Racking up debt is easy but paying it back is hard. ‘Debt planning’ uses financial planning and budgeting to reduce debt. A debt management plan aims to use these tools to help you reduce and eventually eliminate your debt. We explain the relevant banking policies and laws to help you restructure your liability. Sign up for this personal finance course to draw up a debt management plan and find the light at the end of your economic tunnel.This course explains how to reduce debt using financial planning and budgeting. We define basic financial terms like ‘credit’ and ‘debt’ and identify...

This introductory class takes you step-by-step through the process of creating functions and scripts using Python. We explore the language’s unique syntax and identify the common mistakes made by developers, both novice and experienced. You will master Python’s operators, statements, loops, lists and dictionaries as we unpack the intricacies of this powerful and popular coding language.We begin with a history of this famously readable language and explain its importance in the workplace before delving into source code and the core characteristics that define Python. We go through relevant documentation and demonstrate the use of the online utility ‘Repl.it’ instead of...

If you want to design applications but have no prior expertise, this free online Python course will teach you the fundamentals, before moving on to more advanced topics. Some of what you will learn are the principles of Python programming, its command-line interface, incorporating graphic components into your programs and practical demonstrations that explains the vast applications of this popular, versatile programming language.Python is a robust programming language that is in high demand. It has the tools and the resources to bring any concept to life. This python crash course will help you get started with Python even if you...

Start exploring the Chinese educational culture, work or leisure through its language, the most widely spoken language in the world! This short course will teach you to greet others and introduce yourself, using your name and nationality in Mandarin Chinese. In addition, explore its vocabulary, proper pronunciations and tones so you can sound like a native speaker, impressing yourself and others. The course is free so begin today!Learning a new language is an adventure into a new world. China’s rich culture, cuisine, festivals and industries can attract many people. With technology able to connect people worldwide, more people are willing...

Have you ever wanted to learn Italian? This course is the perfect starting point for understanding this Romance language. You will start with the basic vocabulary words, such as greetings, numbers, colours and the alphabet. Then you will explore the Italian sentence structure and conjugate verbs to make communication easier. Start this free online course and learn to read, write and speak Italian in a few hours.Spoken by over 85 million people for over a thousand years, Italian is one of the most romantic languages in the world. Learning Italian will help you as a tourist travelling to Italy or...

Explore perioperative medicine and how you can improve care for the high risk surgical patient. Join this RCoA endorsed course.Make a difference: Improve patient outcomes with perioperative medicineToo many patients die or suffer prolonged complications following surgery. Perioperative medicine is an emerging, multi-disciplinary approach which seeks to optimise the care of high-risk surgical patients. It encompasses disciplines such as anaesthetics, surgery, nursing, elderly care, physiotherapy and healthcare management. In this RCoA-endorsed course, developed by anaesthetists at University College London (UCL) Hospitals, you’ll learn the key concepts you need to improve patient safety and reduce healthcare costs. Spanish translation available /...

Learn the essentials of cyber security and build your skills to better protect your digital information from security threats.Explore the world of cyber security and develop the skills to stay safeModern life depends on online services, so having a better understanding of cyber security threats is vital. On this eight-week course from The Open University and guided by Cory Doctorow, you’ll learn how to recognise online security threats that could harm you and explore the steps you can take to minimise your risk. This course is supported by the UK Government’s National Cyber Security Programme, is NCSC Assured Training, and...

Optimise the safety of your animal feed manufacturing process and keep your animal production system healthy and profitable.Discover key hygiene regulations, feed processing and feed formulation methodsPlease note this course runs without facilitation Producing animal feed safely will ensure your animal production system remains healthy. Well-fed animals not only live longer but are healthier and more productive in quality and quantity, which means larger farming profits. On this course, you’ll discover the control and testing methods used to maximise the safety of animal feed. You’ll explore the safety of different types of animal foodstuffs, including forages, oilseeds and by-products. You’ll...

Learn how to transfer your teaching skills to an online context and start teaching English online.Become an expert online English teacherIs it time for a new online direction in your teaching career? Join our 4-week course to learn how to adapt your face-to-face teaching skills to an online environment. Teaching English online is now becoming increasingly important all over the world, giving learners and teachers flexibility to work and learn wherever they want in the world. Learn all about online teaching When you start the course, you’ll learn how to prepare for teaching online. You’ll discover the kind of equipment...

Gain a unique insight into dementia through the stories, symptoms and science behind four less common diagnoses.Explore key issues in dementia care and research, through four less common formsDementia is one of the foremost priorities in global health and is estimated to affect over 44 million people worldwide. This has a huge impact on individuals and on society, so improvements in understanding, care and treatments are desperately needed. In this online course, you’ll discover key issues in dementia care and research. You’ll explore four less common forms of dementia, through the eyes of people affected by them. World-leading experts at...