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Basic Concepts of Oceanology
Learn about the vital global significance of the oceans, as well as the fundamentals of marine biology and conservation in this free online course.

Basic Financial Life Skills
Teaching students to control their personal finances can lead to a healthier budgeting system, self-accomplishment and a debt-free credit record.

Basic First Aid Training
Learn how to stay calm and act fast in emergencies, treat injuries, perform CPR, and save lives with essential first aid skills everyone should know.

Basic Horse Care - Equine Psychology
This horse training course explores equine behaviour and psychology and explains how to use this knowledge to care for your horse and their mental health.

Basic Life Support (BLS)
This course explains how to provide basic life support for people of all ages and covers the changes in the 2020 BLS guidelines to qualify you to save lives.

Basic Principles of Environmental Management
This sustainable development course explains how responsible environmental management allows businesses to minimise the impact of human activity on the planet.

Basic Programming in iOS11 and Swift 4
Learn to install Xcode 9, how to code Swift 4, and the best practices of programming. Also, learn how to build professional applications.

Basic Proofreading & Copyediting Techniques
Advance your career with this proofreading and copyediting course, covering essential editing skills and the key differences between both disciplines.

Basic Telephone Etiquette
Learn the essentials of telephone etiquette to communicate professionally with customers, colleagues, and co-workers and enhance your phone skills.

Basic Theory of Creative Writing
Learn how to write a novel, screenplay or poetry in these creative writing lessons that explain how to create original stories full of compelling characters.

Basic Theory of Equine Welfare
This free online course will teach you the essentials of caring for horses. You will learn about equine health, nutrition, behavior, and overall wellbeing.

Basics and Structure of Java Programming
Learn Java in this Java course that explains how to use this popular programming language to develop mobile apps across platforms without any coding experience.

Basics of AWS Redshift
Learn how Amazon Web Services Redshift’s data management services let organizations store and analyze information securely in data warehouses in the cloud.

Basics of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Discover the basic assumptions, goals and beliefs of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

Basics of Animal Care and Psychology
Learn how to provide animal care that is informed by an understanding of animal psychology and make sure you use the best methods to care for your pets.

Basics of Arboriculture
The historical backdrop of arboriculture is stressed in this course. An arborist's job is then explained. Become a tree expert and learn how to utilise them.

Basics of Architectural Studies
Learn how buildings are designed in this architecture course that explains the design principles behind various styles of ancient and modern structures.

Basics of Aromatherapy
Learn how to use botanical oils to achieve emotional, mental, and physical well-being in this online course on aromatherapy. Also, learn to set up a business.

Basics of Asbestos
Aimed at construction workers, this course explains why asbestos is banned in the UK, how to dispose of ACMs safely and how to conduct proper asbestos surveys.

Basics of AutoCAD, SolidWorks and T-Flex
CAD designers are in demand as technology becomes more advanced. This free course explains the basics of CAD and looks at the features of different software.

Basics of Baking
Learn how to bake in this beginner baking course that explains how to use different recipes to bake and decorate cakes and muffins in the home or as a business.

Basics of Barista Work
Learn how to become a barista in this hospitality training course that provides the customer service skills required to prepare and serve high-quality coffee.

Basics of Bid Management
Learn how to manage bids and tenders in this business course that explains how to identify good bids, attract clients, minimise risk and grow your business.

Basics of Biochemistry
Learn how molecular processes sustain living organisms in this basic biochemistry course that examines proteins, carbohydrates, DNA, thermodynamics and more.