Make the most if your extra time spent at home by taking an online course or class with the help of these educational platforms and resources
While the lure of new Netflix shows may be tempting to help pass the hours spent at home, why not invest in yourself during this downtime and sign up for an online course? Whether you're looking to learn skills to further your career, or just pick up a new hobby, there are countless resources out there.
Here, we round up 10 online learning platforms which offer a range of courses and classes on everything from business and finance, computer science and tech, to photography, design, cooking and more.
1. Babbel
While we may not be travelling to far flung destinations this year, we can still learn a new language while at home. Babbel is an easy to use online platform that offers courses in 14 languages, including Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish and more. The app allows users to immerse themselves in a language and practice speaking from the beginning, with the use of human voices and speech recognition sure to get you speaking confidently.
Pricing: The app is free to download, but packages are billed every one, three, six or 12 months.
babbel.com
2. Codecademy
Whether you’re looking to retrain for your career or just want to learn a new skill, Codecademy allows users to pick up technical skills and learn the basics of coding online. From building websites to analysing data, there are a range of courses to choose from on the platform––and if you’re not sure where to start, you can take Codecademy’s short quiz to find out which skills may align with your strengths and needs. Priding itself on allowing its users to learn by doing, the website promises that you’ll be writing real code in minutes, with instant feedback given to help you learn.
Pricing: Both free plans and paid monthly plans are available.
codecademy.com