Nottingham’s first civic college was opened in the city centre in 1881, four years after the foundation stone was laid by former Prime Minister, W E Gladstone. After the First World War, the [+]

The Postgraduate Certificate in Mathematics is awarded on successful completion of 60 credits of postgraduate mathematics study. The certificate course is a valuable qualification in itself or it can be the first qualification in a programme of mathematics study leading to a postgraduate diploma or an MSc. The modules offered may well be of interest to mathematically inclined scientists and engineers, as well as to mathematicians... [+]

This postgraduate certificate course provides an introduction to postgraduate study and represents the first level of qualification within the environmental management programme. The modules you study for this certificate course can also contribute to the Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Management (E79), and if you choose to continue your studies, to the MSc in Environmental Management (F65)... [+]

This postgraduate certificate is for people whose work involves interventions in civil wars or post-war peace support operations: for example, people working in, humanitarian or development organisations or in military agencies. It is also of value for people with a professional and/or personal interest in development more generally, and who see the benefits of learning from ‘extreme’ cases, such as processes related to civil war. It explores the nature of development from an... [+]

This postgraduate certificate course provides a rounded view of technology management from an operational perspective. Relevant to all economic sectors and types of technology, topics such as the management of technological innovation and technical projects are studied in the compulsory module. The study of one or more optional modules allows you to extend your technology management knowledge and skills in directions of particular personal or professional interest. If... [+]

This certificate course is the start of a programme of qualifications that culminates in the MA. These qualifications are presented by The Open University's Institute of Educational Technology and are open to students from countries all over the world. They offer you the unique opportunity to study the theory and practice of online and distance education through... [+]

The postgraduate certificate course will help you to develop your understanding of the nature of complex problem situations and how they can be tackled. It seeks to change the way in which you think about the situations you face by using insights from cognitive science. You will learn to think more holistically, understanding the roles other people play, taking account of the interconnectedness of all the components making up the problem situation and working more collaboratively... [+]

This postgraduate certificate course is designed for graduates coming from a background in childhood and youth studies, sociology, health and social care, anthropology, psychology or education. It would suit both those who already work with children and young people and who wish to enhance their knowledge as well as those who wish to enter this field. The postgraduate certificate requires you to study either one of the two 60-credit modules which are compulsory modules in... [+]

This postgraduate certificate is for anyone with an interest in development and a desire to bring about change as it introduces the theory, policy and practice of development management. You will also explore the nature of development from an international perspective. It addresses the needs of development managers as well as other professionals, such as engineers, health workers, educationalists, agriculturalists, bankers, scientists, who need the capacity to manage... [+]

This postgraduate certificate in business administration will enable you make a real difference within your management practice through active use of frameworks, theories and tools. It will help you to develop a good grounding in the theory and practice of managing and leading, covering the core functions and disciplines of management and helping you make the connections between them. It provides a framework for a year-long process of professional development which challenges... [+]

This certificate course, part of our postgraduate programme in the humanities, is for those who want to develop their research and analytical skills and upgrade their qualifications. It will suit anyone with appropriate entry qualifications who has a passion for the arts and is looking for an intellectual challenge. This certificate allows you to tailor your studies to your particular subject interest... [+]

This postgraduate certificate covers issues of human rights law and development in the context of business practices. It will allow you to engage actively with these issues and make a full contribution to assessing and finding solutions to complex situations arising in a business or institutional environment. The qualification will facilitate constructive and informed decision-making, giving you a thorough grounding in all areas of corporate social responsibility both in... [+]

This professional qualification gives an introduction to postgraduate study in the field of education and offers the opportunity to explore one topic in detail. The modules available cover a range of areas within education but all encourage you to draw on your own experiences and undertake enquiry in your own context. You may also qualify for this postgraduate certificate course if you do not complete a full masters degree in education... [+]

Designed to support your continuing professional development and provide evidence of your ability to study at postgraduate level, this qualification enables you to develop your knowledge and skills and a professional attitude to the application of those skills. This qualification, typically completed in one year, allows you to choose from a range of modules from our computing postgraduate curriculum either to meet your immediate career needs or to extend your... [+]

We understand that practice is your main priority, that's why we have designed this online course that enables you to study wherever and whenever you want. Training to become a teacher is one of the most challenging thing you will ever do. [+]