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Do you want to learn more about the social work role and develop your understanding of some of the theory associated with social work practice? This free course, An introduction to social work, begins by introducing key ideas, values, the social work process and the skills needed for social work practice. You will then move on to look at social work with individuals. Finally this OpenLearn course considers reflective practice. First published on Fri, 21 Jul 2017 as An introduction to social work. To find out more visit The Open University's Openlearn website. Creative-Commons 2017

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Social Care & Social Work | K113_1 | Skills for work: Career | care | mental health | social care

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What does it mean to be a manager? Being a manager is a complex and challenging activity. This free course, Management: perspective and practice, introduces you to the role of the manager. In this OpenLearn course you?ll look at an array of activities including leadership, human resources, finance, project management, change management, operations management and stakeholder management. First published on Thu, 16 Jun 2011 as Management: perspective and practice. To find out more visit The Open University's Openlearn website. Creative-Commons 2011

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Leadership & Management | B716_2 | organisations | Management | project management | Skills for work: Career | Skills for work: Leadership and management | Skills for work: creative thinking

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Welcome to this free course, The business of football, produced by The Open University working in partnership with The English Football League Trust. If you are fascinated by football and interested in discovering more about business and management, then this engaging and stimulating course, which provides the opportunity to share and comment on your learning with others, is for you. You can progress at your own pace over 3 to 5 weeks, and it will take a minimum of around 9 hours of your time over this period. First published on Tue, 25 Oct 2016 as The business of football. To find out more visit The Open University's Openlearn website. Creative-Commons 2016

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Money & Business | BOF_1_P05 | football | football management | Skills for work: Career | sport | economics | business management | motivation | globalisation

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What does it take to become a critical practitioner in social work? This free course, Becoming a critical social work practitioner, will guide you through some important concepts. An understanding of 'critical perspectives' will help you take a positive and constructive approach to problems that arise in social work practice. First published on Mon, 10 Oct 2016 as Becoming a critical social work practitioner. To find out more visit The Open University's Openlearn website. Creative-Commons 2016

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Social Care & Social Work | K315_1 | Skills for work: Career | social work | critical practitioner | social work practice | Skills for study: Critical and analytical

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This is the fourth of four courses which comprise the course Learning to teach. Undertaking classroom research is seen as an effective form of CPD. This free course, An introduction to classroom research, provides a basic introduction to research design and illustrates two methodologies, case study and action research, by drawing on examples from the classroom. The activities in the course provide an opportunity for you to design and develop your own project. First published on Tue, 23 Aug 2016 as Learning to teach: an introduction to classroom research. To find out more visit The Open University's Openlearn website. Creative-Commons 2016

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Education & Development | Education Careers | LTT_4 | teaching | mentoring | tutoring | schools | continuing professional development (CPD) | professional development | Skills for work: Career | Skills for work: Project planning

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This is the third of four courses which comprise the course Learning to teach. Critical reflection is crucial to becoming a successful teacher. This free course, Becoming a reflective practitioner, explains what is meant by reflective practice and how to ensure that reflection leads to learning. As a beginner teacher you will encounter many contradictions and challenges in school; you will learn to teach in a particular context but will need to be able to transfer your learning to new contexts. Critical reflection will help you to do this. This free course explores the different models of critical reflection, knowledge of which will help you to structure your practice and evaluate whether you are reflecting and therefore learning effectively. First published on Tue, 23 Aug 2016 as Learning

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Education & Development | Education Careers | LTT_3 | mentoring | tutoring | schools | teaching | continuing professional development (CPD) | professional development | Skills for study: Critical and analytical | Skills for work: Career

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This free course, Making sense of learning to teach, is the first of four courses which comprise the course Learning to teach. It draws on what we know about how people learn to become teachers. It explores the different approaches to teacher education and the different routes into teaching. It will help you to understand the philosophical and practical differences between the different approaches. It draws on research about students' experiences of learning to teach and considers the implications of this in designing teacher education programmes. First published on Tue, 23 Aug 2016 as Learning to teach: making sense of learning to teach. To find out more visit The Open University's Openlearn website. Creative-Commons 2016

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Education & Development | Education Careers | LTT_1 | teaching | professional development | schools | continuing professional development (CPD) | mentoring | tutoring | Skills for work: Career

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This is the second of four courses which comprise the course Learning to teach. Traditionally student teachers are supported by a mentor in school and a tutor from a university. Both play distinctive and important parts in the teachers development. This free course, Mentoring and tutoring student teachers, examines each role in detail and explores the similarities and distinctions between the two roles. Whether you are a tutor or a mentor, effective teacher education relies on all partners working effectively together to create an environment where student teachers can critically reflect on their experiences in a structured way. First published on Tue, 23 Aug 2016 as Learning to teach: mentoring and tutoring student teachers. To find out more visit The Open University's Openlearn website.

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Education & Development | Education Careers | LTT_2 | teaching | mentoring | tutoring | schools | continuing professional development (CPD) | professional development | Skills for work: Career

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This free course, Marketing in the 21st century, offers a managerial perspective on how to deliver more effective marketing in an organisation, regardless of whether it is based in the private, public or non-profit sector. This is achieved through a variety of learning techniques, including case studies, videos, activities and group discussions. Supporting this learning, students are encouraged to become critical thinkers about both how they undertake their own decisions, as well as how marketing influences our society. First published on Fri, 29 Apr 2016 as Marketing in the 21st Century. To find out more visit The Open University's Openlearn website. Creative-Commons 2016

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Money & Business | Leadership & Management | Health | Sports & Psychology | BB844_1 | marketing | ethics | communications | Skills for study: Critical and analytical | Skills for work: Career

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Are you interested in mentorship or looking to develop your mentorship skills? In particular, are you involved in nurse mentorship? If so, then this free course, Facilitating learning in practice, is for you. This badged OpenLearn course explores the principles and best practices underpinning mentorship. The authors draw on their experience in nursing to help you develop your knowledge, understanding and skills of mentorship practice that can be applied to many workplace environments. First published on Tue, 11 Oct 2016 as Facilitating learning in practice. To find out more visit The Open University's Openlearn website. Creative-Commons 2016

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Health | Sports & Psychology | KG005_1 | mentorship | teaching | facilitating learning | nursing | assessment | badged course | Skills for work: Career

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Do you want to change jobs, are you just starting in the job market or may be returning after a break? If so, then this free course, Succeed in the workplace, is for you. It will help you explore career opportunities. You will also gain the skills to write strong CVs and application forms, and to handle different types of interviews. By the end of the course you will have made a start on your own realistic and strong action plan to enable you to find a job that will fulfil your aspirations and suit your lifestyle. First published on Mon, 31 Jul 2017 as Succeed in the workplace. To find out more visit The Open University's Openlearn website. Creative-Commons 2017

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Education & Development | SWP_1 | careers | workplace | skills | experience | action plans | Skills for work: Career

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Successful transitions whether from lower secondary to upper secondary; at age 16; into work-based training or university; or into work at any age are life-enhancing for individuals and crucial to our future social and economic well-being. They are also an indicator of a good school. This free course, Careers education and guidance (CEG), discusses what a school's personal development programme shoudl provide and how all teachers have a role in securing successful transitions for their students. First published on Tue, 23 Aug 2016 as Careers education and guidance. To find out more visit The Open University's Openlearn website. Creative-Commons 2016

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Education & Development | TL_CAREERS | teachers | school | Skills for work: Career

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The legal issues involved in setting up and running a business can be complex and confusing, especially when some of the terms used don't seem to have clear meanings. Company law in context is a free course from the College of Law, offering a basic introduction to the legal concepts of companies, partnerships, assets and liabilities. First published on Fri, 25 Aug 2017 as Company law in context. To find out more visit The Open University's Openlearn website. Creative-Commons 2017

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Society | Politics & Law | W223_1 | businesses | Business | Skills for work: Career

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This free course, Introducing the voluntary sector, will guide you through some of the distinctive features and values of the voluntary sector, how organisations are funded and involve volunteers and other ?stakeholders? in their work. It will also provide you with knowledge and skills you can apply to your own work or volunteering as well as your everyday life. First published on Fri, 05 May 2017 as Introducing the voluntary sector. To find out more visit The Open University's Openlearn website. Creative-Commons 2017

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Money & Business | Skills for work: Career | OU Award Winner | SWP_1 | voluntary sector | volunteering | stakeholders | values | Empowerment | VOLB_1 | Skills for work: Leadership and management | Skills for work: creative thinking

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This free badged course, Returning to STEM, offers useful skills and solutions to help you get back into a career in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM). First published on Wed, 30 Aug 2017 as Returning to STEM. To find out more visit The Open University's Openlearn website. Creative-Commons 2017

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Science | Maths & Technology | RTS_1 | science | technology | engineering | mathematics | STEM | careers | Skills for study: Maths and data | Skills for study: Digital and online | Skills for work: Digital | Skills for work: Career

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In this free course, Workplace learning with coaching and mentoring, you will consider theoretical and practical issues in planning and managing learning and talent development programmes in your organisation. You will also explore ideas about coaching and mentoring; both are prominent learning and development tools in contemporary organisations. You will also learn about how different learning theories and philosophies become concrete in the practical decisions you make about learning and talent development. The course is designed to encourage critical and personal reflection on these practices which will enhance your learning. First published on Mon, 22 Aug 2016 as Workplace learning with coaching and mentoring. To find out more visit The Open University's Openlearn website. Creati

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Money & Business | Human Resources | B867_1 | human resource management | coaching | mentoring | workplace learning | employment | Skills for work: Career

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Discovering development management is a free course that sets out to build up the basic capacities for managing the multiple challenges of development ? any development. It rests on the assumption that management is a political and ethical process, a matter of the use of power to bring about desired goals in contexts characterised by conflicts of interests, values and agendas. It is of relevance to managers in every sector, nationally and internationally. First published on Thu, 14 Jul 2016 as Discovering development management. To find out more visit The Open University's Openlearn website. Creative-Commons 2016

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Money & Business | Business Strategy & Studies | Leadership & Management | T878_1 | Skills for work: Career | Management

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Learn about the essential numerical and double-entry skills required for accounting. This free course, Fundamentals of accounting, will explain the fundamental purpose and role of accounting as well as the double-entry rules that are the foundation of all financial records and reports in any modern business. First published on Fri, 17 Mar 2017 as Fundamentals of accounting. To find out more visit The Open University's Openlearn website. Creative-Commons 2017

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Money & Business | Accounting & Finance | B124_1 | accounting | bookkeeping | Double-entry bookkeeping | Skills for work: Money and finance | Skills for work: Career | Skills for study: Maths and data

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This free course ?linguistics?) is helpful ? some might say essential ? for different aspects of our everyday lives. It provides an introduction to ideas around what language is and to the field of Applied Linguistics

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English Language | EE817_1 | Skills for study: Reading and finding information | Skills for study: Critical and analytical | Skills for work: Communication | Skills for work: Career | Discourse analysis | Language | Applied linguistics | Language design

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This free course ?service? and ?improvement? in relation to healthcare. The course will help you to think about how those involved in healthcare whether as practitioners or service users can monitor the progress of any initiative to improve care and how they can make sure that any change is sustained.

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Psychology | Health | K828_1 | healthcare | health | care | service | improvement | qualities | health service | Skills for work: Career

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This course provides a good sense for three of the core skills required of an effective coach. Whether or not you recognise the use of a 'coaching approach' in your workplace you will be able to use the learning in the course to enhance your day-to-day interactions in your workplace.

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Management | BG023_1 | coaching | building rapport | Skills for work: Communication | Skills for work: Career | Skills for work: Leadership and management | Skills for work: creative thinking

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Learn about trust in the organisational context. This free course introduces the concept of trust what it means to you and how it may affect your organisation.

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Management | BG022_1 | Work relationships | Trust | organisations | Skills for work: Communication | Skills for work: Career

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This short course encourages you to look across your organisation at your place within it and the value you create. It considers how getting different perspectives and widening existing ones within your organisation can enhance commercial awareness.

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Management | BG020_1 | Commercial Awareness | organisations | value chain | Skills for work: Career | creative thinking

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enefit of your team and your organisation.

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Management | BG012_1 | teams | organisations | Skills for work: Communication | Skills for work: Career

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? any development. It rests on the assumption that management is a political and ethical process a matter of the use of power to bring about desired goals in contexts characterised by conflicts of interests values and agendas. It is of relevance to managers in every sector nationally and internationally.

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Business | Studies | Management | T878_1 | Skills for work: Career

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