Published: May 18, 2020
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The sun is shining, the semester has ended and summer is finally here. This can be a great time to focus on you. We’ve put together a list of free online sites to help you buff up your skills.Ěý

Whether you want to build professional or personal skills, there are a variety of resources available for you to learn new things. Using your IdentiKey or signing up for a free account, the learning possibilities are endless. Here are a few websites to get you started.

With your Identikey you have access to a wide range of classes. Whether you want to learn photography or project management, you’ve got it all at your fingertips. We recommend or ; and, if you can, even try building your .

Coursera gives you the opportunity to learn things that spark an interest or build your rĂ©sumĂ©Ěýskills. , , or even are few we recommend.Ěý

This global nonprofit offers free courses from top universities in the world.ĚýHave you always wanted to understand the basics of business? Try , or how about grasping the world of engineers? could be fun. Maybe you’re intrigued by why people think the way they do, might give you some insight.ĚýĚý

Want to continue practicing your language skills?

Check out some websites below to help you stay current. With simple, easy-to-use lessons, games and other activities, you can continue practicing or learn almost any language. Sign up with a free account and you’ll be ordering crĂŞpes “à la française” when summer ends.Ěý

If you want to learn more about a specific field, especially in the math or sciences you can check out their free webpage. or are some of the courses you can try.Ěý

With a free subscription and over 100,000 online courses, there is no limit to what you can learn. You can try or .

Skill ShareĚýhas classes on topics that can fuel your interest and your passion. You can sign up for free and access a variety of classes. or are a few we suggest.Ěý

Alison offers several courses you can take to develop professional skills. We suggest or .

The most well-known video site has videos about almost anything. You don’t need to have an account, just type in what you want to learn and you’re set to go. You can try or how about .

Remember, you don’t have to train every single day, but choosing one or two things you can learn more about this summer can bolster your personal and professional development. The sky's the limit, so make some time to focus on you and get learning.Ěý