By Lim Lek Suan, Ho June Jie Ivan & Seo Soo Bin
Want to pick up something new during the school holidays? Online courses are an affordable and efficient way to learn something new, especially when you have a busy schedule. Here are some credible and free online courses that you can sign up for during your holidays!
Psst…did we mention that these courses are all free?
1. MAKE A WEBSITE BY CODECADEMY
In a time of constant online advancements, owning a personal website can help boost your chances of getting a job. A personal website gives you a competitive advantage in the professional world, and makes it easier for employers to find you. Learn to Make a New Website by Codecademy consists of five parts, and introduces you to the fundamentals of both Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). The course also includes learning how to use Bootstrap, a popular front-end framework which allows you to improve the aesthetics and visuals of your website. By the end of this nine hour course, you would have understood and learnt the basics of building four websites, and how to modify your website’s structure.
2. Product Photography for Ecommerce by Shopify Academy
If you are interested in improving or building an ecommerce business, you should definitely check out Product Photography for Ecommerce. This course teaches you the art of proper photo placement as well as taking quality photographs. This will leave a good impression on your customers, which would ultimately increase your sales. It consists of 24 step-by-step lessons that are specifically designed for you to learn at your preferred pace. It also teaches you how to transform your home into a studio, how to take pictures against a white background, and how to shoot professionally with a model.
3. Learn A New Language
Learning a new language sounds exciting but it is hard to do without any help. Being able to speak a foreign language can give you a competitive edge in the workforce. With an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars rating, you can take on courses to learn new languages with FutureLearn. All the courses are easy to navigate and are of high quality. These courses are carried out through simple and straightforward videos which are easy to understand. The best part? They are absolutely free!
4. How To Write Your First Songere
Ever wanted to be a musician or a songwriter but unsure of where to start? At How To Write Your First Song, you will be guided through techniques used and taught by world-renowned musician, Martin Simpson. What if you do not have your own musical instrument? Worry not, as you can still participate in the course using just your voice and the available free music software. Embark on this journey of 3 hours per week, for 6 weeks in total. You will be working with melody, developing your musical flair, and reaping the rewards of your very own song. If you are wondering about the costs, pay no heed, because it’s free!
4. How To Write Your First Song
If you have ever felt inspired to make a movie, Explore Filmmaking can help you get started! A film production course from the NFTS and the BFI Film Academy – this course will deepen your understanding of the filmmaking process and show you how to take it further. For over six weeks explore a variety of film production specialisms as a team of award-winning filmmakers take you through their approach to telling stories. From plot and transitions to music and sound, by the end of this course you will be able to produce your own film with your story. This gratis course does not require any existing film-making skills or equipment, so anyone with an interest in film-making is welcome!
