The Quarantine Prospectus or how to make the most out of it?
How to use the extra time that most of us have on our hands to our profit? What new skill to learn and where to find the best online courses? Answers below!
As I’m writing this, the UK is now a few days into its 7th week of lockdown. This you will either not want / need to be reminded of, or you’ll in fact have no idea how long it’s now been and can barely remember what day of the week it is in the first place.
The main point here is that for all of us, these are 7 weeks (and a few days) where we have not been out in the world, soaking up information and most importantly, learning. Netflix can be a good educational tool depending on the program, but in all this time, can you say you’ve learnt something new from what you’ve watched?
Some have been fortunate to keep working and so been able to keep busy, but whether you have or not, life has changed dramatically and so too has the way that we learn, which will now be no doubt almost entirely through technology, i.e., your TV or your phone. So, it’s important now more than ever to keep focused and to productively expand our methods of learning. If you need more convincing that this is true, then here are 3 very good reasons:
1: You’re bored, TV will only take you so far
2: This is a rare event and in history, one very unlikely to repeat itself any time soon so the time that you get at home can be a well needed time to re-organize, re-structure and plan
3: Whatever you do, there will be a massive game of catch up when we emerge from the lockdown, meaning you need to stay sharp!
With that in mind, Greater London Properties are proud to present this fine list below of online course which you can take part in from home, broaden your horizons and invest in your future. Before you stop reading they’re all FREE and some even offer the option to become genuinely qualified (certificate included). Without further ado..
Want to improve your working life or just develop your tech abilities?
1) ‘Learning how to learn: Powerful Mental Tools to Help You Master Tough subjects’ via Coursera
This will give you invaluable tools and techniques put together by none other than the best and brightest in the fields of Art, Science, Math, Literature and Music.
2) ‘Marketing Fundamentals: Who is your Customer?’ via edX
EdX offers online courses put together by 140 of the leading educational institutions worldwide. Whether you run a business or would like more insight into how marketing works, this course will show you how to gain the right customers and grow a business.
3) ‘Online Video Marketing’ via Hubspot
Following on from the last, this course will give you the skills needed to garner a larger audience for any business, engaging people through visuals.
4) ‘YouTube Marketing’ via Hubspot
Our educational friends at Hubspot are back at it again here, this time showing you how to get your new found video skills out in to the world through its most popular video site. Once you have mastered this, you will be able to monetize all that hard work.
5) ‘App Development for Iphone’ via Alison
Taking a slightly different technological approach here but just as relevant, there is an app for most things these days. Whether you want to create a smartphone app for your work or just to learn an important new skill, this course will guide you from start to finish.
6) ‘Introduction to Social Media Strategy’ via Skillshare
A basic rundown is given here on how to develop any business using social media. This will include advice on when and how to use each platform to grow any business.
Looking for a new change in lifestyle? These courses could open some doors:
7) ‘The science of wellbeing’ via Coursera
Touching here on one of the most important subjects in our lives, this good people at Coursera have put together a program to guide you through the clinical science behind what makes us happy. Following this, you’ll get some wise advice on how to put this into practice in your daily life.
8) ‘Art and Culture classes through the Museum of Modern Art’ via Coursera
An exciting and revealing option here as this world famous museum opens it’s virtual doors and allows you to learn in depth about the wonders inside. Course options include ‘Fashion as Design’, what is ‘Contemporary Art’ and ‘Seeing Through Photographs’.
9) ‘Interior design’ via OHSC
Fancy yourself as the next big interior designer? These guys ask you the same question during the course introduction, and then go on to give you the first tips on how to get there.
STAFF PICKS. A few options here chosen by our very own GLP Staff:
10) ‘Forex 101’ via Admiral Markets
A potential lifechanging choice here. On this course you’ll learn the basics on how to trade in foreign currencies, which, if mastered, could open up a very lucrative career path for you.… I’ve heard.
11) ‘Language classes’ via Busuu
Here you can join an online community of over 100 million users, with free classes on a multitude of languages which aim to have you bilingual in no time at all. Just 10 minutes practice each day in fact.
12) ‘Conquering your fear of public speaking’ by Udemy
All the video content that Udemy provide is available for free here, with an in-depth guide on how to overcome those public speaking jitters. Got a wedding speech coming up? Or just want to overcome general nerves? Then this is the course for you.
13) ‘Greek and Roman Mythology’ via Class Central
Ever wondered what myths and legends the ancient world believed in? This course will run you through these from the perspective of two great ancient civilizations, whilst also delving into how they influenced daily life.
14) ‘Excel Code’ via Shaw Academy
Learn the essentials here on a program which underpins much of the technology that we use today. Developing your information management skills through this program could help you both at work and in the everyday world.
15) ‘Astrology, a Free Online Course’ via Gnostic Teachings
Reaching far past the perception of what modern astrology is, this course will explore the origins of the field and ‘take advantage of these forces in order to improve life for all of us’.
So, there you have it. Set some time aside during whatever part of the day you have free and soak up as much as you can of what these varied courses have to offer!