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
How to Become a Police Officer in England and Wales
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Develop your understanding of policing in the UKCurrently, policing is unrepresentative of the society it represents. To correct that, it’s vital that underrepresented and disadvantaged groups can learn about policing and consider their options for...

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  • Flexible deadline
  • 3 hours
Introduction to Studying Law
4.17

Develop the skills you need to prepare for studying law at universityThis three-week foundation law course will provide you with a taster of the legal concepts, academic English and research project modules found on the...

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  • Flexible deadline
  • 3 hours
AI for Legal Professionals (II): Tools for Lawyers
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Explore artificial intelligence, programming, and machine learningArtificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning are transforming the way our world works – and their influence is increasingly being felt in the legal profession. On this introducto...

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  • Flexible deadline
  • 4 hours
How to Become a Lawyer
4.52

Explore if a career in law is the right fit for youLegal careers can be both financially and emotionally rewarding, allowing you to build a long-lasting career around helping people in need. However, the legal...

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  • Flexible deadline
  • 3 hours
The Laws of Digital Data, Content and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
4.68

Explore the present and future legal challenges posed by data and AIIn 2020, digital data drives our economy and artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming an increasing part of our everyday lives. On this three-week course,...

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  • Flexible deadline
  • 3 hours
Mergers and Acquisitions: Structuring the Deal

Understand the practicalities of mergers and acquisitionsThis course looks in detail at the different ways in which mergers and acquisitions transactions are structured. You’ll learn about legal structures, stock purchases, asset purchases, tax loss...

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  • Flexible deadline
  • 3 hours
Human Rights and International Criminal Law: An Introduction
4.61

Discover how human rights and criminal law connect or challenge each otherAre you a master’s student or a professional new to international law and relations? On this 4-week course, you will build your understanding of...

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  • Flexible deadline
  • 4 hours
Introduction to Financial Accounting
3.76

Develop your pre-existing accounting skills and knowledgeOn this course, you will discover how the decisions and operations of an organisation are translated into numbers. You will cover fundamental financial accounting concepts to help you develop...

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  • Flexible deadline
  • 4 hours
Irish 201: An Introduction to Irish Language and Culture
4.84

Learn how to describe your background, family and where you live in IrishBuild on your existing basic knowledge of the Irish language and culture. Whether you’re looking to work, study or travel in Ireland, gain...

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  • Flexible deadline
  • 4 hours
Dead Interesting: Uncovering Roman Britain in Old Museum Collections
4.68

Uncover the history of early Roman BritainWhat did a Roman funeral look, sound, and smell like? And how can you tell just from a person’s remains? Join a research team uncovering exciting new information about...

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  • Flexible deadline
  • 2 hours
Irish 101:  An Introduction to Irish Language and Culture
4.79

Learn the basics of Irish language If you’ve always wanted to learn how to speak Irish, this course is the ideal place to start. You’ll master some of the basics of Irish, including greetings, introductions,...

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  • Flexible deadline
  • 4 hours
Rome: A Virtual Tour of the Ancient City
4.82

Explore ancient Rome through a unique, historically accurate 3D model. Take a guided tour around ancient Rome with expert Professor Matthew Nicholls, using his detailed and award-winning 3D digital model of the city. Explore Rome’s...

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  • Flexible deadline
  • 5 hours
From World War to White Heat: the RAF in the Cold War
4.6

This free online course is a collaboration between the Royal Air Force (RAF) Museums and the Department of History at Royal Holloway, University of London. It will introduce you to some of the major turning...

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  • Flexible deadline
  • 6 hours
Enlightening the Dark Ages: Early Medieval Archaeology in Italy
4.58

Discovering the cultural heritage of Medieval Europe through archaeologyOn this archaeology course, you will explore what we can learn about the past through material culture. It focuses on the history of Medieval Europe, from the...

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  • Flexible deadline
  • 4 hours
Lancaster Castle and Northern English History: The View from the Stronghold
4.6

This course takes an innovative approach to exploring history, focusing on Lancaster Castle as a microcosm of broader trends. This fascinating location provides a wealth of evidence from the remains of Roman forts to its...

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  • Flexible deadline
  • 5 hours
Country Houses and the British Empire: How Imperialism Transformed Britain’s Colonial Countryside
4.1

Gain insights into the British Empire’s reach by examining its colonial housesThe British country house has always been part of the nation’s heritage, but the latest historical research suggests that it is even more than...

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  • Flexible deadline
  • 6 hours
Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology
4.81

Learn the science behind the exhumation and identification of skeletal remains The location, exhumation and identification of the dead requires highly specialised expertise. On this course, you’ll learn the latest scientific techniques for body loca...

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  • Flexible deadline
  • 6 hours
Black Tudors: The Untold Story
4.52

Explore the forgotten lives of Black Tudors in Renaissance England“Before the English founded their first surviving colony in the Americas, or began regularly trafficking enslaved Africans across the Atlantic, Africans lived free in Tudor England....

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  • Flexible deadline
  • 6 hours
Exploring Stone Age Archaeology: The Mysteries of Star Carr
4.74

Learn about the incredible discoveries at Star CarrStar Carr is one of Britain’s most important archaeological sites. Because of extraordinary conditions of survival, we have uncovered the oldest known house in Britain, the earliest evidence...

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  • Flexible deadline
  • 4 hours
From Waterloo to the Rhine: The British Army 1815-1945
4.69

Explore the British Army’s part in the making of the modern worldWith a legacy stretching back centuries, the British Army is proud of its hard-won reputation as one of the most formidable fighting forces in...

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  • Flexible deadline
  • 4 hours