New on FutureLearn: download Certificates, pay with PayPal, free Career Advice and more
Buy an upgrade or paid course using PayPal Previously, you could only buy an upgrade or paid course with a credit or debit card. In 2017, we introduced the ability to pay in US Dollars, Euros and Australian Dollars as well as British Pounds – but this still meant paying by card. After a lot…
5 useful tips and tools for social learning
FutureLearn’s Head of Community, David Thair, shares his top five tips for getting the most out of our social learning features. At FutureLearn, learning through conversation is important to us. That’s why you can leave comments and have a conversation on almost every step of our courses. Just scroll to the bottom of a step,…
GCHQ certified cyber security training course available to The Open University
Why join the course? This online course will help you understand online security and protect your digital life, whether at home or work. Guided by Cory Doctorow, you will learn how to recognise threats that could harm you online and take steps to reduce the chances that they happen to you. The course will frame…
How to craft the perfect work email
The first email (or ‘e-mail’) was sent by a computer engineer called Ray Tomlinson in 1971, sadly, the content of this message is lost to history. In 2017, 169 billion emails were sent every day, according to Statista. Many would agree that email writing is an essential skill in today’s working world. And because it’s…
Five ways online learning can help your career path
Online learning offers value at any stage of your career. Whether you’re just starting out in the working world or seeking a promotion to a higher position, online learning can improve your marketability to employers and prove your passion for your role. What do professionals in recruitment and learning and development think about online learning?…
New on FutureLearn: Unlimited, set your timezone, and FutureLearn for Business
Learn more with Unlimited We know how busy life can be, but we also know you can achieve anything with the right flexibility. That’s why we’ve created Unlimited – a new way of learning. Unlimited gives you access to hundreds of short courses and the freedom to complete them at your own pace over a…
How can healthcare professionals improve the lives of women with PCOS?
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common hormonal condition affecting women in their childbearing years. It increases the risk of diabetes, diabetes in pregnancy, and endometrial cancer. PCOS is a common cause of infertility and it causes symptoms that can be very difficult to deal with, such as acne and hair growth in body…
Five common myths and misconceptions about ADHD
“Everyone has ADHD nowadays, don’t they?” When you talk with the general public about ADHD, one of the first things peoplemention is how common it is “nowadays” and cite figures like 20% of all boys in the USA being diagnosed with ADHD. In the UK, things are quite different. ADHD diagnosis rates are around 1%…
CEO update: Answering the questions about FutureLearn’s new investors
Update as of 3pm May 2, 2019 Read the original blog post announcing the news here. Thank you for all your messages of congratulations, we’re really excited about what this investment means for the future. I can see that there are some questions and concerns about what it means, so let me try to clarify…
FutureLearn announces SEEK as new 50/50 shareholders alongside The Open University
We’re delighted to announce a new shareholder today. SEEK, Australia’s top employment marketplace, is joining The Open University as 50/50 shareholders in FutureLearn. Our existing relationship with The Open University and its vision for the higher education sector has, and will continue to have, a huge impact on and benefit to FutureLearn. This is big…
