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
Understanding Computer Systems
4.71

Learn what really happens when you turn a computer onUnderstanding how a computer works after you press the power button is key to working with technology effectively. On this course, you will explore what happens...

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  • Flexible deadline
  • 3 hours
Big Ideas in Programming: Expressing Yourself with Python
3.66

Learn the Python basics you need to create the content and projects you wantCoding and programming allow better work performance, across diverse professions. If you want to discuss ideas with programming professionals or develop the...

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  • Flexible deadline
  • 4 hours
Introduction to Blockchain Technology and Applications
4.73

Delve into blockchain technology’s beginnings and its ever-growing applicationsBlockchain technology is essential to Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptocurrencies, but its applications go far beyond that. In this four-week Blockchain course, Univer...

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  • Flexible deadline
  • 4 hours
Artificial Intelligence: Distinguishing Between Fact and Fiction
4.26

Is artificial intelligence a reality or just marketing hype? On this two-week course, you will have the opportunity to explore artificial intelligence, how it’s perceived today and the differences between the hype, marketing and reality...

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  • Flexible deadline
  • 2 hours
Ethical Hacking: An Introduction
4.38

Explore the principles and methods of ethical hackingWhat is ethical hacking? How does it work? What principles do ethical hackers follow? Answer these questions and more with the course introducing ethical hacking. You will have...

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  • Flexible deadline
  • 2 hours
The Cyber Security Landscape
4.61

Develop your knowledge of cyber security in today’s worldCyber attacks have major implications for individuals, governments and businesses. No one can afford to be complacent about cyber security. This course introduces some of the most...

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  • Flexible deadline
  • 2 hours
ISO 27001: ISO Implementation Practitioner
4.42

Receive expert training in how to manage information security risksInformation is a crucial part of any modern business strategy. Collecting, and utilising information can be key to good organisational decision-making. However, with the increased u...

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  • Flexible deadline
  • 3 hours
UX (User Experience) Capstone

Demonstrate your newfound UX knowledge and skillsYou’ve studied the basic principles of UX, how to evaluate user needs, and the processes for UX design and research. Now, bring everything you’ve learned on this ExpertTrack so...

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  • Flexible deadline
  • 6 hours
UX Research at Scale: Surveys, Analytics, Online Testing
4.66

Discover how to create, analyse, and report on data from UX research surveysUX surveys offer UX designers the chance to uncover user needs and user attitudes towards a product or system concept they use before...

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  • Flexible deadline
  • 8 hours
Understanding User Needs
4

Explore how to better meet user needs through data-driven user-centred designTo design an effective product or system, it is vital to understand the specific needs and abilities of the people using it. On this UX...

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  • Flexible deadline
  • 5 hours
Analysing Data in Excel
4.59

Learn how to become a pro at using Microsoft Excel’s key formulasExcel is one of the most widely used business applications in the world. But while there are thousands of Excel courses, this is the...

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  • Flexible deadline
  • 3 hours
Build a Physical Computing Prototype
5

Explore how physical computing is changing tech and build your own prototypePhysical computing is the use of computers to respond to the physical movement of the human body. Whereas in the past computing was limited...

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  • Flexible deadline
  • 4 hours
Step into Digital Technologies
4.68

Prepare for your digital and IT career switchAre you considering a move into the digital sector? With advertised roles in digital tech growing 36% in the UK since June 2020, now is a great time...

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  • Flexible deadline
  • 2 hours
Introduction to Conversational Interfaces
4.67

How do you know if you’re talking to a human or a machine? From corporate chatbots to our everyday interactions with Alexa and Siri, conversational interfaces (where a computer can reply to instructions using natural...

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  • Flexible deadline
  • 2 hours
Learn to Code for the Web
4.73

Experiment with coding in different programming languagesEver thought about how learning to code could help in your digital marketing career? Coding is a major asset for any job, but if you are working in digital...

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  • Flexible deadline
  • 2 hours
Introduction to Cyber Security
4.69

Explore the world of cyber security and develop the skills needed to stay safeModern life depends on online services, so having a better understanding of cyber security threats is vital. On this course, guided by...

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  • Flexible deadline
  • 8 hours
Construct a Virtual Reality Experience
4.75

Explore virtual reality with practical examples and build your own VR experienceVirtual reality is increasingly being deployed by a wide range of industries to allow an object to be manipulated by a user when the...

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  • Flexible deadline
  • 4 hours
Cryptography and Digital Certificates

How does cryptography secure our communication? Explore the core principles of encryption and cryptography and how they can be applied to enhance cyber security models in real-life settings. You’ll investigate different encryption methods, digital...

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  • Flexible deadline
  • 2 hours
Information Security Policy and Management
5

Discover the influence of policy, plan and procedure on digital securityInformation Security policies are designed to help individuals within an organisation practice behaviours which reduce the risk of a breach to digital security. On this...

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  • Flexible deadline
  • 2 hours
Prepare to Run a Code Club
4.71

Prepare to run a fun and educational Code ClubCode Club is a global network of volunteers and educators who run free coding clubs for 9- to 13-year-olds. This short course will give you the confidence...

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  • Flexible deadline
  • 3 hours