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English is the main language of international communication and is essential for people working in the tourist industry. This course details the English necessary for working in restaurants in tourist areas or hotels. The first section explains how to take customer orders including asking and answering questions and recommending dishes. The second section details how to describe dishes and also defines the French terms used in restaurant English. The final section provides key English expressions for every stage of restaurant service. This free online course is ideal for tourism and restaurant workers who wish to advance to an intermediate level of English with a focus on the travel and hospitality industries. It will also be of interest to people with a basic level of English who wish to better understand the rules of the English language.<br />

In this free online course Diploma in Python Programming you will learn about the concepts of programming using the Python language. You will learn about creating variables and storing different types of data in them. You will learn about working with dates and time, making decisions with your code and using loops. You will learn about saving and reading files with your program. You will learn about creating functions and handling errors with your code.<br /><br />The course begins by introducing you to the concepts of programming. You will learn about creating your first Python program with Visual Studio. You will learn about commenting in your code and displaying text on screen. You will learn about how Python accepts multiple ways of containing a text string. You will learn about variables and the rules and guidelines for creating variables. You will learn about manipulating variables using built in functions, and briefly what functions are. You will learn about Visual Studio’s IntelliSense feature and its helpfulness when programming. <br /><br />Next, you will learn about storing numeric variables and their difference to string variables. You will learn about performing mathematical operations in your code. You will learn about formatting numbers and converting string variables to numeric variables. You will learn about working with date and time, displacing dates and getting today's date using functions. You will learn about formatting dates and importing libraries to help with the formatting. You will learn about working with time and how to reuse the same functions to format time as you did dates.<br /><br />Next, you will learn about how you code check conditions and make decisions with the if statement. You will learn about the constraints for checking an if statement and how there are generally two different ways to write every if statement. You will learn about using the elif statement for checking multiple conditions. You will learn about combining conditions using logic operations and nesting if statements.<br /><br />Next, you will learn about the concepts of loops, and using the turtle library to draw on screen. You will learn about creating and using for loops. You will also learn about creating and using while loops, and the differences between for and while loops. You will learn about common mistakes made when using loops. <br /><br />Next, you will learn about using and creating lists to store multiple values. You will learn about how to modify and delete from your list. You will learn about searching a list and sorting it. You will learn about creating and writing to files. You will learn about closing the file after your finished using it. You will learn about opening files and reading data from them. You will learn about csv files and what they are. <br /><br />Finally, you will learn about what functions are and how to create functions. You will learn about passing parameters in to your functions and why you should use functions. You will learn what types of errors can occur and how to handle errors. You will learn how to use the try/except statement to handle possible errors and get information on errors that occurred. You will learn how to save functions in a separate file and import them into your main program file as you need them.<br /><br />This free Alison course will be of great interest to those learners who wish to get started in programming and improve their ability to write programs using the Python programming language.

The free online course Auto Service Technician guides you in a step-by-step manner through the basics of automobile mechanics, electrics, and safety. As well as looking at the workshop and procedures associated with the industry. <br /><br />This course begins by looking at an introduction to the industry. In particular, this free course will look at the basics of the automobile, auto technology, and auto electrics. The course also helps you to understand your role within the industry as an auto service technician, and the basics of being employed in a workshop. <br /><br /> You will be introduced to the basics of the engine in two parts. Within these modules you will look at a variety of engine components; including the air induction system and the EVAP system. To help you understand more about the difference between petrol and diesel engines, they will be looked at separately through the fuel system. You will be walked through systems such as the cooling, lubrication, exhaust, and power flow systems. Finally, you will also be informed of the engine management system, propeller shaft, and drive shaft. <br /><br />You will look at the auto body systems in more detail, including the differential and suspension system, as well as examining the wheels and steering system. You will also learn of the importance of the basics of auto safety systems, including the brake system. Finally, the difference between two and four wheeler vehicles will be examined, as well as looking specifically at earth moving equipment in more detail. This course will also look at the different types of soft skills and attributes needed to be successful in the automobile industry. <br /><br />This free online course will be of great interest to you if you would like to learn more about the role of the auto service technician. It is also beneficial to you if you would like to learn more about the theory behind different aspects of the automobile, and how the auto systems work. <br />

With the growing popularity of e-commerce in today’s world, organizations must learn strategies to attract and retain online customers to their webpage. They must also tailor their websites to adapt to their customer’s needs. This free online course introduces the learner to various strategies used by firms and organizations to attract and retain customers to their e-commerce, the different types of attractors and attractiveness factors associated with attractors. This course will be of great interest to business professionals, as well as any learner wanting to expand their knowledge and understanding of effective web strategies with e-commerce.<br />

Good accounting practices and procedures are needed in every business and organization. Details of trading transactions need to be accurately recorded so that you know what your financial situation is at any time.<br /><br />In ALISON's free online accounting diploma course, you will learn about the core practices involved in recording various details, from understanding debits and credits and using simple T-accounts to closing out the accounts at the end of an accounting period, producing the statement of retained earnings and balance sheet. Detailed examples are worked through on a transaction-by-transaction basis, helping you understand how and why each step is necessary. <br /><br />After reviewing day-to-day accounting procedures, you are introduced to the more formal theory of accounting, the assumptions, principles and modifying conventions, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) conceptual framework and the main objectives of financial reporting. <br /><br />ALISON's free online accounting course will be of great interest to entrepreneurs and business professionals who would like to get a thorough introduction to accounting practices and theory, and to any learner who is interested in accounting as a future career.<br />

Education has goals, purposes and objectives. A vital task in teaching is to know what they are and transform them into objectives for students. Without these, students may end up confused or frustrated. This free online course will help you to set goals and plan each goal specifically for your class. Learn how to set general goals using curriculum frameworks and guides. Use a compromise between the cognitive and behavioral approach when formulating more specific educational objectives. Learn how to classify different degrees of generality or specificity in the cognitive, affective or psychomotor domains. This online course will teach you how to use your students as a source of instructional goals as well, and how important it is to practice multicultural education. Enhance student learning by calling on a wide variety of resources for your goals. Create links between the curriculum goals and students’ prior experiences to help your plans to succeed. This free course will be of great interest to teachers and trainers who wish to improve their instructional planning and make the learning experience most beneficial for their students. <br />

The human body cannot generate energy itself and so must obtain it from external sources. Energy from the sun is captured by plants, which in turn are eaten by animals. We humans use these plants and animals as food sources but, in order to obtain the energy we require from them, our food must be broken down into smaller molecules that the body can process. This is accomplished by a complex series of organs known as the digestive system. This free online human physiology course provides a clear introduction to the human digestive system. In this course you will learn how energy is obtained from food and be introduced to the different food types and vitamins. The course looks at the stages involved in ingestion and swallowing, describing how the stomach is designed for food storage and the initial processing of food. How the small and large intestines are structured to facilitate the digestion and absorption of nutrients is also examined. The course also provides an overview of the elimination of the waste products of digestion from the body. It outlines the special roles played by the liver and pancreas in the secretion of digestive enzymes. The mechanisms used by the digestive system to protect the body from infection are covered. This includes looking at the tonsils and other lymphoid tissue in the small and large intestine and explaining how the mammary gland protects the breastfeeding baby from infection. This free online human physiology course will be of great interest to healthcare professionals who would like a greater understanding of the human digestive system and its importance in human physiology, and to students of biology, medicine and nursing who would like to gain a greater knowledge and understanding of the structure and function of the human digestive system. <br />

Major advances in technology have resulted in the widespread implementation of information systems into businesses and organizations. The management of processes and data are critical to the overall success of a business. <br /><br />ALISON's free online diploma course introduces you to business processes and their management. The course will explain business intelligence and knowledge management systems, systems analysis, systems design and systems implementation. It will also give you a basic knowledge and understanding of how to design, test and implement information systems for a business process. <br /><br />This business diploma course will be of great interest to business professionals, as well as any learner wanting to expand their knowledge and understanding of business process management.<br />

This free Business Skills course introduces the learner to the world of corporate management. Using an interactive presentation style, the lessons go through the characteristics of large businesses, management functions within a business, and the corporate business environment.<br /><br /><br />This free management course also covers large business structures, management styles, and approaches to managing change in a large, dynamic organisation. <br /><br /><br />The course is a useful introduction to those who wish to learn and understand more about how large businesses and organisations operate.<br />

What you do not know about money can really affect your entire life! Financial Literacy is a free, online introductory course about personal financial management. In this interactive multimedia course, a series of seven dynamic modules covering everything from how to set up your first bank account to planning for your retirement will put you on the path to financial fitness!

Touch typing is a skill that will serve you for a lifetime. Develop your keyboard skills and save yourself hours with this free online course from ALISON, which will improve your typing speed and accuracy.<br /><br />ALISON's Touch Typing Training includes typing tests, which will help you to work effectively and efficiently, increasing your productivity at work and home.<br />

Anybody working in the knowledge economy needs a basic understanding of word processing. This free online course covers the fundamental principles of using Microsoft Word 2003. <br />Word is part of the Microsoft Office suite of courses. This free MS Word training covers all you need to get started. It teaches you how to open documents and manipulate the words on the page so they look as you intend, whatever your purpose. <br />

Microsoft Excel 2003 is a spreadsheet application and part of Microsoft Office. ALISON's free online course covers working with Microsoft Excel spreadsheet software to create, edit and save worksheets and workbooks. Completing this free Microsoft Excel course will improve your workplace skill set. <br />

<p>This free online course covers all you need to know to use Microsoft Access 2003 to an intermediate level. </p><br /> <p>Learn about creating and using a database - a key skill in today's workplace. Access 2003 is a component of Microsoft Office, and completing this course represents a significant part of the Microsoft Office 2003 training program. </p> <br /> <p>Once you complete the course, you can be eligible for an ALISON certificate in Microsoft Access 2003. </p>

Anybody working in the knowledge economy needs to present ideas to people in an attractive and effective manner. This short, free online course covers the fundamental principles of using Microsoft PowerPoint 2003. Creating a PowerPoint presentation is a great way of communicating your ideas. This free PowerPoint course helps you achieve great looking and effective presentations. Completing this course also looks great on your resume!<br />

The U.S. Citizenship Test is a required step in the naturalization process to become a citizen of the United States and this test offers the ideal preparation. Prove your right to be an American Citizen by taking this free US Citizenship test! <br />The FREE test covers US history and government structures, in a multiple-choice format. It is a fun way to revise US history and to learn things about the US (that you may have forgotten!) <br />

This free online training course covers Windows Internet Explorer version 6. This browser allows you to download items, enjoy gaming, manage your Internet banking and much more. It demonstrates browsing the Internet safely, using items on the toolbar such as search engines and bookmarking a Web site.<br />

Learn how to use MS Outlook 2003 with our free Microsoft Outlook course. Microsoft Outlook mail is a very popular e-mail or email application in Microsoft Office. It helps you to organize and share information and to communicate with other people. This free online course shows you how to receive and send e mail from your e-mail account. Outlook also has an excellent Calendar feature, which helps optimize your time.

<p>This online course - HIV/AIDS - Awareness &amp; Prevention - uses a straightforward style to deliver a clear and effective basic AIDS awareness education program. </p> <br /> <p>It covers basic information about HIV/AIDS, from having a HIV test to living with HIV or AIDS. </p> <br /> <p>Being aware of this disease is the first step in taking action. </p>

يُعدّ مايكروسوفت وورد أحد أكثر تطبيقات البرمجيات انتشاراً في العالم، التي استمرت مجموعات مزاياها وسهولة استخدامها وفعاليتها الإجمالية في الازدياد. وستكون هذه الدورة ذات أهمية كبيرة لكافة مستخدمي مايكروسوفت وورد الراغبين في زيادة إنتاجيتهم وتعزيز تقديم وثائقهم دون زيادة حمل العمل الملقى على عاتقهم. وستطرح هذه الدورة كافة الجوانب الجديدة في وورد 2007 التي تشمل العرض الخلفي الجديد، ولوح الملاحة، وشريط القوائم القابل للتخصيص، وتحرير النصوص والصور معاً، والتعاون الحي، وحفظ المستندات في السحاب، وأكثر بكثير. وستحصل على عائد ممتاز من وقتك وطاقتك بقضاء الوقت وأنت تحدث مهاراتك في معالجة الكلمات عبر هذه الدورة المتوفرة مجاناً على الإنترنت.<br />