Anyone who knows me knows that I consider myself a self-taught designer because I learned my design skills through library books and the generosity of design teachers on YouTube who put their content up for free. Now there are endless online learning platforms and so much more online learning content. Here are a few that I’ve used and recommend!
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SKILLSHARE
Skillshare is full of project-based classes that help you add pieces to your portfolio while teaching you how to use new skills. I have a few classes I teach on there and can offer a free 14 day trial of Skillshare premium.
COURSERA
MOOCS, or Massive Open Online Courses, are making a big comeback. On Coursera, you can take free higher education courses in your favorite subjects from colleges around the world. They have everything from entomology to content strategy.
TEAM TREEHOUSE
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ENVATO TUTS+
Formerly known as just Tuts+, it’s now included with any subscription of Envato Elements. There’s everything from video courses to guides and eBooks.
CODECADEMY
Codecademy is a great place to get started learning to code for free. You can try 180 hours of learning content for free and decide if it’s for you before you dive into the more premium content.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY
General Assembly is most known for its Bootcamp-style courses that span over a few weeks and get you prepared to start a new career. However, they also offer smaller one-day workshops or online engagements. The list is always changing, but there is always quality learning material.
Looking for more resources?
I’ve created a page of my favorite resources, which include online learning and my favorite tools. Some of these resources also come with a free trial! Check it out!
