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Saylor University (formerly Saylor Academy) Free learning
BUS107: Customer Service Explore customer relationships, service duties and ways to improve the customer experience.
Customer service Communication Customer relations Digital tools
Level not confirmed Online 26 hours (provider estimate)
Free course and completion certificate. Separate optional credit exams may have a fee; NZ recognition is not implied.
OpenLearn Free learning
Retail marketing Explore how retailers communicate with customers and use marketing tools.
Retail Merchandising Sales Marketing Customer service
Level not confirmed Online
Free course. A statement of participation is available; it is not a formal qualification.
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OpenLearn Free learning
Effective communication in the workplace Reflect on workplace communication and practise clearer interactions with colleagues.
Communication Active listening Customer service Business writing
Level not confirmed Online
Free course with a provider participation statement and digital badge; these are not a formal qualification.
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Microsoft Support Free learning
Excel help & learning Use official guides to practise spreadsheets, formulas, data formatting and PivotTables.
Excel Spreadsheets Data entry Data analysis Inventory management Stock replenishment
Level not confirmed Online
Free help and learning guides. Some exercises require access to Excel; software subscriptions are separate.
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OpenLearn Free learning
Introduction to bookkeeping and accounting Learn the role of double-entry bookkeeping and the basic financial statements.
Bookkeeping Accounting Office administration Numeracy
Level not confirmed Online
Free course. A participation statement is not a professional accounting qualification.
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OpenStax Free learning
Introduction to Business 2e Read a broad introduction to business functions and how organisations operate.
Business fundamentals Office administration Business communication Planning
Level not confirmed Online
Free online textbook. Printed editions and third-party services may cost extra.
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Microsoft Learn Free learning
Describe cloud computing Learn cloud concepts, shared responsibility and public, private and hybrid cloud models.
Cloud fundamentals Azure IT fundamentals
Beginner Online
Free self-paced learning module. Microsoft certification exams and cloud services are separate.
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Microsoft Learn Free learning
Introduction to Cloud Infrastructure: Describe cloud concepts Follow a learning path on cloud concepts, benefits and service types.
Cloud fundamentals Azure IT fundamentals
Level not confirmed Online
Free learning path. A learning path is not an earned Microsoft certification; exams and cloud services are separate.
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OpenLearn Free learning
Introducing computing and IT Explore how digital technology affects everyday life and build your computing vocabulary.
Digital literacy Digital skills IT fundamentals Computing
Level not confirmed Online
Free learning materials. Check the provider for current terms and any optional assessment or recognition costs.
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Khan Academy Free learning
Computing Choose free computing activities covering programming, the internet and data security.
Programming Python JavaScript Digital literacy Digital skills Cybersecurity
Level not confirmed Online
Free learning resources. This collection does not itself represent a formal qualification.
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MIT OpenCourseWare Free learning
Introduction to Computer Science and Programming in Python Study introductory programming through lecture materials and exercises. This archived course uses Python 3.5.
Python Programming Problem solving Software development
Level not confirmed Online
Free archived course materials. This is independent study, not enrolment at MIT or an MIT qualification.
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New Zealand Food Safety — MPI Free learning
Food safety basics: online training modules Explore official New Zealand food-safety learning for people working with food.
Food safety Food handling Hygiene Hospitality
Level not confirmed Online
Free online learning. Follow your employer’s food-safety procedures and required workplace training.
New Zealand Food Safety — MPI Free learning
Food safety toolkit Use official food-safety resources to discuss safe routines with your workplace team.
Food safety Food handling Hygiene Service standards
Level not confirmed Online
Free guidance resources. Reading guidance does not establish a qualification or workplace authorisation.
NSW Food Authority Free learning
Food Handler Basics Review basic food handling and hygiene through non-accredited Australian training.
Food safety Food handling Hygiene
Level not confirmed Online About 1 hour (provider estimate)
Free, non-accredited training. An optional certificate of acknowledgment is not a NZ qualification or food-safety supervisor credential.
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OpenLearn Free learning
Working in groups and teams Explore how teams form, work together and review their progress.
Teamwork Team leadership Conflict resolution Delegation Planning
Level not confirmed Online
Free learning materials. Check the provider for current terms and any optional assessment or recognition costs.
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OpenLearn Free learning
Leadership and followership Consider leadership styles, common challenges and your own development.
Leadership Team leadership Coaching Communication
Level not confirmed Online
Free course with a provider digital badge. This is not a formal management qualification.
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OpenStax Free learning
Principles of Management Read about planning, organising, leading and managing business operations.
Leadership Team leadership Planning Delegation Operational management
Level not confirmed Online
Free online textbook. Printed editions and third-party services may cost extra.
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British Council LearnEnglish Free learning
English for emails Practise the language, organisation and checking of professional emails.
Workplace English Business writing Professional emails Communication
Level not confirmed Online
Free practice resources. Paid English classes offered separately are not included.
British Council LearnEnglish Free learning
Business English learning support resources Choose activities for interview communication, clear emails and business topics.
Workplace English Interview communication Business writing Job readiness
Level not confirmed Online
Free practice resources. Paid English classes offered separately are not included.
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