge economy and away from...

This distance learning food allergen course is designed for anyone working with food or in the hospitality industry (including catering, retail or manufacturing). This online course is designed to give the necessary knowledge of allergies and intolerances for food handlers covering topics such as contamination control, food allergen laws, and allergen awareness.This course offers you the opportunity to study at your own pace in your own environment.

Virtual workers and virtual teams are an essential part of today’s workforce. Now more than ever, people are using technology to work anywhere, anytime. There are benefits to today’s virtual workplace, but there can be challenges, too. This online course will teach managers and supervisors how to prepare employees for the virtual workplace, build virtual teams, use technology, and overcome cultural barriers.This programme is designed for you to start at anytime and work at your own pace through our online materials.

This course is an online tool for your own leadership development. It is designed to help you create and accomplish your personal best, and to help you lead others to do the same. Embrace the challenges a management role can bring and enhance your ability to communicate with others. This programme is designed for you to start at anytime and work at your own pace through our online materials.

This course will support you in developing an understanding of how children grow and develop. It will enable you to investigate children and young people's development pre-birth to 16 years. You will be given the opportunity to learn about holistic development and how different aspects of development interrelate. You will also learn about how life experiences and other factors can impact development, both positively and negatively. This programme is designed for you to start at anytime and work at your own pace through our online materials.

This course has been designed to support individuals on the Kickstart programme. It will provide you with the essential digital and career management skills needed to enter the world of work.This programme is designed for you to start at anytime and work at your own pace through our online materials.