Build Career-Ready Skills
More and more, employers are seeking particular skills from applicants. Whether you're brushing up on a concept from class or venturing into something entirely new, Brandeis has hundreds of free, online courses for you to learn job-readiness skills.
The Brandeis Library
Our library also offers free training on various topics each semester, including:
- LaTeX for Beginners, Intro to 3D Printing, Survey Building with Qualtrics, Intro to Zotero (for citation management)
Khan Academy
Free, world-class education to anyone anywhere. Use Khan for professional/personal development as well as to learn new skills that can help you in your career.
Personal Finance
- Saving and budgeting, Interest and debt, Investments and retirement, Income and benefits, Housing, Car expenses, Taxes, Paying for college, Keeping your information safe
EdX
Founded by Harvard and MIT, EdX is home to more than 20 million learners and offers free and fee-based online learning. EdX employs a freemium model in which learners audit classes for free or pay to participate in certificate programs that verify their identities. Explore programs and do your research before participating.
Codesignal
Codesignal is the first company to develop an objective skills-based assessment platform that can be used as a standard for technical hiring. Get your coding skills certified, practice for technical interviews and build your developer resume.
Coursera
At Coursera, you can find online courses, specializations, certificates and degrees from 200 world-class universities and companies. Free and fee-based online learning. Explore programs and do your research before participating.- FREE online courses for mental health and well-being: From demystifying mindfulness to understanding the science of happiness, we've collected top wellness courses to help you prioritize mental health and well-being during these uncertain times.
- FREE online courses for college students: From preparing for an interview to learning data science, we've collected courses to make it easier to keep learning.
Remote Learning with LabXchange
LabXchange is a free resource for remote and hybrid learning from Harvard. It offers high-quality digital content in the sciences, including lab simulations, that you can remix into customized learning narratives. Our social features, like classes, discussion forums, and mentorship, empower and connect learners, educators and researchers worldwide.
By clicking below, you'll learn how to teach online with LabXchange and explore the following topics:
- Tips for learning online
- Creating your online class
- Teaching lab skills remotely
- Building an online research community
- And much more!