Programming, digital marketing, healthy cooking, music, drawing. These days, you have a space in front of you that is ready to become an educational tool: your own screen!
In the digital world we have more and more possibilities to access information and entertainment. Newspapers, books, games, films and series have migrated to the cloud universe to be accessible to everyone, breaking down geographical and temporal barriers, and enhancing the opportunities of being 'online'. Education, for its part, has not been left behind.
Not only have many universities around the world, such as Harvard, Stanford, Berkeley, MIT, the Sorbonne and Oxford, invested in the dissemination of knowledge virtually, but there are also platforms completely dedicated to this type of training. EdX, Coursera, Crehana, MiríadaX, Domestika, Tutellus and Google Actívate are examples of this.
So now you don't need to go to a classroom, face a board and have a strict class schedule to nurture yourself professionally or personally with courses that interest you. Choose a skill and learn at your own pace alongside experts around the world!
How about these 10 free recommendations available in Spanish for studying and learning from home? We present them to you below:
1. Drawing and creativity for little great artists at Domestika
If you are looking to discover the artist within you, don't miss the opportunity to do so through this course. Aimed at children and adults, it offers activities and games designed to train a specific creative skill using "the hands, the brain and some basic tools," as explained by Puño, illustrator and teacher of the course.
2. Fundamentals of digital marketing on Google Get active
Created by Google instructors, this beginner-friendly course includes numerous practical exercises, video tutorials, and real-life examples that will help you position your company or personal brand in search engines and social networks, as well as understand marketing metrics in the digital age. It includes a certificate of your participation, which you can include on your LinkedIn profile or resume.
3. How?! Chemistry in my home? on Coursera
If you're one of those who had a hard time learning about chemical formulas and structures at school, this course is for you. Going through spaces in your home, such as your bathroom, living room, bedroom, kitchen or trash can, you'll find fun and educational answers to questions about what everything around us is made of and how everything interacts with each other.
4. Reading Macondo: The Work of Gabriel García Márquez on Coursera
There are also options for literature lovers and this one is perfect for delving deeper into the Colombian writer's work, entering his narrative universe, identifying his obsessions and relating his different works. The Universidad de los Andes in Colombia is the host of this course.
5. Healthy eating at MiríadaX
Learning about nutrients, flavors, and cooking never hurts. In seven modules, this course covers the basics of nutrition at different stages of life, energy balance, label reading, and cooking methods. Although the original course was held in 2016, the platform has made its content, videos, and activities open to the public.
6. Introduction to Classical Music on Coursera
With a simple and enjoyable teaching style, this course, offered by Yale University, introduces the novice listener to the wonders of classical music, from Bach fugues to Mozart symphonies and Puccini operas.
7. Professional photography and video with your mobile phone at Domestika
With the guidance of photographer and art director Nay Jiménez, who has worked for companies such as Disney, Puma and Samsung, transform your smartphone into a small producer of ideas and visual content, with conscious style and composition, through the techniques and tools you will learn to execute in this course.
8. Effective Altruism on Coursera
This space for reflection is also offered by Yale University and has Spanish subtitles. Its objective is to explore and deepen the simple but disturbing idea of living a totally ethical life. If you want to think about how you can make altruism something practical in your life, examining the philosophical foundations and learning the stories of people who have restructured their lives accordingly, this course will surely captivate you!
9. Introduction to programming in MiríadaX
Designed for people who have never had any experience with programming, this course is defined as the initiation to take the first steps in the language of the digital age, by teaching the fundamentals of programming, control structures and basic functions.
10. Be more creative on Coursera
Did you know that you can boost your creativity and overcome mental blocks through simple procedures, routines and protocols? If you are still not sure what you want to learn through virtual courses, the Autonomous University of Mexico created this one so that you can develop your talents and ideas in your daily work, understanding how your mind works.
Do you want to explore any of these ten courses? Get to know the platforms, share them with your friends and family, and improve your knowledge without leaving home.
