Have you ever wondered how oil and gas projects are planned, managed and safely executed? This course divides the oil and gas projects into three stages, explaining their financial and technical requirements to protect the health and safety of workers and the environment. Explore how to plan, control and manage projects in the oil and gas industry as well as how to lead teams effectively by setting shared organisational goals.The oil and gas industry is a major contributor to the energy sector and is divided into three main operational sectors offering career opportunities at every stage. This course covers all...

Did you know that the earliest evidence of dog grooming as a practice was in the Elizabethan period? This course will teach you the history of dog grooming, its importance and the risks of not grooming your dog. Learn about the tools used to brush your dogs, how to use them and how to make your dog enjoy the process. In addition, discover how to deal with grooming emergencies, the popular myths about dogs and how to start a dog grooming business.Having to brush your teeth every morning, bathe, shave, clip your nails and have your hair cut can be...

In this free online diploma course, you will study the principles and the advanced technical processes, procedures and technologies involved in building construction. We will highlight specific aspects of the tasks, the required tools, and the safety concerns in building construction. By completing this course, you will master the advanced technologies and technical skills for a successful career in civil engineering. Enrol now!Construction methodology refers to a system of construction that considers the risks, constraints, opportunities, and contractual terms and legal agreements involved in this profession. It provides detailed information about the processes, procedures, and sequences to implement structural development...

Learn the finer nuances of becoming a proficient minute-taker in this free online skill development course. The structured course content will explain the basics, standards and content of meeting minutes. Master different layouts and see how to share and file minutes. You will also be able to focus on developing some of your personal skills. This is a useful course for those looking for a successful career in administration.It is likely that we may not recall all the key points discussed in a meeting so a well documented meeting note or ‘minute’ that highlights the discussed agenda and action points...

Want to know the difference between a successful ESL teacher from an unsuccessful one? Ever wondered how to overcome the hurdles and difficulties that come with teaching English as a second language? This free online course, The Crucial TEFL Guide will teach you all the strategies, methods, skills, and technical know-how of how to successfully teach ESL with optimal results. You will also learn how to instill the right attitude in your students.This course begins by teaching you what self-evaluation entails with regard to teaching English as a second language. This will enable you to assess your abilities and decisions...

This free online course will teach you about various tools and functionalities in Alteryx and how to create ETL (Extract, Transform and Load) Processes. You will learn how to develop repeatable Alteryx workflows and the concept of data parsing and data parsing techniques. Learn how to create reports in Alteryx that run on demand and how to use the predictive tools in Alteryx to perform data analysis with this free online Alteryx course.The growth in technology in today’s world and the impact of data science reaches far beyond the business sector and is helping to solve some of mankind's most...

Understand the Linux filesystem and how to create different files and directories with this free online tutorial. You will be guided through the process of downloading and installing VirtualBox and the exciting step of creating your first virtual machine. You will also explore the terminal used to access the Linux system. Learn the basics of the Linux filesystem by studying this short course.Do you want to be an expert at managing business computer systems in the multi-user computing environment? This course will introduce you to Linux and give you a broad understanding of how its filesystem (FS) works. A FS...

This free online course on Microsoft’s Power Automate tool helps to automate repetitive tasks and essential business processes. This productivity tool allows you to spend less time on mundane tasks so you pay more attention to what really matters. You will learn all of the basics to get started with Power Automate and some of the intermediate features as well. This will be a useful skill for those aiming to scale up their work efficiency.Imagine a day where you open your email’s inbox and find useful details about the tweets containing a keyword of your interest. Or, a moment when...

Data reporting is vital to an organisation's efficiency and productivity. How does one create an effective report? We'll introduce you to organisational reporting, its importance, purpose and practices. Discover the 10-step process of delivering a report and the suitable sources of information you will need to write it up. Explore helpful reporting tools, vital things you could include in your reporting and a case study of a live example.Reporting is a crucial tool used by businesses to make more informed decisions. It presents the right picture to internal and external stakeholders and you can use it as the trigger for...

This free online engineering course breaks down the mechanisms of gas turbines and teaches you the features and functions of electric and pneumatic starting systems. We go through various lubrication systems and examine the components of the lube oil subsystem. We also cover automated central operating systems (ACOS). This course suits those interested in using natural gas to create relatively clean energy.This free online course introduces you to the fundamental principles of gas turbine starting systems, as well as their procedures and safety precautions. We break down start-up control features along with the characteristics of electric starters, including new advances...