Although an education is no guarantee of success, developing a greater understanding of topics relevant to your goals can be a huge step in the right direction. Recently, access to courses at some of the finest colleges and universities have been made available to the public, free of charge. You will not get college credit for the courses and access to the professors is not offered. Aside from those limitations, you can experience and benefit from courses currently offered at institutions like Yale and MIT, at no cost to you.
If you feel like you have been limited in your growth at work, taking a few of these courses may give you a needed knowledge boost. If you are starting a new business, but feel that your understanding of current marketing methods is lacking, a couple of courses could get you up to speed. For someone who is considering a change in their field, dipping your toes in the water might help you decide which field is right for you.
Remember that if we stop growing, we are effectively losing ground to those still learning around us.
"I'm too busy and need my income. I can't take time out to go back to school." - With online/distance learning, your time is flexible. Take courses at your own pace and when your time is free.
"I can barely cover my bills now. How can I afford tuition?" - With these free offerings, from high-quality educational institutions, you can't afford to pass up an education.
Stop the excuses, remove the limits. The only one slowing you down is you. Grow. Thrive. Prosper.
Below are links to some resources for free online courses:
Brigham Young University
Capilano College (Canada)
Carnegie Mellon University
Glasgow University (UK)
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1,800 courses
Open University (UK)
Stanford University - iTunes U
Tufts University
United Nations University
Universidad Nacional De Colombia (Columbia/Spanish)
University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Irvine
University of Massachusetts, Boston
University of Notre Dame
University of Southern Queensland (Australia)
Utah Valley State College
Utah State University
University of Washington
Yale University
Additionally, below is a link to a range of sample courses:
Online Education Database
Your success is in your hands. You can do it. Nobody is going to do it for you.
See you in school!
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