Are you keeping sharp in dull times? Globe_Careers
The Roddick Gates at the main entrance to McGill University campus are seen in this file photo from Nov. 14, 2017, in Montreal. Many education institutions have accelerated their online course offerings to provide both degree and diploma credit courses virtually.When many people worked with their hands, maintaining one’s tools – sharpening the saw, for example – was a regular ritual to make sure you were ready to tackle the day’s work.
Although not a licensed profession, coaching is one among many self-regulated professional lines of work that requires certified coaches like me to maintain continuing professional development, and actively work with other coaches to refine our skills and stay abreast of the latest techniques. Those holding a designation and working in human resources, communications, project management and countless other professional business roles have similar requirements.
Online learning sites such as Coursera, Udemy, edX and LinkedIn Learning are among those offering either free or discounted learning courses that span many different business subject areas, all with strong design and relevance to most of today’s roles. Whatever your background and current skills, you’re likely to find some learning that will benefit your current role, or allow you to start exploring a new area that your organization has identified as important.
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