11.29.2021 07:00 AM
Online Courses That Are Actually Worth Taking
Here’s how to navigate the avalanche of web learning—and find classes that can help with your work and life.
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There has never been a better time to learn—not only is the web awash with educational platforms, but if you're still working from home, it's an easy way to make productive use of your nonexistent “commute” time.
Websites such as Udemy, FutureLearn, EdX, and Coursera offer practical, skills-based courses for free or very low cost, with some carrying actual qualifications for an additional charge; some are taught in collaboration with universities, while others are from independent experts. LinkedIn and Alison have short courses on everything from marketing to the basics of Instagram, and sites such as Masterclass and Skillshare get the best of the best to teach everything from acting to writing, with one-off course fees or subscriptions starting from $15 a month.
You may not have to go it alone, either: If there's a course that could help in your job, an employer might pay for it. Some employers offer a subscription to one of the above services or a catalog of such classes as a benefit; in that case, it's a smart move for HR or team leaders to curate a selection that is relevant and high quality in order to help employees get started without feeling overwhelmed.
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