Free Online Courses

AGRICULTURE AND THE WORLD WE LIVE IN
How agriculture feeds the world: a study of farms, farmers and the challenges they face.
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11 Aug 2014
Astronomy: Discovering the Universe through Science and Technology
ASTRONOMY: DISCOVERING THE UNIVERSE
Explore the evolution of the universe, the future of astronomy & the role technology plays in new discoveries.
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11 Aug 2014
Basic Physics
Swinburne University of Technology
BASIC PHYSICS
Learn some basic principles of physics that help you understand how the world around you works.
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11 Aug 2014
Becoming a Confident Trainer
BECOMING A CONFIDENT TRAINER
Become a confident trainer by developing an understanding of Adult learners and what motivates them to learn.
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11 Aug 2014
BECOMING HUMAN: ANTHROPOLOGY
Gain an introductory understanding of evolution, including how we evolved from primates and became human.
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11 Aug 2014
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BIG DATA FOR BETTER PERFORMANCE
Learn how you can predict customer demand and preferences by using the data that is all around you.
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11 Aug 2014
Chemistry
Swinburne University of Technology
CHEMISTRY – BUILDING BLOCKS OF THE WORLD
Discover a world built by atoms, shaped by molecules and kept running with chemical reactions!
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11 Aug 2014
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CHINESE LANGUAGE AND CULTURE
Explore the history of China’s language and culture and its adjustment to an increasingly globalised world.
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11 Aug 2014
Climate Change
CLIMATE CHANGE
Find out how climate change will affect us, why we should care about it, and what solutions we can employ.
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11 Aug 2014
Concepts in Game Development
Swinburne University of Technology
CONCEPTS IN GAME DEVELOPMENT
Explore key ideas in game design, programming, architecture, game engines, player experience and game AI.
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11 Aug 2014
CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN OCEAN GOVERNANCE
Learn about how the world’s oceans are regulated, protected and preserved.
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11 Aug 2014
Diagnosing the Financial Health of a Business
DIAGNOSING THE FINANCIAL HEALTH OF A BUSINESS
Learn to assess the strength of a business and identify early warning signs of potential future problems.
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11 Aug 2014
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Early Childhood Education
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Examine the world of children from 0 to 5 years. Explore how they develop and learn in this critical stage.
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11 Aug 2014
Education in a Changing World
EDUCATION IN A CHANGING WORLD
Explore education as a social institution that’s shaped by and part of shaping a constantly changing world.
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11 Aug 2014
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Learn the concepts, principles and practice of Emergency Management through real-world case studies
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11 Aug 2014
ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND FAMILY BUSINESS
Discover the tools and techniques that will enable you to succeed in business.
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11 Aug 2014
FINANCIAL LITERACY
Develop your knowledge of personal finance, such as how to control, invest and protect your finances.
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11 Aug 2014
FINANCIAL PLANNING
Explore a career in financial planning, including working with clients and the financial planning process.
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11 Aug 2014
FOOD, NUTRITION & YOUR HEALTH
Walk through the basics of nutrition, how eating disorders develop, and learn the benefits of various diets.
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11 Aug 2014
FOUNDATIONS OF PSYCHOLOGY
Start learning how psychologists comprehend and study human nature and its disorders.
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11 Aug 2014
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Open Training Institute
HUMAN RESOURCES
Examine human resources from a modern perspective. This course covers all the steps from staff recruitment to retention.
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11 Aug 2014
INDIGENOUS STUDIES: AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND
Explores Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Māori history, society, culture, language and demography.
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11 Aug 2014
Innovation for Powerful Outcomes
Swinburne University of Technology
INNOVATION FOR POWERFUL OUTCOMES
Acquire the ability to help make innovation happen, using a rich mix of practical approaches & robust concepts.
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11 Aug 2014
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Introduction to Business in Asia
INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS IN ASIA
Discover business in Asia from the perspectives of culture, leadership, management and personal relationships.
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11 Aug 2014
Introduction to Enterprise Architecture
Enterprise Architects
INTRODUCTION TO ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE
Delve into Enterprise Architecture & gain an understanding of the tools & techniques for the design of business.
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11 Aug 2014
INTRODUCTION TO NURSING IN HEALTHCARE
Considering a career in nursing? This course will introduce you to the role of nurses in Australian healthcare.
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11 Aug 2014
LEADERSHIP: IDENTITY, INFLUENCE AND POWER
This course examines recent research to uncover the practical actions anyone can take to be a successful leader.
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11 Aug 2014
MANAGEMENT FOR A COMPETITIVE EDGE
Learn the strategies of successful managers, including leadership, teamwork and communication.
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MARINE AND ANTARCTIC SCIENCE
Over 70% of our planet is ocean, and life itself evolved in the sea so come and join us on this tour of Planet Ocean!
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11 Aug 2014
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MICROBIOLOGY AND FORENSIC SCIENCE
Explore the basics of Microbiology and Forensic Science so you can better understand the world around you.
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11 Aug 2014
MIDWIFERY
This midwifery course covers the history of the profession and what it means to be a midwife today.
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11 Aug 2014
MINING ENGINEERING
Explore the many facets of mining engineering from exploration to production and mine closure.
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11 Aug 2014
Swinburne University of Technology
MOBILE ROBOTICS
Discover the world of mobile robots - how they move, how they interact with the world, and how to build them!
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11 Aug 2014
NEGOTIATION AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION
Understand the theory and practice of negotiation and conflict resolution to build a practical framework.
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11 Aug 2014
Online Advertising
ONLINE ADVERTISING
Learn more about the evolving, dynamic, and fastest growing segment of the advertising industry.
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11 Aug 2014
Polytechnic West
PRINCIPLES OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Learn the basics of project management, including what a project is and how to manage one effectively.
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11 Aug 2014
SOCIOLOGY
Sociology examines individuals in their social contexts.
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11 Aug 2014
SPORTS AND RECREATION MANAGEMENT
Discover the careers in sports and recreation and learn to deliver a simple client-focused session.
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11 Aug 2014
Open Training Institute
STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
Learn to proactively take control of your workplace and projects by making more strategic decisions and plans.
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11 Aug 2014
Teaching Adult Learners
TEACHING ADULT LEARNERS
Get a grounding in facilitating a group of adult learners, in an online or face to face learning environment.
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11 Aug 2014
THE ART OF DRAWING AND PAINTING
Learn the fundamentals of colour theory and application using a variety of media and hands on techniques.
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11 Aug 2014
THE ART OF PHOTOGRAPHY
Get introduced to a range of skills and concepts to broaden your understanding of contemporary photographic art.
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11 Aug 2014
The Human Body as a Machine
THE HUMAN BODY AS A MACHINE
This course introduces how the human body works and how it is more than the sum of its parts
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11 Aug 2014
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Understanding Common Diseases
UNDERSTANDING COMMON DISEASES
Explore four common diseases and body systems: how they work, how they are treated and prevented.
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11 Aug 2014
Understanding the Origins of Crime
UNDERSTANDING THE ORIGINS OF CRIME
Learn to understand criminal behaviour by looking at our evolutionary history and animal behaviour in general.
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11 Aug 2014
USER EXPERIENCE FOR THE WEB
Learn to create great experiences for people visiting websites, with proven tools and techniques.
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WATER IN A THIRSTY WORLD
This course explores the world of water management on a drying planet.
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11 Aug 2014
WORLD MUSIC
Discover a world of music exploring your community or family to learn how music represents cultural identity.
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11 Aug 2014
WRITING FOR THE WEB
Explore how writing style, web design and structure can grab the attention of and engage online readers.