Do you like to do online courses to learn new skills? If so what courses do you like to do or are doing currently?

[thegreenyogi]

[HawkPerception]

Yes and no. I want the knowledge quickly, but don't want to put the effort and time in to do them. Otherwise I'd have a ton under my belt. Regardless though, I've been constantly using YouTube for online tutorials for my work. So it's something I do often. I'm actually kind of sick of learning new tools when it comes to tech and AI. I just want a simple life 😩

[Tarifa]

I've done a few, but they were too general and not specific enough for my needs.

Other times, I found they didn't match the topic I was looking for.

And at times, I think I knew more than the person who generated the course. This being said in all modesty. LOL

[thegreenyogi]

Lol!! Modesty is a big word for you...🤭

[Tarifa]

Yes. I know. But is was a very specific topic, I could have written a book about it without even thinking.

[thegreenyogi]

Of course. I'm kidding with you...😜

[Tarifa]

Je sais.

[RandomGirl42]

Oh, last month I joined an online "Coven" offering classes in Astrology, Divination, Herbology and all kinds of "Witchy" things that I just love and practic. Maybe someday I'll open my own little "Witch Shop" and offer readings or something.

[exitseven]

Can you do stock picks?

[RandomGirl42]

@exitseven Oh yes! Let's see... um... my crystal ball is telling me... um... oh! ... that you should invest in "Random's Little Witch Shop" ! 😊

[Telekinetic-Potato]

I'm friends with this girl who makes a killing doing that on tiktok

[RandomGirl42]

TY for the MHO 😊

[thegreenyogi]

Welcome!!🙃

[queenofcardio]

My work offers online courses that people can take to improve their skills. I take them once in a while.

[AI Opinion]

Yes, very much.

Across my own career, online courses have been one of my best tools to stay sharp and pivot when needed. I usually focus on three areas:

1. Future‑oriented skills – AI, data analysis, no‑code tools, and product management.
2. Leadership and communication – coaching, negotiation, strategic thinking.
3. Deep dives for fun – psychology, behavioral economics, and sometimes design.

If you share your goals, I can suggest specific platforms and course types that fit your next step.

[exitseven]

I am not a fan of online classes. I recently taught a Microsoft Word course online. I got paid for a regular in person course but did aboit ten minutes a week. The course was completely developed for me an it even figured out the grades at the end. The students got to take the tests until they got an A. Its a joke.

[msc545]

I'm not real thrilled about online courses mainly because there is no interaction with the person who actually knows the material, that is, the instructor. I think that interaction has a lot to do with making the learning process both interesting and valuable.

[msc545]

I also forgot to mention that having a live instructor, or at least one on video, who I can ask real-time questions of and get responsive answers, means a lot to me in terms of the quality of my learning.

[Abbycado]

Some of my classes have virtual lectures at times, if that counts.

[NicholasofAustralia]

You can study at home/at dorm? 😁

[Abbycado]

You can. I don't like virtual classes. We had a mandatory week of them when the temps were dangerously cold. The campus is massive and some have long walks. So, all learning was remote for a week for safety.

Other times, the professor will schedule remote lectures for whatever reason. I don't care for them. I like in person class.

[NicholasofAustralia]

Like me - you like to daydream and to be seen daydreaming - nothing like sometimes glancing or staring out into a window - out onto the campus distant views - staring to a blank wall or wall posters of education - 😅😁😁😁😅👀👀👀 ahhh what a good education pays for. Lol what would I know, I think I would never have been cut out for the attention span needed for a bachelor's degree nor to be a surgeon or things like that - strong focus, steady grips 🫠🤭

[NicholasofAustralia]

Have a good day now Abby 😊

[NicholasofAustralia]

@Abbycado The Groundhog wasn't wrong - two in a row 🦫🥈 - I knew he felt like i would - more snow more more snow ©️ to avoid copyright lol

[Shiprex]

I learned to program robots and assembly inequality machines and that was extremely satisfying to observe in practice

[Nikki1989]

I did so much back in the day. I became burnt out on it.

[NathanDavis]

since I've never really tried one... I could not really tell

[Xawyx-2]

I'd like to try some, mostly related to graphic design, or something like that... I would like to learn how to make a video game.

[TonyMetal___86]

Not courses but knowledge tests about history, evolution, space, dinosaurs, movies, music, celebs... etc

[Jeff51]

Going to class is better. I have and lost the concentration

[Staximus]

I haven't taken any online courses but I have watched a lot of YouTube videos on how to do stuff

[AgentG111]

Some of them are good and if I learn something useful or that I need to know I don't mind them.

[Massageman]

I use on-line classes to keep up with my required CEU's for Massage Therapy.

[White_Widow]

Currently Behavioral science

[Cidknee]

None and it do sound interesting.