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This free online course explains in a step by step manner how Web applications such as Glogster and Wallwisher can be used and how they can be adapted as educational aids in a teaching and training environment. The course shows how to set up an account, and how multimedia resources such as text files, graphics, photos and videos can be loaded and manipulated within these Web applications. This course is ideal for teachers, trainers, students, or indeed anyone who wants to learn how to share multimedia resources in an interactive and engaging way.<br />

<p>If you wish to explore the world of JavaScript and jQuery, this free online course from ALISON is for you. </p><br /> <p>jQuery has become perhaps the most popular tool in use today for the design and implementation of JavaScript in web pages, and this course will introduce you to the basics of this dynamic cross-browser library. </p><br /> <p>You will be guided through the fundamentals of JavaScript syntax as well as jQuery basics such as selecting and manipulating elements, assigning attributes, traversing tools, and CSS/Styling. </p> <br /> <p>Subsequent modules will delve deeper into advanced concepts such as jQuery core, events and effects, plugins, performance best practices, and managing dependencies. </p>

Puede ponerse en contacto con otras personas y encontrar información y recursos de todo el mundo a través de Internet. En este curso se muestra cómo conectarse a Internet, explorar páginas web, buscar sitios web, usar motores de búsqueda e intercambiar mensajes de correo electrónico con otras personas.

Blogger is Google's online tool for creating blogs that can be used for everything from expressing your thoughts, opinions, and ideas to sharing pictures, videos, and much more. This free online course introduces you to the dynamic features and tools Blogger has to offer. In just a couple of hours, you will learn how to set up an account, create your first blog, and effortlessly integrate text, video, and graphics. You will then continue on to discover how to add links to your blog as well as optimise your settings. Getting started with Blogger couldn't be easier with this free online course.<br /><br />

Workplace safety and health policies are key elements of any modern business or organization. They can help ensure employee well-being as well as foster a productive work environment.<br /><br />ALISON's free online health and safety certification course guides you through the important aspects involved in workplace safety and health and is ideal for anyone wishing to attain certification or gain a greater understanding of the topic.<br /><br />Topics covered in this free online course include behavior-based safety for supervisors and managers, workstation ergonomics, back safety, and the keys to maintaining a drug-free workplace.<br /><br />You will gain a thorough understanding of key aspects such as risk analysis, hazard identification and control, safety education and training, and best practice policies for the implementation of effective safety programs. Also included is a case study that focuses on the management of safety and health in schools.<br />

This free online course in Pre-Algebra mathematics for high school students will guide you through several different areas of mathematics such as integers, one-step equations, inequalities and equations, graphs and functions, percent, probabilities. There is also an introduction into geometry and right triangles. The course is divided into twelve modules and each module is divided into several lessons. Under each lesson you will find theory, examples and video lessons. This course is ideal for learners who want to gain a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of topics in pre-algebra which they can build on in later courses.

As society becomes increasingly multi-cultural, never before have language skills and tools for simplifying learning concepts been so essential. Web Applications for Language Teaching is a free online course from ALISON that introduces learners to a handful of web based applications that will serve as invaluable aids for teaching foreign languages as well as other subjects in a fun and accessible manner. This course is ideal for teachers, students, or anyone else seeking new ways to augment the traditional classroom learning experience. <br />

Having a business presence on the Internet has become a necessity in today’s world. This free online diploma course from ALISON will guide learners through the initial steps of setting up an online business, from choosing a web hosting account for your site through registering your domain name. The course will then explore some of the essential tools in building your site, including HTML, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), and Adobe Dreamweaver. Also covered are affiliate and e-mail marketing, as well as the use of social media such as Facebook to help build your business. The Diploma in Web Business Development and Marketing is ideal for anyone who always wanted to set up a Web business but felt they lacked the skills, or for those with a desire to further their understanding of how online businesses work.<br /><br />

This free online course in Geometry is for high school and secondary school students. The course will guide you through several different areas of Geometry such as points, lines, angles, triangles, quadrilaterals and circles, as well as transformations and area. The course is divided into ten modules and each module is divided into several lessons. Under each lesson you will find theory, examples and video lessons. This course is ideal for learners who want to gain a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of topics in Geometry which they can build on in later courses.

Each year, more than two million students take the SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test). Nearly every college in America uses the test as a common and objective scale for evaluating a student's college readiness. This free online course from ALISON contains sample math problems similar to the ones you will find in your own SAT test. If you have problems solving any of the questions then watch the video lesson to get an explanation. This course is ideal for any students who are sitting the SAT math exam.<br />

English is the most popular language to learn as a second language, as it is used extensively in international business, media and Web communications. This free online course from ALISON introduces Web resources that can be used as part of your learning process when studying the English language. The course reviews free Web applications that contain a wealth of English language resources and materials that are ideal for students learning English as a second language. <br />

This free online course in algebra from ALISON will guide you through among other things expressions, systems of equations, functions, real numbers, inequalities, exponents, polynomials, radical and rational expressions. The course is divided into 12 chapters and each chapter is divided into several lessons. Under each lesson you will find theory, examples and video lessons. This course is ideal for learners who want to study topics in algebra in detail.

The ACT (American College Testing) is a standardized test for high school achievement and college admissions in the United States produced by ACT, Inc. The ACT test has historically consisted of four tests: English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science Reasoning. The 60-question math test consists of 14 questions covering pre-algebra, 10 elementary algebra, 9 intermediate algebra, 14 plane geometry, 9 coordinate geometry, and 4 elementary trigonometry. This free online course from ALISON contains 60 sample problems similar to the ones you will find in your own. This course is ideal for any learner studying for the ACT math exam.<br />

This free course from ALISON is compiled from the Food Safety Knowledge Network's Basic Level Requirements for Food Manufacturers. Topics covered include hygiene, water quality, allergens, and pest control, as well as contamination, food hazards, and incident management. The practices outlined in the course adhere to internationally recognized standards, codes of practice, and guidelines relating to food, food production, and food safety recognized by the WHO (World Health Organization) and United Nations. <br /><br />This course is ideal for individuals, food safety managers, and businesses responsible for food safety.<br />

Good customer service is vital for all businesses, large or small. It can have a direct impact on customer loyalty and where potential customers choose to spend their money. Simply put, the higher quality customer service you provide, the higher level of customer satisfaction you will enjoy, and that will translate into repeat business and more revenue.<br /><br />This free online course from ALISON introduces the basic concepts of customer service and dives into effective customer service techniques and practices. It will benefit anyone who deals directly with a business or organization’s customers.<br /><br />Gain thorough knowledge and understanding of customer service practices and become confident in handling enquiries, complaints, and communications.<br />

Entrepreneurship is the cornerstone of any modern economy - Everyday entrepreneurs around the world are starting their own business. This free online course from ALISON examines characteristics of entrepreneurs and also examines the kind of business models and marketing strategies an entrepreneur can use to start a business. This course is ideal for anyone who wants to learn more about entrepreneurship or who may be thinking about starting their own business.<br />

Graphic designers, artists, photographers and all those involved in the visual arts need an accurate understanding of colour theory. This free online course from ALISON presents aspects of colour and light perception such as hue, lightness and chroma, brightness and saturation, visual perception of colour, mixing paints, and additive and subtractive colour mixing. The comprehensive text is accompanied by interactive graphics that further explain the concepts. This course is ideal for any learner who practices the visual arts, either professionally or as a hobby, and who wants to greatly enhance their knowledge and understanding of colour theory.

Music theory, one of our top online music classes, is the analysation of how music works - by studying the notation and language of music. Unlike other online music lessons, Introduction to Music Theory introduces the basic concepts and terms needed to discuss melody and harmony. Concepts covered include interval, major and minor keys and scales, triads, chords and beginning harmonic analysis.<br />The course is suitable for teens or adults with no background in music theory but some familiarity with reading common notation and playing an instrument (or singing).<br />

This module explains the Safety Management Pack for construction contractors with 20 or less employees (SMP 20). SMP20 will help you to plan your work in a safe way and protect your employees and the people around you. By following the simple steps outlined in this module, you can develop your own safety statement and improve how you carry out your work. A detailed look at risk assessment is also provided. This module was developed by the Construction Safety Partnership to help you, and will take approximately 45 minutes to complete. Afterwards you will be given instructions how to purchase your copy of SMP20 from the Construction Safety Partnership.

Successful entrepreneurs need more than business ideas, they need to be good leaders. This free online course from ALISON reviews the essential leadership skills an entrepreneur or business person needs. These skills include the knowledge and understanding of how to organise your company, how to select your business team, how to manage your business team, and how you should behave as a business professional. All great entrepreneurs and business people gain this knowledge and understanding early in their career and by studying this course you can gain the knowledge and understanding to acquire these skills also.