These Fortune 500 Companies Have Six Free Classes You Can Take Right Now

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These Fortune 500 Companies Have Six Free Classes You Can Take Right Now
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If you love learning and are looking for new ways to keep your brain stimulated, there are a bunch of free courses you can enroll in right now.

Fortune 500 companies like Google and IBM offer professional training through Coursera, EdX, and other online course providers. It's way more accessible and affordable than enrolling in university.

While not all courses on Coursera are free, their Specializations, Professional Certificates, and Coursera Plus Monthly classes all have a free 7-day trial so you can try it out before spending money.

Google UX Design Professional Certificate

Why You Should Enroll: if you're interested in UX design, this course from Coursera will have you job-ready in six months. It's free when you sign up for a 7-day trial. Here, you'll learn all about the design process and the basics of UX research. By the end of this course you'll have a mobile app, a website and a cross-platform experience to add to your portfolio.

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IBM Full Stack Cloud Developer Professional Certificate

Why You Should Enroll: If you've always wanted to create your own app, the experts at IBM will help guide you through the process. Here, you will learn how to develop projects using HTML, JavaScript, Python, Django, and other technologies. Having this IBM course on your resume is a sure-fire way to get noticed by future employers.

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Salesforce Sales Operations Professional Certificate

Why You Should Enroll: Has anyone ever told you that you'd make a great salesperson? Learn the foundational skills in Salesforce that will prepare you for a variety of entry-level sales positions. It's designed for beginners, so don't worry if you don't have any previous sales experience. In four months you'll be done and ready to change your career path.

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Facebook Social Media Marketing Professional Certificate

Why You Should Enroll: Digital roles in marketing are the fastest-growing in the industry and the world's biggest social media platform is here to help you excel in the field. In five months you'll be a pro at establishing an online presence, building a following and managing advertising campaigns. You'll earn both the Coursera and the Facebook Digital Marketing Associate Certification, proving your skills in the use of Facebook Ads Manager.

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Amazon Web Services Cloud Practitioner Essentials

Why You Should Enroll: If you're in a technical role and want to learn more about the cloud but don't have a lot of time to commit, this course is perfect for you. It takes just 20 hours (so, a few hours each day) to complete! Those who have already taken this course say it's "a great launching pad for most tech-savvy business users."

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Google VR and 360 Video Production

Why You Should Enroll: Yeah, content is great but virtual reality content is even better! In another free class, Google can help you get started on creating your first VR project. Learn the basics of 360 video, VR camera and post-production masking all in just 13 hours.

Enroll Here

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