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Over the past few months, the world has changed in ways previously
unimaginable. With the job market taking a plunge, and uncertainty becoming
all too familiar, many individuals are choosing to use their extra time
indoors to enhance their CV and career prospects. Whether you are looking
to learn a new language or brush up on your IT skills, many online
platforms have become widely available to support online learning and
upskilling during lockdown. Many students are returning to the (virtual)
classroom to better equip themselves with relevant skills for the
ever-changing economic environment.
What platforms are available for upskilling:
Coursera:
This platform offers a wide range of online courses from Universities or
other educational establishments around the world. The courses are often
free, allowing students to develop their knowledge, with a payable option
to gain a certificate. https://www.coursera.org/
Class Central:
This site offers thousands of online courses for free, including massive
open online courses (MOOC’s). Class Central offers individuals the
opportunity to specialise in: business; computer science; humanities; art
and design; personal development and data science. Individuals are able to
browse a selection of courses, reading detailed reviews about each course,
to ensure they choose the right course for them. The aim of Class Central
is to ‘make online education work for everyone.’ https://www.classcentral.com/
Skills Tool Kit
: This is a government website that provides an opportunity to enhance your
digital and numeracy skills. Research shows that digital and numeracy
skills are most desired by employers, gaining these skills can not only
boost your job prospects but also your earning potential.
https://theskillstoolkit.campaign.gov.uk/
LinkedIn Learning:
this site offers a range of courses to help boost and enhance your CV.
After completing the course, you will receive a certificate that can be
displayed on your LinkedIn profile, allowing employers to acknowledge your
new skill. LinkedIn Learning offers over 9,000 courses, taught by industry
professionals and experts to help people to develop their career
aspirations. Courses range from business skills, to software management to
leadership skills, the site adds at least 25 courses per week, keeping up
with current trends. The site uses personalised data to tailor the courses
to support your specific career goals.
https://www.linkedin.com/learning
Duolingo:
If you’re looking to learn a new language, this is the platform for you.
Duolingo offers bite-size courses in over 30 languages and is available
through the language learning website or the mobile app. It is free for
users, but also offers a paid premium service. https://www.duolingo.com/
Google Digital Garage:
This offers a range of free digital skills, ranging from basic website
functioning skills to data technology to marketing strategy. Google Digital
garage allows you to learn at your own pace, and even provides users with a
certificate of completion to display on their Linkedin profiles or CV. In
the digital era, enhanced digital awareness has never been more relevant.
https://learndigital.withgoogle.com/digitalgarage
Tech Nation:
this is a digital business academy helping businesses with start-ups, if
starting your own business is an aspiration of yours, this platform will
help you gain the necessary skills to become a successful entrepreneur.https://technation.io/
Hubspot Academy
: This company prides itself on keeping up to date with current trends and
offering free online training in marketing and sales. It offers single
topic courses, lessons specific to professionals looking to enhance their
career, and comprehensive certifications. Hubspot Academy aims to offer
free training to allow individuals to develop in the digital age. https://academy.hubspot.com/
By upskilling, in whichever area you desire, you are ensuring that your
skillset remains relevant and is adapting to the changing times. While the
job market is inevitably affected by the current economic uncertainty,
there are ways to use this time to your advantage. Whether you are on the
pursuit of upskilling for your career potential or learning for personal
development, there is an array of online resources available for you to
utilise. Upskilling during lockdown may set you apart from other
professionals within your field, allowing you to diversify your skill set,
in disciplines external to your specialism.
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