Our school days may be behind us, but we’re never done learning. Continuing to educate ourselves not only leads to personal and professional growth, but a greater understanding of the world that surrounds us.
For those of us who either enjoy being students or are looking for ways to expand our skills, the web is a great place for continuing education. The best part of it all, these 7 resources we gathered below are all free.
edX
Founded by Harvard and MIT, edX believes that the transformative power of education can unlock so much potential. Yet, access to high-quality education has been a privilege of the few. edX strives to make high-quality learning accessible by offering free courses through its platform.
With a helpful search bar that lets you explore by school, subject or topic, it’ll only be a matter of seconds before you find something that will catch your eye.
Alison
Similar to edX, Alison also believes that education should be possible for everyone and should be available anywhere, anytime, and for free online. They provide certificate courses, diploma courses, and learning paths that can take anywhere from 2 to 20 hours to complete.
DuoLingo
Got 15 minutes a day to spare? You can easily use that time to learn a new language. DuoLingo makes it very simple to practice new words each day in a game-like format and in no time, you’ll be speaking fluently. This app is incredibly easy to use and for a fee, you can unlock pro features.
Hubspot Academy
Grow in your career and business with Hubspot Academy. Geared more toward marketing and sales skills, these online courses can be quick or you can opt for a more indepth course that includes a certification to flaunt on your resume.
Coursera
Achieve your goals with Coursera, a platform that will help you learn skills, get ready for a career, earn a degree, or train your organization. While there are paid plans, there are plenty of free courses to choose from to help you learn.
Here’s a fun fact, 87% of Coursera students who used the platform for professional development, reported career benefits such as getting a promotion, a raise, or a new career. We’re sold.
Your Local Library
We can’t forget the good ol’ library. There are so many books and resources available for free and just steps from your home. It’s easy to check your library’s website for topics, authors, or specific books. Book not available right now? Place it on hold and you’ll be notified when it’s your turn in the queue. Libraries also have access to e-books and audiobooks for those who prefer listening or reading from a device.
YouTube
Try not to get distracted by all the funny videos and you’ll find that YouTube is a goldmine for learning. “How-to” searches on the video platform grow over 70% each year. Viewers use the website not only to learn but to teach.
Check channels like Work It Daily for career and job search advice, Career Consulting to help prep for interviews, or learn to code for free with freecodecamp.org.
Have you found other great resources for continued learning? Share below in the comments!
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