As an ambitious professional, you’re always searching for new ways to learn and grow. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, you haven’t been willing or able to get out and attend conferences, seminars, and training sessions, so you’re searching for ways to continue building your skills at home.
Thankfully, there’s no shortage of extremely helpful online classes that will help you move up the ladder. Here’s a look at a few options to consider.
The Strategy of Content Marketing
Available on Coursera, The Strategy of Content Marketing is a free course offered by UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education and Copyblogger. You’ll learn key strategies used by content marketers to attract and retain customers. Some of the specific topics covered include building and implementing a content marketing strategy, writing compelling copy, and building your own personal brand.
Microsoft Excel – Excel from Beginner to Advanced
It can be challenging to learn on your own, so the Microsoft Excel – Excel from Beginner to Advanced on Udemy will teach you valuable career-building skills. Priced at $149.99, this class was created with Microsoft 2013, but features are also compatible with 2010, 2016, and most of 2007. Packed with knowledge, you’ll learn the most common Excel functions in Office, maintain large sets of Excel data in a list or table, the ability to automate tasks using Macros and VBA, and so much more.
Presenting to Senior Executives
Offered on LinkedIn Learning, Presenting to Senior Executives will teach you how to communicate effectively with the big bosses. You’ll learn how to answer tough questions, frame your message, capitalize on the power of story and accomplish all of this in a manner that sounds very high-brow. The course is individually priced at $34.99 — or $19.99 per month for an annual membership to LinkedIn Learning or $29.99 per month for access on a month-to-month basis.
Adobe Creative Cloud Tutorials
Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop or InDesign will give you an edge with employers, but learning the ropes can be challenging. Thankfully, Adobe offers a host of free Creative Cloud tutorials for beginners and more experienced professionals. Adobe has you covered from introductions to Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign to learning how to manage assets with Creative Cloud Libraries.
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