LinkedIn reveals top 20 online courses to boost your career
Much of our lives moves online thanks to the COVID-19 lockdowns and upskilling courses are no different, according to LinkedIn.
In fact, new research has found that Aussies spent 1.1 million hours learning in 2022.
And now, with many workers looking to switch things up in their careers, even more are trying to boost their career through upskilling.
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LinkedIn research found Aussies are moving away from remote style working courses and moving towards soft skills, project management and communication.
LinkedIn senior director, APAC talent and learning, Adam Gregory said more than 7 million users globally watched learning courses so far this year, more than double the audience from last year.
“With the job market in flux, this shows a huge appetite for learning new skills to stand out from the crowd, whether that's taking on a new skill or returning to basics to give more confidence when attempting to ask for a promotion or nail a job interview,” Gregory said.
“Businesses can also use LinkedIn Learning to ensure their teams are motivated, participating in personal development and ultimately help to future-proof their organisation.”
Here are the top 20 online courses that LinkedIn users have been taking.
Top 20 courses for upskilling your career
Excel Essential Training (Office 365/Microsoft 365)
Project Management Foundations
Power BI Essential Training
Speaking Confidently and Effectively
Strategic Thinking
Communicating with Confidence
How to Be Both Assertive and Likable
Learning Python (2020)
Excel: VLOOKUP and XLOOKUP for Beginners
Unconscious Bias (2017)
Agile Foundations
SQL Essential Training
Interpersonal Communication
Excel: Advanced Formulas and Functions
15 Secrets Successful People Know about Time Management (getAbstract Summary)
Developing Your Emotional Intelligence
Expert Tips for Answering Common Interview Question
Critical Thinking
Business Analysis Foundations
Python Essential Training (2018)
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