Why Self-Learning is important?

Sidra Murtaza
3 min readMar 31, 2022

Choosing a single professional route in today’s continuously changing world is a losing proposition. People are becoming increasingly apprehensive about the kind of occupations that will be available in the next five to ten years. In the midst of this conundrum, it’s critical to acquire a few other talents in case you need to choose a different path. This highlights the importance of self-learning websites in today’s world. We need to be aware of some of the top online sites where we can obtain a large number of courses and material to help us improve or learn new abilities. The materials listed below are some of the best ones I have discovered to be really useful in the past few years.

  1. Coursera
Source: Google

Coursera is one of the largest online learning platforms, with over 3500 courses available, some of which are even free. It also allows you to receive a certificate upon completion of paid courses. However, it complements your résumé. You can demonstrate how many talents you have acquired, which can help you succeed in your career. The majority of the courses consist of video training followed by a test that must be completed within a certain period of time. Your progress will be monitored by a professor, ensuring that you receive the full package.

https://www.coursera.org

2. TED

Source: Google

Although this is not a traditional learning resource, you will benefit from exploring it. Life is about so much more than textbook learning, and scientists are discovering so many new things that you’ll need a place to catch up on these topics. This website’s basis is built on technology, design, and entertainment, but believe me when I say it has a lot more to offer.

3. OPEN MOOCs

Source: OPEN English Program

The OPEN Program provides free Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) that can be taken by any number of people. Some MOOCs last 5 weeks, while others go longer. O MY, I took one of their “English for Business and Entrepreneurship” classes. It turned out to be an excellent guide for starting a business. Prior to that, I had a hard time comprehending all of those fancy business jargons. However, this course was created specifically for non-native English speakers, starting from the beginning and making everything as simple and comprehensible as possible. On completion of each course, it also provides a certificate and a badge. They provided a variety of courses in addition to English for Business and Entrepreneurship, as illustrated in the image above.

https://www.openenglishprograms.org/MOOC

Conclusion

If you want to study as much as possible in your lifetime, these materials are invaluable. When you desire to learn anything, there is nothing that can stop you. There are a plethora of other materials available, but I figured I’d start with the greatest. The internet is a fantastic resource for self-study, and with fresh knowledge being published on a regular basis, we’ll never be bored. With these tools, you can stay up to speed on current events across the world, acquire a new skill, and step outside of your comfort zone. Keep in mind that if you want to join a course, you should first attend a few free lectures to avoid wasting money or time. Best of Luck!

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Sidra Murtaza

📚 Passionate TEFL Certified Educator 🌍 | Inspiring a Love for Language & Literature 📖✨ | Blogger & Reviewer 📝 | Lifelong Learner & Creative Enthusiast 🌟