Taking an online course can be a great way to help you advance your career – or even change careers altogether. But with so much choice available, it’s not easy to decide which course is right for you. Here are some top tips to help you make a decision.
Think about what you want to achieve
Do you want a course where you can learn new skills to help you switch careers, or one where you will hone your current skillset? A course that teaches a particular industry specialism, or a broader degree? The former, says Quentin McAndrew, academic strategist at Coursera, a global online learning platform, is “extremely focused on job-relevant outcomes for today. It’s very specific.” A university degree, on the other hand, is a “bigger time commitment and more transformative”. Think about exactly where you want to be headed – and which course or degree programme you can take to get there.
