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.
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Futurelearn
Research Methods: A Practical Guide to Peer and Community Research
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Learn how to conduct research to initiate positive social change. This practical, ten-week course from King’s College London provides an overview of all aspects of research, with the principle aim to support and empower people...

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  • Flexible deadline
  • 10 hours
Improving Your Study Techniques
4.85

Develop effective study skills for lifeLearning is a fundamental part of life; many of us continue studying even when we leave formal education. This means good study skills are vital for all of us. Many,...

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  • Flexible deadline
  • 4 hours
Academic Research Methodology for Master’s Students
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Explore how to do academic research for a master’s written projectThis course offers master’s students the chance to develop a variety of key academic research skills for producing a great written project at a university...

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  • Flexible deadline
  • 2 hours
Returning to Education as a Mature Student
4.66

Understand how to succeed as a mature studentWhat is a mature student? What life and work experience can mature learners bring to the learning environment? Answer these questions and more with this course. You will...

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  • Flexible deadline
  • 2 hours
Live Smart: Your Essential Guide to Living at University
4.56

Get ready for university life and make the most of your time as a studentWhat do you think university life is like? You probably have many questions about what to expect. This course will help...

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  • Flexible deadline
  • 3 hours
How to Succeed in Your EPQ: the Nuts and Bolts of Completing Your Project
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Succeed in your Extended Project QualificationThinking about doing an EPQ? Or already undertaking an EPQ and feeling overwhelmed? Or just want to get some tips? Discover all things Extended Project Qualification with this course. You’ll...

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  • Flexible deadline
  • 3 hours
How to Succeed in Your Welsh Bacc: the Individual Project Essentials
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Achieve success in your Welsh Baccalaureate Individual Project Do you want to ace your Welsh Bacc Individual Project? This 2-week course by the University of Bath and Aberystwyth University will teach you everything you need...

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  • Flexible deadline
  • 2 hours
Population 10 Billion: Researching Global Issues
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Explore the importance of university research in a global contextBy the end of this century, it’s expected that the world’s population will reach 10 billion. What will it be like to live in a world...

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  • Flexible deadline
  • 3 hours
How to Learn Online: Getting Started
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Embrace the opportunities that online learning offersSince Covid-19, there has been an increased interest and in some cases, a necessity to move learning online. This 2-week course draws on the expertise of The Open University...

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  • Flexible deadline
  • 2 hours
Discovering Your PhD Potential: Writing a Research Proposal
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Learn how to write an excellent research proposal for a postgraduate applicationA carefully prepared and thorough research proposal is usually crucial for applications for advanced or doctoral study, and can provide the launchpad for the...

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  • Flexible deadline
  • 5 hours
Developing Your Research Project
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Curiosity is one of humanity’s most important characteristics. It has enabled us to make the unknown known, to break barriers and to shine a light on all aspects of life, from our day to day...

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  • Flexible deadline
  • 8 hours
Maintaining a Mindful Life
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Discover techniques to help you maintain a mindful lifeInterest in mindfulness has grown enormously over the last few years. It’s no surprise: mindfulness techniques can improve your communication skills, relationships and emotional health. But no...

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  • Flexible deadline
  • 4 hours
Mindfulness for Wellbeing and Peak Performance
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Learn mindfulness techniques to reduce stress and improve performanceStressed by the pace of modern life? Mindfulness might be the answer. Research shows that when you’re not deliberately paying attention to something, your brain goes into...

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  • Flexible deadline
  • 4 hours
Introduction to Behavioural Activation for Depression
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Develop knowledge about depression and how activity can ‘make or break’ our moodWith an increased awareness and understanding of mental health, more and more people are seeking to learn about effective ways to improve depression...

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  • Flexible deadline
  • 3 hours
Understanding Anxiety, Depression and CBT
4.83

Anxiety and depression are terms discussed widely, in different media and amongst family and friends. But what do those labels actually mean? On this five-week course from the University of Reading, you will explore what...

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  • Flexible deadline
  • 5 hours
Managing Mental Health and Stress
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Understanding mental health and its impactOur mental health is as important as our physical health, and it can fluctuate on a spectrum from good to poor. Work-related stress and mental health problems often go together...

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  • Flexible deadline
  • 2 hours
Introduction to Cognitive Psychology: An Experimental Science
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Conduct, analyse and understand cognitive psychology experimentsCognitive psychology is the scientific study of internal mental processes. On this 3-week course, you will be introduced to two key areas of cognitive psychology: reasoning and thinkin...

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  • Flexible deadline
  • 3 hours
Youth Mental Health: Supporting Young People Using a Trauma Informed Practice
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Discover expert advice from the Mental Health FoundationThis course will teach you different ways you can support young people who have experienced trauma, focussing on using a Trauma Informed Practice. Developed alongside professionals at the...

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  • Flexible deadline
  • 2 hours
Understanding Depression and Low Mood in Young People
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Learn how to recognise and help with depression and low mood in young people Depression in teenagers can be long-lasting and have wide-ranging effects. Identifying such difficulties early on and offering appropriate support is key...

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  • Flexible deadline
  • 5 hours
Mental Skills Training for Sport and Health
4.78

Learn sports psychology to improve physical performance in yourself or othersWe all experience changing levels of motivation, self-confidence, and anxiety depending on the situation we’re in. On this course, you’ll discover exercise and sports psych...

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  • Flexible deadline
  • 4 hours