24 Part-time Short courses in General Studies

This course has been designed to help you to build your academic skills in preparation for undergraduate study within health or social care. If you are keen to increase your skills and confidence within the academic arena in a fun and informative way, then this course is for you. University of Derby offers the Preparing For Undergraduate Study programme. 

Learn how to use logic to evaluate arguments and discover more about philosophical concepts like truth-tables and logical form. Join the Logic - The Language of Truth programme from the University of York.

Centennial College's Cannabis Cultivation at Home is a fully online course delivered both synchronously and asynchronously.

This Improving Your Study Techniques programme from University of Groningen by FutureLearn will help you improve your study skills and get better results delivered through learning to use the 'three-step study model'.

A diploma in Academic Writing delivered by Lighthouse Academy, via the internet, is an important part of your journey to study in an English-speaking country.

Navigate the university application process for UK students and prepare your young person for their student journey. The A Parent and Supporter Guide to University Entry course is offered by University of Reading delivered through FutureLearn.

International Open Academy's Waxing and Hair Removal Painting comprehensive course covers everything you need to know about professional, safe hair removal using wax. From health regulations to preparing the wax and the safe removal of hair anywhere on the body, we cover everything you need to know to be at the top level of professional waxers.

EdX is an online learning platform trusted by over 12 million users offering the PredictionX programme in collaboration with Harvard University - HarvardX.

The Graduate Diploma in Employability and Workplace Skills is a comprehensive program designed to equip graduates with the advanced skills and knowledge necessary for success in today's competitive job market.  London School of Planning and Management's offers the Employability and Workplace Skills programme. 

Learn how clutter affects your overall well being, how to say goodbye to items that are no longer serving you, how to keep your space organized and clutter-free for the rest of your life, and so much more! International Open Academy offers the Decluttering Your Home Masterclass programme.

Improve your online research skills and your ability to critically analyse sources of information. The Learning Online - Researching Your Project is offered by the University of Leeds delivered through FutureLearn.

Get the most out of this Learning Online - Studying and Reflecting course from University of Leeds through FutureLearn by reflecting and sharing your learning with others.

This Doctoral Foundation module at the University of Salford is a taster of doctoral work and full peer and academic support is offered in a safe environment.

Are you tired of cleaning your home with harsh products full of chemical ingredients? The air you breathe indoors can be up to five times as polluted as outdoor air, according to the US Environmental Protection Agency. International Open Academy offers the Natural Home Cleaning programme.

The German Philosophy - From Kant to Habermas course from Freie Universität Berlin will be based upon contemporary attempts at rethinking a global philosophical perspective.

If you think Lyft and Uber are a great source of side income you’d be right. But there is so much more opportunity to profit that most drivers are missing out on… Being an Uber or Lyft driver can be your road to financial freedom. International Open Academy offers the Uber and Lyft Rideshare Driving programme.

London School of Planning and Management's Postgraduate Diploma in Employability and Workplace Skills is an advanced program designed for professionals looking to enhance their employability and excel in the ever-evolving workplace. 

This Professional Practice module at the University of Salford is supported by regular workshops, lectures and seminars and independent study.

Learn how to promote effective practice and pedagogy in blended learning on Blended Learning Essentials - Getting Started at University of Leeds delivered through FutureLearn.

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.