APC’s founder, Roy Roberts, was an avid lifelong learner, promoter, and supporter of education. So much so that in 2019, Brescia University (alma mater to Roy & his wife, Vicki) renamed their sciences building The Roy and Victoria Duffy Roberts Center for the Sciences. Today, expanding one’s knowledge remains a core part of our culture at APC.
Of course, learning shouldn’t just be limited to formal education! To assist our employees in their ongoing pursuit to learn or increase their skills, we have compiled a list of several no-cost or low-cost online training resources, as shown below. If you have additional recommendations we should consider including, please email hr@apcinc.com.
Alison has over 1,700 courses available–and all are free! You can purchase certificates to show proof of completion, should you need that, but it’s not required in order to take any courses. There is a particularly robust marketing section, plus courses in technology, science, math, health, humanities, business, language, and lifestyle.
A massive open online course (MOOC) provider with university-level courses developed by schools, nonprofit organizations, and corporations. These programs are offered for free to users, with courses from universities such as MIT and Harvard. Courses include short videos, interactive learning exercises, tutorial videos, online textbooks, and a forum where students can interact with one another and ask questions. Courses might count as college or university credits, depending on the school.
Click Here for Harvard University Website
Harvard offers online access to course materials, lectures, programs, and other educational content for free. The goal is to offer “effective, accessible avenues for people who desire to learn but who may not have an opportunity to obtain a Harvard education.”
Courses are offered through a number of online learning content providers, including EdX, GetSmarter, HarvardX, Harvard Business School (HBX), Harvard Extension School, and Harvard Medical School (HMX). There are courses on more subjects than you can imagine, so you can get a Harvard education without the tuition bill.
Click Here for Khan Academy Website
Lessons are taught through YouTube videos, with additional exercises online for educations and students. Courses can be accessed on a mobile device and most have been translated into several languages, with nearly 20,000 subtitle translations available. While it might not serve as a formal education, it’s an easy way to learn new skills as you advance your career.
Click Here for MIT OpenCourseWare Website
Complete video lectures to over 100 courses that users can stream or download for offline viewing. If you want to work on a certain skill or try out a new skill before you commit to paying for a course, it’s worth checking out MIT OpenCourseWare to see what they have on your topic-of-interest.
Udemy is targeted to professional adults who need to fit education into their busy work schedules. Some courses on Udemy are free, while some are available at a fee — it will depend on the course and instructor. However, even paid courses won’t break the bank, as most go on sale for as low as $9.99. So, you can typically find a good deal if there’s a course you want to take that isn’t free.
Click Here for WakeTech’s IT Course and Program Information Website
Click Here for Codecademy Website
Offers free coding classes in 12 programming and markup languages including C++, Python, Ruby, Java, JavaScript, jQuery, React.js, AngularJS, HTML, and CSS.
Click Here for Edureka! Website
Training in top technologies including AI, BI and Visualization, Data Warehousing, Databases, DevOps, Programming, Front End, Digital Marketing, Cyber, Project Management, and more. And the courses are all free!
Click Here for General Assembly/Dash Website
Covered are the basics of web development in HTML, CSS, and Javascript. The course includes tutorials and hands-on projects you can complete in your browser.
Learn the basics of social media in just two minutes a day with Buffer’s week-long email class. You’ll master everything from establishing a tone for your social media posts to understanding online marketing analytics.
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