Sitting in the same jammies the third day in a row, you've exhausted all possible shows to binge on Netflix, watched the same movie a hundred times over and have nothing to do - that definitely defines us right now! If you're in the same boat as us, don't you worry, cos we gotchu girl.
While we support both sides of a lockdown individual - the super productive one and the super take it easy one, we found a way to kill boredom with some amazing courses online. They're absolutely free, they're super fun and hey, maybe they include a skill you've been wanting to learn. Well, now's the time!
Provider: Berkeley University
What You'll Learn: This positive psychology course teaches science based principles for a happy meaningful life.
Why Take It: This time has been tough for all. With everyone speaking up and encouraging people to do activities that will help you with your mental health, we found this brilliant course that can help you build a happier, more meaningful life.
Course Link: The Science of Happiness on edX
What You'll Learn: How superheroes have influenced and impacted pop culture.
Who It's For: We've all rushed to watch the movies from the Marvel Cinematic Universe on the first day, in fear of spoilers. Most of us are even guilty of keeping some incredible superhero memorabilia. Well, if you live, breathe and speak superheroes like some of us, this course is just for you.
Course Link: The Rise of Superheroes on edX
What You'll Learn: The basics of guitar playing for beginners.
Who It's For: Got that guitar lying around, collecting dust? "I've been meaning to go for a good class" - find yourself saying that too often? Well, no more delays, because this course is amazing to get you started on the basics of this instrument. Get your inner star out.
Course Link: Guitar Playing Crash Course for Beginners on Udemy
What You'll Learn: How to create your own songs combining poetry and music writing.
Why Take It: While we're showing you courses to learn music, we might as well go the extra mile and give you the whole package. Because now, your poetry and music writing will not be limited to just your journals. Take it a notch higher, and learn to create your songs. We know there's a hidden popstar in you!
Course Link: Songwriting on FutureLearn
What You'll Learn: How to create your own electronic dance music track.
Who It's For: Well, if you decide that learning the guitar or writing music is not for you, then maybe this course would interest you. Learn to make your own foot tapping, dance number. And who knows, maybe you'll be in the race to become the next Calvin Harris.
Course Link: Make Your First EDM Track on Udemy
What You'll Learn: How to record your expenses, determine your budget, follow up and monitor expenses, and set a financial plan.
Why Take It: We're all guilty of spending the money we don't have. School taught us trigonometry, but not to handle our finances. Well, now is better than ever to learn. We know what we're doing the next few days! (Studying this of course).
Course Link: The Complete Personal Expenses Management Course on Udemy
What You'll Learn: The basics of feminism and social justice, including some of the most iconic movements through the ages.
Why Take It: Ladies and gentlemen, this course is gold. This not only covers the basics of the topic, but takes you through some of the most iconic movements in feminism and social justice through the ages. A perfect course for someone who is looking to learn something powerful and fresh!
Course Link: Feminism and Social Justice on Coursera
What You'll Learn: The essentials of graphic design and how to create your own digital art.
Why Take It: Graphic design, in today's digital world, should be considered an essential skill. It's not just limited to creating logos or brand art, but can be super useful in your personal life too! This course covers the essentials of graphic design.
Course Link: Graphic Design Specialization on Coursera
What You'll Learn: How to write engaging blog posts.
Who It's For: If you've always wanted to share your knowledge with the world in any sphere, say cooking, fashion, music or just want to share your thoughts with the world, then you must enter the amazing and brilliant sphere of blogging. And we have just the thing to get you started.
Course Link: How to Write an Engaging Blog Post on Udemy
What You'll Learn: Everything you need to know about making podcasts from planning, writing and publishing your own.
Why Take It: Take your love for blogging a notch higher, and get into the latest trend of podcasting. This course has it all.
Course Link: Podcasting on FutureLearn
| Course Name | Platform | Category | What You'll Learn |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Science of Happiness | edX (Berkeley University) | Mental Health & Psychology | Science-based principles for a happy meaningful life |
| The Rise of Superheroes and Their Impact On Pop Culture | edX | Pop Culture | How superheroes have influenced pop culture |
| Learn to Play the Guitar | Udemy | Music | Basics of guitar playing for beginners |
| Learn to write your first song | FutureLearn | Music | How to create your own songs |
| Make your first EDM Track | Udemy | Music | How to create electronic dance music tracks |
| Personal Finance Management | Udemy | Finance | Record expenses, budget, monitor spending, and financial planning |
| Feminism and social justice | Coursera | Social Studies | Basics of feminism and iconic movements through history |
| Graphic design | Coursera | Design | Essentials of graphic design and digital art creation |
| Writing engaging blogs | Udemy | Writing & Content Creation | How to write engaging blog posts |
| The power of Podcasting and Storytelling | FutureLearn | Audio & Content Creation | Planning, writing, and publishing podcasts |
We know we're gonna get busy with some of these courses. We'd love to know if you join any of these. All the best BloodSisters, and happy learning!
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