10 Online Courses To Help Level Up Your Career

Coursera offers over 7,000 courses including certificates from Meta, Yale, Stanford and Google, as well as a number of business and tech courses.

January is a popular time for people to start thinking about changing jobs, and for good reason. The new year brings a sense of renewal and motivation, making it the perfect time to reflect on career goals and take steps towards making a change. One way to improve job prospects and give a boost to a career is through upskilling, and online courses are a convenient and effective way to do so. 

Not only do they allow individuals to learn new skills at their own pace, but they also provide the opportunity to learn from industry experts and potentially earn valuable certifications. By investing in themselves through online learning, individuals can set themselves up for success in their current or future roles.

But making that switch can be scary, especially if you don’t know where to start. That’s where premium online course provider Coursera comes in. Coursera is an online learning platform that partners with more than 275 leading universities and companies to bring flexible, affordable, job-relevant online learning to individuals and organisations worldwide. 

Their subscription plan, Coursera Plus, gives you unlimited access to over 7,000 world-class courses, backed by some of the biggest names in tech like Google, Meta, Yale, Duke, and London Business School amongst many others. 

Timeframe: Flexible, Self-Paced

 

Excel is an essential tool for data analysis, reporting, and business decision-making. Acuity Training offers a comprehensive Advanced Excel Skills for Business course that allows learners to master Excel’s advanced features. From pivot tables and complex formulas to automation with macros, this course is designed to help professionals boost productivity and efficiency. Whether you’re looking to create professional dashboards or perform sophisticated data analysis, this course is perfect for honing your Excel expertise.”

 

1. Google Data Analytics

Timeframe: 6 Months, Under 10 hours of study a week

What you’ll learn: Get started in the in-demand field of data analytics with a Professional Certificate from Google. Learn how to process and analyse data, use key analysis tools, apply R programming, and create visualisations that can inform key business decisions.

2. Google Project Management

Timeframe: 6 Months, Under 10 hours of study a week

What you’ll learn: Project managers are natural problem-solvers. They set the plan and guide teammates, and manage changes, risks, and stakeholders.

Gain in-demand skills that will prepare you for an entry-level job. Learn from Google employees whose foundations in project management served as launchpads for their own careers.

3. Google IT Support

Timeframe: 6 Months, Under 10 hours of study a week

What you’ll learn: Get started in the in-demand field of IT with a Professional Certificate from Google. Learn the foundations of networking and operating systems, providing end-to-end customer support, and how to solve problems using code.

4. Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce

Timeframe: 6 Months, Under 10 hours of study a week

What you’ll learn: Businesses need digital marketing and e-commerce talent more than ever before. Throughout this program, you will gain in-demand skills that prepare you for an entry-level job and learn how to use tools and platforms like Canva, Constant Contact, Google Ads, Google Analytics, Hootsuite, HubSpot, Mailchimp, Shopify, and Twitter. You will learn from subject-matter experts at Google and have a chance to build your own portfolio with projects like customer personas and social media calendars to show to potential employers.

5. Google IT Automation with Python

Timeframe: 6 Months, 10 hours of study a week

What you’ll learn: This beginner-level, six-course certificate, developed by Google, is designed to provide IT professionals with in-demand skills — including Python, Git, and IT automation — that can help you advance your career.

6. Meta Front End Developer 

Timeframe: 7 Months, Under 6 hours of study a week

Get started in the in-demand field of software development with a Professional Certificate from Meta. Learn the foundations of front-end development and gain in-demand programming skills through developing a front-end web application for your portfolio.

7. Machine Learning

Timeframe: 3 Months, 9 hours of study a week

What you’ll learn: Taught by Andrew Ng, one of the most prominent names in the AI and Machine Learning space, the Machine Learning Specialization is a foundational online program created in collaboration between DeepLearning.AI and Stanford Online. This beginner-friendly program will teach you the fundamentals of machine learning and how to use these techniques to build real-world AI applications.  

8. Excel Skills for Business Specialization

Timeframe: 6 Months, 5 hours of study a week

What you’ll learn: In this Specialization, learners develop advanced Excel Skills for Business.  Upon completing the four courses in this Specialization, learners can design sophisticated spreadsheets, including professional dashboards, and perform complex calculations using advanced Excel features and techniques. 

9. Advanced Excel Skills for Business

Timeframe: Flexible, Self-paced

What you’ll learn: Excel is an essential tool for data analysis, reporting, and business decision-making. Acuity Training offers a comprehensive Advanced Excel Skills for Business course that allows learners to master Excel’s advanced features. From pivot tables and complex formulas to automation with macros, this course is designed to help professionals boost productivity and efficiency. Whether you’re looking to create professional dashboards or perform sophisticated data analysis, this course is perfect for honing your Excel expertise.

10. Meta Social Media Marketing

Timeframe: 7 Months, 2 hours of study a week

What you’ll learn: This six-course program designed by experts at Meta and Aptly will provide an introduction to digital marketing and all the major social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok  and more to prepare you with the skills and tools needed to grow an engaging social community and run effective social media advertising.

To receive £162 off the first year of Coursera Plus Annual visit http://www.coursera.org/courseraplus/special/holiday2023 before 1/31/23. Please note, this will only be available to new Coursera Plus subscribers.