This course will focus on how a child's self-care routine ensures a secure attachment to their parents and environment. We will research the best self-care practices for infants, toddlers and children with special needs. In addition, we will also find out about nourishment and getting the nutritional balance correct. We will examine various cleaning strategies and the importance of a clean environment and proper sleep for children.Are you wondering how cleaning affects not only the physical health of infants and toddlers but also their mental health? In this free online course, we will teach you the importance of cleaning infants...

This course will provide you with firsthand advice and knowledge to help you succeed in your job application process. We will show you how to create a professional curriculum vitae (CV) and cover letter to sell your best qualities and achievements. Study fundamental skills, both hard and soft, required to launch a successful career. Understand how to network, the hiring process, interviewing tips and the roles of recruitment consultants.Job hunting, also known as job searching, can be stressful, time-consuming and discouraging. The biggest issue is a lack of trust and communication between job seekers and employers. This course will teach...

Are you looking to develop an understanding of a child's physical needs during childhood? Or are you a psychologist doing research for a project on the stages of childhood development? This online course on early childhood's physical needs will provide you with all the information you need. From the perspectives of renowned child psychologists to the nutritional needs of children, we have got it covered. So enroll now!Are you training to be a psychologist and looking to study the early stages of childhood development? Or are you interested in the theories of renowned behavioral scientists Sigmund Freud and Erik Erikson...

This health and fitness course teaches you how to build muscle and lose fat using a science-based workout and diet plan. We discuss how to avoid common beginner mistakes and examine two diet and nutrition rules that include fat-loss supplements. We describe various exercises such as deadlifts and ‘military presses’ and their role in building muscles. We also explain how to set smart goals and stay motivated while you replace fat with muscle.This health and fitness course explains how to build muscle and lose fat with proven science-based workout plans and strategies. We then examine the formula used to build...

Network security is one of the top priorities when we install and use software as we look to maintain the integrity of our data and devices. This cyber security course explains how to safeguard the confidentiality and integrity of sensitive information by using tokens, passwords and other methods used to keep applications working in real-world settings. We also trace the phases and lifecycle of software acquisition and development.‘Configuration management’ drives the monitoring and maintenance of information about all the resources needed to deliver software services. However, there are security considerations that you need to know to effect proper configuration management...

This free online Microsoft Word 2016 course teaches you about the core features and functionalities of this software program. Microsoft Word 2016 is a universally recognised word processing application that allows you to create a variety of documents, such as letters and résumés. In this course you will learn how to manage and format documents, work with lists and hyperlinks, catalogue documents, create forms, and much much more!Microsoft Word 2016 is a word processing application that allows you to generate a wide variety of documents, including letters, résumés, and more. This free online course focuses on five important aspects of...

Take your reading skills to the next level with this course on ‘deep reading’. Find out how to select and apply techniques appropriate to the purpose of reading each particular text. In addition, you will learn how to apply the metacognitive process consciously and practise a skilled approach to comprehending and constructing meaning from text. Also called ‘slow reading’, this deep approach will enrich and enhance your reading experience.When was the last time you indulged in reading something with undivided attention and a profound understanding? Reading is something we practise in various forms, the purpose ranging from the academic to...

Enhance the interactivity of your web pages and improve user experiences by learning intermediate concepts in JavaScript.Learn how to add interactivity to your web development projectsAll interaction that occurs on a web page is an example of JavaScript in action. On this course, you’ll expand your current knowledge of JavaScript programming and discover complex and advanced techniques to take your web page applications to the next level. Discover the applications of the Document Object Model (DOM) You’ll begin with a crash course in HTML, equipping you with the skills to explore the functions of the Document Object Model, a programming...

Explore how sport psychology can contribute to supporting your own or others’ sports performance.Uncover behind the scenes insights into the psychology of sports performanceOn this four-week course, you’ll discover how sport psychology is applied to coaching, individual athletes, and competition to help you to guide others or better understand your own sporting experiences. You’ll change how you view sports psychology and gain new skills and confidence to identify valuable next steps to develop yourself and others in sport. Learn from sport psychology experts Designed for anyone with an interest in the psychology of sports performance, you’ll learn from Open University...

Develop your understanding of your own health and wellbeing to better lead and support your colleagues, and organisation.Develop leadership skills that support staff mental and physical wellbeingThe health and wellbeing of NHS staff is essential to the quality of care provided to patients, service users and communities. The Covid-19 pandemic placed unprecedented pressures on the health care workforce and is now compounding longstanding inequalities. Inadequate resourcing and chronic excessive workloads pre-date the pandemic, when stress, absenteeism and retention were already at very concerning levels. Deepen your understanding of the health and wellbeing needs of your staff The role of a...