Platforms like Coursera, Udemy, and edX offer a range of free online courses that can help you advance your career.GaudiLab/Shutterstock
- For millions of Americans who have been recently laid off or furloughed, now is a great time to look into career-boosting online courses.
- Business Insider reviewed popular online education websites and found several free courses.
- Subjects include how to think more creatively, what makes a good resume, and how to be productive while working from home.
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The coronavirus pandemic has left millions of Americans with more time on their hands.
Some workers have faced layoffs, furlough, reduced hours, or are working remotely. This means now could be a good time to invest in your long-term career growth. If you want to work on landing your next job, or simply want to think more about your career during this time, now is a great time to take a free online course on those topics.
Business Insider went through some of the most well-known online education platforms like Coursera, edX, and Udemy, and found several courses you can take, from how to write a resume to boosting your negotiation skills and creative thinking. All that's required is an email to sign up.
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