Understand and address the challenges of conducting rigorous, ethical, and impactful health research in conflict-affected areas.Prepare for a complex research project with King’s College LondonWhether from a quality or an ethics perspective, health research comes with its own unique challenges. These are only amplified in fragile or conflict-affected environments. This seven-week course from King’s College London provides an overview of the challenges associated with health research in conflict. Structured around a series of real research case studies, the course provides the knowledge and skills you need to conduct impactful health research or audit and quality improvement projects in conflict settings....

Critical thinking is a vital skill for university study whatever your discipline. Prepare for university now.Make sure you have the critical thinking skills required for universityCritical thinking is a vital skill at university and later in life. University study introduces you to new concepts, ways of learning and requires you to think critically. You need to know how to question information sources and how to evaluate different arguments. Despite critical thinking being so important, students are often unprepared when they start their studies. This course will show you what critical thinking skills you need at university level, how they can...

Boost the leadership capabilities in your business as you gain the skills to create an effective leadership development strategy.Learn how to implement leadership in your organisational strategyOrganisations are increasingly bringing their learning and development activity in-house. This has resulted in a demand for those who can skillfully implement custom workforce development opportunities. On this six-week course, you’ll gain the skills to design and implement an organisational strategy that enhances the leadership capability in your business. You’ll discover expert tools and techniques to help you gain buy-in from stakeholders, understand the needs of your organisation, and design a program leveraging AI...

Gain the skills to generate effective content that targets your audience, aligns with your strategic goals, and sets you apart.Take your content creation to the next levelWhile many businesses focus solely on visibility, success is crafting targeted and impactful content. On this four-week course from the University of Adelaide, you’ll master the art of generating high-quality, strategic content from concept to creation. Through inspiring exercises and real-world examples, you’ll learn how to develop a content strategy that resonates with your target audience, increases engagement, and drives meaningful results. Whether you’re a marketer, content creator, or business owner, this course will...

Discover ecology and learn how we can protect wildlife to conserve our natural world.Do you worry about the effects of climate change on nature?On this course, you’ll learn you how the work of conservation biologists and study of ecosystems can help with conserving the world’s biodiversity. You’ll explore the impact of wind farms on populations of seabirds, and understand how the use of advanced techniques can be used to study different populations. In Week 2, you’ll learn about ecosystems and how they’re influenced by human activity. You’ll use case studies to explore the reasons behind the bee decline across the...

Explore the use of medicines in treating cancer and take your first steps towards becoming a science writer.This course will introduce you to the topic of cancer chemotherapy, and how the development of effective medications for the treatment of cancer remains a significant challenge to scientists. You will research the use and development of cancer medicines, focusing on chemotherapy. In addition, through an exploration of how science is communicated to the general public, you will also look at the skills you need to become an effective science writer. What topics will you cover? The history of cancer medicines with a...

Discover how your favourite films make it to your local cinema or television screen, through the film distribution process.Get an introduction to how the UK film business works With over 800 films a year being released, the choice for cinema goers is massive and ever-changing. How do we, as members of the film audience, find out about films? What methods are available to film distributors to attract our attention to specific films in the digital age? In such a crowded marketplace, how do films find their audiences? Through this online course, you’ll discover the ways in which films make their...

Follow food’s fascinating journey from the farm to your body and explore new food technologies and nutrition around the world.Discover the science of food and understand the value of nutrition in our diets On this course, you’ll learn how food science and nutrition helps us to understand and study the fascinating world of food. You’ll explore the food supply chain and learn how food processing can make food healthier. You’ll examine how new food technologies are revolutionising food production and how new products are developed. You’ll also explore how nutritional needs vary in different countries and how policies on nutrition...

Gain an overview of the sources and teachings of Islam to better understand and practise Islamic law.Understand Shariah Law with INCEIFThis two-week course from the International Centre for Education in Islamic Finance (INCEIF) provides a simple but comprehensive overview of the foundational teachings of the Islamic faith. Starting with the Pillars of Islam and tracing the evolution of Islamic law, you’ll discover the rich tapestry of Islamic knowledge. By the end of the course, you’ll have gained the knowledge you need to understand and practise Shariah. Unpack the tenets and sources of Islamic Law In Week 1 of the course,...

Learn how to harness AI technology to plan and deliver compelling content, automate marketing processes, and boost efficiency.Harness the potential of artificial intelligenceArtificial intelligence (AI) has the power to transform our approach to marketing and communication. With its help, marketers can rapidly produce original text and visual content, while automating processes and enhancing efficiency. On this four-week course from the University of Adelaide, you’ll learn how you can harness AI for your marketing and communication. From brainstorming ideas to crafting compelling content, you’ll discover how developments in AI are transforming the industry. Practise using AI for content creation While many...