edX (Opens in a new tab)Įveryone knows edX, the big name on virtual campus. Here's what's up with some of those major education platforms and how to enjoy classes for free ( TL DR basically you can do most courses for the fun of it but you don't get a certificate - a verified certificate (Opens in a new tab) shows that you have passed an official course, plus you can add it to your CV or LinkedIn profile, which handy if you're looking to find a new job.) There's also a difference between accredited and unaccredited courses, which you can usually check in the About page of the website. So prepare your brain because here's a big list of the best free online learning resources: If you want to do free courses on the big academic platforms And remember, despite all the messaging we get, you don't actually have to do anything productive with your downtime - these free courses are just here if you need a little spark. But most of these are just for fun, tbh, and if you need some creative inspiration, try a few vids on the TED YouTube channel (Opens in a new tab) before you pick one. Here's a big list of places you can learn stuff for free, with some available for certification if that's what you're looking for.
Whatever you're after, what more productive way is there to use the precious time that pops up between work, family, friends, binge-watching Yellowjackets, and practicing self-care, than the noble pursuit of knowledge? Luckily, nerds, there are a whole bunch of reputable online learning platforms dedicated to helping you learn a few new things. Or maybe you're genuinely looking at a change in career. Perhaps you're just very into the back to school spirit. Perhaps you're someone who feels they could benefit from understanding things a little better, even if it's just learning how the hell HTML works.
Perhaps you're someone who craves constant learning and upskilling, pursuing knowledge with the library-smashing ferocity of Evie Carnahan (that's Rachel Weisz in The Mummy, keep up).
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