Futurelearn

Futurelearn is an award-winning digital education platform launched in 2012 and based in the UK. The company has over 12 top university partners, including Princeton, Yale, and The University of Amsterdam. Its courses cover various topics, from Artificial Intelligence to Philosophy to Global History. Futurelearn also offers micro-credentials accredited by its partner universities on topics like Digital Leadership and STEM teaching. Futurelearn is founded on the belief that learning can be inspiring and accessible to everyone. It strives to create a global community of learners through its online platform, which provides high-quality educational materials in videos, texts, quizzes, articles, and discussions.
Total courses: 1370
Futurelearn
The Biology of Bugs, Brains, and Beasts
4.43

Prepare for university study with this online biology courseAre you a student in sixth form and thinking of studying at university? On this course, you will use innovative research to enhance your understanding of basic...

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  • Flexible deadline
  • 3 hours
Exploring Everyday Chemistry
4.84

This free online course explores a range of chemistry-based topics relating to our everyday lives, with an emphasis on the important role of organic chemistry – the study of carbon-containing organic compounds. Activities include experimenting...

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  • Flexible deadline
  • 4 hours
Engineering the Future: Creating the Amazing
4.65

Learn what key skills and knowledge you need to study engineeringEngineering has played an immeasurable role in the advancement of our society and planet. On this course, you will get an introduction to the study...

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  • Flexible deadline
  • 3 hours
Flexagons Galore: Advanced Flexagon Fun
4.88

Challenge your maths skills through the magical art of paper foldingFlexagons are twisted strips of folded paper which reveal their properties when flexed. On this course, you’ll learn how to build flexagons ‘bottom-up’ and explore...

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  • Flexible deadline
  • 6 hours
Advanced Precalculus: Geometry, Trigonometry and Exponentials
4.8

Take your precalculus knowledge to the next levelThis course is the second of two precalculus courses from the University of Padova, providing you with the advanced mathematical skills required to complete a first course in...

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  • Flexible deadline
  • 4 hours
Combinatorics: Strategies and Methods for Counting
5

See combinatorics made simple and how to avoid errors in counting principlesCombinatorics is an area of mathematics primarily concerned with counting. Combinatorial problems arise in many areas of pure mathematics, notably in algebra, probability th...

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  • Flexible deadline
  • 4 hours
Physics, Astronomy, and Space: Teaching Secondary Science
4.57

Broaden your science teaching skill set with the Royal Observatory Greenwich. Our world is increasingly driven by science and technology and, as a result, STEM is becoming a growing area of focus in education. On...

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  • Flexible deadline
  • 3 hours
Step into Construction
4.87

Start your career in constructionHave you ever considered a career in construction but not sure if it’s right for you? This two-week course will introduce you to the variety of roles available in the industry,...

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  • Flexible deadline
  • 2 hours
Artificial Intelligence in Bioinformatics
4.5

Study the use of AI, machine learning, and deep learning in bioinformaticsThis course will teach you the fundamentals of how AI is applied in the field of bioinformatics. You’ll explore how AI, machine learning, deep...

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  • Flexible deadline
  • 3 hours
More Data Mining with Weka
4.9

Learn how to process, analyse, and model large data sets On this course, led by the University of Waikato where Weka originated, you’ll be introduced to advanced data mining techniques and skills. Following on from...

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  • Flexible deadline
  • 5 hours
Image Analysis Methods for Biologists
4.59

Improve your image analysis knowledge and ability to analyse your imagesThe use of automatic image analysis in the biological sciences has increased significantly in recent years, especially with automated image capture and the rise of...

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  • Flexible deadline
  • 4 hours
Virtual Work Experience and Exploring the Veterinary Profession
4.81

Get virtual vet work experience before embarking on a veterinary degreeThe COVID-19 pandemic means that many potential vet students cannot undertake animal handling work experience. On this course, you’ll get insight into the reality of...

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  • Flexible deadline
  • 2 hours
Advanced Data Mining with Weka
4.62

Extend your repertoire of data mining scenarios and techniquesThis course will bring you to the wizard level of skill in data mining, following on from Data Mining with Weka and More Data Mining with Weka,...

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  • Flexible deadline
  • 5 hours
Precalculus: the Mathematics of Numbers, Functions and Equations
4.7

Get an introduction to precalculus fundamentalsThis course is the first of two precalculus courses from the University of Padova that will provide you with an introduction to the fundamental mathematical skills required to complete your...

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  • Flexible deadline
  • 5 hours
Data Mining with Weka
4.83

Learn how to mine your own dataToday’s world generates more data than ever before! Being able to turn it into useful information is a key skill. This course introduces you to practical data mining using...

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  • Flexible deadline
  • 5 hours
Using JavaScript, jQuery, and JSON in Django
5

Learn how JavaScript supports the framework of DjangoDjango is a Python web framework that encourages fast development and a clean, pragmatic design. This comprehensive course will introduce you to the JavaScript language, and will show...

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  • Flexible deadline
  • 5 hours
Applications of AI Technology
4.58

Explore fascinating examples of how artifical intelligence is shaping our futureOn this course, you’ll learn how AI technology is affecting the future of four key areas. You’ll focus on one area each week, starting with...

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  • Flexible deadline
  • 4 hours
Microsoft Future Ready: Data Query with Transact-SQL (T-SQL)

In this course, we will introduce you to the various ways in which you can use Transact-SQL to query data in a database, taking you from your first SELECT statement through to building complex transactional...

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  • Flexible deadline
  • 4 hours
Microsoft Future Ready: Designing and Implementing a Data Science Solution on Azure

This course has been created by the Microsoft World Wide Learning team to support the exam DP-100: Designing and Implementing a Data Science Solution on Azure. The growth of data in all areas of business...

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  • Flexible deadline
  • 3 hours
Microsoft Future Ready: Fundamentals to R for Data Science

R is rapidly becoming the leading language in data science and statistics. Today, R is the tool of choice for data science professionals in every industry and field. Whether you are a full-time number cruncher...

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  • Flexible deadline
  • 3 hours