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Basics of Thermodynamics

Basics of Thermodynamics

This physics course examines the basic thermodynamic concepts, laws and equations that explain the relationship between heat, work, temperature and energy.

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Basics of Touch Typing

Basics of Touch Typing

Learn how to type fast and accurately without looking at the keyboard in this touch typing course that provides drills and exercises to boost your productivity.

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Basics of UK Maritime Law

Basics of UK Maritime Law

Learn the Law of the Sea in this maritime law course that explains how the UK and international bodies formulate laws and conventions governing disputes at sea.

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Basics of Vaccination

Basics of Vaccination

Learn how vaccines work in this epidemiology course that covers the medical and legal aspects of vaccination and its role in disease control and public health.

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Basics of Value-Added Tax

Basics of Value-Added Tax

Learn how VAT works in the UK in this tax course that explains how to register your business and work out its VAT bill to meet your legal tax obligations.

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Basics of Virology

Basics of Virology

Learn about the viruses, their structure, viral genome as well as how viruses replicate & affects human health in this free Basics of Virology Online Course.

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Basics of Webpack

Basics of Webpack

This web development course explains how to use Webpack to improve the performance of online apps by bundling modules and plug-ins together for JavaScript.

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Basics of Whistleblowing

Basics of Whistleblowing

Learn the best practices, workplace procedures and policies for effective whistleblowing and techniques for conducting thorough investigations into the claims.

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Basics of YouTube Marketing

Basics of YouTube Marketing

Learn how to create a successful YouTube channel in this content creation course and use digital marketing strategies to drive engagement and build your brand.

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Basics of Zoology

Basics of Zoology

Learn about evolution and the origin of species in this zoology course that studies animals and their behaviour, biology and relationship with the environment.

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Basics of eCommerce: How to Sell Online

Basics of eCommerce: How to Sell Online

Learn how to run an online business with the selling, marketing, packaging, distribution and payment strategies provided in this eCommerce trading course.

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Become Socially Confident

Become Socially Confident

Connect with people and become more socially confident with this free online course that explains how to use body language to boost self-esteem.

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Become a Job Hunting Professional on LinkedIn

Become a Job Hunting Professional on LinkedIn

Make the most of LinkedIn and its professional networking features to learn how to get a job and become a certified LinkedIn trainer to help with job hunting.

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Become a Professional Speaker

Become a Professional Speaker

Turn your passion for public speaking into a professional career by learning how to refine your techniques, leverage social media and build your business.

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Becoming a Domiciliary Care Support Worker

Becoming a Domiciliary Care Support Worker

This homecare course trains you to assist the infirm with household tasks while protecting their health and dignity and goes over the relevant UK regulations.

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Becoming a Food Preparation Worker

Becoming a Food Preparation Worker

This food service course explains how prep cooks support chefs by preparing ingredients and performing kitchen tasks to maintain food safety and produce meals.

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Becoming a HVAC Professional

Becoming a HVAC Professional

This training course explains how to work as a heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) technician who instals, repairs and maintains HVAC systems.

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Becoming a Holistic Health Practitioner

Becoming a Holistic Health Practitioner

Train as a holistic medicine practitioner with this wellness course that covers diet, yoga, meditation, massage therapy, hypnotherapy and Reiki and more.

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Becoming a Mortgage Advisor

Becoming a Mortgage Advisor

Explore the mortgage industry in this finance course that explains the practices and UK regulations that guide clients’ financing of property purchases.

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Becoming a Private Detective

Becoming a Private Detective

Train as a private detective and acquire the legal and investigative skills you need to solve cases, satisfy clients and start your own detective agency.

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Becoming a Professional Business Coach

Becoming a Professional Business Coach

Launch yourself as a business coach by learning key skills like active listening, powerful questioning and the GROW and CLEAR models in this free course.

Certificate Free 3 hours
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Becoming a Professional Executive Assistant

Becoming a Professional Executive Assistant

Become a strategic, high-performing executive assistant. Master time management, communication, and modern tools to support top-level leadership effectively.

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Becoming a Professional Life Coach

Becoming a Professional Life Coach

This free personal development course takes you through being a life coach, looking at goal setting, EQ vs IQ, compassion, ethics, communication and much more.

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Becoming a School Administrator

Becoming a School Administrator

This school administration course explains how to support the academic programme and explains how to draw up a language programme, evaluate teachers and more.

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