{"id":186,"date":"2021-05-07T10:00:43","date_gmt":"2021-05-07T10:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/insurancerecruiters.com\/blog\/?p=186"},"modified":"2021-05-11T17:03:50","modified_gmt":"2021-05-11T17:03:50","slug":"these-4-online-classes-will-help-you-boost-your-skills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/insurancerecruiters.com\/blog\/these-4-online-classes-will-help-you-boost-your-skills\/","title":{"rendered":"These 4 Online Classes Will Help You Boost Your Skills"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Looking to learn something new but don\u2019t have the money to enroll in a college course or training class? Luckily, the internet offers plenty of options to fit just about any budget. You\u2019ll be able to enrich your work skills, complete college courses, and earn certifications.<\/p>\n

Four top online learning options<\/h3>\n

So, where should you start? The following five sources offer free, budget-friendly, and discounted online courses from quality instructors and even well-known colleges and universities.<\/p>\n

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  1. Whatever you\u2019re looking to learn, Udemy probably has a course on it. The most popular course topics have to do with business, marketing, and technology, but you can also find courses in health, hobbies, and more. Courses are rated so you can choose the best for your money, and Udemy offers sales and discounts constantly. Courses are self-directed, so you can move as fast or slow as you prefer, and if you have questions, you\u2019ll have access to the instructors and social media support groups for more information.<\/li>\n
  2. LinkedIn Learning.<\/strong> Most everyone has heard of LinkedIn. And now the popular social career site also offers online classes. You can access a wide variety of topics in design, art, education, business, marketing, and technology to boost your job skills. Currently, the site offers 16,600 courses you can choose from! Like Udemy, the online courses are self-directed so that you can work on them at your leisure. Not sure if you want to commit? That\u2019s OK\u2014they offer a free 30-day trial to take a look around and see what you think!<\/li>\n
  3. What if you\u2019re looking for a little bit more than a course or two? With Coursera, you can earn a college education for a fraction of the cost of full tuition. Top instructors from well-known universities and companies impart their knowledge through a wide variety of courses. You can learn from the likes of Duke, Stanford, Google, IBM, and many more. And the best part is that it\u2019s all online, on your own time! What could be more convenient?<\/li>\n
  4. edX<\/strong>. Similar to Coursera, edX provides access to courses from highly regarded colleges and universities. You can earn college-level knowledge without the standard cost of tuition. Courses available are sourced from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Harvard, Berkeley, Boston University, and many more.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Ready, set, learn!<\/h3>\n

    You can enroll for courses on these sites at any time\u2014no need to wait for next semester to enroll. Your future is at your fingertips. Where will you begin?<\/p>\n

    What if a new insurance job is in your future?<\/h3>\n

    As you tack on new skills, you might decide it\u2019s time for a new job. And InsuranceRecruiters.com can help. Visit us<\/a> to search for your next insurance job.<\/p>\n

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