Futurelearn ExpertTracks

Microcredential

Social Entrepreneurship in Educational Technology

Develop and launch innovative EdTech ideas through ideation, market research, prototyping, and business planning. Gain expertise in securing funding and pitching to investors in this growing industry.

• FutureLearn
• 7 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Chinese Plus Microcredential

Contemporary Chinese I

Develop foundational Chinese language skills, covering pronunciation, sentence structures, introductions, and basic conversation. Improve speaking and writing fluency in Mandarin.

• FutureLearn
• 9 weeks
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Microcredential

DNA, Genetics, and Genomics: Understanding their Importance in Health and Cancer

Explore genetics' impact on health, genomic technologies in medicine, and cancer treatment advancements. Gain insights into genetic disorders and the revolutionary role of genomics in modern healthcare.

• FutureLearn
• 12 weeks, 4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

EIT RawMaterials Microcredential

Intermediate Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing)

Explore advanced 3D printing techniques, business opportunities, sustainability impacts, and process optimization across industries. Master laser powder bed fusion for enhanced metal manufacturing results.

• FutureLearn
• 9 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Ubiquity University Microcredential

How to Develop Soft Skills for Sustainability

Develop essential soft skills to drive sustainable development, fostering collaboration, emotional intelligence, and leadership for addressing global challenges and achieving UN SDGs.

• FutureLearn
• 16 weeks
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Condé Nast College of Fashion & Design Microcredential

The Future of Fashion and Media with Condé Nast

Gain expert insights into fashion and media trends, ethics, sustainability, digital influence, and beauty industry dynamics from Condé Nast specialists.

• FutureLearn
• 15 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Microcredential

Promoting Equality and Participation in Technology Development

Explore strategies for gender inclusion, anti-racism, and diverse innovation in tech development to create more equitable and inclusive technologies and workplaces.

• FutureLearn
• 9 weeks, 4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Excel Club Microcredential

Data Visualisation in Excel: Charting, Dashboards, and Pivot Tables

Develop advanced Excel skills to create impactful charts, custom dashboards, and pivot tables for data analysis and visualization, enhancing decision-making and KPI tracking.

• FutureLearn
• 12 weeks, 2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

BBC Good Food Microcredential

Navigating Dietary Requirements in the Kitchen with BBC Good Food

Gain skills to confidently prepare healthy, balanced meals for special dietary needs, including vegan and allergen-free options, while improving your overall cooking abilities.

• FutureLearn
• 15 weeks, 3-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Microcredential

How to Create and Implement a Business Strategy

Learn to develop and implement effective business strategies, from environmental analysis to strategic planning and decision-making for organizational success.

• FutureLearn
• 10 weeks, 5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Microcredential

Network Security and Defence

Develop essential cyber security skills to prevent, detect, and recover from network incidents. Explore threats, IT history, network environments, security architecture, and future trends.

• FutureLearn
• 10 weeks, 5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Microcredential

Field Ready! Planning for Success in a Conflict Zone

Develop skills for effective and ethical global engagement in conflict zones, including conflict analysis, perspective-taking, business strategies, and humanitarian aid project evaluation.

• FutureLearn
• 12 weeks
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Microcredential

Life on Mars, Earth and Beyond with Dr Louisa Preston

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Explore astrobiology, Earth's uniqueness, Mars missions, icy moons, exoplanets, and humanity's future in space. Discover the search for extraterrestrial life and potential space colonization.

• FutureLearn
• 15 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Microcredential

Fundamentals of Agile Project Management

Master Agile principles, tools, and techniques for effective project management, from beginner to advanced levels, including Scrum, Kanban, and scaled approaches.

• FutureLearn
• 21 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Microcredential

Nutrition Science: Diet and Lifestyle for Health

Explore the impact of diet on health, behavior, and wellbeing. Gain insights into eating habits, lifestyle medicine, obesity, and healthy weight management strategies.

• FutureLearn
• 12 weeks, 10 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course