Self-education is becoming more popular as the cost of formal education continues to increase. Fortunately, the internet allows for organizations to support self-education by offering free course work online. The following article by DIYGENIUS offers a much larger list of self-education resources than we’ll cover here but we’d love to highlight our favorites. The article can be found here.
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Coursera
Coursera is an excellent resource for self learning. The site often offers free course material when you register and audit a course. Recommended course: The Science of Well-Being by Yale University. View the course here. |
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Saylor Academy
Saylor Academy has built a free curriculum that can be accessed with just a few clicks. For those that are looking to potentially pursue a degree, Saylor Academy partners with popular Universities for credit transfer. Check out the college credit partners here. |
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TED Talks
TED talks are powerful conversations given by industry professionals in bite sized formats typically ranging between 5 and 20 minutes. The conversations are excellent and truly speak for themselves (I had to do it). Recommended TED talk: The power of vulnerability by Brene Brown. |
Whether you are all ready to get started or still unsure of a career path, the listed resources are a great way to get your feet wet without jumping all the way in and committing to an expensive institution. Many of these resources are created in conjunction with brick-and-mortar schools so you’ll get a real sense for the structure and difficulty of a college course. Lastly, some of these options offer real college credit if you meet certain requirements and are willing to pay a fee.
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