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Basics of Biology
This biology course is a free introduction on the science of the living world. You will learn about organisms, cells, nutrients, and digestion.
Basics of British Sign Language
Learn the British Sign Language, how to sign the alphabet and vocabulary, colours and animals, question, emotion and how to communicate with sign language.
Basics of Building Information Modelling (BIM)
Learn how BIM differs from CAD and harness the process to improve project management of construction and engineering work and streamline facility management.
Basics of Building Surveying
Learn the duties of a building surveyor and the responsibilities and essential skills to assess a building as a property manager or a homeowner.
Basics of Building a Home Hydroponic Farm
The online course, Basics of building a home hydroponic farm, will teach you the essential aspects of growing crops without using soil.
Basics of Business Consulting
This business course explains how to analyze business models and find problems you can turn into opportunities for clients as a trained business consultant.
Basics of Business Law
This business law course explains the UK’s commercial legislation and covers dispute resolution while exploring civil, company, property, tax and tort law.
Basics of CPR and AED
Learn to save lives with our free, easy-to-follow CPR and AED course – essential knowledge for emergency response and cardiac care in Alison.
Basics of Calligraphy
Master the basics of calligraphy to unlock this timeless art and learn how to use pens, nibs, inks, and brushes to perform elegant techniques like flourishing.
Basics of Candle Making
This course on candle making will teach you how to make candles for home decoration and aromatherapy, as well as how to start and promote your candle business.
Basics of Car Maintenance
This car maintenance course saves you money by explaining how to keep cars running better for longer by performing tasks like changing fuel filters yourself.
Basics of Cargo Handling
Gain an in-depth understanding of the various types of vessels used for cargo, the process of cargo transportation and maintenance in this free online course.
Basics of Chi Sao
Various Wing Chun Chi Sao ‘sticky hand’ movements are demonstrated in this free Chinese martial arts course that also looks at practising with the wooden dummy.
Basics of Child Development and Wellbeing
Learn how to foster healthy childhood development in this childcare course that explains how to guide young minds as they move through the stages of childhood.
Basics of Cisco Network Associates
Master computer networking and cybersecurity and pick up the network management skills required of a Cisco Network Associate in this computer science course.
Basics of Clinical Psychology
Learn how clinical psychologists use psychodynamic therapy and CBT to help clients overcome mental, emotional and behavioral challenges like anxiety disorders.
Basics of Contract Laws and Consumer Protection in the UK
This free online law course explains how consumers are protected from unscrupulous business practices in the UK and lays out the legal foundations of contracts.
Basics of Copyediting
Turn your love of language and eye for detail into a career with this copyediting course that explains how to write and edit engaging text before publication.
Basics of CorelDRAW for Tattoo Art
Learn how to create expressive Tattoo art and other graphic designs by mastering the essential tools and techniques of the CorelDRAW graphics program.
Basics of Corporate Management
In this corporate management course, learn about management styles, roles and responsibilities, goal setting and performance management in large organisations.
Basics of Counselling and Psychotherapy
This psychology training course explores the history of psychoanalysis and explains how to use counselling and psychotherapy to treat mental health disorders.
Basics of Data Analysis with Excel
Master MS Excel with this tutorial that explains how to use functions and formulas to analyze data and make the most out of this popular spreadsheet program.
Basics of Design Thinking
Learn how to harness the mindset of design thinking to create new products and services, solve ‘wicked’ problems, encourage creativity and drive innovation.
Basics of Digital Humanities
Learn everything there is to know about the core components and activities of digital humanities.