Top Sites for Taking Online Classes

Taking a few extra certification courses can be a great addition to your resume. Not only can it strengthen your knowledge and understanding of the particular industry you are in, but it also demonstrates your willingness and dedication to learning. Below we have compiled a list of the top sites that offer online classes. The beauty of many of these sites is that they offer a wide range of courses, they are flexible about how and when you complete them, and many are inexpensive or — best of all — free.

1. Google Digital Garage

Gain access to a wide range of free courses with just your Gmail account. You'll find courses in career development, digital marketing, entrepreneurship, data, and more.

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2. HubSpot Academy

This site offers completely free courses and certifications, particularly for those working in marketing, sales, and website development and design.

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3. Hootsuite Academy

This social media management platform also offers various certification courses; however, they are on the pricier side. If this doesn't fit into your budget right now, it is worth keeping in mind for more specific training in social media. Courses include Social Selling, Social for Health Care, Foundations of Social Advocacy, and more.

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4. Skillshare

You can upgrade to the paid version of this platform to access premium classes, but it also offers a wide range of free courses, so upgrading is not necessary. The site covers a variety of topics, including animation, photography, business, and lifestyle.

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5. Udemy
Although this site offers paid courses, it is much more affordable than Hootsuite Academy, with some courses costing as little as $19.99. Like Skillshare, there are a variety of options available, including business, finance, personal development, health, and more.

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6. Coursera
This site allows you to take college and university courses — including degree programs — from institutions around the world. A wide range of fields is available, including psychology, history, literature, and more. You'll find programs and courses from Stanford, Yale, McMaster, and the University of Toronto.

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7. edX
Like Coursera, this site offers a variety of courses and programs from universities and colleges around the world, including Harvard, Berkeley, and McGill.

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8. LinkedIn Learning
Build and strengthen your skills through LinkedIn's wide variety of course offerings — all you need is a LinkedIn account. Your first month is free; however, after that you will pay $34.99 per month, or $29.99 per month with an annual plan, to access the available courses.

Learn more here.

9. Adobe
Looking to learn Photoshop? Adobe Digital Learning Services can help with its various learning categories, including Adobe Creative Cloud, Adobe Analytics, Adobe Advertising Cloud, and more.

Learn more here.

10. Codecademy
This site covers a wide range of topics related to coding, such as JavaScript, HTML & CSS, Java, PHP, C#, and more. The basic version is free, and there is a pro version available for $19.99 per month.

Learn more here.

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