Free Google Courses — Improve Your Resume

Have you ever thought about taking one of Google's free courses? This is already a reality for many people. Taking a course that helps your CV is very important for any career. But, many people stop studying for various reasons, whether because they don't have time, and mainly because of travel, cost, among other problems. Therefore, digital courses are experiencing widespread growth in the market.

Free classes on the internet were already well known, however, after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the search for online classes grew. Well, some people were idle or without a routine, due to the lockdown. Many famous institutions offer free classes, such as Google's free courses at Atelier digital. Therefore, these courses were shared more, due to the fact that they were free and, above all, there was no need to leave the house. Furthermore, these platforms made it possible to obtain valid certificates to enhance your CV.

So, it's a fact that online courses fit into several different routines, especially if there's no time left for personal growth. Therefore, using a platform like Ateliê Digital can be very profitable. Since, with just a cell phone, it is possible to take several courses. Anyone who wants to take one of Google's free courses can browse classes in different areas. As there are no monthly fees, anyone can start taking a free online course, just know the steps.

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Free Google courses — Ateliê Digital

O Digital Atelier is a free Google course system, where anyone can gain knowledge. Therefore, having the objective of making people improve in business or giving them a career boost. Mentoring is part of a project for the growth of entrepreneurs. To do this, offer classes and exercises to develop skills. In addition to being able to leave with a certificate at the end.

There are 26 courses for different areas of knowledge, completely online and free to take. However, some certificates can be paid, so you must be careful when choosing. The content varies in length, some last just one hour, others 40 hours. Therefore, it is up to the participant to choose, according to their availability. This means practical and quick training, as it is possible to learn in just a few hours.

Access to free Google courses is unlimited and can be done through the website. The classes are all recorded, meaning the user can set their own schedule to complete them in the best way possible. The site also has fixation exercises for the content, thus seeking to ensure greater learning.

Free Google Courses — How to use the platform

To access Google's free courses, you must enter the website and be logged in to Google itself. If you don't have an account, it is essential to create access, which can be done in the Atelier itself. Just press “Sign up” in the top right corner of the home page. After that, the user is free to explore the available courses.

After the registration process, the user is taken to the personal page, where the course progress is kept. This allows the student to monitor their learning performance. However, as it is still the beginning, the page will be without data and already offers a shortcut to search for ideal training.

By clicking on the “Find courses” button, the user goes to the free courses area on Google. Finally, you can now choose the type of training you want to have. To do this, you can use the filter on the side and thus find a profitable option for your routine and goals.

Some courses available

  • Create a resume — 1 hour;
  • Manage a project with digital tools — 6 hours;
  • Fundamentals of Digital Marketing — 40 hours and with free certification;
  • Cloud Onboard: Online — 8 hours;
  • Efficient Networking — 1 hour;
  • Introduction to Digital Wellbeing — 1 hour.

Apps to study for free

  • Kultivi: An ideal app for studying various subjects, with content ranging from languages to public exams. Furthermore, the app is completely free to take any course. The user has two ways to access the platform, via the app or website, meaning they can continue learning anywhere. Therefore, if you want to prepare for a test, Kultivi could be the solution.
  • StudyPlay: The app, EstudosPlay, is a free preparation for ENEM. Made for people who cannot afford a course, thus trying to equalize the chances of getting into college. Another difference is the classes, live, on open TV, on the Rede Vida channel. Therefore, every day, in any corner of the country, students have access to classes.
  • Coursera: Another platform that helps in the training of qualified professionals. Coursera has the support of several institutions to offer free courses. So, it could be the chance to gain access to international courses, for example.

Final considerations

In times of crisis, the tendency is for people with better CVs to stand out, when searching for jobs or finding solutions. Therefore, taking online courses in idle moments can be interesting for those who want to improve professionally.

With the aim of providing this experience to thousands of people, Google's free courses do the job well. Thus, being a key turning point for professionals and entrepreneurs.

To find out more about topics that help in your professional life, access the “job" from the website.

About the author

Pedro Vinícius

Student at the Federal Rural University of Semi-Árido. Musician and football fan. Corporal R2/Brazilian Army. He is currently a writer at the Dicade portal.

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