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C is a powerful system programming language and is commonly used to programme operating systems such as Unix. One of the main advantages of programming in C is that it allows the programmer to write directly to memory. This means that key constructs such as pointers, constants and strings can be used within the memory in an efficient and machine-independent fashion. This free online computer programming course covers topics such as using pointers for direct memory access and manipulation in C, changing the memory address contained within a pointer and introduces constants and string literals. You will learn why pointers contain memory addresses of multi-byte variables, and how to visualise RAM in a new way. This free online computer programming course will be of great interest to IT and software professionals who would like to learn more about this powerful and efficient programming language, and to all learners who would like to learn more about the kind of programming language that is used to develop operating systems.<br />

All modern economies need industries that are innovative in product design and efficient in manufacturing. In turn, these industries need people who are knowledgeable about the process. ALISON's free online manufacturing course will give you a detailed understanding of manufacturing and product design by covering topics such as what design is, how to use models in product design, bringing ideas from concept to prototype to production, using the product design specification, manufacturing processes such as casting, forming, cutting and joining, surface engineering and optical materials engineering. There are also a number of case studies to review. <br /><br />ALISON's online course is ideal for employees or professionals who want to learn more about product design and manufacturing processes, and for learners who would like a manufacturing or product design career.<br />

This free online course offers a comprehensive introduction to algebra and carefully explains the concepts of algebraic fractions. It guides you from basic operations, such as addition and subtraction, up to simplifying quadratic equations and more. It applies maths to real-world problems. This course is ideal for students looking for extra help, or even for a different approach to learning maths.

This free course aims to provide healthcare line managers and department heads with an introduction to managing occupational health and safety. The full course consists of six modules and is suitable for all healthcare settings. <br /><br /> This module, <b>Module 4</b>, introduces you to <b>Chemical Agent Hazards in Healthcare</b>. It can be studied as a stand alone module or as part of the full course. <br /><br /> <b>Module 4</b> is split into three topics: <ul style="font-size: 0.9em;"> <li>Topic 1: Chemical Agent Hazards, </li> <li>Topic 2: Chemical Risk Assessment, and </li> <li>Topic 3: Implementing Control Measures. <br /><br /></li> </ul> Please note that the module is intended as an overview and may need to be supplemented by more specific training and / or specialised advice.<br />

This free course aims to provide healthcare line managers and department heads with an introduction to managing occupational health and safety. The full course consists of six modules and is suitable for all healthcare settings. <br /><br /> This module, Module 1, introduces you to the principle health and safety legislation in Ireland and the concept of risk assessment and management in a healthcare setting. It guides you through the steps in the risk assessment process including how to identify hazards at work, assess the risk and identify control measures. It can be studied as a stand alone module or as part of the full course. <br /><br /> <strong>Module 1 is split into three topics</strong><br /> <ul class="designed-list"> <li>Topic 1: Legislation</li> <li>Topic 2: Identifying Hazards &amp; Risk Assessment, and</li> <li>Topic 3: General Principles of Prevention.</li> </ul> <br /><br /> Please note that the module is intended as an overview and may need to be supplemented by more specific training and / or specialised advice.

This free course aims to provide healthcare line managers and department heads with an introduction to managing occupational health and safety. The full course consists of six modules and is suitable for all healthcare settings. <br /><br /> This module, <b> Module 2</b> , introduces you to <b> Safety Management in Healthcare</b> . It can be studied as a stand alone module or as part of the full course. <br /><br /> <b> Module 2</b> is split into five topics: <ul style="font-size: 0.9em;"> <li>Topic 1: Safety Statement,</li> <li>Topic 2: Safe Systems Of Work,</li> <li>Topic 3: Safety Consultation,</li> <li>Topic 4: Information, Instruction, Training And Supervision, and </li> <li>Topic 5: Investigation Of Accidents And Incidents. </li> </ul> <br /><br /> Please note that the module is intended as an overview and may need to be supplemented by more specific training and / or specialised advice.<br />

Probability and Statistics is one of two strands introduced in the first phase of the new Project Maths Course in the Irish curriculum. This topic covers up to half of the new Paper 2 in the Leaving Certificate Paper. <br />Statistics are used in real life to make sense of the information around us and how it affects us. Statistics looks at the data handling cycle and analysis of the data collected. This involves posing a question, collecting data on that question, presenting that data, analysing the data (using measures of spread and centre) and interpreting the results. In answering questions, it is essential that you can contextualise and justify your findings. <br />Probability is concerned with the likelihood of an event(s) happening. The information can be used to make informed decisions. The use of probability is commonly utilised in the world of finance, insurance and sport among others. Probability can also be used to infer the fairness of an event or series of events. It can be evaluated using a diagram or a rule-based approach. A combination of Probability and Statistics can be used to prove/disprove a given conjecture or statement (Hypothesis Testing (HL only)). <br />This Strand attempts to merge the mathematical aspects of Probability and Statistics with its real-life application. It is an interesting topic that is very accessible to all students.<br />

Unlike most anatomical systems in the human body the reproductive systems in the male and female are completely different in structure and function but both work together to play a vital role in the production of an offspring. This free online course enables the learner to explore the structure and functions of the human reproductive system. It explains the necessity for reproduction and provides an understanding of how offspring develop. It describes the structure and functions of all the organs involved in the male and female reproductive systems and it outlines the different types of cells involved in the process of fertilization. It also describes the function of the mammary glands. Finally, it reviews the parturition of the fetus, describing the different phases up to child birth and post-child birth. This free online course will be of great interest to all students of biology, anatomy and physiology, and healthcare professionals who would like to further their knowledge and understanding of the human reproductive system and the processes involved in it.<br />

This free course aims to provide healthcare line managers and department heads with an introduction to managing occupational health and safety. The full course consists of six modules and is suitable for all healthcare settings. <br /><br />This module, <b> Module 3</b> , introduces you to <b> Biological Agent Hazards in Healthcare</b> . It can be studied as a stand alone module or as part of the full course. <br /><br /> <b> Module 3</b> is split into three topics. <ul style="font-size: 0.9em;"> <li>Topic 1: Introduction to Biological Agents, </li> <li>Topic 2: Biological Agents Risk Assessment, and </li> <li>Topic 3: Implementing Control Measures. <br /><br /></li> </ul> Please note that the module is intended as an overview and may need to be supplemented by more specific training and / or specialised advice. <br />

This free course aims to provide healthcare line managers and department heads with an introduction to managing occupational health and safety. The full course consists of six modules and is suitable for all healthcare settings. <br /><br /> This module, <b>Module 5</b>, introduces you to <b>Physical Hazards in Healthcare</b>. It can be studied as a stand alone module or as part of the full course. <br /><br /> <b>Module 5</b> is split into six topics: <ul style="font-size: 0.9em;"> <li>Topic 1: Slips, Trips And Falls, </li> <li>Topic 2: Slips, Trips and Falls Risk Assessment, </li> <li>Topic 3: Implementing Control Measures, </li> <li>Topic 4: Manual Handling and Patient Handling, </li> <li>Topic 5: Manual Handling Risk Assessment, and </li> <li>Topic 6: Manual Handling Implementing Control Measures. </li> </ul> <br /> Please note that the module is intended as an overview and may need to be supplemented by more specific training and / or specialised advice.<br />

Probability and Statistics is one of two strands introduced in the first phase of the new Project Maths Course. This topic covers up to half of the new Paper 2 in the Leaving Certificate Paper in the Irish curriculum.<br />Statistics are used in real life to make sense of the information around us and how it affects us. Statistics looks at the data handling cycle and analysis of the data collected. This involves posing a question, collecting data on that question, presenting that data, analysing the data (using measures of spread and centre) and interpreting the results. In answering questions, it is essential that you can contextualise and justify your findings.<br />Probability is concerned with the likelihood of an event(s) happening. The information can be used to make informed decisions. The use of probability is commonly utilised in the world of finance, insurance and sport among others. Probability can also be used to infer the fairness of an event or series of events. It can be evaluated using a diagram or a rule-based approach. <br />This Strand attempts to merge the mathematical aspects of Probability and Statistics with its real-life application. It is an interesting topic that is very accessible to all students.<br />

The ability to accurately record business transactions is of vital importance for accounting professionals in any business or organisation. In this free online accounting course you will be introduced to ledger accounts and journals and the rules for recording your transactions in them. You will learn about permanent and real accounts in the Ledgers, what the journal is used for and how the posting to each are referenced. The accounting cycle is explored along with the eight steps that form the basis for recording business transactions. This course also introduces the six rules of debit and credit along with explanations and examples of each rule. The course then links all these concepts together by demonstrating a series of transaction postings starting with the journals and ending with a trial balance and looking at possible sources of errors in a trial balance. Students then see how this information is used through vertical and horizontal analysis to assist in making business decisions. This free online accounting course will be of great interest to entrepreneurs and business professionals who would like to get a thorough introduction to accounting principles, and to any learner who is interested in accounting as a future career.<br /><br />

The free online Diploma in French Language Studies course is designed for anyone who wants to learn to speak and write basic French. You will learn French vocabulary for greeting people, introducing yourself, and talking about your studies or your job. Core French language skills such as understanding numbers, time and dates along with talking about the weather are also covered. You will learn the key French words and phrases for describing the workplace, different occupations and applying for a job. The course also covers French vocabulary for talking about where you live, what your home is like, what your daily routine is like, and topics such as paying the bills and going shopping. You will also learn to speak in French about your hobbies and how you spend your vacation. The phonetics section in each module covers the pronunciation of the alphabet, French accents, accentuation and vowels. Learners will also be directed to the relevant sections of grammar in a grammar reference resource. The course lays down the foundations of the spoken language by introducing learners to the pronunciation of words and phrases through text and audio. Short audio segments let you hear how the words and phrases are pronounced. These are reinforced with longer videos using related interviews with French speakers which include transcripts in both French and English. This course will be of great interest to anyone who wants to learn to speak French for use in business or social occasions, and for those wanting to travel to any French speaking country or region in Europe.<br />

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 />

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 />