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Understanding International Security
This international relations course compares the realist and liberal models of security used to explain the threats of war, terrorism and other global threats.

Understanding Molecular Biology
Learn how biologists work with molecules to understand DNA and how our bodies work with this free online biotechnology course.

Understanding Systems Analysis
Learn about the structured systems analysis to investigate problems, and to identify solutions when a business is planning on process re-engineering.

Understanding the Essentials of Excel Data Visualization
Master the art of generating stunning and straightforward graphical reports using Excel visualization functionalities.

Understanding the Rule of Law in the UK
Learn how the UK’s laws and judicial systems work together to maintain the rule of law in this legal studies course that also discusses the EU’s institutions.

Unraveling FISMA - Cybersecurity With Regulatory Frameworks
This FREE course on FISMA talks about the implications of the regulation and its necessity for protecting data belonging to the US government.

VMware vSphere 4.1: Configuring and Securing Virtual Machines
Best for developers with Linux experience who want to learn about permissions and helps in preparing for the Certified Virtualization Expert (CVE) exam.

Walking Safely in Icy Conditions
Learn how to walk safely over ice in this safety course that discusses the equipment and techniques you can use to enjoy winter while avoiding slips and falls.

Wiring Practice Essentials
This comprehensive free electrical engineering course breaks down cable joints, battens, three-phase wiring, special installations, instruments and much more.

Working in the Health and Social Care Sector
Learn how to employ a person-centred approach to healthcare and adult care that prevents abuse and respects the privacy and dignity of vulnerable people.

Workplace Leadership and Management Skills
Use the leadership principles covered in this management training course to boost workplace productivity as you manage time, conflict, risk and personalities.

Zero Based Budgeting and Activity Based Costing
Every organisation needs to manage its budget carefully so take this free online finance course to learn about zero-based budgeting and activity-based costing.

21 CFR Part 820 - Fundamentals of Quality System Regulation (QSR)
This free online course explains all the significant aspects of the 21 CFR Part 820 standard for the US medical device manufacturing industry.

3D Modelling and Texturing With Blender
This computer graphics course explains how to model 3D objects using Blender before adding textures and lighting effects to create beautiful special effects.

3D Printing with Windows 10
This free online 3D printing course will teach you everything you need to know about 3D printing with Windows 10.

A Beginner's Guide to Making a Mainstream EDM Track
Learn to use FL Studio’s DAW functions to create mainstream electronic dance music tracks like top Dutch DJ Martin Garrix! Free online course - no subscription

A Comprehensive Guide to International Development
This free online IDS course examines strategies that address global sociological, political and economic inequalities and aid international development.

A Comprehensive Guide to Medical Coding
Learn about the concepts and skills of clinical coding as well as the ICD-10 coding system.

A Sensorial Approach to Montessori Teaching
This Montessori education training course explains how to improve children’s cognitive, social and emotional health through playful sensory learning activities.

AP Calculus AB: Introduction to Limits and Derivatives
Learn about the meaning of the limit of a function, the concept of one-sided limits, derivatives and differentiability in this free online calculus course.

AP Chemistry: Chemical and Nuclear Reactions
Learn how to calculate the rate of disappearance of reactants, the representation of equilibrium constant for reversible reactions and types of radioactivity.

API's, Social Media Data and Their Real World Applications
Learn about Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), how they exchange data across platforms and how you manage API data to obtain live Twitter information.

AWS Hands-on: Implementing RDS, DynamoDB and CRUD Operations
Grasp how AWS RDS and AWS DynamoDB work by learning how to set them up step-by-step from a developer in this free online course. No fees, certificate available.

Abstract Tattoo Workshop
Learn how to design abstract tattoos in this body art workshop that also covers customer service, tattoo hygiene and aftercare techniques used by professionals.