Futurelearn

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Gain an introduction to cyber securityThis 3-week course for beginners will highlight the importance of cyber security in the current landscape. It will be particularly useful for IT professionals. Cyber attacks cost a huge amount...

If you want to learn how to use deep learning in a professional context, you need to begin with AI. AI technology is already everywhere. 10% of businesses use 10 or more AI applications, and...

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System design and system specification are crucial stages in the process of software development. In this course, you will have the chance to explore the first two stages of the software development life cycle, focusing...

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Starting a career in software development can be daunting - but it doesn’t have to be. Learn the basics and understand the languages, expectations, and processes involved in a software development job with this course....

An understanding of web accessibility standards and CSS is fundamental to a career in software development. This introductory course will cover basic CSS styling elements, as well as testing and deployment practices for applications, so...

Becoming a software developer requires you to confidently use programming languages such as Python and Java to design, build, and fix software. This course is designed to build your existing Python knowledge and introduce you...

In the final course of the Software Development with Python and Java ExpertTrack, you’ll build on everything you’ve learnt so far about these programming languages. You’ll apply object-oriented programming principles to Java, and go deeper...

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If you want to start a career in software development, it’s important to build your programming skills. This course focuses on two of the most popular programming languages – Python and Java – which are...

In this two-week course, you’ll be building on everything you’ve learnt so far on the ExpertTrack. You’ll discover how to test software and how to measure the success of a system from a function and...

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Speed up Python programs using optimisation and parallelisation techniquesThe Python programming language is popular in scientific computing because of the benefits it offers for fast code development. The performance of pure Python programs is ofte...

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Discover how robots will change every aspect of our lives in the future“Robots and autonomous systems are set to change our lives in the not-too-distant future; from travel (self-driving cars), to work (job automation), to...

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Discover how to program interfaces that work for disabled usersAccessibility is a requirement laid out by EU and UK government legislation. All public websites and digital services must comply with WCAG 2. 2 – guidance...

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Start your Raspberry Pi journey with this introductory courseThe Raspberry Pi is an accessible and versatile mini-computer – let the Raspberry Pi Foundation guide you on how to get started on your journey of exploring...

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Explore how machine learning is revolutionising the creative industriesFrom photography to music, creative AI is changing the way we interact with technology. On this course, you’ll learn the core concepts of what machine learning is,...

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Explore the theory and practise of independent videogame creationOn this course, you’ll learn both the artistry and technique needed to create brilliant games. You’ll discover how to critically analyse decisions made in published games, and...

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Discover how Extended Reality (XR) is transforming our worldFrom immersive experiences to providing simulation and therapy in health, Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR) and Mixed Reality (MR), collectively known as Extended Reality (XR), ma...

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Develop the skills to succeed in education today. Digital technologies have fundamentally changed how we learn. The web is no longer simply an information resource, but also a space for interaction, scholarship and creativity. In...

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Enhance apprentices’ experience with digital technologyApprenticeships are changing. The UK Government has introduced new standards to ensure apprentices are receiving quality training. Discover how using digital technology can enrich your apprenti...

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Harness the benefits of interdisciplinary study and workReal life problems are too complex to be solved by a single field of study. That’s why learning to work across different disciplines is a vital skill in...

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Explore the field of applied linguistics through real-world case studiesThis online course introduces the field of applied linguistics and how it relates to disciplines including linguistics and language teaching. You’ll explore real-world examples...