Although it’s been a billion years since I was at school, I still get that back-to-school feeling each September. I’ve had a nice holiday, tidied my desk (no mean feat as I’m quite messy - sign of a creative mind allegedly ??) bought some new pen refills and am ready for the ‘new’ year.?
It’s about this time of year that I start thinking about learning some new skills or building on ones I already have. Here’s my current top 10 free learning courses and resources for L&D:
- For those new to AI concepts - IBM Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Google: AI for anyone are both decent intro courses
- For those with more advanced tech skills - Building AI Powered Chatbots Without Programming from IBM or this Introduction to Artificial Intelligence with Python course from Harvard University are worth a look.?
- Interested in improving your skills in graphic design? Try this learning path from LinkedIn (first month free - don’t forget to cancel or you’ll get charged)?
- Free coding courses for beginners in Python, JavaScript, HTML & CSS, SQL, C++ and more from Code Academy?
- Introduction to Psychology from Yale to help you understand your learners (and coworkers) better
- Language learning is such an effective brain workout. It creates new neural connections and protects against dementia. Choose from 43 languages on Duolingo on a free plan (with ads - they get a bit annoying, but turning the volume down helps).?
- Free courses from Open Learn from the Open University on a huge range of topics from business, languages, history, science and much more. One to feed your curiosity with.?
- World of Learning - NEC, Birmingham 8-9 Oct - Exhibition is free to attend and has lots of talks on a range of learning topics.?
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The Learning Network
Accessible Learning Mastery Day 24th October 2024 in Edinburgh with Susi Miller, Michael Osborne and Gemma Nunn. Free to LN Members (Individual membership is only ￡29 per year, well worth joining if you’re not already a member)
- LXD:Origins - OK, I’m biased about this one but it’s a great course - our design team really excelled themselves with this one. LAS’ Learning eXperience Design course teaches the basics of human-centred learning design. We’ve taught 800 learners so far and it’s completely free. Not bad for a one-week blend with live sessions from top UK learning designers, as well as a host of online activities and resources. Next one starts 14 October 2024.
