Get Smart With Free Digital Learning Resources

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You might have been learning online for the last few years because of the pandemic, but how much of the web have you actually explored? There are so many different platforms out there to help you get creative, have some fun, and learn some valuable new skills to boost your future. And, according to research carried out by finance app, Vibepay, 67% of Gen Z entrepreneurs - known as the creator economy (think content creators, streamers, e-commerce sellers and social media influencers) - plan to use these digital based businesses as their main source of income, which means the UK job market as a whole is going to be massively reshaped…so being digi-savvy is definitely a must! Take a look at some of the (free!) ways you can expand your mind…

CODING

Computer software, video games, websites and apps couldn’t exist without the coding languages they’re built in, making coding a super useful, transferable skill across a whole load of industries. Your knowledge can go from zero to, well, basically everything for free over at the Codecademy or General Dash Assembly sites. Check them out to learn your Python from your JavaScript.

SOCIAL MEDIA

Let’s face it, social media is basically an extension of who we are. And a lot of people use it to turn side hustles into full time J-O-B’s. Having the inside scoop, knowledge, and understanding of how social media works is really important, especially if you want to elevate yourself in such a saturated market. Get clued up on how to get ahead by taking part in a Social Media Marketing course, learning about digital marketing in general, or Learn How to Build Your Personal Brand on TikTok.

LANGUAGES

According to Duolingo’s annual Language Report, 70% of people surveyed said that a TV show could motivate them to learn a language - with 37% being inspired to learn Spanish from watching Money Heist, and 28% being inspired to learn Korean from watching Squid Game. Being able to speak multiple languages not only gives you a one up on any competition when applying for jobs, but also makes it easier to, y’know, jet set around the world and chat to loads of different people. So why not create a Duolingo account today, or check out other language based learning like Busuu or Babbel.

MONEY

Money management is one of the most important things you can learn in life. And the sooner you do it, the better off you’ll be in the future. MoneySense is a free financial education programme designed to help you understand money better, through videos, editorials, conversations and games. MyBnk also offers virtual sessions to help you understand all things money - from budgeting to income, setting up bank accounts to understanding what is right for you. And, if you’re more into short form content, you can of course look to TikTok! Channels like bossgirlmillionaire use their platform to create easily digestible pieces of content that’ll give you important info in an easy way…

@bossgirlmillionaire How to budget 🌟 #budgeting #budgeting101 #budgetingmom #budgetingtoafford #savingmoney #savingchallenge #savingmoneytips #savingmoneychallenge ♬ original sound - bossgirlmillionaire

Happy learning!