The Coronavirus has put many of us into an unprecedented position of self-isolation. While there are many downsides to social distancing, this is also an opportunity to be productive with your time and to elevate your knowledge. If you’ve ever wanted to learn something new but couldn’t find the time, you might find the following resources of interest.
There is an abundance of jobs for people who have coding skills. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that even more jobs will be created in the future in the coding sector. Once you learn how to code, you can add this in-demand skill to your resume and potentially open up new employment or advancement opportunities. For a series of free online coding courses, try
Launchcode.com.
You may not be able to afford an Ivy-league degree, but you can avail yourself of many of the courses they offer at Harvard. Choose from a wide variety of subject matters ranging from Art & Design, Health & Medicine, Mathematics, Social Sciences, and many more. The only downside is that you won’t get official educational credits at the end of your coursework. View the entire
course catalog at Harvard’s online site.
Adobe Photoshop is a powerful image editing software tool, but it is also highly complex. If you struggle with Photoshop basics or want to build on what you already know now is a great time to master the program. Adobe itself offers an extensive range of online tutorials that you can view and follow along with at your own pace. Start today at
Adobe’s tutorial site.
If you hold a management position or you aspire to be in one, consider taking an online management course. With the free
Masterclass Management course, you’ll receive a certificate of completion that will support your new skills.
If you're interested in math and expanding your knowledge of the subject, why not challenge yourself with an online math course or two? At
EDX, you can choose from a vast assortment of math courses from the elementary to the advanced. And the bonus is that many of them are completely free of charge!