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You may even need to go further to do a personality test. You can take one at http://16personalities.com (it's not 100% but it's close).
When you do those things you may realise how much you need to go deep into learning the needed soft skills.
When you do those things you may realise how much you need to go deep into learning the needed soft skills.
For starters, use YouTube to learn. Go on YouTube, search for the soft skills you want to learn, you'll find short 2 - 10 minutes videos you can watch. Try as much as you can to internalise what you learn, measure your progress, then you may find out something;
You've improved in certain areas. You may now go on to evaluate yourself again, keeping your future goals in mind.
It's the same thing that applies to hard skills.
Let's say you realize that, to get to where you want to be in your career, you need sound knowledge of MS Excel.
It's the same thing that applies to hard skills.
Let's say you realize that, to get to where you want to be in your career, you need sound knowledge of MS Excel.
So, what you simply need to do is find how you'll get that sound knowledge. For starters, I advise YouTube again!
You see, you'll find simple, easy to understand classes on YouTube.
Monitor your progress, evaluate, then, you'll determine whether you need to go further
You see, you'll find simple, easy to understand classes on YouTube.
Monitor your progress, evaluate, then, you'll determine whether you need to go further
...to a more concise online course in Excel or even physical classes.
You see, what this thread has taught you so far is this;
An online course is only important when it's taken to improve your career.
You see, what this thread has taught you so far is this;
An online course is only important when it's taken to improve your career.
Remember those 3 questions I say you write down ? That's like developing a personal development plan.
When you develop a plan for your career, you'll know whether you need an online course or not.
You know what developing a plan also does when it comes to online courses ?
When you develop a plan for your career, you'll know whether you need an online course or not.
You know what developing a plan also does when it comes to online courses ?
It helps you know whether you need a free online course or a paid one.
Here's what I mean;
Depending on your career and goals, you may or may not need certificates.
Your plan may show you that all you need is just knowledge and nothing more.
Here's what I mean;
Depending on your career and goals, you may or may not need certificates.
Your plan may show you that all you need is just knowledge and nothing more.
In such cases, paying for that knowledge when you can get it for free is irrelevant. So what do you do?
Check various online course platforms for the one that suits you most.
I recommend http://alison.com for free but concise online courses in various topics.
Check various online course platforms for the one that suits you most.
I recommend http://alison.com for free but concise online courses in various topics.
However, what if your plan shows you need to take a paid course and get in-depth knowledge, one that you need to show proof of knowledge (Certificate) ? should you go for a Certification course then ?
what's the difference between a certificate and Certification then ? Which one is best for your career ? Meet me here same time tomorrow. I'll be explaining in details.
Till then, my DM is open If you need clarifications on online courses. It's free
Till then, my DM is open If you need clarifications on online courses. It's free
If you also need to get your CV, Cover Letter and LinkedIn profile written, send me a DM. It's not free but it's affordable. 
