Beneficial Online Classes to Take Advantage Of

Beneficial Online Classes to Take Advantage Of via Pexels.com 1. Introduction to programming. If youve been even remotely interested in learning how to write code, you should invest in yourself a little bit and take a class on computer programming. At some point in your life, this skill might come in handy. Harvard University has a free introduction to programming course, and you can add the certificate for just $90. 2. Photoshop/Adobe Interested in getting in touch with your designer side? Taking a class on photoshop might be to your benefit. Editing isnt always obvious theres definitely a craft to be perfected. Signing up to take a class on Adobe for beginners might be intimidating, but by the time you complete the course, youll have a skill youll never lose. 3. Search Engine Optimization (SEO) If youve ever been interested in publishing content online, SEO isnt a stranger to you. Take a course on optimizing your SEO results, making your published material even more accessible to your audience. Udemy offers a free beginners course on SEO. You might look into it. 4. Google Analytics Numbers can be one of the most interesting ways to tell a story. If youre interested in getting up to speed on how to take advantage of the analysis Google can get you, check out Udemys beginner course. Youll be able to interpret raw results into a story that can be told over and over. via Pexels.com 5. Introduction to Public Speaking This is easily the thing people fear the most. Are you interested in conquering it? Check out the course created by the University of Washington through edX. Stressed about the time requirement? This course requires about 3-5 hours of your time every week for ten weeks. 6. Speechwriting If being able to write great speeches (for more than just your best friends wedding) is on your list of things to learn how to do, taking a course on speechwriting will definitely improve your skills. 7. Starting a Startup For some people, starting their own startup company is of utmost importance. Have you ever thought about becoming an entrepreneur? Udacity has a free training that can help get you started. Its  free,  but youll need to dedicate about a month of your time to learning about entrepreneurship in your spare time (which Im sure you have a lot of). At some colleges, there are opportunities to take electives in entrepreneurship. If you havent declared a minor, youre still a college student, and youre looking for a great place to get plugged in on campus, this department might be perfect for you. 8. Improving Your Writing I had no idea there were free courses through MITs Open Courseware, specifically for people to enjoy on the internet for  free.  This class is scheduled in two 3-hour sessions per week. There are readings, assignments, and getting a portfolio together by the end of the semester. Taking advantage of a course like this can take your writing from freshman year college student to graduate level work in a matter of weeks. Its all about intensive study and focus. Because online classes are becoming more and more accessible to students across the country, there are hundreds of thousands of ways to improve your knowledge on various topics. Whether you decide to do it in your spare time or you sign up for an online class in addition to your typical class load at your university, investing in yourself is the best way to improve your overall quality of life.