No Long Weekend Travel Plans? Take These Short-Term Online Courses

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The Independence Day long weekend is almost upon us. But has the long-drawn-out plan for traveling to Goa on hold again? It happens. Perhaps you have an important interview coming up! Or you couldn’t find a good enough reason to apply for leave on the 14th. Maybe, there are exams around the corner, or just a competition you were prepping hard for. 

If any of these reasons is why your travel plans for the long weekend didn’t materialize, then we’ve got something for you - free and paid, short-term, online courses to help you amp up your skills and make the most of the weekend. 

There are some lessons you learn by traveling, and some by going online. This time, we’re going to focus on the latter!

Why Take A Short-Term Online Course?

From free courses that last a day to detailed courses that are essential to succeed in today’s day and age, online courses are a sure-shot way to improve your knowledge and skills.

Here’s why you should consider taking a short-term online course:

1. Convenience and Flexibility: One of the biggest advantages of online courses is the flexibility they offer. The courses are conducted online and most have pre-recorded lessons. This means you can access the lesson at your convenience. It also gives you the flexibility to pause a course in the middle and get back to it, as and when you have the time - making learning convenient.
2. Competitive Edge: Short-term courses are a great way to develop a competitive edge - be it in college or corporate! Since the duration of these courses is short, it’s easy to balance them with the regular workload in the office or course load in college. Usually, these are also certification courses, which boost your resume and help you stand out from the competition
3. Fill in the Gaps: It’s impossible to know everything there is to know about a subject or field, no matter your interest or experience. Short-term courses, thus, can help you fill in the gaps in your knowledge and stay updated with the latest developments in your field. For example, you may have learned the ins and outs of content writing, but SEO is a whole other ball game. A short-term course on SEO tools and techniques can be a game changer for you. 
4. Wide Range: A great advantage of short-term courses is that they’re available in a wide range of subjects. This allows you to broaden your knowledge and even get an idea if you’re interested in a particular field or not. For example, you may be working as a software developer but also have an interest in digital marketing. An introduction to the subject through a short-term course is a great way to learn if it’s a passing interest or a subject you want to delve deeper into.

Tip: The variety available online can be mind-boggling. Filter by choice (find what you like and need), review (what past users have to say about the course), and constraints (budget and time), you can easily land on the right course for you. 

Short Online Courses Across Domains

Several domestic and international colleges and universities offer various short online courses. This includes courses by IIMs, Harvard, Oxford, Johns Hopkins, etc. 

Here’s a look at some of the best short-term courses offered by these colleges and universities and the platform they’re available on: 

Courses on IT Software & Technology: 

Courses on Digital Marketing

Courses on Finance & Business Management

Basic Courses For Professional Development

Long-Term Online Courses

Apart from short-term courses, there are several long-term online courses that you can choose from, depending on your requirements, budget and availability. Explore the following courses, 2.5-month-long each, on Unstop:

• Growth Marketing
• Advanced Data Science
• Product Management 

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