Utilise your lockdown time to learn new skills

The national lockdown brought on by the coronavirus may have several unintended consequences in the weeks and months ahead. Society may be on a bumpy economic road, and the future could demand more flexible and dynamic contributors.

The coming weeks of boredom and loneliness provide the ideal opportunity to learn new skills and plot a bright future once the nation is granted its freedom. Alison.com provides a free online learning platform that offers over 1 000 courses spanning every imaginable subject. The website even comes with an advisory for which courses are best for which jobs, as well as career skills and guidance.

Each course is broken down into modules, allowing you to take a step-by-step approach with the luxury of working at your own pace. The site tracks your hours spent on modules, has a course completion counter, and keeps you motivated by awarding medals for consistent work. Should you wish to learn to code, learn a new language or delve into the worlds of finance, science and health, Alison.com has something for everyone.

Registration is simple will no hidden costs or intrusive divulging of personal information, and each user is given a unique Alison identification number. The courses are compiled by industry experts and cover novice courses all the way through to advanced skills and training. Knowledge and education are key in the pursuit of progress, and this time of isolation is a perfect chance to get that ball rolling.