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In the free online course Sustainable Business - Managing Finances, Human Resources and Accountability learn how modern businesses display their sustainability efforts to the public and how they make sure sustainable practices are undertook at all levels of the organization. Such efforts can give a business a competitive advantage by acknowledging and addressing social, environmental, and economic impacts throughout the business.<br /><br />The course begins by introducing you to the concept of accountability in business and explains why accountability is essential to run a sustainable business. You will learn how businesses use sustainability reporting in order to communicate and be accountable for their actions. Next, you will learn about how sustainable businesses deal with human resource issues in order to create a corporate culture that ensures sustainability is valued and maintained throughout the business. <br /><br />Finally, you will learn about the relationship between finance and running a sustainable business. You will learn about financial incentives to running a sustainable business. You will learn about investment opportunities that are socially responsibly and good for your business. You will learn about the insurance industry’s interest in sustainability and their efforts to address social, environmental, and economic impacts that businesses have.<br /><br />This free course will be of great interest to business professionals and eco-entrepreneurs who would like to learn the benefits of running a sustainable business and the efforts that businesses go to in ensuring that they have a positive impact on the world.<br />

The free online course NSDC Course: Learn Arabic using Hindi (English Subtitles) will introduce you to useful basic phrases and sentences that will help you communicate with others in a variety of environments and settings.<br /><br />The course begins with basic introductory phrases that will allow you introduce yourself to other people. You will also learn basic phrases for working in an office environment such as dealing with customers and arranging meetings.<br /><br />You will then learn useful phrases and sentences for aspects of driving such as if your car breaks down or when looking for directions. <br /><br />You will learn basic phrases for communicating in a healthcare setting such as at the pharmacist, arranging and seeing a doctor, and going to the dentist or optician.<br /><br />You learn basic phrases for the retail setting. You learn phrases for inquiring about a product, making a payment for an item and how to make a complaint about an item.<br /><br />You will learn basic phrases for hospitality such as in a hotel. You will learn how to inquire about room availability and ask about the room itself. You will learn phrases for checking in, paying for the room and checking out.<br /><br />Finally, you will learn basic phrases for a construction setting. You will learn words and phrases for tools and materials commonly found on all construction sites. You will also learn basic phrases for health &amp; safety issues so that you do not put yourself or others in danger.<br /><br />This course will be of great interest to all students who would like to learn more basic phrases that will give them more confidence when communicating with others in a variety of everyday settings.<br />

The free online course NSDC Course: Learn Arabic using English (Hindi Subtitles) will introduce you to useful basic phrases and sentences that will help you communicate with others in a variety of environments and settings.<br /><br />The course begins with basic introductory phrases that will allow you introduce yourself to other people. You will also learn basic phrases for working in an office environment such as dealing with customers and arranging meetings.<br /><br />You will then learn useful phrases and sentences for aspects of driving such as if your car breaks down or when looking for directions. <br /><br />You will learn basic phrases for communicating in a healthcare setting such as at the pharmacist, arranging and seeing a doctor, and going to the dentist or optician.<br /><br />You learn basic phrases for the retail setting. You learn phrases for inquiring about a product, making a payment for an item and how to make a complaint about an item.<br /><br />You will learn basic phrases for hospitality such as in a hotel. You will learn how to inquire about room availability and ask about the room itself. You will learn phrases for checking in, paying for the room and checking out.<br /><br />Finally, you will learn basic phrases for a construction setting. You will learn words and phrases for tools and materials commonly found on all construction sites. You will also learn basic phrases for health &amp; safety issues so that you do not put yourself or others in danger.<br /><br />This course will be of great interest to all students who would like to learn basic phrases that will give them more confidence when communicating with others in a variety of everyday settings.<br />

The free online course NSDC Course: Middle East Cultural Etiquette (Hindi) introduces you to the do's and don'ts of cultural etiquette in the Middle East. By learning about the social norms and appropriate behavior you will be able to integrate more quickly into society within the Middle East.<br /><br />In this course you will learn about correct cultural etiquette and social practices when interacting with local people. You will learn about appropriate behavior expected of women within this culture and about appropriate behavior between men and women. Finally, you will learn about correct cultural etiquette and social practices during the holy month of Ramadan.<br /><br />This course will be of great interest to all students who would like to learn more about correct cultural etiquette for the Middle East.<br />

The free online NSDC Course: Middle East Cultural Etiquette introduces you to the do's and don'ts of cultural etiquette in the Middle East. By learning about the social norms and appropriate behavior you will be able to integrate more quickly into society within the Middle East.<br /><br />In this course you will learn about correct cultural etiquette and social practices when interacting with local people. You will learn about appropriate behavior expected of women within this culture and about appropriate behavior between men and women. Finally, you will learn about correct cultural etiquette and social practices during the holy month of Ramadan.<br /><br />This course will be of great interest to all students who would like to learn more about correct cultural etiquette for the Middle East.<br /><br />

This course “Trainee Associate” will present you with the skills and knowledge necessary to become an excellent trainee associate. As a Trainee Associate your responsibilities will stretch across a wide variety of areas including attending the customer, making sales, stock taking, inventory shrinkage, maintaining visual merchandising, and many more.<br /><br />In order to fulfil these responsibilities, it is essential that you have a firm understanding of store activities, the customer buying behaviour, and the art of attending to customers, which this course will prepare you for. <br /><br />The course caters for different learning needs by supplying the learner with both text and video based content. You will learn a number of topics to strengthen your abilities as a trainee associate and build your skill based knowledge, communicative English, and personal effectiveness. <br /><br />This course will test your knowledge on the content at different intervals to increase your learning before you complete a final graded assessment at the end of the course. <br />

The demand for computer-controlled operators has increased in the manufacturing industry. CNC machine tools have replaced the older mechanical metal and plastic working machines to increase productivity, and therefore increasing the need for machine operators.<br /><br />This course &quot;NSDC Course: Machining Technician - Lathe&quot; presents you with the knowledge and skills necessary to become an efficient machine operator. The course caters for different learning needs by supplying the learner with both text and video based content. <br /><br />You will learn about Metrology, Metallurgy and Safety, Conventional Turning, CNC Turning, and soft skills. These modules will prepare you for using different functions of a lathe machine and teach you how to communicate and behave confidently in the work place. <br /><br />This course will test your knowledge on the content at different intervals to increase your learning before you complete a final graded assessment at the end of the course. <br />

In the years to come, it is expected that several international hotel brands will make their presence in India. This means the domestic hospitality industry is going to be adding millions of jobs in the next few years. The Food and Beverage industry is one of the highest paid industries in the hospitality service sector.<br /><br />This course “Food and Beverage Steward” presents you with the knowledge and skills necessary to become a talented food and beverage steward that can deliver top class service to their guests. The food and beverage steward is the face of the establishment and by delivering extraordinary service, the steward can convert a casual guest into a patron and the business could move into the league of “extraordinary customer service providers”. <br /><br />The course caters for different learning needs by supplying the learner with both text and video based content. You will learn a number of topics to strengthen your abilities as a steward, such as communication with customers, personal hygiene, serving food and beverages, first aid, napkin folds, and many more topics that will enable you to deliver high quality service. <br /><br />This course will test your knowledge on the content at different intervals to increase your learning before you complete a final graded assessment at the end of the course. <br />

In the free online course Sustainable Business - Entrepreneurship and Innovation learn how entrepreneurship and innovation can relate to sustainable business and how entrepreneurial innovators forge new paths and break with accepted ways of doing things in new or existing businesses. <br /><br />The course begins by introducing you to the process of entrepreneurship and explains different challenges that can occur when you become an entrepreneur. You will learn how different types of entrepreneurs run successful businesses whilst undertaking sustainable practices. Next, you will learn the importance of innovation when running a sustainable business. You will learn how technology and innovation are related and how they are useful for business sustainability. You will learn how important it is to create new relationships and contacts when running a business. <br /><br />Finally, you will be introduced to Simply Green Biofuels, a sustainable fuelling company. You will follow the company’s journey from the beginning, learning about challenges it faced and success it achieved. Through this case study you will gain a stronger understanding how sustainability can be linked with entrepreneurship and how sustainability entrepreneurship can be a successful and worthwhile venture.<br /><br />This free course will be of great interest to business professionals and entrepreneurs who would like to learn how entrepreneurship can lead to innovation in regards to sustainability in business and how this can benefit both the economy and society. <br />

In the free online course Sustainable Business - Marketing Strategy for Sustainable Products and Services learn how a business can conduct sustainable marketing by developing and promoting products and services that meet consumer needs utilizing resources responsibly to ensure a better quality of life now and for future generations to come.<br /><br />The course begins by introducing you to the practice of sustainable business marketing. You will learn how sustainable business marketing draws on traditional marketing methods and applies them to sustainable initiatives and products and services. You will learn that ways in which a business creates a strong sustainability marketing strategy in order to be successful. Next, you will be introduced to the marketing mix. You will learn how basing the marketing mix on sustainability principles allows for an effective sustainable marketing approach. You will learn the importance of market segmentation in order to tailor marketing efforts to consumers that are best aligned as potential buyers or customers of a product or service. <br /><br />Finally, you will be learn about the market barriers that need to be considered and addressed by sustainability marketers in order to better position their products and services for growth. You will learn about the various business risks involved in sustainable business marketing that can cause problems with a company’s marketing plan.<br /><br />This free course will be of great interest to business professionals, marketers, and eco-entrepreneurs who would like to learn how a business can successfully market sustainable products and services in a sustainable way.<br />

The free online course Diploma in Clinical Nursing Skills will be of great interest to anyone who wants to learn more about the clinical nursing skills needed to treat a range of diseases and disorders of the cardiovascular system, the respiratory system, the digestive system and the central nervous system.<br /><br />The course begins by explaining the anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system. You will then review the duties that nurses must perform to ensure that their patients are both physically and mentally prepared for clinical procedures. This section concludes by examining a range of cardiovascular disorders which you are likely to encounter as part of your clinical nursing career. <br /><br />The course then explains the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system. Here you will study the organs that combine to form the respiratory system. You will learn about the role that each organ plays in respiration and examine the most common factors that cause each organ to become diseased within the body. You will then study a range of physical examinations and procedures that medical personnel use to examine a patient.<br /><br />The course then continues to focus on the lower digestive system, such as the intestines, pancreas and liver and how they produce enzymes and gastric juices to help in the absorption of food. You will learn about the steps and procedures for gastric and intestinal intubation, and how to identify the various signs and symptoms of gastrointestinal disorders as well as emergency treatment procedures. The course then reviews various disorders of the respiratory system that you may encounter during your nursing career. You will examine disorders of the upper and lower respiratory systems. Here you will learn how to identify and help treat various disorders of the upper and lower respiratory systems such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, emphysema and bronchitis. You will also examine the implications that these disorders can have on the care you provide to your patient.<br /><br />Next, you will learn about the digestive system and how each part functions in order to ingest, break up and carry food so that digestion can take place. The course then focuses on the various diagnostic procedures for identifying disorders of the gastrointestinal system such as auscultation, endoscopy, stool samples and gastric analysis. You will learn about the different types of gastrointestinal disorders such as gastritis, gastroenteritis, peritonitis, ulcers and intestinal obstructions. You will learn how to identify the symptoms and differing treatments for each disorder. Hepatitis and cirrhosis are also explained as well as the steps involved in the assessment and monitoring of a patient's status to aid recovery. You will also learn about diabetes, how it is caused, how to identify the symptoms, as well as emergency treatment procedures.<br /><br />In the final section of the course you will learn about the structure and the function of the central nervous system (CNS). You will then learn about neurological assessment and how to accurately and completely evaluate the patient's vital signs, mental status, sensory function, motor function, and level of consciousness. . You will learn the steps and procedures involved in administering brain scans, electroencephalogram (EEG) and lumbar punctures. You will also learn about the proper positioning and care for an unconscious patient and the different types of infectious neurological diseases (Meningitis, Encephalitis) and degenerative neurological diseases (Multiple Sclerosis, Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)). You will learn how to identify the symptoms and the differing treatments for each disorder. <br /><br />This free online Diploma course will be of great interest to all health care professionals who would like to learn more about nursing practices and assessment techniques in relation to patient care and treatment.<br />

The free online course Introduction to Media and Culture guides you through the basic theories of mass media and new media and the different ways media affects culture.<br /><br />This course begins by developing an understanding of media and culture. In particular the course will look at the evolution of both media and culture over time, before examining mass media and popular culture. This course will also look at the development of convergence and established cultural values. <br /> <br />Next, you will be introduced to the effects of media and culture, which will help you to understand their impact on society. In order to achieve this, you will look at the messages which mass media can facilitate, as well as the theories surrounding media effects. You will also gain insight into researching media, and examine some controversies surrounding the field. <br /><br />This free online course will be of great interest to professionals working in the areas of media or culture, and would like to learn more about the field. It will also be of interest to learners would like to learn more about the effects which media can have upon our culture. <br />

The free online course Introduction to Alternative Dispute Resolution describes the benefits of using ADR as a conflict resolution method, how to prepare for an ADR process, and how confidentiality is maintained during the ADR process. The course also outlines both the common and uncommon methods of ADR and the situations in which each method can be used.<br /><br />The course begins by introducing you to what alternative dispute resolution is. You will learn about when ADR is used and why it is important to understand the ADR process. You will learn about the reasons why ADR should be chosen as a resolution method and the seven principles for resolving disputes. You will learn how to prepare for ADR and about what is expected in an ADR process, with suggestions for getting the most out of the ADR process. This section concludes by explaining the role of ADR practitioners, including what to expect from your ADR practitioner, questions you may want to ask your ADR practitioner, and how to give feedback about your ADR practitioner.<br /><br />The course then introduces you to the most common methods of ADR – Negotiation, Mediation, and Arbitration. This section explains each of these methods in detail by including various features of each such as the cost, the benefits and drawbacks associated with each method, and when each method may be used. This section also describes other less common methods of ADR that some people adopt and how they are used. This section concludes by explaining public policy, legislation, and ADR and how the introduction of new laws could ensure equality in an ADR process.<br /><br />This free course will be of great interest to all professionals who are working in both the public and private sectors, and who are involved in conflict analysis, and management and resolution processes. It will also be of interest to learners who want to study mediation and other non-adversarial dispute and conflict resolution processes. <br />

In the free online course Health &amp; Safety - Risks and Safety in Demolition Work learn about the risks involved in demolition work and how it can be performed in a safe way.<br /><br />The course begins by introducing you to the process of demolition. You will learn about the health and safety duties that people involved with demolition work have. The course will also introduce you to the risk management process that should be taken to identify any hazards that are associated with demolition work.<br /><br />Next, you will learn the different risks that are involved in performing demolition work. The course reviews risks involved in building demolition and chemical risks that are involved in demolition work. You will learn ways in which a work area can be secured for performing demolition work safely.<br /><br />Finally, you will review the processes of manual and mechanical demolition and the risks involved with them. You will learn about safety measures to be taken when using manual or mechanical demolition methods. You will also learn about the demolition of special structures and how special structures may need to be demolished differently to less complex structures. <br /><br />This free online course will be of great interest to anyone who has management or control of workplaces where demolition work is carried out, or anyone who wants to know about the process of demolition. <br />

This free online course Communication Skills - Perception and Nonverbal Communication will help you understand how you view and hear the world around you. You will also explore nonverbal communication skills to help you become a more effective communicator.<br /><br />The course begins by introducing you to the basics of perception. Concepts such as visual culture and visual perception will be explored, and you will also learn about the basics of auditory perception. The course discusses the impacts which these types of perception can have as part of interpersonal communication.<br /><br />You will also examine important aspects of nonverbal communication. You will look at the ways in which the body communicates nonverbally, including concepts such as space and gestures. Facial expressions are also a vital part of nonverbal communication and the course will show you how to interpret facial expressions effectively.<br /><br />This course will be of great interest to all professionals who are required to communicate as part of their job, either to customers or work colleagues. It will also be of interest to anyone who is hoping to enhance their daily lives through improving their nonverbal communication skills. <br />

The free online course Public Relations: Best Practices and Ethics guides you in a step-by-step manner through the best practices and ethics necessary for excellence in public relations.<br /><br />The course begins by walking you through the RACE process in public relations. In particular you will learn about conducting Research, strategic Action planning, Communication implementation, and Evaluating your results. These are all steps which will help you to implement the RACE system in your everyday working practices.<br /><br />You will then be introduced to the best practices in public relations which will help you to identify the different areas included in the field, as well as helping you understand the functions of each. To help you see how these best practices can be applied in the real world you will review case studies of the practices in action.<br /><br />Next, you will learn about the importance of ethics, moral analysis, and leadership in public relations, and their potential impact on your PR strategy. To do so you will explore the theory behind each area, and further examine the real life impacts which a good implementation of these practices can have on your company. Finally, you will look at the best practices of public relations. These best practices are vital to developing and maintaining excellent public relations within any organization. <br /><br />This free online course will be of great interest to learners who work in the area of PR and communications, and would like to learn more about excellence in PR. It is also be of interest to learners who would like to learn more about the best practices and ethics that drive PR, while also looking at examples of excellent PR in action. <br />

The free online Middle East Cultural Etiquette introduces you to the do's and don'ts of cultural etiquette in the Middle East. By learning about the social norms and appropriate behavior you will be able to integrate more quickly into society within the Middle East.<br /><br />In this course you will learn about correct cultural etiquette and social practices when interacting with local people. You will learn about appropriate behavior expected of women within this culture and about appropriate behavior between men and women. Finally, you will learn about correct cultural etiquette and social practices during the holy month of Ramadan.<br /><br />This course will be of great interest to all students who would like to learn more about correct cultural etiquette for the Middle East.<br />

The free online course Learn Arabic using English (Hindi Subtitles) will introduce you to useful basic phrases and sentences that will help you communicate with others in a variety of environments and settings.<br /><br />The course begins with basic introductory phrases that will allow you introduce yourself to other people. You will also learn basic phrases for working in an office environment such as dealing with customers and arranging meetings.<br /><br />You will then learn useful phrases and sentences for aspects of driving such as if your car breaks down or when looking for directions.<br /><br />You will learn basic phrases for communicating in a healthcare setting such as at the pharmacist, arranging and seeing a doctor, and going to the dentist or optician.<br /><br />You learn basic phrases for the retail setting. You learn phrases for inquiring about a product, making a payment for an item and how to make a complaint about an item.<br /><br />You will learn basic phrases for hospitality such as in a hotel. You will learn how to inquire about room availability and ask about the room itself. You will learn phrases for checking in, paying for the room and checking out.<br /><br />Finally, you will learn basic phrases for a construction setting. You will learn words and phrases for tools and materials commonly found on all construction sites. You will also learn basic phrases for health &amp; safety issues so that you do not put yourself or others in danger.<br /><br />This course will be of great interest to all students who would like to learn basic phrases that will give them more confidence when communicating with others in a variety of everyday settings.<br /><br />

The free online course Learn Arabic using Hindi (English Subtitles) will introduce you to useful basic phrases and sentences that will help you communicate with others in a variety of environments and settings.<br /><br />The course begins with basic introductory phrases that will allow you introduce yourself to other people. You will also learn basic phrases for working in an office environment such as dealing with customers and arranging meetings.<br /><br />You will then learn useful phrases and sentences for aspects of driving such as if your car breaks down or when looking for directions.<br /><br />You will learn basic phrases for communicating in a healthcare setting such as at the pharmacist, arranging and seeing a doctor, and going to the dentist or optician.<br /><br />You learn basic phrases for the retail setting. You learn phrases for inquiring about a product, making a payment for an item and how to make a complaint about an item.<br /><br />You will learn basic phrases for hospitality such as in a hotel. You will learn how to inquire about room availability and ask about the room itself. You will learn phrases for checking in, paying for the room and checking out.<br /><br />Finally, you will learn basic phrases for a construction setting. You will learn words and phrases for tools and materials commonly found on all construction sites. You will also learn basic phrases for health &amp; safety issues so that you do not put yourself or others in danger.<br /><br />This course will be of great interest to all students who would like to learn basic phrases that will give them more confidence when communicating with others in a variety of everyday settings.<br />

The free online course Computer Networking - Wired and Wireless Networks and Protocols introduces you in a step-by-step manner to the structure and function of wired and wireless networks and their protocols. The course begins by introducing you to cabling systems for wired networks, in particular the twisted-pair cable, and cable speeds and the cable types. You will also learn about the tools needed when making the connections between patch panels and RJ45 jacks. <br /><br />You will learn about the structure of Internet Protocol addresses in detail, including IP Ranges and their classes. You will compare and contrast the structure and function of IPv4 and IPv6 addresses and will learn about the role of Default gateway and DNS server in networking.<br /><br />Finally, the course introduces you basic TCP/IP tools such as command prompt, ipconfig and ping, and the use of these tools will be demonstrated. Next, you will be introduced to advanced TCP/IP tools such as Netstat, Pathping, Nslookup, Telnet, NbtStat and Netsh. Again, these tools and their uses will be demonstrated.<br /><br />This course will be of interest to all learners who would like to learn more about computer networking, in particular the structure and function of wired and wireless networks and their protocols. It will also be of great interest to all learners who are considering computer networking as a career or who are considering doing professional computer networking exams. <br />