Get Smart
Jan 6, 2014 11:21:14 #
No, not the TV show, your mind. How about taking some courses from MIT? Expensive? How about for free. Many universities offer all sorts of free online courses.
http://ocw.mit.edu/index.htm
http://ocw.mit.edu/index.htm
Jan 6, 2014 11:39:40 #
Jan 6, 2014 11:44:01 #
bsprague wrote:
http://www.conted.ox.ac.uk/courses/online/
http://www.openculture.com/freeonlinecourses
Jan 6, 2014 11:46:56 #
Jan 6, 2014 11:50:06 #
Jan 6, 2014 11:54:22 #
bsprague wrote:
Look at this one: https://www.coursera.org/
Is the link you intended to post? http://www.courses.com/
Jan 6, 2014 11:56:16 #
doduce wrote:
Is the link you intended to post? http://www.courses.com/
I took the "s" out of "https" and the link now works. They are different.
Jan 6, 2014 12:39:17 #
doduce wrote:
Is the link you intended to post? http://www.courses.com/
Strange, but no. I copied the link from the page I was on, but clicking on it doesn't take me back there. Coursera has a lot to offer, though.
The bottom line is there are enough free courses available online to keep someone busy from birth to death.
Okay, here's what I was looking for.
http://www.openculture.com/freeonlinecourses
Jan 6, 2014 21:26:48 #
I have a personal theory that says a college degree or two count for the first job. Once you've worked for awhile the track record is all that counts. Any degree certificates look good in a frame, but mean little in a career after the beginning.
On the other hand, knowledge and skills enhance the track record. The internet accessibility to so many learning opportunities has the potential to turn the career track and work world upside down.
As fast as things are changing, my theory suggests that anyone making a career must be constantly learning new skills, thinking patterns and ideas.
Of course not everyone needs a career and will end up with a job instead.
On the other hand, knowledge and skills enhance the track record. The internet accessibility to so many learning opportunities has the potential to turn the career track and work world upside down.
As fast as things are changing, my theory suggests that anyone making a career must be constantly learning new skills, thinking patterns and ideas.
Of course not everyone needs a career and will end up with a job instead.
Jan 6, 2014 22:17:56 #
bsprague wrote:
I have a personal theory that says a college degree or two count for the first job. Once you've worked for awhile the track record is all that counts. Any degree certificates look good in a frame, but mean little in a career after the beginning.
100% correct. :thumbup:
Jan 7, 2014 10:58:40 #
these classes may be free but give no credit, no certificate, and no degree. They won't even keep records to say you took the class.
Jan 7, 2014 11:27:36 #
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Thanks for sharing! I was thinking about taking a class or 2 at the college but there were pricey! Free just happens to fit in my budget!
Jan 7, 2014 23:15:21 #
Jer wrote:
these classes may be free but give no credit, no certificate, and no degree. They won't even keep records to say you took the class.
That's the point. What counts? Is it the knowledge and the ability to use it? Or, is it a piece of paper saying you took a class and got good grades?
Jan 8, 2014 03:16:58 #
Unfortunately, the world wants paper and certifications and certificates and diplomas.
Jan 8, 2014 10:41:57 #
Jer wrote:
I think that is especially true for the first job after school. But, soon, performance is more important. In a rapidly changing world, performance can be quickly throttled by lack of skills. Keeping up the skill set and being able to say, "I can take care of that (new) issue/problem/challenge/opportunity" will accelerate one's career and paycheck. Unfortunately, the world wants paper and certifications and certificates and diplomas.
I have an (old) MBA. I've met MBA owners that couldn't sell matchsticks to light a bonfire. To advance personally and grow their paychecks, they needs a source to fill in skills and grow new one. They didn't need any more certificates!
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