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Nanny and Child Care
Looking after children comes with its own set of responsibilities, but if you love their energy, enthusiasm and aptitude for learning, then being a professional nanny or childcare provider could be the ideal career for you. The Nanny and Child Care programme is offered by International Career Institute (ICI).

Nanny and Child Care - USA
Looking after children comes with its own set of responsibilities, but if you love their energy, enthusiasm and aptitude for learning, then being a professional nanny or childcare provider could be the ideal career for you. Join the Nanny and Child Care - USA programme from International Career Institute (ICI) - USA.

Nanny and Child Care - UK
Looking after children comes with its own set of responsibilities, but if you love their energy, enthusiasm and aptitude for learning, then being a professional nanny or childcare provider could be the ideal career for you. Join the Nanny and Child Care - UK course from International Career Institute (ICI) - UK.

Independent Scholarship (OT)
Topic and type of study will be specific to each individual, enabling identification of a chosen area relevant to their profession and area of practice.University of Derby offers the Independent Scholarship (OT) programme.

University Bridging Programme
Dalhousie University's University Bridging Programme offers you the opportunity to improve your academic English while earning credits through select undergraduate courses

Adult Education - How To Teach Online
The educational and training sectors are experiencing revolutionary change as the demand for online courses and educational material is reaching new heights.University of Derby offers the Adult Education - How To Teach Online programme.

Programme Design
Dalhousie University's Programme Design course introduces the ADDIE programme design model, and focuses specifically on the related concepts of needs assessment, learning outcomes and assessing learning.

For Educators
Dalhousie University's For Educators course is designed to support professionals and institutions in strategic enhancement of bilingual education, English Medium Instruction (EMI), and internationalization.

Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
The Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) programme from Virginia Commonwealth University offers intensive courses that are designed for individuals who are interested in teaching English to multilingual students, locally, internationally or online. In most cases, the minimum requirements to teach English language abroad are a Bachelor’s degree and a TEFL certification.
Interdisciplinary Learning - Working Across Disciplines
Thinking of doing an interdisciplinary degree? In this Interdisciplinary Learning - Working Across Disciplines course from University of Leeds delivered through FutureLearn you can learn how to study and work in an interdisciplinary environment.
Learning How to Learn - Powerful mental tools to help you master tough subjects
The Learning How to Learn - Powerful mental tools to help you master tough subjects course offered by Coursera in partnership with McMaster University gives you easy access to the invaluable learning techniques used by experts in art, music, literature, math, science, sports, and many other disciplines.
Delivering Distance Education
Not only has technology changed the way education can be delivered, people’s expectations and requirements have changed. As a pioneer in distance education, Warnborough College is proud to share its expertise in distance education through this easy-to-read Delivering Distance Education module from Warnborough College.
Coaching in Education - Addressing the Need for Deep Communication
This Coaching in Education - Addressing the Need for Deep Communication course from Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) by FutureLearn will help you become better equipped to communicate as a teacher, leader, or manager to help people reach their goals.
Supporting Successful Learning in Primary School
Build your understanding of learning and teaching to gain confidence in supporting children in school as a teaching assistant with Supporting Successful Learning in Primary School at FutureLearn
Teaching Science and Engineering
EdX is an online learning platform trusted by over 12 million users offering the Teaching Science and Engineering programme from EPFLx.
Research Project Part 2
The aim of the Research Project Part 2 course from Warnborough College is to further develop the student’s ability to monitor, analyse and evaluate a common process (or processes) relevant to their stream studies. (For the purpose of this unit, a “process” is defined as any distinct series of events or changes over a period of time, and which is directly related to the area of study).
General Academic English
This General Academic English course offered by Coursera in partnership with Tsinghua University is part of the Learn English Specialization.
Music Education for Teachers
In the Music Education for Teachers Specialization offered by Coursera in partnership with Berklee, you will explore ways of integrating popular music into your teaching.
E-Learning
Students who enrolled in this E-Learning program from Lighthouse Academy are expected to manage their own learning in an independent study environment, while the learning community provides support and motivation.
A Parent and Supporter Guide to University Entry
Navigate the university application process for UK students and prepare your young person for their student journey. The A Parent and Supporter Guide to University Entry course is offered by University of Reading delivered through FutureLearn.