If you want to coach or mentor others in the medical field, this counselling course offers an opportunity to master the principles and techniques you need to succeed in either role. We explain how to start and maintain the relationship between counsellors and those receiving their advice. The skills provided in this course will enable you to guide others towards making better decisions that improve the quality of care and health systems.Even though people across the world try to teach and advise health professionals on how to do their jobs better, problems with health system often make it impossible for...

Corrosion of engineering structures is inevitable and causes several issues that affect the economy, the ecosystem and people’s safety. This free online course deals with the external corrosion of buried and submerged engineering structures and how to control or prevent corrosion by employing cathodic protection. By completing this course, you will learn a lot about corrosion engineering and the basic principles of cathodic protection.Engineering structures like pipelines, storage tanks, ship hulls, offshore structures and so on are among the major infrastructure projects that are affected by widespread corrosion. Cathodic protection is a method for preventing corrosion on them. This course...

Building information management (BIM) is used to showcase prototypes and digital designs of buildings, locations and their functional characteristics. To provide a comprehensive view of a building's life cycle, BIM employs advanced technologies such as 3D modelling, data analytics and collaboration tools. It is through this process that potential design flaws can be visualised before they consume engineering and construction resources.Building information modelling (BIM) is a technology-based method of managing information in the architecture, engineering and construction industries. BIM enables project teams to collaborate, share information and track project costs through the use of digital tools, making project management much...

This free online modern project management course teaches you how to work with both clients and project teams as projects start becoming complex. Project managers eventually may need to shift emphasis from managing tasks to taking on leadership roles. This course will help you interpret what the client really expects, make good decisions, communicate information effectively, and how and why changes to make changes to project plans.First, you will identify the advantages and disadvantages of involving the client on project teams. The course will discuss the methods for determining client expectations as well as for clarifying values and determining differences....

This free online Professional Bookkeeping and Accounting course will teach you how to to record and account for Petty Cash and Bank transactions comprehensively. This course teaches you about each of the processes underlying petty cash and bank transactions, and about all of their relevant reconciliations. Start this free online course today to learn this basic and essential bookkeeping and accounting knowledge.The free online course Professional Bookkeeping and Accounting 2: Bank and Petty Cash introduces you to both the prime books of entry and cross totting (you will need a working understanding of these throughout this course). You will also...

This free online course outlines the basic principles and types of meditation. It guides beginners through the process of meditation, explaining what preparations to take before you begin your practice and the challenges you may face along the way. It guides you through the ways in which you can refine your practice to better experience the physical, emotional and mental benefits it offers. So why wait? Start learning how to meditate today.This free course begins with an introduction to the basics of meditation, including a look at its definition and variations. You will then be guided through the preparation you...

Identity and access management (IAM or IdAM) is a crucial part of IT security and data management because it authenticates users and grants access rights to both people and machines. In this free IAM training course, you will study the relevant tools, technology and organizational processes used for network security. It also outlines the importance of Cloud services and the practical implementation of IAM solutions and infrastructure.This free online course on identity and access management will show you how to analyze the functions of ‘assets’ in an IAM system, as well as the impact of perimeter security management (in other...

Alison's free online Diploma in General Science course will give you a strong overview of the three classical fields of biology, chemistry, and physics. Science is one of the oldest and most important academic disciplines in the world. Everything we know about the world around us, from the atoms to the universe itself, are the results of the study of science. This course will guide you through the main aspects of this incredible subject.This free online science course starts off with living things. You will study the five different kingdoms of living things, look into plant and animal cells, and...

In this free online course in bioengineering, you will study the various ways in which engineers and clinicians can collaborate effectively to solve a range of societal problems. You will learn about the concepts of gene cloning and biotechnology. Genetics, developmental biology, evolution and proteomics will also be discussed. Consider the technological advancements that are being made in these fields and analyze how they can be improved upon.Bridge the gap between the sciences of engineering and medicine in this free online course on bioengineering. You will consider the various global problems that bioengineering, using the various technological advancements in the...

This free online course explains how to use decision support strategies (DSS) to define long-term aspirations that meet a company’s goals. We demonstrate how a dependable strategic plan can combine with effective DSS to drive business success. This course takes you through the techniques used by various organizations to develop strategic plans that use data to identify strengths and weaknesses and turn challenges into opportunities.This diploma course covers various available decision support systems that provide managers with the information they need to make smart business decisions. Poor support structures can limit your growth and capacity to adapt to changing customer...