Most countries are into lockdown mode due to the impending threat of the corona pandemic. Citizens all over the world are advised to stay indoors. It is becoming increasingly difficult to stay at home doing nothing. People are getting bored and restless becoming alarmingly frustrated. The result is most of us are spending time doing unnecessary and repeated things that would benefit no one.
But this very pandemic lockdown and curfew can be blessing in disguise. This is an opportunity for the people to free up their mind from daily chores and do something more productive than never before. One very effective way is to use this time by learning new things through online learning courses. During this lock-down time, If you have internet, you have all the world’s knowledge available at your fingertips.
Below are some of the popular e-learning sites and courses that would help you enhance your skills to another level.
1. Udemy
Udemy is an online learning app which helps you to learn through online courses by connecting students all over the world to the best instructors,
It helps in connecting many students to the skills they need to achieve. Due to the present pandemic they are offering a number of free courses and some other paid courses at low cost, thus helping people to learn from home. Udemy courses starting from Rs 400 and above for a limited period of time. For more details visit https://www.udemy.com/
2. Testbook
Testbook one of the most popular and trusted brand helps the country’s youth to prepare for Government and Bank exams. With their affordable monthly and yearly Subscription Plans, aspirants of all backgrounds can easily purchase Online Tests and practice from the comfort of their home. It provides students a One-Stop Solution for Test Preparation, where they can practice tests in an exam-like environment without worrying about lacking access to computers, internet or power backup. It also provides virtual practice on computers to students who prepare for PSUs, Banking and Government Exams like IBPS Clerk, SSC, Insurance, Railways, etc. Presently testbook is offering free access to testbook courses and special “KILLCORONA” coupon to get a few of them at a lower price or even free. For more details visit https://testbook.com/
3. BYJU’S
BYJU’S is the world’s most valuable ed-tech company and the creator of India’s most loved school learning app. They provide interactive learning through videos that help you visualize each concept, making it easier to understand. They also offer different learning programs for classes 1 to 12, and competitive exams like JEE, CAT, IAS, etc. During the COVID-19 pandemic, BYJU’S is offering free live classes for students from 2nd April onwards. For more details visit https://byjus.com/
4. Eduonix
Eduonix aims to identify and provide the best learning and training environment for everyone. It helps you to connect with experts around the world and solve your issues. Eduonix offers easy to understand online courses and workshops for everyday people. It brings a better learning experience with quality skill-building content and world-class learning experience with their online and offline offerings.
Eduonix also encourages people for skill-building courses across Technology, Design, Management, Science and Humanities. During the COVID-19 pandemic Eduonix is offering an extra 50% discount on courses and lifetime membership at a discounted price.
5. Coursera
Every course on Coursera is taught by top instructors from world-class universities and companies, so you can learn something new anytime, anywhere. It provides you video lectures, homework exercises, and access to community discussion forums. Paid courses provide additional quizzes and projects as well as Course Certificate upon completion. It offers many specialization courses, Professional Certificates courses, and Master Track Certificates courses.
Many people learning for professional development have reported career benefits like getting a promotion, a raise, or starting a new career through Coursera. It is an excellent opportunity for career enhancement by making use of time during this COVID-19 lockdown.
With a few suggestions above, there are many other sources to learn like Youtube, Wikipedia and more. This is a golden never again time for one to rise to an all-new level. If we all utilize this time effectively, we would come out much stronger than ever before.