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Minute Taking
This course is designed for anyone who would like to improve their confidence in taking minutes in meetings and increase their knowledge of the responsibilities involved in the role. Whether you're a new note taker or someone looking to refine your skills, this course is perfect for you.The primary aim of this course is to help delegates...
AN INTRODUCTION TO CYBER SECURITY
This course provides learners with a baseline understanding of common cyber security threats, vulnerabilities, and risks. It’s an overview of the main information security risks and how to mitigate them. The course is focused on the needs of small organisations.Aimed at anyone who is interested in security, decuring data or information....
Sustainability – Principles of Sustainable Communities
Sustainable communities are part of a growing trend towards becoming more environmentally aware and responsible, combining more green spaces with eco-friendly energy sources.This course provides a definition of a sustainable community as well as the local and global benefits of them. Learn how to create a sustainable community and about t...
Sustainability – Principles of Sustainable Develop
Sustainable development is defined as development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.There is an increasing focus on improving environmental performance for both individuals and companies. This course provides an understanding of sustainable development goals,...
Sustainability – Principles of Sustainable Energy
The move away from fossil fuels to green energy sources such as wind and solar power has been underway for a number of years. However there is still a long way to go to reduce carbon emissions.This course has been designed to explain what sustainable energy management is, ways to manage energy usage and energy conservation techniques that...
Sustainability – Principles of Sustainable Transpo
The environmental impact of transport whether for leisure or business contributes greatly to air pollution and global warming. Companies are coming under increasing pressure to reduce their carbon footprint and find more sustainable transportation methods.This course covers what is meant by sustainable transport, types of leisure travel a...
Numeracy @ SCQF Level 5
Delivered via Remote LearningSQA code: F3GF 11Ready to boost your confidence with numbers and data? This practical, remote-learning course is designed to help you master everyday numeracy skills that are essential in work, study, and life.Whether you're reading charts, solving problems, or making sense of graphs and tables, you'll learn h...
Communication (NC) @ SCQF Level 6
Enquiries: Email OpenLearning@dumgal.ac.ukThis unit is designed to give learners practical skills in reading, writing, listening and talking.This qualification is generally accepted as an alternative to Higher English, especially if combined with Literature 1 and is recognised by most Scottish Universities and teacher training colleges....
Literature 1 @ SCQF Level 6
This course is designed to develop your literary analysis skills and build your awareness of social and moral concerns to help you make reasoned judgements about literary texts, plays, poems, novels and short stories.If you have a keen interest in literature or communications, and emotions within the arts, this course is right for you....
Introduction to Neuroscience and Self-Regulation in Early Years
This new course combines two highly topical themes within child development and early years provision - neuroscience and self-regulation.This course is designed to give learners a gentle introduction to neuroscience, and share some of the remarkable insights it has given us in terms of how the infant brain develops and how this is affecte...