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Understanding the Different Facets of Everyday Conversations in Arabic
Learn to have everyday conversations in basic Arabic with this free video-based course. Daily life situations are explained so you can learn Arabic more easily.
Understanding the Ebola Virus: History, Treatment and Prevention
Learn about the history and background of the Ebola virus in Africa; what is it; where did it come from; how is it spread and can it now be stopped?
Understanding the Economics of Video Games
Learn about the economic factors influencing the the video game industry, such as budgeting, promotional costs, pricing models and monetisation strategies.
Understanding the English Law
This course explores the English law which is essential in comprehending the principles that shape societies, protect individual rights, and maintain justice.
Understanding the English Romantic Period
Learn about the famous English authors and poets of the Romantic period, their sentiments, passions and relationships with Nature and the environment.
Understanding the Essentials of Communication and Public Speaking
Mastering the intricacies of public speaking by discovering the process of building connections, influencing decisions, and encouraging change.
Understanding the Essentials of Video Production
Learn video editing by exploring the various production stages including planning, filming, editing, and software needed so you can produce high-quality videos.
Understanding the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
This data management course explains how to comply with the EU’s GDPR, which protects personal information and privacy within and beyond the borders of the EU.
Understanding the History of the British Monarchy
Trace the rise and fall of various English royal dynasties and learn how they left their stamp on the culture and history of the British Isles and its people.
Understanding the Holocaust: Causes, Systems, and Lessons
Explore the conditions that led to Holocaust-era instability, the spread of extremist ideas, social systems, and the limits of institutional responses.
Understanding the Inner Workings of the Economy
Explore the world of finance in this basic economics course that explains the principles that drive the global economy and guide smart investment decisions.
Understanding the MSP430 Microcontroller
This specialist course explains the architecture, programming and interfacing of the MSP430 microcontroller with the aid of vivid illustrations and experiments.
Understanding the Marketing Environment
Learn about the five economic trends that affect global trade, and the steps in sales forecasting, market segmentation, targeting and products positioning.
Understanding the Nuances of Russian
This beginner’s course takes you through the building blocks of Russian with exercises on syntax, grammar and vocalization. No sign-up or subscription fees.
Understanding the Principles of Anti-Money Laundering
Learn how money laundering works, spot common warning signs, understand its impact, and recognise how technology helps detect suspicious financial activity.
Understanding the Problem of Modern Slavery
Learn how to prevent human trafficking in this course on human rights and modern slavery that explains what to do if you suspect someone needs to be rescued.
Understanding the Relevance of Poetry
Explore the importance of poetry through its forms and functions and learn how to employ its devices with particular focus on influential poet Geoffrey Chaucer.
Understanding the UK Financial Regulations
This course equips participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in the dynamic realm of UK financial regulations.
Understanding the UK Self Assessment Tax Return
Learn how to file Self Assessment Tax Returns in the UK to comply with tax laws and avoid penalties while taking advantage of deductions to optimise benefits.
Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP): A Foundation for Patient Care
Learn the role as well as boundaries and challenges of Unlicensed Assistive Personnel in healthcare in this free online course.
Unlocking Dissociative Identity Disorder: Understanding, Support & Coping
Learn how dissociative identity disorder affects mental health in this psychology course that explains how to support patients with multiple personalities.
Unreal Engine 4 for Beginners
In this free online course, you will learn how to use the features and tools in Unreal Engine 4 to create actors, characters and visual effects in your game.
Unveil the Magic of Gaming Powered by Arduino
This course addresses the hardware and software needed to build an Arduino-powered game and the steps involved in creating a circuit diagram and coding process.
Upper Body Massage Therapy
This wellness course explains how to use massage therapy on the back, shoulders and neck to ease pain, enhance flexibility, improve blood circulation and more.