Mary Frush from Columbus, United States has completed several online courses on ALISON, spending over 466 hours studying. These courses include Understanding the Ebola Virus, Human Nutrition courses on macronutrients and metabolism, Introduction to Human Nutrition, E-Commerce Web Strategy, and courses on accounting, documentation, photography, and animation. Her highest scoring courses were on Digital Photography and Freeform Animation.

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Name Mary Frush
City / Country Columbus / United States
Date of Birth N/A
E-mail surfsupnet@yahoo.com
Gender Female
Time spent studying on ALISON 466:11:05
Certified courses
95%Understanding the Ebola Virus and How You Can Avoid It
An outbreak of the Ebola virus has occurred in West African countries, and infected individuals have died in
Spain and America. The mortality rate from the Ebola virus is extremely high and an outbreak of the virus
can have serious consequences for the health of individuals who are infected by it, and on the health
resources of communities and countries where the outbreak occurs. This free online health literacy course
from ALISON will explain in clear and simple terms what the Ebola virus is, where the outbreak has
occurred, what the signs and symptoms of an infection are, how an infection is treated, and how to avoid
becoming infected. It also...
82%Human Nutrition - Understanding Macronutrient Metabolism
Human Nutrition - Understanding Macronutrients Metabolism is a free online course providing a
comprehensive look into the life sustaining chemical processes that occur in living cells from a
macronutrient perspective. These life sustaining chemical processes that occur in our cells are essential for
our bodies to grow, maintain their structures and respond to their environments. In this free online course,
the learner will be introduced to metabolism and the carbohydrate, lipid and protein metabolism pathways.
This free course will cover the various pathways of carbohydrates, proteins and lipids from glycogenesis to
protein degradation. This free...
84%Human Nutrition - Introduction to Macronutrients
Human Nutrition - Introduction to Macronutrients is a free online course providing an in-depth look into the
three energy-yielding macronutrients - carbohydrates, proteins and lipids. Our bodies require us to
consume macronutrients on a daily basis to maintain numerous bodily functions such as growth and
providing energy to carry out activities. In this free course, the learner will be introduced to the three
energy-yielding macronutrients carbohydrates, proteins and lipids. The course covers the nature and roles
of these primary macronutrients from the various types of carbohydrates to the importance and functions
of lipids. This free course...

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80%Introduction to Human Nutrition
Introduction to Human Nutrition is a free online course providing a broad insight into the dynamic field of
human nutrition. With the huge rise in diet related illnesses such as obesity, type II diabetes and
cardiovascular disease, we face important choices in terms of diet and nutrition on a daily basis. It is also
important to understand the role nutrition plays in growth and development throughout our lives. This
course will cover various topics from explaining the fundamental nutrients that provide us with the
essential components for our bodies, to the scientific research and practices that are being conducted and
continuously reported to...
90%E-Commerce Web Strategy
With the growing popularity of e-commerce in today’s world, organizations must learn strategies to attract
and retain online customers to their webpage. They must also tailor their websites to adapt to their
customer’s needs. This free online course introduces the learner to various strategies used by firms and
organizations to attract and retain customers to their e-commerce, the different types of attractors and
attractiveness factors associated with attractors. This course will be of great interest to business
professionals, as well as any learner wanting to expand their knowledge and understanding of effective
web strategies with e-co...
83%Accounting - Control and Monitoring of Cash
For any business or organization, the need to control and monitor cash transactions to ensure the efficient
operation of the business is vital. In ALISON's free online accounting course, procedures and structures for
establishing internal control such as control of cash receipts and cash disbursements, proper use of the
bank checking account, preparation of the bank reconciliation, and protection of petty cash funds are all
explored in detail. Examples of recommended documentation and the postings used in the ledgers are
given. An overview of the five components for internal control is described and this provides a structure for
developing the...
85%Introduction to E-Commerce
Major advances in technology have seen e-commerce becoming extremely viable for business and also
very convenient for consumers. Various topologies and security plans allow producers and consumers to
sell and purchase with ease. This free online course introduces the learner to various topologies used within
e-commerce, the infrastructure required and security needed to make e-commerce possible. This free
online course will be of great interest to business professionals, as well as any learner wanting to expand
their knowledge and understanding of e-commerce.
80%Accounting Theory
This course introduces the body of theory underlying accounting procedures. It puts the core practices and
principles, covered in the previous courses, into a framework of theoretical concepts. This free online
course will give learners an understanding of the theory behind the accounting process and will help
learners make decisions in diverse accounting situations as is provides a logical framework for accounting
practice. This free online accounting course will be of great interest to entrepreneurs and business
professionals who would like to get an understanding of the theory behind the accounting practices that we
use day today, and to any...

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85%Documenting Business Processes and Information Systems
A business process can be visualized with a flowchart as a sequence of activities with interleaving decision
points or with a data flow diagram as a sequence of the system’s components. This free online course in
Documenting Business Processes and Information Systems enables the learner to develop skills in reading
and producing business logic and data work flow diagrams. The student will learn about the sources,
destinations and storage of data, and also how data flows among the components of a flowchart or
diagram. The course will be of interest to business professionals who would like to gain a basic knowledge
and understanding of documenting...
80%Completing the Accounting Cycle
This is a continuation of our series of accounting courses that will greatly increase your knowledge and
understanding of the theory of accounting and accounting practices. This free online accounting course
explains the processes used to close your accounts at the end of an accounting period, from creating a
worksheet that facilitates the generation of the Income Statement and Retained Earnings statement to the
generation of the Balance sheet. You will also be shown how a Classified Balance sheet is broken down into
current and long-term assets and liabilities. The important Current Ratio figure is calculated and explained
in context. You will...
83%Adjustments for Financial Reporting
Financial reports are used to see how a business is performing and therefore they should accurately reflect
how the business performed during the period under review. The matching principle or accruals basis of an
accounting system records more accurately the true revenues earned and costs paid for the period in
question. The cost of rent and capital purchases are spread over the life of the purchase rather than
distorting the accounts in the period the purchase was made. Likewise wages owing or interest payable is
spread pulled into the period where they were used rather than when they were paid. In this free online
accounting course students...
90%Digital Photography
Digital photography technology is continually changing, however, the principles behind good photography
don't. ALISON's free online photo course gives you the opportunity to gain extensive knowledge and
understanding of digital photography including topics such as exposure settings, how to read and use the
histogram, how light affects a photograph, how the camera sensor and lenses work, and how to process a
photograph using computer software. You will also learn tips and techniques on what not to do when taking
a photograph. ALISON's free online course is ideal for those who wish to increase their understanding of
digital photography and want...
90%Freeform Animation and Motion in Autodesk Character Studio
Character Studio is a set of 3D animation tools within Autodesk's 3DS Max software. 3DS Max is 3D
computer graphics software used for creating and animating humanoid characters for film, video and
interactive entertainment. Character Studio is utilised to create the structure of 3D characters. This free
online 3D animation course is ideal for anyone who wishes to learn how to create freeform animations and
modify these animations using layers, motion flow and the motion mixer. It is a follow up to the course
Introduction to Autodesk Character Studio. This course will be of interest to IT and digital media
professionals or people who are interested...

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80%Recording Business Transactions in Accounting
The ability to accurately record business transactions is of vital importance for accounting professionals in
any business or organisation. In this free online accounting course you will be introduced to ledger
accounts and journals and the rules for recording your transactions in them. You will learn about permanent
and real accounts in the Ledgers, what the journal is used for and how the posting to each are referenced.
The accounting cycle is explored along with the eight steps that form the basis for recording business
transactions. This course also introduces the six rules of debit and credit along with explanations and
examples of each rule....
90%Basic German Language Skills
German is spoken by nearly one hundred million people in central European countries such as Germany,
Austria, Switzerland, Luxembourg and Liechtenstein, and is the most widely-spoken first language in the
European Union. Germany is internationally recognised as the industrial and economic powerhouse of
Europe, so a working knowledge of German is essential for professionals in areas such as business, finance,
economics and politics. In this free online German language course you will be introduced to basic German
vocabulary and grammar. You will learn about times of the day, colours, numbers, the alphabet, and
important verbs. This free online...
100%Accounting and Its Use in Business Decisions
In this free online accounting course you will be introduced to accounting and its use in making business
decisions. You will learn how to identify and describe the three basic forms of business organizations, and
also distinguish among the three types of activities performed by business organizations. The course then
describes the content and purposes of the income statement, statement of retained earnings, balance
sheet, and statement of cash flows. You will learn about the basic accounting equation and describe its
relationship to the balance sheet. The course then shows you how to prepare an income statement, a
statement of retained earnings,...
84%English Vocabulary and Pronunciation
If you have completed the ALISON free online course "Introduction to English Grammar - Vocabulary,
Pronunciation and Listening", this new English course will help you further extend your English
language vocabulary and improve your pronunciation skills. In this free online English language course, you
will cover vocabulary in areas such as shopping, food, and sports, and pronunciation of the alphabet and
silent letters. The course also covers the 10 most-used nouns, verbs, and expressions in English. ALISON's
online English language course will be of great interest to all learners who already have a basic knowledge
of the English language...
89%Practising English Language Grammar Skills
When learning a new language an important first step is to learn the rules of grammar that allow people
express what they want to say and understand what others are saying in a coherent manner. An equally
important second step is to practise using the rules of grammar to become proficient in communicating in
the language. In this free online English language course you will get to practise using important rules of
grammar that will greatly improve your ability to communicate in both spoken and written English. You will
practise the use of tenses such as the present continuous, past perfect, past simple, present perfect
continuous and past perfect...

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92%Adobe Photoshop CS6 Essential Tools
Adobe Photoshop CS6 is the world's most popular graphics and digital photo-editing software program. It is
used by millions of graphic designers and photographers. This free online Adobe Photoshop CS6 video
tutorial course is the ideal introduction to the skills and techniques needed to master image manipulation
and photographic re-touching. The course will guide you through how to use Adobe Photoshop CS6 and its
user interface and you will learn in a step-by-step manner how to use the basic essential tools for editing
and enhancing your photographs. The course will show you how to remove background elements from the
image, re-touch blemishes...
93%Fundamentals of Human-Computer Information Retrieval
Vast quantities of data and information appear on the web every year. This data takes on a wide variety of
forms such as text, images, video, code and statistics to name just a few. Data and information can also be
multi-lingual and dynamic in that, for example, blogs and wikis are being constantly updated and modified.
Companies like Google spend millions of dollars trying to continuously improve human-computer
information retrieval methods so that the information obtained from a search is relevant. This is now
considered to be one of the most important areas in web development. This free online human-computer
information retrieval course shows...
96%Fundamentals of Using Edmodo for Social Media in the Classroom
Edmodo is an online application that assists teachers and trainers in leveraging social media to enhance
learning in a classroom setting. This free online course about Edmodo will take you through the application,
from setting up a group and inviting students to join the relevant group through to creating a central
repository of resources that you can use with any group. Key to Edmodo’s appeal to students is the
familiarity of the user interface built around postings to a wall, along with the ability to attach any kind of
document to the various posts. You will learn how to use the various types of posts, and the differences
between the teacher...
93%How the Internet Works
The Internet is the global network of interconnected computer networks. It consists of all the private,
business, and government networks that are linked together by cable, wireless and optical networking
technologies, and uses the Internet protocol suite called TCP/IP to function successfully. In this free online
computer networking course about the Internet you will learn about the basics of network communications
and how the Internet works. The TCP/IP protocol suite is explained and also how data is transferred from
computer to computer around the Internet in milliseconds by a global network of millions of routers and
switches. You will also...
100%Using SnagIt for Image and Video Capture
SnagIt is a piece of software that can be used for image and online video capture from your PC or laptop.
To use SnagIt just select an area of the screen, take a snapshot of it or record a video, then you can edit
and add effects to it. You can also upload the image or video to the cloud. In this free online course with
SnagIt tutorials, you will be shown how to do both image and video screen capture and you will then learn
what to do with the image and video files in SnagIt. You will be shown how to sort, export, share and
embed these files. You will see why SnagIt is a great tool for recording screen activity to create software
demonstrations...

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100%Using Eyejot for Video Communication in the Classroom
Eyejot is a Web application that can be used by teachers and trainers as an online learning tool where they
get their students to record a video using a webcam. This video can then be posted on Eyejot for the
teacher and other students to review. Eyejot has great potential for use in the classroom as an online
learning tool. For example, a teacher can give their students a topic to practise talking about and the
students can then record themselves practising alone or with another person and post the video on Eyejot.
This online learning tool is particularly useful in language teaching, where students can record themselves
speaking about different...
90%Knowing the Difference between an Idea and an Opportunity
Building a successful business demands lots of qualities in an entrepreneur. Examples are the skill to see
and recognise where improvements can be made, and knowing when help is needed to look after certain
aspects of a business. In this free online course, Tom Byers, a professor at Stanford University, sets out to
distinguish between good and not so good entrepreneurs based on the decisions or principles they adhered
to during the initial growth phase of their start-up companies. In particular, he reviews the importance of
being able to distinguish between an idea and an opportunity. Entrepreneurs generate many ideas but only
some become real...
100%Introduction to Cash Accounting
Cash accounting is a very important basic accounting concept and anybody who works with accounts
should have a thorough knowledge and understanding of it. Cash accounting is a method of managing
revenue and expenditure to track outgoings and incomings to a business or organisation - receipts are
recorded during the period they are received, and the expenses in the period in which they are actually
paid. In this free online accounting course, you will be introduced to the practises and procedures of how
cash accounting is done with income statements, cash flow statements and balance sheets. You will also
learn how balance sheets have a relationship...
93%Fundamentals of Marketing Your Business Online
In the current difficult economic times businesses need to take advantage of every opportunity to maximise
their marketing presence to as many potential customers as is possible. The most efficient way of doing
this is to implement a highly effective online marketing strategy. However, many businesses, especially
small businesses, struggle to implement any kind of online marketing as they do not have the expertise.
This free online course will help all business owners increase their knowledge and understanding of what
online marketing involves and how to go about implementing a successful online marketing strategy. The
course will show you how...
100%Understanding Advanced Search using Google Search
Google Search is the most widely used search engine on the Web and processes several hundred million
search queries every day. However, there is a level of sophistication, namely Google advanced searches,
that most people don't know about and therefore don't use. Using the advanced search features on Google
Search would greatly improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the search process for all users. This free
online course will demonstrate power searching with Google and give practical examples of how to use
them. This course will give you a clearer understanding of how Google Search works, why word order
matters, how to read the Search Engine...

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100%Adobe Connect
In a globalized business world having an effective and efficient online collaboration tool that connects work
colleagues, business partners and their customers around the world around is a very important business
tool to have. Adobe Connect is one such collaboration tool and is a Flash based software program that is
widely used for online Web conferencing. It is a very effective tool and can be used for Web meetings,
presentations, e-learning, webinars and screen sharing. In this free online course about Adobe Connect you
will learn how to get connected and interact with people using VoIP communication systems, how to
collaborate with work colleagues...
93%Building an Online Business
Building an effective online presence is critical for growing your business as it gives your company access
to thousands or millions of local, national or international customers who are searching, interacting, sharing
and shopping online. In this course you will learn why you must get your business up and running on the
Web using e-commerce sites, review sites and social networks. You will also learn that having a Website
which is easy to navigate, is informative, and has a good domain name, the right design template and
memorable Web copy will help your business stand out from the competition. The course discusses why it
is important to have...
80%Creating a Need for Your Product
AgraQuest is a company which developed a groundbreaking bio-pesticide that changed the way food is
cultivated using pesticides and was a revolution in growing safer food for consumers. In this free online
course Pam Marrone, founder of AgraQuest, discusses about how she guided AgraQuest to be today’s
leader in bio-pesticides. With her savvy business sense, we learn how Pam pioneered a huge turnaround in
marketing the AgraQuest product to capture a niche in the pesticide market. We learn the key factors
which brought about the formation of AgraQuest and what changes were made in the pesticide market to
convince farmers that they needed to make...
100%Introduction to Balance Sheets
The balance sheet is a basic accounting concept used to calculate how much cash, assets and liabilities are
in our accounts at the end of the day. Knowing how to work through a basic balance sheet is an essential
skill that everybody should know how to do and balance sheets are an excellent way to put your personal
finances into perspective on paper. In this free online course the basics of balance sheets are discussed
with particular regards to the case study of buying a house versus renting a house, and topics such as
assets, liabilities, equity and marking to market are reviewed. This free online course will be of interest to
the average lay...
90%Introduction to English Grammar - Vocabulary, Pronunciation and Listening
Many non-native English speakers find when they study the English language that there is quite a leap from
basic informal conversational English to more formal business-like English. The use of colloquial
expressions by native English speakers can also be quite confusing to the non-native speaker. In this free
online course you will study comparisons between informal and formal uses of greetings, introductions,
offers, expressions of gratitude and apologies. You will learn how to recognise the differences between
these so that you will be able to decipher what exactly is being communicated. You will practise examples
to further increase your knowledge...

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86%Introducing the Art of Negotiation
The ability to negotiate effectively is an art form which many of us are not confident in doing. Formal
negotiations are however, a vital part of communication across various sectors from business to politics. In
this free online course, Stan Christensen, co-founder of Arbor Advisors, discusses the art of negotiation and
the skills and techniques required to be persuasive in a positive manner. You will also learn why the skill of
really listening is of vital importance when meeting goals at the negotiation table and he explains the
lessons he learned during his time as a professional mediator. This free negotiating course will be of
interest to...
84%Introduction to English Grammar - Tenses and Sentence Structure
This free online English grammar course teaches you about English grammar, tenses and sentence
structure, giving you effective communication with other people in the English language.You will learn
examples of Past, Present and Future tenses, the common mistakes made when using these tenses, and
their correct usage. You will also learn the word order of a sentence structure and how to turn a sentence
into a negative or a question.This will be of great interest to all English language students, language
teachers, and anyone looking to improve their use of the English language. This course is complemented by
a number of free English language courses...
100%Three Facets of Business - The Endeavor Way
Endeavor is a global leader in guiding entrepreneurs around the world to create and develop business and
economic growth in their own countries. Endeavor consists of entrepreneurs who want to give back to the
world their knowledge and expertise to those in business who lack the same opportunities to grow. In this
free online course the chairman of Endeavor, Edgar Bronfman, discusses the mission of Endeavor, why it
was started, and how it can be implemented worldwide. You will learn about Endeavor's core values and
beliefs, and how they can help entrepreneurs overcome obstacles that they encounter. This course will be
of interest to entrepreneurs...
91%Developing a Business Model for a Digital Media Company
Developing a successful business model is something that takes skill and considerable business acumen
and cannot be achieved overnight. Entrepreneurs have to take into account resources, onsite expertise,
and importantly, drive and diligence of both management and employees. In this free online business
course, you will get an insight into the business model used in SlideShare, a digital media company based
in Silicon Valley. Jonathan Boutelle and Rashmi Sinha from SlideShare discuss the learning curve that was
needed in order for them to implement their strategies and achieve their goals so that their business model
became a success. They also...
80%Introduction to Venture Capital
Venture capital firms play an important role in the financial services industry, yet not much is known about
them by the average lay person. The venture capital market is made up of private equity firms and venture
capitalism is a means of investing capital and helping new business start-ups. In this free online course on
venture capital, we get an insight into how a company starts off based on available funds, and how they
subsequently raise more funds as the company grows so that investments can be made in operations and
other areas. Topics discussed include what shares are, how shares are valued, equity versus debt, and
types of organisational...

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80%Developing a Global Online Enterprise
eBay is now a household name as during the past decade it has become the world’s leading online
marketplace. eBay allows anyone sit in their living room and buy and sell for their pleasure or as a
business. In this free online course we get an insight into the workings of how eBay was born as a
company, how they managed the creative processes as well as their marketing strategies. Along with eBay
there is also a discussion about PayPal, created by the team at eBay to function as their payment scheme
for customers but which is now the world’s leading online payments company. The course also reviews
their acquisitions projects, the successes...
80%Product Design
Product design is the process whereby product designers conceptualize and evaluate ideas before turning
them into products ready to be sold by a business to its customers. This free online course introduces the
principles and concepts of product design. You will learn about heuristic problem-solving, the usefulness of
design models, taking the design from concept to prototype, and understanding the product design
specification. The free course also looks at case studies in design and innovation. It will be of great interest
to design and business professionals who would like to learn more about product design and its role in
business development,...
88%Understanding Your Customers to Drive Sales
Tien Tzuo is Chief Strategy Officer with Salesforce.com, and in this free online course he discusses why
businesses must move their marketing strategy away from direct-marketing campaigns to online
marketing. For online marketing to work he explains why businesses must understand how the 21st century
customer learns about new products or services online through online buzz, online PR, and online
dialogues. He explains that when designing a complex product, a business should create a layered product
that allow customers choose how complex the functionality of the product should be, and that in the
modern marketplace businesses must serve the customer...
100%How to Negotiate the Price When Buying a House
Buying a house is the largest financial investment decision most people will make in their lives, and can be
a source of great stress and anxiety for buyers. Many people would benefit from the advice and guidance of
financial experts when purchasing a house but cannot afford it. This free online course about negotiating
techniques for house buyers has been developed by Procurement Academy, a training institute dedicated
to the development and training of procurement professionals. This course will give you a thorough
knowledge and understanding of how to negotiate the price when buying a house directly from the seller or
from a professional estate...
83%Introduction to Growing Organic Food Sustainably
Growing your own organic food in an environmentally friendly and sustainable manner is becoming a very
popular activity. However, many people hesitate at growing vegetables as they are uncertain how they
should start and of the kind of work that is needed. This free online organic food course will introduce you
to all aspects of growing garden vegetables in an organic and sustainable manner. The course will give you
a thorough knowledge and understanding of how to grow a large variety of vegetables such as carrots,
cabbage, lettuce, tomatoes, potatoes, leeks and many others. You will also learn about maintaining your
garden vegetable plot, how...

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100%Introduction to Cloud Computing
In this free online course you will learn what cloud computing is, how it works, and both the pros and cons
of this system. In the term 'cloud computing' the word 'cloud' is a metaphor for the Internet. By using cloud
computing, you can gain access at any time through any device, via the Internet, to data and files which
you have uploaded, or to software applications which you need to use for personal or professional use. With
the phrase ‘cloud computing’ being used more and more in business today, it is important for any
professional to understand what it is all about. This course is an ideal way to learn more about it and what
services it...
100%Creating An Entrepreneur's Checklist for Success
Steve Blank is a serial entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience in high technology companies and
management. He is also a Consulting Professor at Stanford in the Graduate School of Engineering. In this
free online course he goes through a checklist of questions and answers that will be helpful to any new
business leader. He offers insights and case studies from industry and new technology companies. He
focuses on important areas for business start-ups including market opportunity, market regulations and
distribution, competitors and complimentors, and technology breakthroughs. You will learn why sometimes
being the first and only company...
89%Achieving Personal Success
Tom Kelley is the highly respected general manager of IDEO, a firm that helps its clients create innovative
products, services and environments. He is also the author of best-selling books on creativity. In ALISON's
free online course about achieving personal success, Kelley starts by explaining how achieving personal
success depends on implementing good, healthy mental habits. The course explains how you should treat
life as an experiment, how you should be willing to fail and learn from your mistakes. Kelley advises that
you should have confidence in what you know well, but realize that you have a lot more to learn and that
you must keep yourself...
90%Critical Skills for Entrepreneurs
Jerry Kaplan is widely known in the computer industry as a serial entrepreneur, executive, technical
innovator and author. In this free online course he explains what the best qualities of serial entrepreneurs
are and the five biggest mistakes that entrepreneurs make. He discusses the five critical skills that
entrepreneurs need: leadership, communication, decision-making, being a team player and the ability to
telescope. He explains the vital importance of sales skills and recruiting people to sell for you. This course
will show you how the timing of an idea is very important and why it is very difficult to call. Kaplan shares
his advice on the...
100%What Great Leaders Do
In this free online course Professor Bob Sutton reveals the successful habits of well respected leaders, and
outlines the type of habits practised by those who fail to lead. He points out that when people move into
positions of power, they can easily loose sight of the needs of those they lead. In this course you will learn
what the hallmarks of great leaders are, how leaders need to hear the truth and how to deal with team
disagreements. You will learn about rotten apples and how they must be removed for the health and
longevity of a team. He also explains the best way to "wage war" with an ineffective leader.
This course will be of...

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80%Creating Business Start-Ups The Kawasaki Way
Guy Kawasaki is best known as “chief evangelist” of Apple. In this free online course he gives important
lessons about entrepreneurship. He explains why he thinks that the most successful companies will be
those that aim to create a positive change in society. He explains how to make meaning in your company
so that you can make a difference. You will learn about mantras, getting going, defining a business model
and creating a niche for your company. He also recommends that you hire “infected” people, people who
love the product or service. You will also learn about lowering barriers to adoption, approaching sales and
how to become a “mensch”....
100%Key Elements of Entrepreneurial Success
William Sahlman is one of the world’s leading authorities on entrepreneurship. As a professor at Harvard
Business School, his research focuses on investment and financing decisions made in entrepreneurial
ventures at all stages of their development. In this free online course, Professor Sahlman explains why the
best money comes from customers not venture capitalists. He describes the key elements of an
entrepreneurial venture using the example of John Osher who developed the spin toothbrush. You will learn
how to achieve the greatest value by changing the relationship of these elements to one another. He
identifies important factors to improve...
90%Developing Business Ideas The Google Way
Marissa Mayer has led product management efforts at Google as Google's Vice President of Search
Products & User Experience products. Her responsibilities cover such products as Google Search,
Gmail, Google Chrome and Google Labs. She believes that ideas for new products can come from every
employee and department within an organisation, and also from end users of the product or service. In this
free online course, Marissa explains how Google’s open culture and flat management of the organisation
encourages creativity and brilliant ideas. She explains how Google sets asides 20 per cent of each
employee’s time for creative projects and how...
100%Characteristics of the Successful Entrepreneur
Jeff Hawkins is the co-founder of Palm and Handspring and is the architect of many computing products
such as the PalmPilot and the Treo smartphone. In this course he will take you on a journey through his
career, how he became an entrepreneur and the importance of believing in your product. He teaches
valuable lessons about the importance of experience, following your passions and how to keep a work/life
balance. He discusses how to design successful products, the role of market research and the need to
continuously test products. In terms of the company workplace, he talks about how a good business culture
and a strong human resources policy...
100%Exploring Google Earth
Over 600 million people have used Google Earth to explore the world around them. You can view the
highest mountains, the depths of the ocean, the tallest buildings and the busiest cities. You can zoom in
and out of this stunning imagery, tilt your view and share these views with your friends. In this course you
will learn exactly how to use Google Earth and experience its stunning 3D imagery and terrain. You will
explore the global seafloor and view cities in 3D. This course explains how you can easily build 3D models
yourself of the places that are important to you. You will see how Google Earth has been used to improve
life for slum dwellers...

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100%Fundamentals of Google Docs
Google Docs is a free, Web-based office suite and data storage service offered by Google. It allows users to
create and edit documents online while collaborating in real-time with other users. It is a collection of
applications that make it easier to produce the kinds of files commonly used in corporate environments:
documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. In this Google Docs training course, you will be given a basic
introduction on how to use to Google Docs. Topics covered in the course include: Google collaboration and
the sharing of information online, Google Documents, Google Spreadsheets, Google Forms, Google
Presentations and Google...
92%Google Analytics
Google Analytics is one of the premier tools for analysing web traffic data. Whether you manage or own a
small blog, or run a major international commercial website, understanding how this free tool works can be
a source of great possibilities. Google Analytics gives you access to an abundance of data. You can see
where your visitors are coming from, what content is popular and whether your website is working well for
you. This course will be of great interest to anyone running a website and wishing to understand the
dynamics of online marketing. The course will be useful to professionals in business and marketing, as well
as to the casual learner....
91%Exploring Google Apps
Google Apps helps businesses, groups and individuals work more productively. This course will give you a
general introduction to Google Apps, and will outline the benefits of “Going Google”. You will be introduced
to the Google Marketplace where you can choose which apps will be of use. The course will cover topics
such as the benefits of Google Apps for business, security and data protection, and will introduce you to six
businesses that use Google Apps and their opinions of the service. This course will be of great interest to
business professionals and groups or individuals who wish to make their daily work more productive and
impactful....
90%Google AdSense
What is Google AdSense? Google AdSense allows publishers of websites to serve automatic text, image,
video and rich media adverts that are targeted to site content and audience. This Google AdSense tutorial
and course will give you a general introduction to Google AdSense, and will cover topics such as Google
AdSense policies, custom channels, search box placement, rich image ads, placement targeting, blocking
and allowing ads, reviewing your ads and performance reports, and finally how to use Google AdSense to
help you earn a living, allowing you perhaps the freedom to work for yourself, from home, or abroad. This
Google AdSense tutorial course...
80%Digital Communication Networks
Modern society across the world is becoming increasingly dependent on communication networks. We
depend on them for the smooth operation of economic and social activities. This course examines networks
as the means of interconnecting devices so that two-way communication is possible. It examines protocols
like HTTP, TCP/IP and ATM as well as the OSI reference model, and provides an overview of the topic for
learners who have no significant prior knowledge of the subject. The main topics covered in this course are:
Internet protocol (IP), the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP),
Hypertext transfer protocol...

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90%Great Artists and Their Works
Great artists and their works inspire and move people even centuries after the works of art were created.
This free online course reviews works of art by great artists through the centuries from Leonardo da Vinci
and Raphael during the Renaissance, to artists such as Caravaggio and Jacques-Louis David as well as the
artists Edouard Manet and Pablo Picasso in the 19th and 20th centuries. Great works of art such as The Last
Supper by Leonardo, the frescos in the Sistine Chapel by Michelangelo to more modern works such as
Guernica by Picasso are reviewed. This course will be of interest to professionals who work in the fields of
art, design and graphics,...
85%Google SketchUp for 3D Modeling
Google SketchUp is a free online 3D modeling program designed for architects, civil and mechanical
engineers, as well as graphic artists involved in filmmaking and game developing. It is an ideal introduction
for both professionals and students who want to learn more about this software program or 3D
modelling.ALISON’S free online course will teach you the fundamentals of Google SketchUp. In this
SketchUp training course, you will be introduced to the navigation tools so you can orbit, pan and zoom
around your model, then create a simple house with a few drawing and modification tools.Accelerate your
work process by creating a more detailed...
90%Web Video Presentations using Brainshark
Brainshark is a Website that lets you create, share and track online video presentations. This free online
course from ALISON shows you how to create an account with Brainshark, add Powerpoint slides, video,
photos, documents, voiceover narrations and how to edit your presentations. Brainshark can easily
transform static content, such as PowerPoint documents, into voice-enriched video presentations that can
be viewed on-demand at any time. These video presentations will find many applications in areas such as
business, education, marketing and much more. This course is ideal for professionals or students who want
learn about the latest Web application...
87%Introduction to Music Theory
Music theory, one of our top online music classes, is the analysation of how music works - by studying the
notation and language of music. Unlike other online music lessons, Introduction to Music Theory introduces
the basic concepts and terms needed to discuss melody and harmony. Concepts covered include interval,
major and minor keys and scales, triads, chords and beginning harmonic analysis.The course is suitable for
teens or adults with no background in music theory but some familiarity with reading common notation and
playing an instrument (or singing).
90%Colour Theory for Artists and Designers
Graphic designers, artists, photographers and all those involved in the visual arts need an accurate
understanding of colour theory. This free online course from ALISON presents aspects of colour and light
perception such as hue, lightness and chroma, brightness and saturation, visual perception of colour,
mixing paints, and additive and subtractive colour mixing. The comprehensive text is accompanied by
interactive graphics that further explain the concepts. This course is ideal for any learner who practices the
visual arts, either professionally or as a hobby, and who wants to greatly enhance their knowledge and
understanding of colour theo...

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80%Entrepreneurship - Creating the Business
Entrepreneurship is the cornerstone of any modern economy - Everyday entrepreneurs around the world
are starting their own business. This free online course from ALISON examines characteristics of
entrepreneurs and also examines the kind of business models and marketing strategies an entrepreneur
can use to start a business. This course is ideal for anyone who wants to learn more about
entrepreneurship or who may be thinking about starting their own business.
100%Diploma in Web Business Development and Marketing
Having a business presence on the Internet has become a necessity in today’s world. This free online
diploma course from ALISON will guide learners through the initial steps of setting up an online business,
from choosing a web hosting account for your site through registering your domain name. The course will
then explore some of the essential tools in building your site, including HTML, Cascading Style Sheets
(CSS), and Adobe Dreamweaver. Also covered are affiliate and e-mail marketing, as well as the use of
social media such as Facebook to help build your business. The Diploma in Web Business Development and
Marketing is ideal for anyone...
100%Web Applications for Language Teaching
As society becomes increasingly multi-cultural, never before have language skills and tools for simplifying
learning concepts been so essential. Web Applications for Language Teaching is a free online course from
ALISON that introduces learners to a handful of web based applications that will serve as invaluable aids for
teaching foreign languages as well as other subjects in a fun and accessible manner. This course is ideal for
teachers, students, or anyone else seeking new ways to augment the traditional classroom learning
experience.
100%Google Blogger
Blogger is Google's online tool for creating blogs that can be used for everything from expressing your
thoughts, opinions, and ideas to sharing pictures, videos, and much more. This free online course
introduces you to the dynamic features and tools Blogger has to offer. In just a couple of hours, you will
learn how to set up an account, create your first blog, and effortlessly integrate text, video, and graphics.
You will then continue on to discover how to add links to your blog as well as optimise your settings.
Getting started with Blogger couldn't be easier with this free online course.
100%JavaScript and jQuery
If you wish to explore the world of JavaScript and jQuery, this free online course from ALISON is for you.
jQuery has become perhaps the most popular tool in use today for the design and implementation of
JavaScript in web pages, and this course will introduce you to the basics of this dynamic cross-browser
library. You will be guided through the fundamentals of JavaScript syntax as well as jQuery basics such as
selecting and manipulating elements, assigning attributes, traversing tools, and CSS/Styling. Subsequent
modules will delve deeper into advanced concepts such as jQuery core, events and effects, plugins,
performance best practices, and...

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100%Multimedia Web Applications for Teachers and Trainers
This free online course explains in a step by step manner how Web applications such as Glogster and
Wallwisher can be used and how they can be adapted as educational aids in a teaching and training
environment. The course shows how to set up an account, and how multimedia resources such as text files,
graphics, photos and videos can be loaded and manipulated within these Web applications. This course is
ideal for teachers, trainers, students, or indeed anyone who wants to learn how to share multimedia
resources in an interactive and engaging way.
100%Google Webmaster
Google Webmaster is a free Web application provided by Google for Website developers. For anyone who
has created a Website it is very important that all the pages on the Website are indexed on Google for
search engine optimization. This free online course explains in a step by step manner how to index Web
pages on a Website using Google Webmaster. This is an ideal follow-on course for anyone who has
completed our Web development courses, and who now wants to learn more about search engine
optimization.
100%JING: Applications in Education and Training
JING is a very easy to use screen capture application available from TechSmith. This free online course
describes how to use JING in an educational and training setting. The course describes how to download
and install JING, how to create a recording of your computer screen along with audio, and what you can do
with the screen capture videos. This course is ideal for anyone who wants to learn more about using JING in
the area of education and training.
100%PBWorks for Wikis
A wiki is a website that allows the creation and editing of any number of interlinked web pages via a web
browser. Wikis allow content to be easily created and updated. They also allow previous versions of
documents to be accessible. PBWorks is a Website that allows the creation of wikis. These wikis can be
used for educational purposes, for work or in community organisations. This free online course shows you
how to create a wiki with PBWorks in an easy, step-by-step manner. This course is ideal for learners who
want to learn how to set up a wiki and lack the skills or knowledge to do it.
90%Using Whiteboards (1): SMART Technologies
The SMART Whiteboard range of hardware and software products are used worldwide to create engaging
and interactive presentations in the classroom, the office and the boardroom. This free online course shows
you in a step-by-step manner how to use SMART software, how to present material on a SMART
Whiteboard, how to work with images, and how to record a presentation. This course is ideal for teachers,
trainers, tutors or anyone who wants to learn how to use SMART Whiteboards to make their presentations
more engaging and interactive.

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100%Using Twitter
Twitter is one of the leading social networking sites on the Web. It enables its users to send and read
messages called “tweets”. Tweets are text-based posts of up to 140 characters displayed on the user's
profile page. Users may subscribe to other users' tweets — this is known as “following” and subscribers are
known as “followers”. This newly updated course is ideal for learners who want to learn how to set up a
Twitter account and use the features of Twitter for social networking and micro-blogging. This free Twitter
course has been updated to show you how to get up and running with Twitter, how to build up a social
network and...
100%XTimeline - Creating Timelines on the Web
This free online course shows you how to create timelines on the Web using the online application called
XTimeline. A timeline is used to show events along a period of time. It is typically a graphic design showing
a long bar labeled with dates and events labeled at points where they would have happened. Timelines can
use any time scale, from minutes to years to millions of years. Timelines are often used in education to help
students understand events and trends for a particular subject. This course is ideal for learners who want to
create timelines but lack the skills or knowledge to do it.
100%Social Networking and Viral Marketing Using Facebook
Facebook is the leading social networking Web site with over 500 million users. Chris Farrell, voted Number
1 Internet Marketer, explains in this free online course what Facebook is about, how to set up a Facebook
account, how to set privacy settings, how to set up your personal profile, what the wall is, and how
Facebook has become such an important component of online viral marketing. This course is ideal for those
who want to use Facebook for social networking and online viral marketing but lack the skills or knowledge
to do it.
100%WordPress - Blogging on the Web
Blogs have become a common and widespread means of communicating on the Web. They allow
individuals provide commentary or news on a particular subject, and they can also be used as more
personal online diaries. This newly updated blogging course shows you how to create a blog using the
popular blog publishing application WordPress. By studying this newly updated course you will be shown
how to set up an account on WordPress, review the features on the WordPress dashboard, write and edit
entries on your blog, add videos, images and Web links to the blog, and edit and filter pages on the blog.
This free blog course is ideal for learners who want...
90%Video Editing and Publishing
Windows Movie Maker is a free video editing and publishing software program from Microsoft. This free
online video editing course uses tutorials to show you how to use Windows Movie Maker to quickly and
easily edit videos, add background audio or a voiceover, add transitions or effects to videos, and publish
videos in a variety of formats.

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83%Adobe After Effects
Adobe After Effects is a popular software program for creating motion effects and visual graphics for video.
This free online course will introduce the After Effects GUI and workspace, as well as show you how to
import and organise files, what video standards and presets are, and how to compose motion effects and
visual graphics for video.
100%Screen Capture Tools
Screen capture techniques allow you record what is happening on your computer screen, accompanied by a
voiceover if required. This free online course shows you in a step-by-step manner how to record your
computer screen using JING. This Web-based application allow you to record your computer screen along
with a voiceover and upload the resulting videos onto the Web for others to view.
100%Podcasting
This free online course is an introduction to the skills and techniques needed to record and publish
podcasts to the Web. This course covers using Audacity to record and edit podcasts, and how to create an
online account with Podomatic to publish podcasts to the Web. Russell Stannard, an award-winning lecturer
from the University of Warick, describes the use of these podcasting tools in a non-technical and step-by-
step manner. The course is ideal for those who've always wanted to record and publish podcasts to the
Web but lack the skills or knowledge to do it.
100%Adobe Flash CS3
Adobe Flash is the leading software programme for producing multimedia applications. In this free online
tutorial for Adobe Flash CS3, you will learn in a step-by-step manner how to use the Flash interface, how to
create basic ActionScript code, and how to incorporate video into Adobe Flash CS3. You will also learn how
to create interactive quiz questions. Use this course to learn more about Abode Flash CS3 and you will be
able to create sophisticated multimedia presentations.
100%Using YouTube
YouTube is the No. 1 video sharing Web site in the world. Everyday millions of users upload and view videos
on YouTube - now you can learn how to use YouTube, too. This free online course shows you how to create
an account on YouTube, set up your own YouTube channel, upload videos to your account, and select your
favourite videos. Use this course to learn about YouTube and you can share your videos with the world.

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100%Using Skype
Skype has revolutionized online communications. This free online course shows you in a step-by-step
manner how to download the Skype application, create a Skype account, add contacts to your list, and
communicate using instant messaging, voice calls using a microphone and speakers, and video calls using
a Webcam. Learn how to use Skype and you can communicate with family and friends around the world.
100%Adobe Photoshop
This course is the ideal introduction to the skills and techniques needed to excel in graphic design and is
ideal for the small business owner or home-based entrepreneur keen to develop their own web presence.
This free e-learning course is also a useful complement to ALISON's Graphic Design suite of courses. The
lessons explore the fundamentals of design principles and examines their application using Adobe
Photoshop CS3.
92%Director MX 2004
Developed by award-winning teaching fellow Russell Stannard, this free online course teaches you how to
create professional animated multimedia videos for your business or place of employment, or simply to
entertain your friends and family. Start the course and begin making professional animated videos today!
100%Web Page Development
Always wanted to start your own website but had no idea where to start? If so, ALISON's new web page
development course is for you! Developed by award-winning Warwick University principal teaching fellow
Russell Stannard, the course identifies the skills and techniques needed to create professional-looking
webpages. The course introduces the basic languages and programmes needed to create and style
websites such as HTML, Cascading Style Sheets and Adobe Dreamweaver and is delivered in a non-
technical and step-by-step manner.
100%Diploma in Multimedia Development
This free online Diploma in Multimedia Development course covers the skills and techniques needed to
create professional-looking videos, visual effects, motion graphics and animations. The course offers a
rigorous exploration of key multimedia tools including Adobe Photoshop, Windows Movie Maker, Adobe
Flash, Audacity, Director MX and Adobe After Effects. The video-based tutorials are delivered in a non-
technical and step-by-step manner by the award-winning multimedia teacher Russell Stannard. The
Diploma course is ideal for those who want to gain a thorough knowledge and understanding of multimedia
development tools and techniques and who want...

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100%21 Days to Building a Web Business
"21 Steps To Building A Web Business"" is ALISON’S free online course covering the skills
and techniques needed to create a successful online business. Chris Farrell, voted Number 1 Internet
Marketing Service Provider, describes the process of developing an online business in a non-technical and
step-by-step manner.The course is ideal for those who've always wanted to create an online business but
lack the skills or knowledge to do so.
100%How to Create Your First Website
This free online course covers the skills and techniques needed to create your first website and is designed
for novices who've always wanted to build a site but lack the skills or knowledge to do it. Chris Farrell,
voted Number 1 Internet Marketing Service Provider, describes in a non-technical and step-by-step manner
how to use software to create and format web pages, how to get a domain name and set up a hosting
account, and how to make your website available online.
88%Design - Applying Design Principles
This Graphic Design course builds on the introductory course and investigates the application of graphic
design principals in the production process such as composition, balance, contrast and hierarchy. It is
suitable for students studying graphic design, and designers and artists working in the graphic design
industry.
80%Graphic Design - Visual and Graphic Design
This free online course is ideal for students studying graphic design, those working in Computer-Aided
Design (CAD) or indeed anyone interested in design in general. Exploring graphic design, industrial design
and the design process in general, this exciting course examines various design elements including line,
shape, form and texture and design principles, covering composition, balance, contrast and hierarchy.
85%Fundamentals of Financial Accounting
ALISON’S "Introduction to Accounting" offers a comprehensive guide to Financial Accounting. This free
online course explains accounting principles and concepts, and how to prepare and analyse financial
accounts. It also examines ratio analysis, working capital, cash and finance, business analysis, and business
risk. It is a useful tool for those studying accounting, people working within financial operations of
companies, and anyone who wishes to learn more about finance and accounting in general.

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88%Fundamentals of Accounting
Using an interactive presentation style, ALISON's accounting course dives into the terminology employed in
financial circles, the principles used in basic accounting and the systems put in place to ensure financial
control is maintained. The accounting course explores the main financial statements including the profit
and loss account, the balance sheet and the everyday adjustments that have to be made. After completing
the accounting course, you are expected to be aware of the importance of prudential financial
management and the factor it plays in the success or failure of businesses and organizations.
87%Fundamentals of English Grammar
This free online course offers a comprehensive review of English grammar and is ideal for those already
fluent in English who want to improve their writing skills, as well as their spoken English. It examines
spelling, grammar and punctuation including commas, colons, adverbs and prepositions, meaning you will
be able to write English more confidently – enhancing both your personal and professional skills.
92%ALISON ABC IT - Computer Training Suite
ALISON ABC IT is a free online self-certifiable information technology (IT) course which comprehensively
introduces you to IT literacy. ABC IT covers the basic concepts of computing and teaches how computing
can be an everyday feature of life and work. It covers basic Microsoft Office computer applications and
touch typing training.
80%Using GMAIL
This free online course uses the Web-based e-mail service from Google™ called Gmail™, (Google Mail in the
UK and Germany), to introduce you to the basics of e-mail in general, and how to use Gmail, specifically.
Gmail is Web-based e-mail service, and is not dependent on your using email software loaded on your own
personal computer, like for Microsoft Outlook or Mozilla Thunderbird. When using Gmail and other Web-
based e-mail platforms, you can access your e-mail from any Internet-connected computer in the world.
This free e-learning course shows you how to create Gmail accounts, get an e-mail address, and organize
your Gmail account.
100%Basic Study Skills
Note: This course will no longer be available from 23rd December 2015.Use this free online study skills
class to identify your personal learning style and learn about key study skills such as: mind mapping, time
management, keeping a study diary, reading and writing techniques, as well as listening, speaking and
telephone techniques. This free study skills course is ideal for students, both young and old. By picking up
appropriate study skills, you will find it easier to succeed in remembering things for exams and other tests.

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97%Windows Internet Explorer
This free online training course covers Windows Internet Explorer version 6. This browser allows you to
download items, enjoy gaming, manage your Internet banking and much more. It demonstrates browsing
the Internet safely, using items on the toolbar such as search engines and bookmarking a Web site.
90%Microsoft Access 2003
This free online course covers all you need to know to use Microsoft Access 2003 to an intermediate level.
Learn about creating and using a database - a key skill in today's workplace. Access 2003 is a component
of Microsoft Office, and completing this course represents a significant part of the Microsoft Office 2003
training program. Once you complete the course, you can be eligible for an ALISON certificate in Microsoft
Access 2003.
36 WPMTouch Typing Training
Touch typing is a skill that will serve you for a lifetime. Develop your keyboard skills and save yourself
hours with this free online course from ALISON, which will improve your typing speed and
accuracy.ALISON's Touch Typing Training includes typing tests, which will help you to work effectively and
efficiently, increasing your productivity at work and home.
Work in Progress
29% completedWeb Page Design Using HTML5 and CSS3
The free online course Web Page Design Using HTML5 and CSS3 shows you in a step-by-step manner how
to use HTML5 elements and CSS3 style sheets for responsive web design. You will learn how HTML
structures the content on a web page and how CSS styles the content on a web page. The course begins by
showing you the structure of a HTML5 web page - you will learn how to declare a HTML5 document and set
up the head and body sections of a web page. You will then learn about a wide range of HTML5 elements
and their functions and uses. You will learn about global attributes that can be added to virtually any
HTML5 element and how to correctly format them...
66% completedHuman Nutrition - Introduction to Micronutrients
Human Nutrition – Introduction to Micronutrients is a free online course providing an in-depth look into
micronutrients. Micronutrients such as vitamin C, vitamin E and selenium help prevent and delay various
types of cell damage that may occur in the body so foods containing them are beneficial for our health. This
free course will provide an overview of micronutrients and antioxidants and an insight into their absorption,
metabolism and excretion as well as the effects of their deficiency and toxicity on human health. This free
course will be of great interest to all learners who want a greater understanding about micronutrients, and
will...

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86% completedIntroduction to Spanish
Introduction to Spanish is a free online language course that will take you through the basics of saying hello
and goodbye, please and thanks, introducing yourself as well as how to count and use dates. You will also
learn about the Spanish alphabet and pronunciation and gain a basic understanding of Spanish grammar
and verbs. Additional examples are accessible within the course as well as more information on grammar,
verbs and vocabulary. Words and phrases are presented as text, with both Spanish and English visible to
aid learning. Audio is also used throughout the course and in the assessment. You will also learn how to
type Spanish accented...
100% completedAptitude Test
ALISON's free online Aptitude Test helps you realise your own strengths by testing your aptitudes. This test,
provided by The Aptitude Institute’s SortMyCareer programme, is a method which measures a person’s
ability to develop skills or acquire knowledge, in other words, help you figure out what you are good at. By
taking this test you are about to embark on a talent search. Different careers require different patterns of
aptitudes. This means that an exercise that seems difficult to you may be a positive indication of success in
certain fields. Some exercises are very easy and some are quite challenging. Results are determined by
comparing...
85% completedDiploma in Basic English Grammar
Proper grammar is essential to communicating well in English. ALISON's free online English diploma course
introduces the fundamental aspects of English grammar and explains how they should be applied in written
and spoken English.The first section of this course explains the role of grammar in English. Following this,
the importance of punctuation is described. The online English grammar course also explains the different
parts of speech and the role they play in English sentences. Finally, the course introduces all of the tenses
used in the English language through well-produced videos.This free online English grammar course is ideal
for English...
59% completedDiploma in Accounting - Core Practices and Theory
Good accounting practices and procedures are needed in every business and organization. Details of
trading transactions need to be accurately recorded so that you know what your financial situation is at any
time.In ALISON's free online accounting diploma course, you will learn about the core practices involved in
recording various details, from understanding debits and credits and using simple T-accounts to closing out
the accounts at the end of an accounting period, producing the statement of retained earnings and balance
sheet. Detailed examples are worked through on a transaction-by-transaction basis, helping you
understand how and why each...
39% completedPreparing for the Google Analytics Individual Qualification Test
Google Analytics is a free software application available from Google that helps run websites more
effectively and efficiently. It shows how visitors find and use websites so that informed website design and
content decisions can be made. It can improve website performance to convert more site visitors into
customers, track the performance of keywords, banner ads and other marketing campaigns, and track
metrics such as revenue, average order value and e-commerce conversion rates. This free online course
will help with training for the Google Analytics Individual Qualification test. The course covers topics such as
installing the Google Analytics...

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73% completedFundamentals of Network Security
Computer networks are central to modern digital communication technologies; however, network security
is constantly under attack from both external and internal sources. This free online course examines the
fundamentals of network security and covers topics such as active and passive attacks on networks,
encryption, symmetric and asymmetric key systems, authentication using certification authorities, and
access control using passwords and firewalls. This course will be of interest to IT professionals who want to
learn more about network security or students who are interested in a career as an IT or network
administrator.
32% completedLeadership Skills in Business
Successful entrepreneurs need more than business ideas, they need to be good leaders. This free online
course from ALISON reviews the essential leadership skills an entrepreneur or business person needs.
These skills include the knowledge and understanding of how to organise your company, how to select your
business team, how to manage your business team, and how you should behave as a business professional.
All great entrepreneurs and business people gain this knowledge and understanding early in their career
and by studying this course you can gain the knowledge and understanding to acquire these skills also.
19% completedDiploma in Social Media Marketing
The importance of social media marketing for businesses and organizations is no longer questioned. It has
become a worldwide trend in which helps businesses and organizations connect with their customers
online. ALISON's free, online social media courses cover the concepts and application of social media
marketing and will equip you with the skills to plan and implement a successful social media marketing
strategy while offering you social media certification.Social media marketing course topics include the use
of email marketing, affiliate marketing, using social media tools such as Twitter, podcasting and blogging,
and how to use Facebook to...
100% completedDiploma in Web Design
ALISON’s free online Diploma in Web Design course is ideal if you’ve always wanted to create your own
website but lacked the skills or knowledge to do so. Aimed at both the novice and intermediate web-
designer, this comprehensive, easy-to-understand course will enhance your understanding of web
development tools and techniques.Topics covered include the essential tools for web page development
including HTML, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), and Adobe Dreamweaver. It also examines the practical
steps needed to build a website such as registering a domain name and choosing a hosting account.On
completion of the ALISON free online course, you can...
42% completedMicrosoft Office 2003
Microsoft Office 2003 Training is a self-certifiable course which comprehensively introduces the beginner
and near beginner to the four most popular applications within the Microsoft Office 2003 suite: Word, Excel,
Access and PowerPoint.

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100% completedMicrosoft Digital Literacy - Computer Basics
Computing is an important part of everyday life in the twenty-first century. From music and photos to
banking and communicating, computers have changed the way we work and live. The first module of the
Microsoft Digital Literacy curriculum, available for free online, introduces you to the fundamentals of
computing, explains the components of a computer, explores operating system basics, and shows you how
to use a mouse and a keyboard.
100% completedProtect Yourself from Identity Theft
THIS COURSE WILL BE TAKEN OFFLINE ON FRIDAY 9TH OCTOBER 2015. A NEW COURSE WILL BE CREATED
USING THE COURSE CONTENT AND WILL BE PUBLISHED ON ALISON SHORTLY.Identity theft is an
increasingly common crime. Fortunately there are many preventative measures you can take to
substantially reduce the chance of your identity being stolen.This course will show you the steps you can
take to minimize damage if you become a victim of this crime.This free online course will give you the tools
to protect yourself and your staff by highlighting the issues around identity theft.
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