This free online economics diploma course teaches you about Microeconomics. You will learn about the important dynamics of microeconomics and get insightful answers to everyday questions such as why is customer service at your local restaurant is usually better than that of the cable company. Economics is much more than the study of numbers and graphs, this course will teach you how to apply economic thought to your daily life.First, you will learn about supply, demand, and equilibrium. You will study what causes shifts in supply and demand, what creates surplus, and how shortages occur. You will then look into...

The complexities of construction work demand sustained attention to safety. Engineers, construction professionals and amateurs planning on building something can benefit from this free online course as it lays out protocols to promote safety in construction work. We emphasize fall hazards, one of the major causes of worksite fatalities, and examine the specific dangers facing workers in trenches and tunnels.Safety is crucial to everyone working in construction, be they professional or amateur. This free online course covers the major hazards workers face while carrying out specific construction jobs, beginning with one of the leading causes of worksite fatality: falls. We...

This free online Stress Management course will teach you the principles associated with the assessment and reduction of stress. You will study the different types of stress, sources of stress, and personality factors associated with stress. You will also look into psychiatric disorders such as OCD and depression which are associated with it. More importantly, you will learn about ways to reduce and deal with stress.This course begins by giving you an introduction to stress. You will look into its history and study the role of personality factors in stress. Stress can have an impact on the nervous system. With...

Violating safety laws on construction sites can lead to significant material and time losses. This course introduces you to construction and design management (CDM) and explains how safety laws in the UK can protect health and safety on construction sites. We lay out the key roles and responsibilities of those involved in construction projects and the necessary documentation required for safety management processes and information flow.Construction design and management (CDM) is a set of health and safety guidelines applicable to all construction projects in the United Kingdom. This course teaches you the basics, origin and history of CDM regulations and...

What are the guidelines and standards that are considered to be good laboratory practice (GLP)? In this free course, learn the definition of good laboratory practices before moving on to look at buffer solutions. A buffer solution, which refers to a liquid mixture in which the minor component is uniformly distributed within the major component, will be discussed in detail.In this free online course, you are introduced to the world of good laboratory practices (GLP), which embodies a set of principles that provide a framework within which laboratory studies are planned, performed, monitored, recorded, reported and archived. The three levels...

This free online 7 quality control (QC) tools training course explains the seven basic quality tools used in statistics widely used in the management system of organizations for monitoring, measurement, analysis, and evaluation. You will learn how to use a check-sheet, histogram, scatter diagram, and Pareto analysis to study the current state of your organization and take actions to improve the quality of processes, plus more!In this free online course The Seven Basic Quality Control (7 - QC) Tools you will learn about the seven quality tools that provide the basic framework to record, report, document, monitor and analyze data....

Setting goals is an integral part of successfully planning and aiming for your future prosperity. Undoubtedly, these must be realistic, achievable, specific and measurable to succeed and accomplish them. This course will therefore help you achieve targets skillfully by teaching the strategies and techniques for setting and completing your objectives. Master the key principles involved in smart goal-setting through the 'GROW' and 'X' models.It is said that ‘a life without an objective is like an aircraft floating in the air, not knowing where to land’. Subsequently, setting goals is essential to reaching your dreams and planning gives you something to...

This free online course on compressors and refrigeration systems teaches you about the principles of air conditioning (AC), psychometric properties of air and airflow capacity. You will learn about types of compressors and compressor designs, and be able to explain the components of a reefer container, as well as the functions of an oil rectifier, separator and dryer.‘Compressors and Refrigerated Containers’ is a free online course that introduces you to the definition of ‘air conditioning’, how to find the relative humidity of the air, as well as the design of an air-conditioning (AC) system. The functions and applications of a...

Many individuals experience fear, worry and anxiety in some form, often ruining their daily lives. Anxiety is a natural and human response to danger that can keep us safe, but sometimes people require professional help to manage their overwhelming distress. This free online course provides guidelines and toolkits for dealing with uncontrollable emotions, which establishes a good foundation for a career in professional anxiety counselling.The natural way the human body reacts to stressful situations or threats is known as ‘anxiety’, a feeling of fear or apprehension characterized by physical symptoms. For example, people might experience distress before a job interview,...

This free online nutrition diploma course will introduce you to recommended dietary allowances, classes of nutrients, units of energy, energy requirements, and the major and trace minerals. Start the course and learn about nutritional science, disorders, meal planning, food safety and hygiene. The course also deals with the adaptation of a normal diet, principles of a therapeutic diet, and diet therapy for various diseases.In this course, you will learn about the relationship between food, human nutrition and health, the digestion and absorption of food, and recommended dietary allowances. The various classes of nutrient as well as the functions and diverse...