It doesn't matter if you already have a stable job or think you know enough about something. There is always time to broaden horizons and studying something is a good way to keep your brain active and obtain knowledge that, in the long run, can be useful.
A one or two-year degree or degree may not be the best option for you. Fortunately, today there are a large number of solutions that allow you to learn topics from different branches in a very simple way, and at the pace that each person wants to impose. In this way you can study adapting to the needs of each one.
Currently the so-called method is triumphing MOOC (Massive Online Open Courses), free online courses that, in many cases, are taught by large universities. However, it is not the only method available. Many professionals have offered to teach free and paid courses through videos and different exercises, as well as with tutorials.
To be able to enjoy these learning methods, it is enough to have a decent internet connection and a mobile phone or computer, in addition to knowing the platforms where you can find the different courses that may be of interest to you.
Currently there are a large number of platforms, of different sizes and available in different languages, that help millions of people throughout the globe to continue their training, offering knowledge that some might find difficult to obtain or assimilate. Here we present you 10 of the best free online course platforms, in which courses from various branches are offered for all tastes.
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1- Crehana
Among the creatives, Crehana It is one of the best platforms to learn topics related to design, animation, web development, photography and digital marketing. A space where many professionals meet to impart their knowledge. The vast majority of the content is paid, so you have to pay a small amount of money for the courses you want to take, however it has some free courses that can be followed on the same website.
In general, the free Crehana courses They focus on the most basic aspects, although the fundamentals taught can be chained in order to obtain a good foundation of different topics that helps in progression when working on the subject.
Creahana – Website
2- Udemy
Udemy It is a more complete platform than the previous one. It also has many courses focused on creative aspects, both in web development and design and photography, but it is not limited to them. On Udemy you can find very varied categories, from music to academic studies, including languages and courses to prepare for exams such as the PAU (University Access Test).
Generally, the only thing the platform will show when searching are paid courses, but you can easily find free offers. All you have to do is access the section in which you search for the desired course. There you have to Click on the filters and you will be able to see different options. In addition to being able to filter between qualifications, language and many other options, there is also the possibility of filtering between free and paid courses. There you just have to select “Free” and filter the content to see which courses are available for free on the platform.
3- MyriadX
In Spanish, few platforms can compare to MyriadX, a website that focuses on the MOOC model to offer some of the best courses from Ibero-American universities and institutions.
All courses on the platform are free and in Spanish, so language will not be a barrier. The offer is very varied and you can find courses from economic subjects to courses in pedagogy, political, agricultural, legal sciences and much more.
Before accessing each course, you can check your score, as well as the modules that make it up, who the teachers are and which institution teaches this MOOC through the MiríadaX platform.
4- edX
You've probably heard of Harvard and MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) universities. edX is a platform developed by these universities to teach MOOC courses in all imaginable areas.
All courses are completely free and can be found in Spanish, since the website automatically redirects to the Spanish website. However, if English is not a problem for you, you can access the English version which has a greater range of courses available.
edX offers the possibility of obtaining a verified certificate that the course/program has been completed. In order to get it you have to pay the amount of money indicated by each course.
edX – Website
5- Google Get Active
Google is committed to offering information to everyone who needs it. With your platform Get active They offer online training in marketing, e-commerce, web and app development and many other aspects. But not only that, they also offer in-person training through Google Activate.
All the courses that the company offers through its platform have certificates from the institutions that teach them. To be able to access one of the projects, you just have to click on “Register” and choose the account to use to access the course.
6- SkillShare
Another of the great platforms of free online courses is SkillShare, a gigantic portal that offers courses in four main branches: creative, business, technology and lifestyle. Free and paid courses converge on the platform, of all possible levels of difficulty.
In order to find the free courses, it is necessary to access one of the branches and, in the results, open the filter to be able to select the “Free” option in the search for offers available on the platform.
SkillShare - Website
7- LinkedIn Learning
In addition to being a social network for professionals, LinkedIn has a platform called LinkedIn Learning. A space where you can acquire skills with more than 1.000 business courses available to anyone who wants them.
In order to access the courses it is necessary to pay a subscription, although you can enjoy them completely free of charge thanks to the trial month that the platform offers for new enrollees. In this way you can select the courses and carry them out for a month without the need to pay anything.
LinkedIn Learning – Website
8- Code Academy
While many platforms offer courses in different subjects, Code Academy It focuses solely on the code. A place where you can learn programming, web development or data science.
Code Academy allows you to filter courses by branch or programming language. All courses taught are from the same platform, not by external teachers, so quality is guaranteed. Although it is offered as a platform for learn to code for free, there are some paid courses, as well as courses that are free but have sections blocked for Premium users of the platform.
They have intensive courses that have been well rated by the people who have taken them, but they require a payment of $199 dollars to enroll in them.
Code Academy – Website
9- Udacity
Udacity It's another platform focused on the computer world. It has a large number of free and paid courses that can be accessed by simply creating an account on the website. Thanks to its search engine, you can search for specific courses. If you cannot find them or simply search among the course offerings, you can use the available filters that allow you to filter between estimated duration, level of difficulty and free or 'nanograde' courses.
Each course shows what will be taught, as well as what the product includes, such as a support student community, whether it has videos or has interactive surveys.
Unfortunately, both the platform and the courses on it are in english and they do not have translations, so only those people with certain knowledge of the language will be able to enjoy them.
10- Coursera
From regular courses to degrees and certificates, Coursera It offers the possibility of obtaining valid knowledge and certificates to demonstrate that said knowledge has been obtained from large institutions.
Coursera offers a wide catalog of courses offered by large universities and institutions, and all of them are available for free. Although most are in English, it is possible to filter the results to only view those courses taught in Spanish.
On the platform you can find different specialized programs to learn everything you need in different courses.
Coursera – Website
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