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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

Realising the decreasing amount of play in everyone’s life, this The Importance of Play in Everyday Life certification course, developed by The University of Sheffield, and presented by FutureLearn, is specifically designed to highlight & make people aware about the value of play & how the nature of play has changed with due course of time across various communities & clans.

The course swiftly takes the learners through the evolution of playing & the impact of technology on play. The course also carefully explains play activities across cultures. Course takers also get to reflect on the relationship between creativity, innovation & play.

The Exploring Play: The Importance of Play in Everyday Life training course encourages the learners to understand how playing, as an activity, plays an important role for young people to be successful when they become an adult. They also get to learn the various types of play & whether all of them are helpful or not. And how can playing help people do better in other aspects of life as well.

The Highlights

Certification by CPD certification service
Free access for 9 weeks
Extensively engaging lectures
Highly experienced educators of The University of Sheffield
Immersive virtual tours for better understanding

Programme Offerings

Exercises
Virtual exploration
video lectures
Case Studies

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 3792	yes	Futurelearn

Candidates can understand the Exploring Play: The Importance of Play in Everyday Life certification fee structure of this course as mentioned below:

The course is free to access for 7 weeks. But, for certification, candidates can upgrade their plan as mentioned below:

Exploring Play: The Importance of Play in Everyday Life Fee Structure:

Description	Amount
Basic Course	Free
Course Upgrade	₹770/month
Unlimited Course	₹3,792

Eligibility Criteria

Certification Qualifying Details

The Exploring Play: The Importance of Play in Everyday Life certification by Future Learn, and the University of Sheffield will be awarded after the course completion & submission of the exercises & assignments.

What you will learn

Teaching skillsActing skillsKnowledge of Psychology

The learners of ‘Exploring Play: The Importance of Play in Everyday Life’ certification syllabus will get to learn about:

Candidates will get to learn the importance of play in everyday life.
Value of play in various cultures will be discussed in detail.
Importance of play in youngsters will be demonstrated visually.
Candidates will get aware about the evolution of play with time.
Impact of technology in playing will also be talked about.
Learners will also learn about the role of play during times of illness, trauma or accident.
Types of play in virtual worlds & their impact in play will also be included.
Candidates will get familiar with the relationship between play, creativity and innovation in the workplace.

Who it is for

This course is highly recommended for:

Anyone who is interested in play & its evolution.
Parents aspiring to better understand their children
Candidates aspiring to become athletes.
Any individual is interested to learn the impact of modern technology in play.
Any individual is interested in psychology.

Admission Details

The Exploring Play: The Importance of Play in Everyday Life classes admission procedure is very simple. In case the participants need a certificate then they need to keep their debit/credit card handy.

Candidates may follow the given steps to register themselves –

Step 1: Log on to the course URL - https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/play & click on ‘Join this course for free’.

(Candidates can also upgrade their plan if they want a digital certificate by choosing the plan that suits them the most, putting in the billing details & then making the required payment).

Step 2: Sign up to the website to get the course registered on your account.

Step 3: Candidates then are requested to verify the account by clicking on the link sent on the mail.

Step 4: Just login & you will have the access to the course.

The Syllabus

Instructors

The University of Sheffield, Sheffield Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Who is this course for?

This course is for any individual who is interested in playing and understands its role in life.

2: Do I get a shareable certificate for the Exploring Play: The Importance of Play in Everyday Life online course?

The candidates other than the free plan, get a Digital Certificate of Achievement

3: What is the difference between an Upgrade & Unlimited plan?

The unlimited plan not only gives you access to this course but to thousands of other short courses that are available on Future Learn.

4: Is every course on Future Learn free?

Almost every short course on Future Learn is free to access for a mentioned duration.

5: Do we get to talk about cross-cultural play?

Yes, the course neatly explains the evolution & difference of play across various cultures & communities.

6: Does this course talk about the history of play?

Yes, the course extensively talks about the evolution of Play & the history of toys & games.

7: Do candidates get to talk about the virtual world with the Exploring Play: The Importance of Play in Everyday Life programme?

Yes, immersive virtual exploration helps candidates for deeper understanding.

8: Who are the instructors of this course?

This course is taught by Elizabeth Wood & Jackie Marsh, two of the highly experienced MOOC educators on Future Learn.

9: How many hours are recommended per week for candidates to commit?

3 Hours of consistent input per week is appreciated.

10: Who certifies the certificate of this course?

The Digital Certificate of Achievement is certified by the CPD certification service which conforms to the continuing professional development services.