What is your opinion of free classes?

[LilOne1989]

Like the ones at free-ed.net or the ones that were posted earlier about the free classes at Yale. I have found several sites that offer these type of classes, some that look really good and some that can be left where they are. I also found that HP and some other sites offer free lessons for Windows programs like Word, Excell and others. I have tried to do the classes for excell and word but I really don't have the time.

Has anyone else looked into free classes regardless of getting credit or not but just to learn something new?

[Kyle]

Each time I go online I learn somthing new, never really took a real lesson online, plus I don't think you can compare any FREE lesson to a real lesson,

Unless you have a phenomenal brain which can implement stuff just by reading. but that is not me :(

[kelkat]

I haven't run across any free classes yet. Our local college offers continuing education classes online, though. They don't cost very much, you learn something, and you get instructor feed back. The only down fall is that you don't get credit, but for what I'm doing that doesn't matter.

[jpsn]

I think free tutorials for things like software (like Word and Excel, as you mentioned) would be a perfect way to learn all about that.

You definitely have nothing to lose since the courses are free. If you have the time and are interested, I would say go for it. You don't have to pay for it and I am sure you can learn some (or a lot) from it.

Thanks for suggesting the website, I've never heard of that one. I am going to see if there are any free courses that interest me. :mrgreen:

[kelkat]

You can put those courses on your resume. You can put anything on your resume for that matter. But I usually incude any continuing education (like Zig Ziglar courses, computer courses, etc.). It lets the employer know you are hungry for knowledge.

[LilOne1989]

You can put those courses on your resume. You can put anything on your resume for that matter. But I usually incude any continuing education (like Zig Ziglar courses, computer courses, etc.). It lets the employer know you are hungry for knowledge.

I have done that with the classes that I have taken. It is a really good plus when the classes that you have taken are things that are required for the job you are applying for.

[tater03]

I think they are great if you are looking to brush up or learn the basics of something in particuliar. I love to learn just for the sake of learning I will have to check this website out. Thanks

Just thought of another place that offers free classes at times and that is that Brainbench? Not sure of the website, but if you google it I'm sure it will pop up.

[johann]

If you're into web-stuff, there are some free courses on-line at
http://www.w3schools.com.

Completing HTML, CSS and Javascript puts you in line for an HTML Developer Certificate. The courses are free, but the optional certification exam costs about $60.

When you think you're ready, you can take a "trial" exam (free) for any or all section(s) to see how you'll likely do on the real test.

Pretty good system - the knowledge is free and having a certificate for $60 is a pretty low-cost resume addition. I've done the HTML trial exam and plan on completing the whole works one of these days soon.

There's also a HUGE list of free courses over at www.degreeinfo.com -try the search-thingy there.

Regards :-)

Johann

[LyricB]

Maybe after I get my degree I'll look into some of these free classes online. It does sound like a good way to brush up on some skills without having to shell out a bunch of money.

[mtatum4496]

I think they are great if you are looking to brush up or learn the basics of something in particuliar. I love to learn just for the sake of learning I will have to check this website out. Thanks

Just thought of another place that offers free classes at times and that is that Brainbench? Not sure of the website, but if you google it I'm sure it will pop up.

Yep, I agree. These online free opportunities, of course, do not normally accumulate any CEU's that you can apply for credit somewhere, but they are a great way to keep abreast of skills and ideas that are relevant to your industry or career choice.

[kelkat]

Barnes and Noble has free classes. I had forgotten about that. I took one or two, but found that with nothing invested, I tended to let it slip by unfinished (which is why I had forgotten all about them.) The coninuing ed classes aren't that expensive, but I have some of my money invested which tends to motivate me to finish.

[Kyle]

If you're into web-stuff, there are some free courses
Johann
I did not see any free courses at degreeinfo website.

I am really sorry about degreeinfo but it use to be great now it's like the admin is waiting to it to die.. or somthing.

[DJDizzy1]

I enjoy taking free classes, its a great way to learn about a subject I'm not really sure if I'm interested in, or whenever I need a refresher. There is a distance education program offered through my states universtiy systems that lets you take correspondence courses for credit if your'e in school, I'm thinking about trying that out.

[Starlily]

kelkat-I found that with Barnes & Nobel too... they offer some great courses, but it is easy to get distracted...

[karenlyn]

This is a great question! I think learning is learning. If there's something you want to learn and you don't need or want to learn it towards a particular degree, then I think free classes are GREAT!

[kelkat]

I would think free classes from Yale (which is where I think this thread started) would look good on a resume - period!

Free anything is great for me. I just have to make a point of committing to what I'm doing and seeing it through. (that's something I'm working on right now as a matter of fact).