Get support – courses about life-changing health conditions
In this post we share courses that can help you learn more about life-changing conditions and diagnoses. When you or someone you know is diagnosed with a serious condition it can completely overturn everyday life. There are a few things that might help you navigate this ‘new normal’: finding out more about the diagnosis, learning…
Courses to help you improve the lives of children
In this post we share courses to help in different ways with improving the lives of children across the globe. Help children grow and develop The first part of solving a problem is understanding it. To help solve the problems children face we must understand how they grow and develop as infants. Try the course…
Coding Courses: from beginner to advanced
In this post we share some of our great coding courses, from courses that will show the ropes, to course that will help you polish your skills. I’m a beginner… Try Data Mining with Weka ✓ Good if you work with lots of data✓ Get an intro to machine learning✓ Download free Weka Software Try…
Restricted course access for learners in Crimea, Cuba, Iran, North Korea or Syria
UPDATE: These restrictions have now been lifted, read more. FutureLearn employs US citizens and works with US suppliers and a growing number of US educational institutions. The combination of these things means we have to comply with US sanctions. These regulations restrict economic and trade activities with four countries and one region identified by the…
Become a leader
The Basics Here’s a short summary of what a leader is and does. A leader is someone who leads a team of people. They typically offer instructions, advice and encouragement to their team. Leadership abilities are highly valued and leaders can be found in almost all industries and job sectors. Step by step Taking on any new role…
How can we improve support for autistic people?
Ahead of World’s Autism Day tomorrow, in this post Mark Brosnan from the University of Bath discusses some of the challenges and solutions for parents and carers of autistic people, and shares more about the course Smart-ASD: Matching Autistic People with Technology Resources. Over the last few decades awareness of autism has grown. Last week…
FutureLearn at SXSWedu
In this post we share some of what our CEO Simon Nelson said about higher education and the digital world, when he spoke at SXSWedu in Texas. SXSWedu is an annual conference and festival which celebrates innovation in learning. The event is part of the South by Southwest family of conferences and festivals and, now…
FutureLearn updates: Assignments and Course Descriptions
Submit an assignment and get feedback from your tutor You can now submit assignments for tutor feedback and grading. Tutor marked assignments are a step in a course which will allow you to submit a written response to a question set by the course provider. One of the educators can then give you feedback either…
Making a FutureLearn course (a recipe)
Making a FutureLearn course is a fun, exciting and sometimes complicated process. To make it a bit simpler I’m going to use an old familiar metaphor: the recipe. Let’s start by taking a look at what we’re cooking up today: one course. More specifically, one course that: Tells stories – every course should tell a…
Courses to help you tackle current healthcare issues
Ensure you’re up to date with the latest thinking on key issues in healthcare with these courses from top organisations. Antibiotic Resistance According to the WHO ‘without urgent action, we are heading for a post-antibiotic era, in which common infections and minor injuries can once again kill’. Take action by learning about the challenges and potential…
