To help keep you stimulated over the summer holidays, we have pulled together a list of interesting MOOCS (online learning courses) from Future Learn for you to look through and to take part in any that may interest you.
These are a really great way of expanding your knowledge, skills and placing additional information on your C.V. to help you to stand out to employers. It shows that you are motivated, committed and proactive with your learning and can organise your time productively.
If nothing takes your fancy, then why not have a look yourself and see what’s on offer? https://www.futurelearn.com/
A-level Study Boost: Unseen Poetry and the Creative Process
Discover effective techniques to analyse unseen poetry and learn about the creative writing process.
https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/a-level-study-unseen-poetry
How To Make A Poem
Learn how to ‘make’ your own poetry by exploring different poetic techniques and styles
https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/how-to-make-a-poem
An Introduction to Screenwriting
This online course explores the key concepts and fundamental principles involved in the process of screenwriting.
https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/screenwriting
Explore Filmmaking: from Script to Screen
Learn from award-winning filmmakers how films go from script to screen with this film production course from the BFI Film Academy.
https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/explore-filmmaking
Introduction to Production Design for Film and Screen
Explore the craft of Production Design with award-winning filmmakers and learn how it adds meaning and depth to screen stories.
https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/production-design
Explore Animation
Learn animation techniques, including stop motion, 2D, CGI and pixilation, with award-winning animators, in this NFTS course.
https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/explore-animation
Persistence of vision: how does animation work?
https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/explore-animation/0/steps/12222
Principles of animation
https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/explore-animation/0/steps/12228
What do we mean by cinematic story and form?Michael Lengsfield starts by taking a broad look at screen stories. https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/screenwriting/0/steps/10486
Digital Skills: Social Media
Learn how to use social media for business, from creating a social media presence to measuring success.
https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/digital-skills-social-media
Electrical Engineering: Sensing, Powering and Controlling
Get a taste of an electrical engineering degree. Build your confidence in communicating ideas and using technical vocabulary.
https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/electrical-engineering
ABC of Flight Mechanics: How Do Planes Fly?
Discover how airplanes work and explore simple flight mechanics: from take-off and landing, to the physics of flight.
https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/flight-mechanics
The Science of Nuclear Energy
Discover the science behind nuclear energy and its role in energy provision in the past, present and future.
https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/the-science-of-nuclear-energy
Discovering Science: Atmospheric Chemistry
What can we learn about Earth, and other planets in and beyond our solar system, by studying their atmospheres?
https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/discovering-science-atmospheric-chemistry
Biochemistry: the Molecules of Life-
Explore the impact of biochemistry on bioenergy and health, discovering why graduates are in demand; with the Biochemical Society.
https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/biochemistry
Forensic Psychology: Witness Investigation
Discover how forensic psychology helps obtain evidence from eyewitnesses in police investigations and prevents cases of injustice https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/forensic-psychology
Incarceration: Are prisons a suitable punishment?
Explore life inside UK prisons. Learn whether this type of punishment reduces crime and if rehabilitation can prevent reoffending. https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/incarceration-prisons-suitable-punishment
Sport for Sustainable Development: Designing Effective Policies and Programmes
Explore the ways in which sports can actively contribute to the advancements of the Sustainable Development Goals.
https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/sport-for-sustainable-development
How to Write Your First Song
Get a practical introduction to the mechanics of song writing and meet established songwriters with this free online course
https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/songwriting
The five elements of music https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/songwriting/0/steps/5711
Looking inside a song https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/songwriting/0/steps/5710
Making Music with Others
Get an introduction to group music-making and the social contexts in which musicians participate .https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/making-music
English in Early Childhood: Language Learning and Development
Discover how very young children learn English as an additional language and how you can help them progress.
https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/english-in-early-childhood
Introduction to Nursing: The Role of Nurses Around the World
Understand the role of nurses: from personal care, to supporting families and communities, to public health and infection control. https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/nursing – Check the dates for this- next one is the 3rd of August.
Care Home Nursing: Changing Perceptions
Challenge your opinion of what it’s like to be a care home nurse and understand their importance and varied responsibilities.
https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/nursing-care-homes
Introduction to Nutrition and Food Safety
Learn the basics of nutrition and understand what foods can harm us.
https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/nutrition-food-safety
Mindfulness for Wellbeing and Peak Performance
Learn mindfulness techniques to reduce stress and improve your wellbeing and work/study performance in this online course.
https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/mindfulness-wellbeing-performance
How to Succeed at: Interviews
This free three week course provides the tools you need to succeed at interviews and land your dream job or course place.
https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/interviews
What to wear at interview https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/interviews/0/steps/5419
Top video interviews As with telephone interviews, video interviews are becoming more popular with organisations and institutions as part of the recruitment process.https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/interviews/0/steps/5430
How to Succeed at: Writing Applications This free three week course will help you produce a perfect CV, application and online profile when applying for a job or course.https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/writing-applications
Use STAR Use the ‘STAR’ technique to help you structure your answer:https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/writing-applications/0/steps/5405
Improve your digital footprint: Social media offers great opportunities to develop your employability and many employers are now using it to find new recruits. Social media could play an important role in helping you find a job, therefore it’s essential you know how to use it to your advantage.https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/writing-applications/0/steps/5393
Here are some other activities that you may wish to have a go at to help keep you engaged and stimulated.
The Big Guide to C.V Writing:
Observe GP Observe GP is an alternative to work experience for aspiring medics aged 16 and over, who are living in the UK. It is a free interactive video platform providing insights into the role of a GP and the wider primary care team.
https://www.rcgp.org.uk/training-exams/discover-general-practice/observe-gp.aspx?fbclid=IwAR1WFg9Q3UsJa1UzPbsQTWpdh–7p09kaEuxot8yK7bsxaKEAayUL_CCxpM
Virtual Work Experience: This course provides a ‘virtual’ work experience for those looking to apply to medical school. You will be introduced to the NHS before exploring the roles and skill sets of six different medical specialists. Along the way, you will also consider some of the challenges and wider issues doctors face.
Research what it is like to work for the NHS with REAL LIFE stories: research to help you gain a deeper insight into the work of different roles in the NHS to help with careers planning. https://www.stepintothenhs.nhs.uk/careers/real-life-stories?fbclid=IwAR25QlAriW8YgjxbqQCqEkVi3ZECKJ-2ieRt2vTXI2V1rZZPYh97rSjCQiw
Explore different roles in the NHS: Subscribe to Health Careers on Youtube to see what the professionals say about their different roles: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxGgYSuq0XR0siPOJVq8trQ
Investigate the abundance of jobs within The NHS: 350 Careers, One Future: https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/career-planning/resources/350-careers-one-nhs-your-future-0?fbclid=IwAR1RFCzxGhG75Gl0AsPMog3mGIRcKRLdRqZ-7juMoqdXSPk1QqJ_4SrpJHQ
Virtual Work Experience: Freeformers Virtual Work Experience gives you a unique opportunity to gain work experience in a company that you might not normally get access to while highlighting the essential skills you might need. You’ll get to see the inner workings of Freeformers, a ‘digital transformation’ agency, and actively work with different departments on one exciting project, helping them solve problems and complete real-life tasks.
Virtual Work Experience for Law Students: https://www.thelawyerportal.com/free-guides/law-work-experience/virtual-work-experience-for-law-students/?fbclid=IwAR1RFCzxGhG75Gl0AsPMog3mGIRcKRLdRqZ-7juMoqdXSPk1QqJ_4SrpJHQ
Virtual work Experience for students interested in Architecture and Design: https://workexperience.hfm.co.uk/
Look into the different ways of finding job vacancies: https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/get-a-job/advertised-job-vacancies#newspapers
Research how to find a job by Networking: https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/get-a-job/networking
Interview Advice: https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/get-a-job/interview-advice
How to answer common interview questions: https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/get-a-job/top-10-interview-questions
Check out LearnLive UK for an abundance of information videos and live events from different industries and careers: https://learnliveuk.com/channel/
Research Higher and Degree Apprenticeships: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/higher-and-degree-apprenticeships
Take a look at and download The Young Professionals APP everything you need to find an apprenticeship or work experience scheme, all in one place. https://young-professionals.uk/
Look at the Youth Employment UK website and become a Young Professional to get support and boost your employability skills: https://www.youthemployment.org.uk/young-professional-training/
Check out Careers Badge: videos on Youtube providing an insight into some different careers https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChqEC5PXz1nEOKllczXkFSQ?view_as=subscriber&fbclid=IwAR0c5pwaR70xcC4L2oO6v46qtMZVprswoNZktnp0Bczu_qy298PwW9G9O0Y
Go to The Oak Academy and complete their work experience videos from Monday giving you important information on employability skills and how to market yourself, project planning, HR and Recruitment: https://classroom.thenational.academy/year-groups/year-10/work-experience
Fancy Journalism as a career? Piers Morgan welcomes launch of NCTJ virtual summer school: https://www.nctj.com/latestnews/piers-morgan-welcomes-launch-of-nctj-summer-school
Sign up to Career Map and take advantage of their free careers magazine: suitable for parents, students and graduates.
Ten skills you might not know you had https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zfpxt39
Students interested in anatomy, biology and maybe thinking of medicine. They have some online free live sessions every Tuesday and Thursday at 10.00a.m https://www.premedprojects.co.uk/premed-projects-live-tv?fbclid=IwAR2H9h_lpPvPhGq71y68G8t5XMUeKQhZ19JTU_5SlaZH5q78VJIwyHv1Pg0
The Nine to Five with Stacey Dooley: Advice and Stories from Stacey Dooley and five 16-18 year olds on the ultimate work experience: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p06zhf9j/the-nine-to-five-with-stacey-dooley
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zkgbhbk
The low-down on apprenticeships https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z4n7kmn
What is a degree apprenticeship and is it right for me? https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z7mrf4j
Four jobs that could save the planet https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zm63xyc
Do some research on careers, assess your skills: https://nationalcareers.s
Getting a job in production: https://www.bbc.co.uk/careers/help/getting-a-job-in-production
Look into different jobs within the creative careers sector:
https://discovercreative.careers/#/
There’s a career for you in the creative industries
I want a creative careers what are my options?
Everything Hair and Beauty: https://www.hairandbeautyjobs.com/careers/job-profiles/
https://www.youthemployment.org.uk/careers-hub-sector/hair-and-beauty/
Have a listen to some podcasts and keep up-to-date with the new podcasts covering career related topics:
https://anchor.fm/apprentice-talks
Capgemini have created a mock digital interview for students. Digital Interviews are the norm for at least the initial stages of recruitment so this is a chance for the students to check it out and see what its like. https://capgemini.hirevue.com/signup/j23gtr78S5GSvJv4L66chJ/
Rhod Gilbert’s Work Experience Nine Series of work experience placements explored by Rhod Gilbert. Over 30 career areas to chose from including fighter pilot, zookeeper, builder, Journalist, Hairdresser, care worker and many more. You can select the episode of interest by clicking on the picture above. https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00zf3m1
Don’t forgot to browse Eventbrite for free webinars on a variety of career-related topics by entering key words in the search bar: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/
Uptree are great: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/d/online/free–family-and-education–events/uptree/?page=1
UCAS information and guidance: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/d/online/free–family-and-education–events/ucas/?page=1
Considering University? Visit the UCAS website to find links to virtual open days and information to support you with your application https://www.ucas.com/undergraduate/what-and-where-study/events-and-open-days
Not sure of what your career could be?
https://www.ucas.com/careers/buzz-quiz
https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles
Free courses from Open Learn that may take your fancy and be an additional success to your C.V https://www.open.edu/openlearn/free-courses/full-catalogue
Start planning your career – download the resource pack and complete the 8 week course to help you assess your skills and plan your next steps: https://www.open.edu/openlearn/ocw/mod/oucontent/view.php?id=20018
https://www.goconstruct.org/ Careers in construction
http://www.skillsforcare.org.uk Careers in care
https://www.lantra.co.uk/ Careers with animals, plants and the environment
https://www.thetechpartnership.com/ The IT sector
http://www.futuremorph.org/ Science, technology, engineering and maths careers
https://tomorrowsengineers.org.uk/ Engineering careers
http://www.sciencecareerpathways.com/home/ Science careers
https://ccskills.org.uk/careers Creative careers
https://creativeskillset.org/ Screen based careers (tv, film, digital)
http://careers–in–business.com/ Business careers
https://www.lawcareers.net/solicitors/workplacementSchemes Careers in law
https://motorsport.nda.ac.uk/ Careers in motorsport
https://www.airbus.com/ Careers in Aerospace
Careers in the RAF:
Careers in the army:
https://apply.army.mod.uk/base
Great website for automotive industry : http://www.autocity.org.uk/
Applying For An Apprenticeship: A Cheat Sheethttps://creativealliance.org.uk/applying-for-anapprenticeship-a-cheat-sheet/
ITV work experience explained- http://www.itvjobs.com/denied/work-experience/
Building Engineering Services Association Training (BESA Training) is the main apprenticeship training provider for the Building Services Engineering sector which covers heating and ventilating, air conditioning, refrigeration and electro-technical industries. https://www.thebesa.com/training
Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) for craft and technician apprenticeships in engineering construction, from welding to electrical and mechanical maintenance. Visit their main site or Engineering Construction Careers, their careers website. https://www.ecitb.org.uk/apprenticeships-careers/
Become a Plumber is the plumbing apprenticeships website of the trade association http://www.becomeaplumber.com/
For those interested in the police force:
https://recruit.college.police.uk/Pages/home.aspx
https://recruit.college.police.uk/Pages/home.aspx
https://www.joiningthepolice.co.uk/
https://www.westyorkshire.police.uk/jobs-volunteer/police-officers/police-officers
The 20 Best Careers in Hospitality https://www.careeraddict.com/hospitality-jobs
SideQuest is a new initiative for 13-19-year-olds to learn a range of key practical and workplace skills during lockdown through designing and building videogames. The scheme is set up by the youth games career service, Into Games and the national trade body, UKIE. Participants will be able to take part remotely, with free software, curriculum mapped worksheets, online tutorials and a community of fellow game builders on the social platforms Twitch and Discord.
Those that take part will have to build a game from scratch in 7 days to a theme set by a well-known UK games studio, during the week, industry professionals will stream masterclasses, tips and careers advice, offering a creative way to develop students understanding about careers in the sector
Enjoy the pack, hopefully there is something for you!
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