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Grant Writing and Crowdfunding for Public Libraries
EdX is an online learning platform trusted by over 12 million users offering the Grant Writing and Crowdfunding for Public Libraries course in collaboration with University of Michigan - MichiganX. Learn how to increase your impact, innovate, and overcome often static funding through various fundraising and grant writing approaches.
Dangerous Questions - Why Academic Freedom Matters
Explore the meaning of academic freedom and how it relates to core higher education and societal values with Dangerous Questions - Why Academic Freedom Matters at University of Oslo delivered through FutureLearn.
Critical Thinking at University - An Introduction
Critical thinking is a vital skill for university study whatever your discipline. Prepare for university with this Critical Thinking at University - An Introduction course from University of Leeds by FutureLearn.
Chinese Language Summer School
Come to Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University to learn the most widely-spoken language in the world at a leading Sino-British University in this Chinese Language Summer School.
German Language and Culture - Semi-Intensive German Language Beginner A2
This German Language and Culture - Semi-Intensive German Language Beginner A2 course at Freie Universität Berlin is designed for beginners with basic knowledge of German.
Irish 106 - An Introduction to Irish Language and Culture
Delve deeper into Irish language and culture. You’ll explore past and future tenses - plus new subjects, like food and drink with Irish 106 - An Introduction to Irish Language and Culture at Dublin City University delivered through FutureLearn.
The Cold War
This course at Freie Universität Berlin utilizes the city of Berlin as a laboratory in which to examine the origins, nature, and conclusion of The Cold War that defined international relations between 1945 and 1991.
Creative Writing - Fact or Fiction - Intensive
This Creative Writing - Fact or Fiction - Intensive course at the University of the Arts London (UAL) is not suitable for beginners. You've already taken an introductory course. Now you've developed an addiction.
Ethics, Leadership and Governance
“Ethical muscle memory”, as it’s sometimes called, is the idea that it is easier to do the ethically right thing if you have experienced a similar situation in which you are already familiar with the ethical landscape of the problem. The aim of this Ethics, Leadership and Governance course at King's College London is to promote and inspire this kind of engagement.
Introduction to Nature and Environmental Writing
On the Introduction to Nature and Environmental Writing course at the University of the Arts London (UAL), we will look at how writing can inspire us to think about the natural world and our relationship to it – which is especially pertinent in these times of climate change and disruption.
Brothers Grimm Summer School
University of Kassel's Brothers Grimm Summer School as part of the International Summer University at Kassel is a unique short term education program specially dedicated to international students and graduates interested in Fairy Tales studies.
Understanding Contemporary Art
This short and focused Understanding Contemporary Art course at the University of the Arts London (UAL) will survey the contemporary art world, and trace a history of contemporary art which will help you make sense of its increasingly challenging and innovative works.
Creative Writing
Develop creative writing skills in multiple genres of interest including fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, and more. This customizable program culminates in a capstone project in which students make significant progress on a polished collection of work. UCLA Extension's Creative Writing certificate can be completed online or in the classroom.
Research for Essay Writing Program
The Research for Essay Writing Program from Lighthouse Academy focuses on providing basic academic skills related to the presentation of an academic research paper such as the construction of the research paper, research methodology, and the method of providing references in a correct manner.
Spanish Studies 2 - Language And Culture Of The Spanish-speaking World
This Spanish Studies 2 - Language And Culture Of The Spanish-speaking World module at The Open University UK takes you to an upper intermediate level of competence in Spanish, which is equivalent to level B2 of the Council of Europe’s Common European Framework of Reference.
Writing Fiction
One aspect of this Writing Fiction course from Warnborough College involves both factual information geared to developing an understanding of processes. Another major part of this course involves you undertaking practical tasks of writing pieces of your own fiction; and analyzing the writing of other authors.
Blended Learning Essentials - Getting Started
Learn how to promote effective practice and pedagogy in blended learning on Blended Learning Essentials - Getting Started at University of Leeds delivered through FutureLearn.
Editing Practice
This online Editing Practice course from Warnborough College will teach you how to edit content and prepare layouts.
Multidisciplinary Studies
This Multidisciplinary Studies course from Warnborough College provides a unique opportunity to study an unconventional combination of practical disciplines in order to provide a very broad capacity to adapt and apply yourself in a wide variety of industry roles.
Teaching the Holocaust - Innovative Approaches to the Challenges We Face
Explore history, delve into pedagogical challenges revealed by research, and find practical solutions for teaching the Holocaust with Teaching the Holocaust - Innovative Approaches to the Challenges We Face at UCL by FutureLearn.