Whether you’ve been furloughed or perhaps you just have a bit more time on your hands at the moment, it’s important to keep those synapses sharp.
These online courses offer everything you need to learn a new skill; you never know where these courses could take you as the 2020 Key Nation Report outlines here giving you a clear picture of where future jobs lay.
1. Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care
The Key Worker Nation Report revealed a 144% increase in online searches for Care worker roles during lockdown. So, if you’re exploring a new career path, Free Courses have launched an online course that prepares you for working in Adult social care.
The virtual learning portal allows you to learn how to handle hazardous substances and medication, further your personal and professional development, all at a time that suits you. Your hard work won’t go rewarded, you’ll achieve a nationally-recognised Level 2 qualification in adult social care to share with potential employers. Start your care worker career here.
2. Digital Marketing
Master the basics of digital marketing with Google’s free online course,and watch your business or career grow. Google has launched a self-paced learning course, loaded with key marketing skills that you can advance while in lockdown. You’ll learn how to collect and analyse data, how to grow brand awareness and how to develop the most effective SEO plan.
There are 26 modules to explore, with over 40 hours of learning time – all created by a team of Google experts, and full of practical exercises and real-world experiences to help you upskill while self-isolating. Explore digital marketing, in the online course here.
3. Crafting Skills
Venture into the creative world of crafting and learn from industry experts with Yodomo’s free online courses. From crocheting a rainbow cushion to building a wooden planter, the team at Yodomo have rustled together a selection of things to inspire your creativity while at home!
Through step by step instructions, you’ll create handcrafted items for your house, garden and even gifts for others. Yodomo offers everything from drawing, to woodwork to paper crafting – the perfect COVID distraction. So master your craft, your passion or something new with these online courses here
4. Photography & Video
Kick start your new career in the creative field of photography during lockdown, with Nikon’s free online courses. Take part in 10 virtual photography classes with industry experts, to stay inspired, engaged and keep growing while self-isolating.
Get into the creative mindset with Kitty Peters, as she shows you simple ways to create a storytelling video – perfect for vlogging! She’ll guide you through the inner workings of video content creation, from camera movements to creative tips and tricks.
Fancy a new career in lifestyle photography? Then learn the basics from Nikon Ambassador Tamara Lackey in her online class. You’ll learn how to get genuine expressions from both children and pets, how to create natural poses and basic photography skills. Check out the selection of free online courses here
5. Online Cooking School
From the Art of Kitchen Improv to Some Like it Hot, MilkStreet online cooking school has rustled together a selection of free online courses, jam-packed full of key kitchen skills that you can advance during lockdown. You’ll learn fresh approaches to creating robust satisfying meals and learn to transform your home cooking using herbs and spices.
Advance your culinary skills through guided, concise lessons at your own pace, in the comfort of your own kitchen. Detailed video tutorials and step by step imagery walk you through recipes, ingredients and equipment used to achieve great cooking. Milk Street school allows you to practise what you learn with online quizzes and cooking challenges. Start your culinary adventure here.
It’s still unclear how we will come out of lock down,but these resources may help you to make an informed decision of where you may go next good luck!
Words: Jasper Haze
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