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The workplace is changing and its clear that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to education and training when it comes to preparing for a career. Does the traditional 4-year college have a place? Certainly. But does everyone “need” to go to college? Absolutely not. In this category of blog posts, we’ll discuss topics and ideas related to various types of education and job training – with the goal being to better understand your options and make the right choice suited to your goals and objectives.

Thinkific Review: Pros and Cons

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So much more than just an online learning platform, Thinkific has a bustling marketplace to create and sell courses. And an option to monetize memberships. Great news: you can choose the size of your audience and who gets access to content. That opens up the option to customize membership levels. There are course templates, quizzes, assignments, certificates, communities, and live lessons available. It’s easy to get started for free and start creating or learning with various pricing plans. Thinkific members enjoy many benefits such as stellar customer service and sales pages creation. What is Thinkific? Thinkific is one of the …

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LinkedIn Learning Review: Pros and Cons

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With 20,000+ courses and videos that are both bite-sized and in-depth, there’s something for everyone on LinkedIn Learning.  Career professionals enjoy LinkedIn-approved certificates and full access to LinkedIn Premium. You can even kick-start a new career path! You’re in the right place if you’re still deciding whether LinkedIn Learning is worth a try! We’re here at The Career Project to answer some of the most frequently asked questions and give our personal review of one of the most popular skill-building and educational course providers. Let’s start our review. What is LinkedIn Learning? Think LinkedIn, but make it educational (and industry-tailored). LinkedIn …

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The Ultimate Guide to Online Learning Platforms

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It’s the 21st century, and learning happens in more than brick-and-mortar settings. At our fingertips anywhere in the world, we have unlimited access to a treasure cove of knowledge and skills. Out of all online learning platforms available, it can be challenging to choose the perfect one. The issues of cost, ease of use, certification options, credibility, and quality of instructors all factor into the selection process. Education is now accessible to all, and we are more connected all thanks to the internet. We at The Career Project can help you find the best online learning platform for you. What …

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Skillshare Review: Cost? Is it worth it?

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Creativity is taking over the world. And with the rapid development of artificial intelligence, it’s more important than ever to hone in on our creativity. Skillshare is your one-stop classroom with everything from copywriting to graphic design, and continues to develop fresh content everyday. It’s easy to navigate, provides a ton of insight from real-world creatives, and allows students to communicate with each other in a fun and interactive way. Best of all, you can access all courses with a yearly subscription of under $200! Let’s begin our Skillshare review. What is Skillshare? Skillshare markets itself as an online learning …

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Udacity Review – Pricing, and is it worth it?

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Udacity is a popular online learning platform that was created in the Silicon Valley. Udacity provides expert courses on tech-based subjects, such as cloud computing and artificial intelligence.  In this review, we will cover everything you need to know about Udacity. We will cover the courses offered, how it works and it’s key features so that you can decide whether Udacity is the right e-learning platform for you!  What is Udacity? The Udacity online learning platform offers technology-based courses to learners across the globe.  Udacity offers a range of courses, but its most popular is the ‘nanodegree’. Udacity’s nanodegree is …

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Edureka Review

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Edureka offers courses to those in the information technology (IT) field. They offer courses from some of the world’s best universities, colleges, and industry-leading companies, and each course is taught by experts in the field.  In this review, we will cover everything you need to know about Edureka. We will cover the courses offered, how it works and it’s key features so that you can decide whether Edureka is for you!  What is Edureka? Edureka is an e-learning platform that offers learners courses in information technology (IT). Founded in 2013, Edureka has rapidly grown and expanded, meaning that it now …

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Unmudl Review: Pros and Cons

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If you’ve ever wanted to get the skills and education you need, in a hassle free way, to land the job of your dreams, then Unmudl may just be the e-learning platform for you.  Powered by America’s Community Colleges, Unmudl is an e-learning platform that offers courses from community colleges and entrusted employers which are designed to give you the skills you need to get into the workplace.  In this review, we will cover everything you need to know about Unmudl. We’ll compare Unmudl with other popular learning platforms online. We’ll also take a look at how it can help …

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MasterClass Review: Pros and Cons

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MasterClass is a San Francisco based online learning platform designed specifically with creatives in mind. They offer unique classes, taught by the absolute best in the industry. And, they they can be accessed from anywhere in the world… So, we have decide to give MasterClass a review! In this article, we’ll answer the question, Is MasterClass worth it? Let’s jump into our MasterClass review. What is MasterClass? MasterClasses are a series of video tutorials that include acting taught by Samuel L. Jackson, writing taught by James Patterson, basketball taught by Stephen Curry, cooking taught by Gordon Ramsey and directing taught …

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A Low GPA Score? Here’s What To Do About It

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Not achieving the GPA we had hoped for can be stressful, to say the least. But, a low GPA doesn’t have to be the end of your education journey! If you scored a low GPA at school, here’s what you can do about it… What is a GPA? And how is it calculated? GPA stands for a ‘grade point average’. It is an average score from all your courses that indicates how well you scored in your courses on average, and thus whether your overall grades have been high or low. Its typically calculated on a scale up to 4.0, …

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The Difference Between American and British Higher Education

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As a British citizen writing for an American company, I sometimes find it hard to understand the difference between the American and British higher education system.  So I decided to take a bit deeper dive into this topic, and summarize my findings for everyone below.  My editor, Jon, who is in the US will also weigh in with his American-centric comments along the way. According to the world university rankings compiled by the Times Higher Education, more than half of the world’s top 200 universities are located in either the U.S or the U.K.  However, although we speak the same …

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