This free online screenwriting teaches you the fundamentals of scriptwriting and explores various genres and formats. We show you how to carry out research, develop a script and turn your vision into a screenplay. The course demonstrates how to develop compelling characters, polish your script and create a pitch that sells your idea. We also take you through the common ‘do’s and ‘don’t’s of writing for the big or small screen.Working on a screenplay can be long and frustrating but once you have a good idea - you have to get it down on paper! This course walks you through...

This free online microeconomics course focuses on the consumer. The consumer plays an important role in the structure of the economy and in this course you will learn how everything, from age to education, affects the price one pays or the wages one earns. Grapple with price discrimination, labour markets, wages and labour unions, taxation and government provisions, public good, the Tragedy of the Commons problem, and more.First, you will be introduced to the concept of price discrimination, learning about the meaning of perfect price (or first-degree) discrimination and looking into tying and bundling. You will study the marginal product...

This free online masterclass on cryptocurrency will give you a foothold in and foundational knowledge of the crypto market, and help you begin your investing journey. The course will explain why now is the perfect time to start investing in cryptocurrencies and how to both secure and store your investments for long-term capital gains. You will learn to use the exchanges and financial systems to increase your working capital and overall net worth.This masterclass will break down the cryptocurrency financial market and help you explore and capitalize on the opportunities available in this booming industry. A new age with a...

This free online Journalism course will introduce you to the elements that make a journalistic piece effective - methodology, style, audience, best practice and legal issues. Do you want to become a journalist? What do journalists do from day to day? What constitutes a newsworthy story? This course tackles these questions and more. Check out this short course today, to bring your journalistic skills to the next level.In this course, you will study the elements that contribute to effective journalism. You will learn about news pegs, the beat system, assignment sheets and files. You will review the importance of nurturing...

Learn how to estimate the equipment ownership costs using the average annual investment method and select the right equipment for specific projects with this course. The art of avoiding financial losses as a result of idle time and project delays through the use of equipment utilization plans will also be discussed in great detail. Boost your construction planning knowledge and building project management skills by completing this useful course.Do you want to be an expert at choosing suitable machines for the different construction projects you will be bidding for? This course will allow you to effectively implement all the components...

This free online media studies course teaches you about the development of modern media, the trends and issues which affect important types of media, and the history and cultural impact of books, newspapers, magazines, radio, movies, TV, and the Internet. If you are someone with an interest in how different types of media have evolved, or how modern media affects today's culture, then this course is a great resource.This course begins by reviewing the evolution of media and its impact on culture. You will learn about media theories and controversies and then look into the main factors which influence books,...

Any time you write words to persuade people to take action, that’s copywriting, whether in an email, ad or webpage. Learn how to choose and arrange words to attract attention, become memorable and achieve a competitive edge. By incorporating the techniques in this course, you improve sales and take marketing to a higher level. Although we’ve called this an ‘advanced’ course, it’s open to anyone who wants to master the creative power of words.In today's fast-moving, fickle marketplace, get a leg up on the competition by singing and dancing with words. Creative wordplay not only snags readers' attention but also...

This free online course, Microsoft Word 2013 Basic, teaches students about the basic skills and tools of Microsoft Word 2013. Students will learn about editing a document and formatting texts and paragraphs. The course will teach you how to add tables and manage lists in Word. You will also learn about inserting graphic objects and proofing a document. So, why wait? Start this course today and learn about Microsoft Word 2013.This course, Microsoft Word 2013 Basic, will provide you with an understanding of the the basic tools and skills of Microsoft Word 2013. You will learn about editing a document...

This free online digital security awareness course will equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to protect yourself and your sensitive information from security breaches. This course covers many simple and effective ways to prevent breaches and protect valuable data. You will study the different varieties of security threats, social engineering, identity theft, and data classification. You will also look into malware, piracy, and more.This course, Digital Security Awareness, will provide you with an understanding of the skills needed to protect yourself and your information on the digital front. You will learn about what types of security threats...

This free online spreadsheet course introduces you to the basics of MS Excel 2013, a spreadsheet program that helps you to store, organize and analyze information. Anyone can take advantage of Excel's powerful features and it is the most popular spreadsheet program used for business, classwork and even personal data organization. We teach you how to identify and use the elements of the program’s interface to manipulate data.Do you know that an Excel worksheet can be saved in different file formats? The Help function is one of the best tools that Excel provides and this course addresses how to use...