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Use these free courses to help you learn new skills or change jobs. Including general skills that apply to all sectors and more specialised skills.

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How many courses are there? 

There are over 70 courses on offer,

  • Practical Maths - 2 courses
  • Computer Essentials - 6 courses
  • Personal Growth and Wellbeing - 6 courses
  • Professional Development - 12 courses
  • Business and Finance - 9 courses
  • Digital Design and Marketing - 7 courses
  • Computer Science - 19 courses
  • Coding - 9 courses

Practical Maths 
 

2 courses to help with fractions, decimals and other maths skills for work and everyday life

Course 1

What is this course? Courses to help with fractions, decimals and other maths skills for work and everyday life

Link to the course:  Everyday Maths 

Course Provider : The Open University

Maths skills to help with work and everyday life.

This course covers:

  • fractions
  • decimals
  • percentages
  • how to read diagrams and charts

Certificate of completion: Yes

Total study time: 48 hours

Study type: Self-paced

Cost: Free

Related jobs: Office administration, bookkeeper, payroll administrator


Course 2

What is this course? Learn the basics of working with positive and negative numbers and how to multiply and divide with fractions and decimals.

Link to the course: Numbers, units and arithmetic

Course Provider : The Open University

Find out about:

  • whole numbers and decimals
  • multiplication and division
  • fractions
  • the best units for a task

Certificate of completion: Yes

Total study time: 5 hours

Study type: Self-paced

Cost: Free

Related jobs: Useful for most jobs

Computer Essentials 

6 courses to help you use a computer, the internet and office programs like spreadsheets and word processors.

Course 1

What is this course? Collection of resources to help you use the internet.

Link to the course:  Learn My Way

Course Provider : Good Things Foundation

Learn things like:

  • how to use your computer or device
  • find a job online
  • use public service
  • use office programs like Microsoft Word or Excel

Certificate of completion: No

Total study time: Under 4 hours

Study type: Self-paced

Cost: Free

Related jobs: Useful for most jobs


Course 2

What is this course? Over 150 resources to help with digital skills.

Link to the course:  Make It Click

Course Provider : Good Things Foundation

Find out about things like:

  • sending emails
  • creating a CV
  • editing photos
  • advice for working from home

Certificate of completion: No

Total study time:  Under 4 hours

Study type: Self-paced

Cost: Free

Related jobs: Useful for most jobs


Course 3

What is this course? Learn how to use Microsoft Outlook, an email program used in the workplace.

Link to the course:  Get the best out of Microsoft Outlook

Course Provider : Microsoft

Find out how to do things like:

  • send an email
  • book a meeting
  • manage your calendar
  • organise a to-do list

Certificate of completion: No

Total study time: Under 4 hours

Study type: Self-paced

Cost: Free

Related jobs: Useful for most jobs


Course 4

What is this course? Over 30 resources to help with digital skills, organisation and finance.

Link to the course:  Learn for life

Course Provider : Lloyds Bank

Find out about things like how to:

  • improve your employability skills
  • stay safe online
  • use office programs, like Microsoft Word
  • work with digital devices
  • improve your CV

Certificate of completion: No

Total study time: Under 4 hours

Study type: Self-paced

Cost: Free

Related jobs: Useful for most jobs


Course 5

What is this course? Find out how digital is changing our personal and professional lives. Develop the skills to succeed in a digital world.

Link to the course:  Digital Skills: Digital Skills for Work and Life

Course Provider : Accenture and FutureLearn

Learn things like:

  • the meaning of 'digital'
  • how digital is changing the ways we work and live
  • its impact on jobs and industries
  • the opportunities and challenges of digital
  • how to adopt a 'growth mindset'

Certificate of completion: Yes

Total study time: 2 hours

Study type: Self-paced

Cost: Free

Related jobs: Useful for most jobs


Course 6

What is this course? Find out how to use digital technology safely and critically.

Link to the course:  Digital skills: succeeding in a digital world

Course Provider : The Open University

Learn things like:

  • be confident about your online identity
  • choose and use the best online tool for a task
  • use technology confidently and critically
  • identify digital skills to develop further

Certificate of completion: Yes

Total study time: 24 hours

Study type: Self-paced

Cost: Free

Related jobs: Useful for most jobs

Personal Growth and Wellbeing 

6 courses to help with decision-making, your mindset and dealing with stress and resilience.

Course 1

What is this course?A growth mindset is a concept from psychology. It is the belief that you can improve your intelligence and character through learning.

Link to the course:  Growth Mindset

Course Provider : Virtual college

You will learn:

  • what a growth mindset is
  • how to encourage a growth mindset
  • the benefits of feedback
  • about 'the learning zone' and 'the performance zone'

Certificate of completion: Yes

Total study time: 30 minutes

Study type: Self-paced

Cost: Free

Related jobs: Useful for most jobs


Course 2

What is this course? Learn how to adapt and be flexible in the face of challenging circumstances, whilst maintaining a stable mental outlook.

Link to the course:  Personal and Professional Development: Resilience

Course Provider : Virtual college

This course covers:

  • what resilience is
  • why resilience is important
  • how to improve your own resilience

Certificate of completion: Yes

Total study time: 25 minutes

Study type: Self-paced

Cost: Free

Related jobs: Useful for most jobs


Course 3

What is this course? Discover self-awareness and how it can help you develop.

Link to the course:  Personal and Professional Development: Resilience

Course Provider : Virtual college

This course covers:

You will learn:

  • what self-awareness is and why it is important
  • how to set SMART objectives
  • action planning
  • how to apply self-awareness

Certificate of completion: Yes

Total study time: 45 minutes

Study type: Self-paced

Cost: Free

Related jobs: Useful for most jobs


Course 4

What is this course? Find out how to deal with stressful situations at work and in life.

Link to the course: Dealing with Stressful Situations

Course Provider :Virtual college

This course covers:

You will learn:

  • what stress is
  • what triggers and responses are
  • how people cope with stress
  • tools and techniques for managing stress

Certificate of completion: Yes

Total study time: 30 minutes

Study type: Self-paced

Cost: Free

Related jobs: Useful for most jobs


Course 5: 

What is this course? Neuroscience plays an important role in how we learn. Insights from neuroscience can help you develop learning, memory and personal development skills.

Link to the course: Neuroscience for Personal Development

Course Provider : The Open University

This course covers:

Find out about:

  • neural networks and neuroplasticity
  • attention, memory and neurogenesis
  • what holistic learning is
  • the limits of learning

Certificate of completion: Yes

Total study time: 20 minutes

Study type: Self-paced

Cost: Free

Related jobs: Useful for most jobs


Course 6

What is this course? Find out how to take control of your career and deal with the challenges it can bring.

Link to the course: Developing career resilience

Course Provider : The Open University

This course covers:

  • identify strengths of resilient people
  • recognise the strengths you already have
  • understand changing trends in the job market
  • identify tactics for goal setting
  • overcome setbacks

Certificate of completion: Yes

Total study time: 24 hours

Study type: Self-paced

Cost: Free

Related jobs: Useful for most jobs

Professional Development 

12 courses to help with interpersonal skills, your professional online presence, leadership and collaboration.

Course 1

What is this course? Find out how to meet the expectations of businesses and customers when looking for work.

Link to the course:  Business and customer awareness

Course Provider : Learning Curve Group

Learn how to:

  • find local job opportunities
  • identify the skills needed for a job
  • write a CV
  • apply for a job
  • prepare for a job interview

Certificate of completion: Yes

Total study time: Under 2 hours

Study type: Self-paced

Cost: Free

Related jobs: Useful for most jobs


Course 2

What is this course? Use digital tools to communicate and collaborate with others in the workplace more effectively.

Link to the course: Communicate Effectively at Work

Course Provider : Google

This course covers:

Find out how to:

  • hold a team meeting
  • collect feedback
  • create and share a proposal
  • present information to an audience

Certificate of completion: Yes

Total study time: 9 hours

Study type: Self-paced

Cost: Free

Related jobs: Useful for most jobs


Course 3

What is this course? Improve your communication skills at work.

Link to the course: Communication and Interpersonal Skills at Work

Course Provider : FutureLearn, Institute of Coding and University of Leeds

This course covers:

You will learn:

  • communication strategies for workplace collaboration
  • how to match your communication style with your work
  • how to have challenging conversations

Certificate of completion: Yes

Total study time: 4 hours

Study type: Self-paced

Cost: Free

Related jobs: Useful for most jobs


Course 4

What is this course? Discover tools to help you identify the skills you need to plan and achieve your career goals.

Link to the course: Essential Skills for Your Career Development

Course Provider : FutureLearn, Institute of Coding and University of Leeds

This course covers:

Learn how to:

  • use planning tools
  • establish career goals
  • create a professional network
  • use your transferable skills
  • navigate job applications and interviews

Certificate of completion: Yes

Total study time: 4 hours

Study type: Self-paced

Cost: Free

Related jobs: Useful for most jobs


Course 5

What is this course? Develop personal and professional skills for the working environment.

Link to the course: Handling Information at Work

Course Provider : Learning Curve Group

This course covers:

You will learn:

  • how to handle information in the workplace
  • how to meet your organisation's procedures
  • about government guidelines for handling information
  • about penalties for not following guidelines

Certificate of completion: Yes

Total study time: 2 hours

Study type: Self-paced

Cost: Free

Related jobs: Useful for most jobs


Course 6

What is this course? Find out how to return to STEM after taking a break.

Link to the course: Returning to Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)

Course Provider : The Open University

This course covers:

  • find STEM jobs online
  • be visible to employers online
  • create an action plan and CV
  • identify mentors and networking opportunities
  • understand work-life balance and flexible working

Certificate of completion: Yes

Total study time: 24 hours

Study type: Self-paced

Cost: Free

Related jobs: Useful for most jobs


Course 7

What is this course? Find out how to present yourself to employers and enhance your profile at work.

Link to the course: Personal branding for career success

Course Provider : The Open University

This course covers:

Learn how to:

  • apply marketing techniques to yourself
  • define your own brand
  • promote yourself to employers
  • devise a plan for your brand and career

Certificate of completion: Yes

Total study time:  24 hours

Study type: Self-paced

Cost: Free

Related jobs: Useful for most jobs


Course 8

What is this course? Find out what makes a good leader and how to improve your leadership skills.

Link to the course: Leadership and followership

Course Provider : The Open University

This course covers:

Learn how to:

  • analyse leadership styles and approaches
  • recognise leadership skills
  • define followership
  • overcome common challenges with leadership
  • develop your leadership skills

Certificate of completion: Yes

Total study time: 24 hours

Study type: Self-paced

Cost: Free

Related jobs: Useful for most jobs


Course 9

What is this course? Learn about the benefits and challenges of teamwork, and how to articulate these to an employer.

Link to the course: Working in diverse teams

Course Provider : The Open University

This course covers:

Find out about:

  • the value of team working for employers
  • different team roles
  • different stages of team development
  • the benefits of team diversity
  • how a virtual team differs from other teams

Certificate of completion: Yes

Total study time: 24 hours

Study type: Self-paced

Cost: Free

Related jobs: Useful for most jobs


Course 10

What is this course? Find out what mentors and career coaches do and how to become one.

Link to the course: Exploring career mentoring and coaching

Course Provider : The Open University

This course covers:

You will learn:

  • the difference between mentoring and career coaching
  • the importance of self-awareness
  • how to choose a mentor or coach
  • how to become a mentor or coach

Certificate of completion: Yes

Total study time: 24 hours

Study type: Self-paced

Cost: Free

Related jobs: Useful for most jobs


Course 11

What is this course? Learn about the importance of communication in the workplace and how to improve your communication skills.

Link to the course: Effective communication in the workplace

Course Provider : The Open University

This course covers:

Find out about:

  • different types of communication
  • the skills required for effective communication
  • the impact that communication can have
  • how effective communication can overcome challenges in the workplace

Certificate of completion: Yes

Total study time: 24 hours

Study type: Self-paced

Cost: Free

Related jobs: Useful for most jobs


Course 12

What is this course? Find out about internships and work experience, and the experience they can provide.

Link to the course: Internships and other work experiences

Course Provider : The Open University

This course covers:

Learn how to:

  • identify different types of internship and work experience opportunities
  • build on existing skills through an internship or work experience
  • define personal goals for an internship or work experience opportunity
  • build a personal brand

Certificate of completion: Yes

Total study time:  24 hours

Study type: Self-paced

Cost: Free

Related jobs: Useful for most jobs

Business and Finance 

9 courses including project and business management, bookkeeping and sales.

Course 1

What is this course? Introduction to the essential skills and concepts of bookkeeping and accounting.

Link to the course: Introduction to Bookkeeping

Course Provider :The Open University

This course covers:

  • double-entry bookkeeping
  • how to prepare a trial balance
  • balance sheet
  • profit and loss accounts

Certificate of completion: Yes

Total study time:  8 hours

Study type: Self-paced

Cost: Free

Related jobs: Bookkeeper, accountant


Course 2

What is this course? Learn the skills needed to manage the finances of a business or organisation.

Link to the course: Organisational financial management: an introduction 

Course Provider :Corndel

This course covers:

  • central accounting statements
  • analysing financial data
  • managing a budget for a team or department
  • budget variances

Certificate of completion: No

Total study time:  40 hours

Study type: Self-paced

Cost: Free

Related jobs: Finance officer, business manager


Course 3

What is this course? Find out how to efficiently manage and organise projects, using digital tools like Google Docs and Google Sheets.

Link to the course: Manage a Project with Digital Tools

Course Provider :Google

This course covers:

Learn how to:

  • plan a team project
  • track its progress and costs
  • prepare a summary report

Certificate of completion: Yes

Total study time:  9 hours

Study type: Self-paced

Cost: Free

Related jobs: Business manager


Course 4

What is this course? Develop a range of business management skills relevant to the world of work.

Link to the course: Introduction to Business Management

Course Provider :FutureLearn and King's College London

This course covers:

Learn how to best manage: 

  • people
  • money
  • information
  • yourself

Certificate of completion: Yes

Total study time: 16 hours

Study type: Scheduled, no instructor

Cost: Free

Related jobs: Business project manager, IT project manager, other management roles


Course 5

What is this course? Collection of resources covering different skills in sales.

Link to the course: Become a Sales Representative

Course Provider :LinkedIn

This course covers:

Learn how to:

  • develop sales strategies
  • connect with customers
  • negotiate
  • handle objections
  • close sales

Certificate of completion: Yes

Total study time:  8 hours

Study type: Self-paced

Cost: Free

Related jobs: Sales representative


Course 6

What is this course? Collection of resources covering different skills in customer service.

Link to the course: Become a Customer Service Specialist

Course Provider :LinkedIn

This course covers:

Learn how to:

  • make customers feel valued
  • solve problems for customers
  • build rapport with customers
  • handle challenging, upset or abusive customers
  • use web chat and SMS text when supporting

Certificate of completion: Yes

Total study time:  6 hours

Study type: Self-paced

Cost: Free

Related jobs:  Customer service assistant, banking customer service adviser


Course 7

What is this course? Collection of resources covering different skills in project management.

Link to the course: Become a Project Manager

Course Provider :LinkedIn

Learn how to manage:

  • requirements
  • schedules
  • budgets
  • teams
  • communication

Certificate of completion: Yes

Total study time:  18 hours

Study type: Self-paced

Cost: Free

Related jobs: Project manager


Course 8

What is this course? Find out how to set up and run your own business.

Link to the course: Entrepreneurship - from ideas to reality

Course Provider :The Open University

This course covers:

Learn how to:

  • develop and refine a business idea
  • identify gaps in resources and capabilities
  • create a business plan
  • pitch an idea

Certificate of completion: Yes

Total study time:  24 hours

Study type: Self-paced

Cost: Free

Related jobs: Entrepreneur


Course 9

What is this course? Collection of resources covering different skills in financial analysis.

Link to the course: Become a Financial Analyst

Course Provider :LinkedIn

Find out about:

  • strategic planning for organisations
  • financial accounting
  • financial modelling and forecasting
  • using spreadsheets to track and evaluate data
  • financial ratios and economic theories

Certificate of completion: Yes

Total study time:  18 hours

Study type: Self-paced

Cost: Free

Related jobs: Financial analyst

Digital Design and Marketing 

7 courses including user experience design (UX), graphic design, app design and social media.

Course 1

What is this course? How social media can help businesses. For people who want to work in social media for a business or promote their own business.

Link to the course:  Digital Skills: Social Media (for business)

Course Provider : FutureLearn

Learn how to: 

  • set campaign objectives
  • identify target audiences
  • choose the right channels
  • create engaging content
  • measure success

Certificate of completion: Yes

Total study time:  2 hours

Study type: Scheduled, no instructor

Cost: Free

Related jobs: Social media manager


Course 2

What is this course? Market goods or services online. Learn using a series of short video tutorials and knowledge quizzes.

Link to the course:  Fundamentals of Digital Marketing

Course Provider : Google

Find how to advertise using:

  • search engine optimization (SEO)
  • social media
  • email
  • content
  • data insights

Certificate of completion: Yes

Total study time:  40 hours

Study type: Self-paced

Cost: Free

Related jobs:  Digital marketer, market research data analyst, social media manager


Course 3

What is this course? User interfaces help people interact with their computers and devices. Find out how to make them accessible for disabled users.

Link to the course:  Introduction to User Experience (UX) and Accessible Design

Course Provider : FutureLearn, Institute of Coding and Creative Computing Institute

You will learn:

  • guidance and regulations covering user interfaces
  • CSS stylesheet language
  • Javascript programming language
  • how to find a career in accessible interface design

Certificate of completion: Yes

Total study time:  4 hours

Study type: Self-paced

Cost: Free

Related jobs: User experience (UX) designer, user researcher, web developer


Course 4

What is this course? Find out how to grow your business or career using digital marketing.

Link to the course:  Digital Skills: Digital Marketing

Course Provider : FutureLearn and Accenture

Learn about these marketing techniques:

  • display advertising
  • pay per click
  • search engine optimisation (SEO)
  • email marketing
  • targeting customers

Certificate of completion: Yes

Total study time:  4 hours

Study type:Scheduled, no instructor

Cost: Free

Related jobs: Digital marketer, market research data analyst, social media manager


Course 5

What is this course? Understand the importance of mobile technology in the digital world.

Link to the course:  Digital Skills: Mobile

Course Provider : FutureLearn and Accenture

You will learn:

  • what is meant by 'mobile'
  • about the growth of mobile technology
  • the benefits of mobile
  • concepts to help design and build a mobile app

Certificate of completion: Yes

Total study time:  4 hours

Study type: Scheduled, no instructor

Cost: Free

Related jobs: App developer, user experience (UX) designer


Course 6

What is this course? Collection of resources covering different skills in digital marketing.

Link to the course:  Become a Digital Marketing Specialist

Course Provider : LinkedIn

Find out about:

  • Google Analytics and Google Ads
  • search engine optimization (SEO)
  • content marketing
  • social media marketing
  • email and newspaper marketing

Certificate of completion: Yes

Total study time:  27 hours

Study type: Self-paced

Cost: Free

Related jobs: Digital marketer, market research data analyst, social media manager


Course 7

What is this course? Collection of resources covering different skills in graphic design. 

Link to the course:  Become a Graphic Designer

Course Provider : LinkedIn

Find out about:

  • layout and composition
  • typography
  • colour
  • tools and software, including Photoshop

Certificate of completion: Yes

Total study time:  29 hours

Study type: Self-paced

Cost: Free

Related jobs: Graphic Designer

Computer Science 

19 courses including cybersecurity, computer networks, artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing.

Course 1

What is this course? Learn about the principles of computer networking: how computers and other devices connect and work together.

Link to the course:  Discovering Computer Networks: hands on in the Open Networking Lab

Course Provider : The Open University

Find out how:

  • computer networks operate
  • data is sent around the internet

Certificate of completion: Yes

Total study time:  24 hours

Study type: Self-paced

Cost: Free

Related jobs: Network engineer, network manager


Course 2

What is this course? Learn how to stay safe online at home and at work.

Link to the course:  Introduction to Cyber Security: Stay Safe Online

Course Provider : The Open University

Find out about:

  • malware and viruses
  • network security
  • identity theft
  • risk management

Certificate of completion: Yes

Total study time:  24 hours

Study type: Self-paced

Cost: Free

Related jobs:  IT security co-ordinator, cyber intelligence officer, forensic computer analyst


Course 3

What is this course? Computers can be programmed to learn from data and information.

Link to the course:  Introduction to Machine Learning

Course Provider : Google

Find out how to:

  • train a computer
  • make recommendations using data
  • consider the ethics of machine learning

Certificate of completion: Yes

Total study time:  5 hours

Study type: Self-paced

Cost: Free

Related jobs: Data scientist,machine learning engineer


Course 4

What is this course? Artificial intelligence (AI) is used in many businesses to improve the way employees work.

Link to the course:  Digital Skills: Artificial Intelligence

Course Provider : Accenture and FutureLearn

Learn about artificial intelligence's:

  • past, present and future
  • potential in the workplace
  • working relationship with humans
  • predicted skills and ones needed to work with AI

Certificate of completion: Yes

Total study time: 6 hours

Study type: Self-paced

Cost: Free

Related jobs: Machine learning engineer


Course 5

What is this course? Learn how AI is used in creative industries, using practical examples.

Link to the course:  Introduction to Creative Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Course Provider : FutureLearn, Institute of Coding and Creative Computing Institute

Find out about:

  • the latest developments in machine learning
  • the skills you need to get ahead in creative computing

Certificate of completion: Yes

Total study time:  4 hours

Study type: Self-paced

Cost: Free

Related jobs: Machine learning engineer, artist


Course 6

What is this course? There are immersive technologies known collectively as Extended Reality (XR). They either fully virtual or blend the virtual with reality and include Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR) and Mixed Reality (MR).

Link to the course:  Introduction to Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Reality

Course Provider : FutureLearn, Institute of Coding and Lancaster University

You will learn:

  • tools and technologies that support extended reality
  • concepts used to create extended reality experiences
  • ethics involved in extended reality

Certificate of completion: Yes

Total study time: 4 hours

Study type: Self-paced

Cost: Free

Related jobs: Software developer, user experience (UX) designer


Course 7

What is this course? Find out about the role of analytics in business and why it is important.

Link to the course:  Digital Skills: Web Analytics

Course Provider : FutureLearn and Accenture

You will learn how to:

  • create a measurement plan
  • measure objectives
  • use Google Analytics

Certificate of completion: Yes

Total study time:  4 hours

Study type: Self-paced

Cost: Free

Related jobs: Data analyst-statistician, market research data analyst, entrepreneur


Course 8

What is this course? Explore conversational interfaces, like chatbots and virtual assistants.

Link to the course:  Introduction to Conversational Interfaces

Course Provider : FutureLearn, Institute of Coding and Creative Computing Institute

You will learn:

  • what conversational and voice-based interfaces are
  • how to design and develop one
  • the ethics of conversational and voice-based interfaces

Certificate of completion: Yes

Total study time:  4 hours

Study type: Self-paced

Cost: Free

Related jobs: User experience (UX) designer, app developer, web developer


Course 9

What is this course? Explore microcontrollers, the technology used in smartphones, smartwatches and smart kettles.

Link to the course:  Introduction to Physical Computing

Course Provider : FutureLearn, Institute of Coding and Lancaster University

You will learn:

  • what physical computing is
  • the structure of a physical computing system
  • the ethics of physical computing
  • careers in physical computing
  • what the Internet of Things (IoT) is

Certificate of completion: Yes

Total study time:  4 hours

Study type: Self-paced

Cost: Free

Related jobs: Product designer, software developer


Course 10

What is this course? The Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud is a popular cloud computing platform, used by many large tech companies. Find out how AWS Cloud works.

Link to the course:  AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials

Course Provider : Amazon Web Services

You will learn:

  • what cloud computing is
  • how AWS works
  • how to interact with AWS

Certificate of completion: Yes

Total study time:  6 hours

Study type: Self-paced

Cost: Free

Related jobs: IT service engineer, project manager


 

Course 11

What is this course? Find out how to plan for data analysis using Amazon Web Services (AWS) and the processes you need to follow. To get the most out of this course, you will need some understanding of databases and enterprise IT systems.

Link to the course:  Data Analytics Fundamentals

Course Provider : Amazon Web Services

You will learn:

  • about different data analysis solutions and when to apply them
  • how to define different types of data
  • how data is stored
  • different techniques used in data analysis
  • the difference between data and information
  • how to use data to produce reports

Certificate of completion: Yes

Total study time:  3.5 hours

Study type: Self-paced

Cost: Free

Related jobs:  Data analyst-statistician, data scientist, technical architect


Course 12

What is this course? Learn about cloud computing and Amazon Web Service (AWS) security concepts.

Link to the course:  AWS Security Fundamentals

Course Provider : Amazon Web Services

Find out about:

  • security benefits of AWS cloud computing
  • how to secure sensitive information
  • network security
  • risk management strategies
  • auditing AWS security infrastructure

Certificate of completion: Yes

Total study time:  4 hours

Study type: Self-paced

Cost: Free

Related jobs: IT security co-ordinator, IT support technician


Course 13

What is this course? Collection of resources covering different skills needed for information technology (IT) administration and networking.

Link to the course:  Become an IT Administrator

Course Provider : Microsoft and LinkedIn

Find out about:

  • computer networks
  • internet protocols
  • wireless, cloud and mobile networking
  • Microsoft technologies, like Azure Administrator and 365 Administrator

Certificate of completion: Yes

Total study time:  43 hours

Study type: Self-paced

Cost: Free

Related jobs: Network engineer, network manager


Course 14

What is this course? Collection of resources covering different skills needed to work in information technology (IT) support, or on an IT helpdesk. This prepares you for the industry recognised CompTIA A+ certification.

Link to the course:  Become an IT Support Specialist

Course Provider : LinkedIn and Microsoft

Find out about:

  • computer hardware
  • CPUs and RAM
  • computer storage
  • monitors, graphics cards and projectors
  • computer networks
  • the internet and cloud computing

Certificate of completion: Yes

Total study time:  35 hours

Study type: Self-paced

Cost: Free

Related jobs: IT support technician


Course 15

What is this course? Collection of resources covering different skills in data analysis.

Link to the course:  Become a Data Analyst

Course Provider : LinkedIn and Microsoft

Find out about:

  • terms used to describe data
  • statistics
  • data visualisation
  • tools, including Microsoft Excel and Power BI

Certificate of completion: Yes

Total study time:  30 hours

Study type: Self-paced

Cost: Free

Related jobs:  Data analyst-statistician, market research data analyst


Course 16

What is this course? Find out about Azure, a popular cloud computing service.

Link to the course:  Azure Fundamentals

Course Provider : Microsoft

You will learn:

  • concepts from cloud computing
  • the benefits of cloud computing in Azure
  • strategies for transitioning to Azure
  • about services available in Azure

Certificate of completion: No

Total study time:  10 hours

Study type: Self-paced

Cost: Free

Related jobs: Software developer


Course 17

What is this course? Learn how to make accessible content and use accessibility features in popular Microsoft products.

Link to the course:  Accessibility Fundamentals

Course Provider : Microsoft

You will learn:

  • what accessibility is
  • about accessibility features in Microsoft products
  • how to make accessible content for the web and mobile apps

Certificate of completion: No

Total study time:  3 hours

Study type: Self-paced

Cost: Free

Related jobs: App developer, software developer, user experience (UX) designer


Course 18

What is this course? Find out about the thriving independent games sector and how to launch a career in it.

Link to the course:  Introduction to indie games

Course Provider : FutureLearn

You will learn:

  • about the culture of indie games
  • why indie games matter
  • how to pitch a game idea
  • roles and skills in indie games
  • where the industry is heading

Certificate of completion: Yes

Total study time:  4 hours

Study type: Self-paced

Cost: Free

Related jobs:Computer games developer, product designer


Course 19

What is this course? Find out how digital thinking tools, like Google Search, help us solve problems and make decisions. Then apply those tools to practical issues.

Link to the course:  Digital thinking tools for better decision-making

Course Provider : The Open University

Learn how to: 

  • use digital thinking tools
  • describe how digital tools help us
  • discuss the future of digital tools and artificial intelligence

Certificate of completion: Yes

Total study time:  24 hours

Study type: Self-paced

Cost: Free

Related jobs: Useful for most jobs

Coding 

 9 courses including HTML, CSS, Python, C, C++.

Course 1

What is this course? Learn programming to analyse and visualise open data. Visualising data helps show patterns and trends. You will learn to code in Python during this course. You do not need any prior coding knowledge.

Link to the course:  Learn to Code for Data Analysis

Course Provider : The Open University

Find out how to:

  • access open data
  • clean and analyse data using code
  • produce visualisations
  • present your analyses

Certificate of completion: Yes

Total study time: 24 hours

Study type: Self-paced

Cost: Free

Related jobs: Data analyst-statistician, market research data analyst


Course 2

What is this course? Learn to code in Python: a programming language used by small companies and tech giants.

Link to the course:  Programming Essentials in Python

Course Provider : Cisco Networking Academy

Find out how to:

  • write your own computer programs
  • design a web or desktop app

Certificate of completion: No

Total study time:  70 hours

Study type: Self-paced

Cost: Free

Related jobs: App developer, software developer, computer games developer 


Course 3

What is this course? Learn what code is and why understanding it is useful.

Link to the course:  Understand the Basics of Code

Course Provider : Google Digital Garage

Find out:

  • how code works
  • why so many coding languages exist
  • which coding languages are suited to specific tasks

Certificate of completion: No

Total study time:  1 hour

Study type: Self-paced

Cost: Free

Related jobs: : Useful for most technology jobs


Course 4

What is this course? Explore what computer programming and code can do.

Link to the course:  Computer Programming for Everyone

Course Provider : FutureLearn, Institute of Coding and University of Leeds

You will learn:

  • how and why people program computers
  • the kinds of problems that computers can help you solve
  • an introductory block-language for coding
  • about different types of coding languages
  • useful applications of code

Certificate of completion: Yes

Total study time:  4 hours

Study type: Self-paced

Cost: Free

Related jobs:  App developer, software developer


Course 5

What is this course? Learn to code in C: a popular programming language commonly used in software development. You don't need any previous programming experience or knowledge to do this course.

Link to the course:  Programming Essentials in C

Course Provider : Cisco Networking Academy

You will learn:

  • concepts of computer programming
  • syntax, semantics and data types of C
  • how to write your own computer programs

Certificate of completion: Yes

Total study time:  70 hours

Study type: Self-paced

Cost: Free

Related jobs: Software developer


Course 6

What is this course? Learn to code in C++: a popular programming language commonly used in video games development. You don't need any previous programming experience or knowledge to do this course.

Link to the course:  Programming Essentials in C++

Course Provider : Cisco Networking Academy

You will learn:

  • syntax, semantics and data types of C++
  • principles of object-oriented programming
  • how to write in C++

Certificate of completion: Yes

Total study time:  70 hours

Study type: Self-paced

Cost: Free

Related jobs: Video games developer, software developer


Course 7

What is this course? Collection of resources covering different skills in software development.

Link to the course:  Become a Software Developer

Course Provider : Microsoft and LinkedIn

This course covers:

  • databases
  • HTML and CSS
  • Javascript, Python and C#
  • Microsoft technologies, like Azure and 365 developer

Certificate of completion: Yes

Total study time:  40 hours

Study type: Self-paced

Cost: Free

Related jobs: Software developer, web developer, app developer


Course 8

What is this course? Find out about the basics of cloud computing and Microsoft Azure.

Link to the course:  Cloud Computing Basics for Developers

Course Provider : Microsoft and Carnegie Mellon University

You will learn:

  • the history of cloud computing
  • major cloud providers and types
  • what resources are available through the cloud
  • economic benefits of cloud computing
  • data centres
  • how to build apps using the cloud

Certificate of completion: No

Total study time:  7 hours

Study type: Self-paced

Cost: Free

Related jobs: Software developer


Course 9

What is this course? Find out about how to build simple applications using C#, a popular programming language.

Link to the course:  Take your first steps with C#

Course Provider : Microsoft

Learn how to: 

  • write in C#
  • store and manipulate data
  • execute functions from code libraries
  • add logic to your code

Certificate of completion: No

Total study time:  4 hours

Study type: Self-paced

Cost: Free

Related jobs:  Software developer