Online learning lets you gain skills employers want from anywhere. Many reputable platforms offer free courses, and some provide free certificates or financial aid.
Where to find free courses
- Google Digital Garage and Google Skillshop: digital marketing and Google tools.
- Microsoft Learn: Azure, Power BI, Office and AI.
- HubSpot Academy: inbound marketing, sales and email marketing certificates.
- Coursera: audit courses for free and apply for financial aid for certificates.
- edX: free audit tracks from top universities.
- freeCodeCamp: free coding certifications.
- Cisco Networking Academy: networking and cybersecurity basics.
- ALX Africa and similar programmes: tech training for young Africans, subject to intake.
In demand skills to learn
Data analysis, digital marketing, project management, cybersecurity, cloud computing, AI tools, accounting software and customer service.
Make certificates count
- Add them to LinkedIn and your CV
- Complete a practical project
- Explain what you can now do
Avoid fake programmes
Be careful with "scholarships" that ask for payment to release your place.
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