My Exprience in taking Online Short courses

August 8, 2017 7:18pm CST
After getting my professional degree. there's still a part of me that wanting to learn new things. But i also need to work to sustain myself. I know there's a lot of seminars available out there but isn't it Online study sounds appealing? No travel required and you can study at the comfort of your own home. So i tried to enroll at Coursera last June and finished 2 online courses. I Could say that Online study is as effective as traditional way of learning. However, it lacks Hands-on experience so if you want to study that requires Hands-on training, Traditional training is still the best way to go. If you just wanted to have an added language, it is the most convenient way to go. Does any of you tried Online short Courses? Feel free to share your thoughts! :)
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@Hannihar (129379)
• Israel
9 Aug 17
I went to Alison courses to relearn some things did not know in something and that helped, but, to learn Excel is not my cup of tea.
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@Hannihar (129379)
• Israel
9 Aug 17
@chennorevillo The one I did was a refresher course for learning some things in Photoshop I did not know or could not figure out how to do on my own. I am not sure I want to take others. I am actually looking for ways to make extra money and My Lot and Timebucks are two and then will see about other things.
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9 Aug 17
@Hannihar wow. I like your mindset. Timebucks sounds new to me. I might give it a try.
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9 Aug 17
Well, That's we call strength and weaknesses. haha. I'm glad you also enjoy online courses.
@velvet53 (22528)
• Palisade, Colorado
12 Aug 17
I did some in the past and I really liked them.
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@velvet53 (22528)
• Palisade, Colorado
13 Aug 17
@chennorevillo I have been thinking of taking another one but I don't know what it would be right now.
13 Aug 17
I'm glad you also enjoy it.
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13 Aug 17
@velvet53 If it happens that there is something you wanna learn in the future, You can always count on these online courses.
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• United States
11 Aug 17
I have done online courses, I liked being able to work at my own pace...which was usually several steps ahead of the curriculum. I would do more, but it is very expensive.
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12 Aug 17
If you find it expensive, there are some Free short courses you can give a try. I've tried it. And it is effective as the paid one. The only difference is the certificate.
@allen0187 (58438)
• Philippines
9 Aug 17
Tried this as well and took courses offered at Coursera. I agree with what you wrote that it lacks actual hand-on training for you to test if you had learned anything.
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9 Aug 17
Nice! Im glad were on the same page.
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@allen0187 (58438)
• Philippines
10 Aug 17
@Claire_ut (222)
• United States
9 Aug 17
Yeah,I tried some that was related to my study.It did help to better my academic performances.It is a good way to stdy.I especially love Crash Crouse.You really should check it out!
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• United States
10 Aug 17
@chennorevillo You are welcome,I will always help you when I can.
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10 Aug 17
@Claire_ut Many thanks!
9 Aug 17
Thank you for your suggestion claire! I'm gonna check that one soon!
@SHOHANA (16094)
• Bangladesh
12 Aug 17
well i don't have experience of online crourse but it sounds interesting n smart to me
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12 Aug 17
You can try it when you have time and i hope you enjoy it.
@Lukkyr (67)
• United States
9 Aug 17
How did you like the courses? I wish there were websites online where we could learn and take quizzes and earn. Do you know of any? How did you like the quizzes on Coursera?
9 Aug 17
I like it as it actually provide good information and you will learn a lot after you finish the course. About the quizzes, Its Just okay. I didn't hate nor like it. Unfortunately, i didn't know any legit sites that you can earn while learning.
@marguicha (215189)
• Chile
9 Aug 17
My eldest daughter took a free course at Coursera about ancient Egypt. She placed the link for me to check, but I havenĀ“t done it yet.
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9 Aug 17
Nice. Hope you enjoy it.