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Killara High School micro credential course page


IMPORTANT: These courses are offered as an extracurricular experience for our students. We will assist you to start these courses, however, Killara High School does not run these courses and it is your responsibility to complete them. These are courses offered by external organisations and the content may be updated at any time. Parents and caregivers should make the final determination about the suitability of course content for their child. The school is not responsible for the content featured in each course. 

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Citizen science and global diversity (25 hours)

A$0.00

Provider: The Open University

Course time: 25 hours


How do I access and complete this course?


  1. Click here to register & join this course.
  2. In the form you will be prompted to join the Killara Micro credentialling Hub Microsoft Team
  3. When you have completed your micro credential go to the course assignment link in Microsoft Team and submit your certificate


NB: only verified students at Killara High School will be added to the MS Team.


Course description:

This free course, Citizen science and global biodiversity, deals with the importance of biodiversity and explores how anyone can contribute to and be involved in identifying and recording wildlife, as a citizen scientist. It looks at what citizen science is, and how citizen science facilitates public involvement in scientific research activities as individuals learn and build skills.


Traditional biological keys are introduced and online recording is demonstrated using citizen science techniques and practical activities using the www.iSpotnature.org platform. The course goes on to demonstrate how, once a species is identified, web resources can be used to research its ecology. The role of citizen science is illustrated through a number of case studies from across the world. Finally, the course concludes by exploring the impact citizen scientists are having on recording biodiversity around the globe.

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Succeed with learning (25 hours)

A$0.00

Provider: The Open University

Course time: 25 hours


How do I access and complete this course?


  1. Click here to register & join this course.
  2. In the form you will be prompted to join the Killara Micro credentialling Hub Microsoft Team
  3. When you have completed your micro credential go to the course assignment link in Microsoft Team and submit your certificate


NB: only verified students at Killara High School will be added to the MS Team.


Course description:

Have you ever had any of the following thoughts? 

What do I want to do with my life? How can I reach my goal? Would I cope with studying at college or university? Can I get better at learning? How can I manage the challenges that life keeps throwing my way? 

If you are thinking about questions like these, succeed with learning is just what you are looking for. 


This course takes your life as its starting point, developing your awareness of just how much you have already learned and what you are capable of. It will suggest ways of 'fine-tuning', and building on, the expertise you have developed in your life. You will also learn some interesting theories about how we learn, and some of the key skills and tools to make your learning a success.


After studying this course, you should be able to:

  • understand how learning takes place every day.
  • appreciate the qualities, skills and knowledge you have already.
  • know better how to use computers for learning.
  • understand how reflection and feedback can help you make the most of your learning.
  • discuss some important theories about learning.
  • develop a learning action plan to help you move forward.
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Java Programming

A$0.00

Provider: Helsinki University

Course time: 150 hours 

 

How do I access and complete this course? 

 

  1. Click here to register & join this course. 
  2. In the form you will be prompted to join the Killara Micro credentialling Hub Microsoft Team 
  3. When you have completed your micro credential go to the course assignment link in Microsoft Team and submit your certificate 

 

NB: only verified students at Killara High School will be added to the MS Team. 

 

Course description: 

 

Free course. An introduction to Java Programming. Choose English language option. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Particle physics (5 hours)

A$0.00

Provider: Open University UK

Course time: 5 hours


How do I access and complete this course?


  1. Click here to register & join this course.
  2. In the form you will be prompted to join the Killara Micro credentialling Hub Microsoft Team
  3. When you have completed your micro credential go to the course assignment link in Microsoft Team and submit your certificate


NB: only verified students at Killara High School will be added to the MS Team.


Course description:


Free course. An introduction to the current concepts and theories in this science area.

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Learn to code for data analysis (24 hours)

A$0.00

Provider: Open University UK

Course time: 24 hours


How do I access and complete this course?


  1. Click here to register & join this course.
  2. In the form you will be prompted to join the Killara Micro credentialling Hub Microsoft Team
  3. When you have completed your micro credential go to the course assignment link in Microsoft Team and submit your certificate


NB: only verified students at Killara High School will be added to the MS Team.


Course description:


Free course. An introduction to data analysis and coding, using Python. You will learn how to clean, analyse, manaipulate and create visualisations of data.

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Exploring sport coaching and psychology (25 hours)

A$0.00

Provider: The Open University

Course time: 25 hours


How do I access and complete this course?


  1. Click here to register & join this course.
  2. In the form you will be prompted to join the Killara Micro credentialling Hub Microsoft Team
  3. When you have completed your micro credential go to the course assignment link in Microsoft Team and submit your certificate


NB: only verified students at Killara High School will be added to the MS Team.


Course description:

Have you experience of sport or fitness coaching either as a participant or a coach? Are you inquisitive about how sport works behind the scenes? 


In this free course, exploring sport coaching and psychology, you will explore the influence of coaching and psychology through the lens of sports people and teams who have been successful. You will focus on coaching practices used with young people and adults, including research and advice of leaders in their fields.


The course investigates how scientific and management ideas contribute to success, while also taking you on a journey through unique sporting case studies and insights that will change how you view and study sport. You will consider how the mind, the body, the environment and training techniques all contribute to optimum fitness.


After studying this course, you should be able to:

  • outline the influences of, and links between, sport coaching and psychology for those developing their abilities in sport.
  • describe different aspects of effective coaching and the way in which a coach may influence young people and adults.
  • compare the psychological characteristics used in sporting careers to those you might need to shape your own future.
  • reflect on your own sport or fitness behaviours, beliefs and practices and identify useful next steps for further development.
  • understand and be confident in your ability to study online.
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Describing language (24 hours)

A$0.00

Provider: Open University UK

Course time: 24 hours

 

How do I access and complete this course?

 

1.    Click here to register & join this course.

2.    In the form you will be prompted to join the Killara Micro credentialling Hub Microsoft Team

3.   When you have completed your micro credential go to the course assignment link in Microsoft Team and submit your certificate

 

NB: only verified students at Killara High School will be added to the MS Team.

 

Course description:

 

Free course. Learn how to write better by understanding grammar and sophisticated sentence structures. Learn how to analyse your own writing, or other writers' work.






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An Introduction to Design Engineering (10 hours)

A$0.00

Provider: Open University UK

Course time: 10 hours

 

How do I access and complete this course?

 

1.    Click here to register & join this course.

2.    In the form you will be prompted to join the Killara Micro credentialling Hub Microsoft Team

3.   When you have completed your micro credential go to the course assignment link in Microsoft Team and submit your certificate

 

NB: only verified students at Killara High School will be added to the MS Team.

 

Course description:


Learn how engineers use design to deal with complexity in problem solving.

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An introduction to school librarianship (24 hours)

A$0.00

Provider: Open University UK

Course time: 24 hours

 

How do I access and complete this course?

 

1.    Click here to register & join this course.

2.    In the form you will be prompted to join the Killara Micro credentialling Hub Microsoft Team

3.   When you have completed your micro credential go to the course assignment link in Microsoft Team and submit your certificate

 

NB: only verified students at Killara High School will be added to the MS Team.

 

Course description:

 

this course introduces you to how school libraries work. You will look at resource collection, technology, marketing and organisation skills.


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Introduction to AI course (25 hours)

A$0.00

Provider: Helsinki University

Course duration: 25 hours


How do I access and complete this course?


  1. Click here to register & join this course.
  2. In the form you will be prompted to join the Killara Micro credentialling Hub Microsoft Team
  3. When you have completed your micro credential go to the course assignment link in Microsoft Team and submit your certificate


NB: only verified students at Killara High School will be added to the MS Team.


Course description:

In this micro credential course run through Helsinki University you will learn how AI is transforming our world and how to use this safety.


An Introduction to AI is a free online course for everyone interested in learning what AI is, what is possible (and not possible) with AI, and how it affects our lives – with no complicated math or programming required.

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Mastering your personal and professional growth (10 hours)

A$0.00

Provider: Open learning (Charles Sturt University)

Course time: 10 hours


How do I access and complete this course?


  1. Click here to register & join this course.
  2. In the form you will be prompted to join the Killara Micro credentialling Hub Microsoft Team
  3. When you have completed your micro credential go to the course assignment link in Microsoft Team and submit your certificate


NB: only verified students at Killara High School will be added to the MS Team.


Course description:

Mastering your Personal and Professional Growth will guide you towards being more efficient and organised in performing your daily tasks.

In this course, you will learn what it takes to succeed in your professional role and in your personal life. You will not only learn new skills but also explore opportunities how you can help others follow the same pathway. 


In this course, you will:

  • Apply time-management practices to enhance personal organisation to cope with stress and ensure a life balance.
  • Explore working in a mentor relationship to best develop skills and capabilities.
  • Identify characteristics of coaching, feedback, and delegation.
  • Apply techniques and tools to effective decision making and problem solving.
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Business models in strategic management (10 hours)

A$0.00

Provider: The Open University

Course time: 25 hours


How do I access and complete this course?


  1. Click here to register & join this course.
  2. In the form you will be prompted to join the Killara Micro credentialling Hub Microsoft Team
  3. When you have completed your micro credential go to the course assignment link in Microsoft Team and submit your certificate


NB: only verified students at Killara High School will be added to the MS Team.


Course description:

In this free course, Business models in strategic management, you will be introduced to the theory and practice of business models as they have developed in strategy literature. In particular, you will explore the emergence of the business model idea, types of business models and how business models can be designed. 


Inherent in this course is the idea that, despite being more frequently used in business, business models are not limited to the business context. Neither are they meant for strategic planning in organisations only. Rather they may have wider applications in our lives. For instance, you will see how they can be applied to build strategies of your professional development and career growth. 


After studying this course, you should be able to:

  • recognise how to distinguish among, and make use of, different types of business modelsunderstand how to build a business model by using a business model canvas tool develop a business model canvas for professional development and career growth.
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