Digital skillsBeginner
Applied Digital Skills
Grow with Google
Practical lessons for documents, spreadsheets, presentations, communication, planning, research, and workplace digital basics.
- Time
- Short project-based lessons
- Cost
- Free
How to use it on your CVGood for first CVs: add one practical project you completed, such as a spreadsheet, presentation, plan, or research task.
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Fundamentals of Digital Marketing
Google Skillshop
A practical starting point for learning online marketing, content, search, analytics basics, and digital business skills.
- Time
- Self-paced, about 40 hours
- Cost
- Free
How to use it on your CVAdd it under Courses or Certifications if you complete the modules, especially for admin, marketing, sales, or small business roles.
Open courseOffice workBeginner
Microsoft 365 and Excel Training
Microsoft Support
Useful help and training for Excel, formulas, charts, data handling, Microsoft 365 tools, and everyday office productivity.
- Time
- Short help topics and tutorials
- Cost
- Free help and training
How to use it on your CVFor admin, finance, retail, operations, and support roles, mention the Excel tasks you can actually do: sorting, filters, formulas, charts, or reports.
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Google Analytics Learning
Google for Developers
Learn how website analytics works, how to understand users and traffic, and how data can support marketing or business decisions.
- Time
- Self-paced resources
- Cost
- Free
How to use it on your CVUseful for marketing, content, admin, and small business roles. Add it if you can explain users, page views, traffic sources, or simple reports.
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Responsive Web Design Certification
freeCodeCamp
Hands-on HTML, CSS, accessibility, layout, and responsive web design practice for people starting in web development.
- Time
- Self-paced
- Cost
- Free
How to use it on your CVAdd completed projects to your CV and link to a small portfolio or GitHub profile if you have one.
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CS50x: Introduction to Computer Science
Harvard / CS50
A strong computer science foundation covering problem solving, programming concepts, web basics, databases, and software thinking.
- Time
- Self-paced, challenging
- Cost
- Free to audit
How to use it on your CVBest for serious tech learners. Add projects or problem sets you completed, not just the course name.
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IBM SkillsBuild for Adult Learners
IBM SkillsBuild
Free job-skill pathways covering technology foundations, workplace skills, AI, cybersecurity, data, and career preparation.
- Time
- Self-paced pathways
- Cost
- Free
How to use it on your CVUse IBM digital credentials to support entry-level tech, support, admin, and career-change applications.
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Introduction to Cybersecurity
Cisco Networking Academy
A beginner-friendly cybersecurity course covering online safety, security concepts, threats, and protection basics.
- Time
- Self-paced
- Cost
- Free
How to use it on your CVUseful for IT support, helpdesk, junior analyst, compliance, admin, and any role handling customer or business data.
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AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials
AWS Skill Builder
An introduction to cloud concepts, AWS services, security, architecture, pricing, and support for people exploring cloud roles.
- Time
- Self-paced digital course
- Cost
- Free digital training
How to use it on your CVUseful for IT support, cloud support, junior developer, and technical sales paths. Pair it with a small practical cloud project if possible.
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Google Data Analytics Certificate
Grow with Google / Coursera
Job-focused data analytics training covering spreadsheets, SQL, data cleaning, visualisation, and analytical thinking.
- Time
- Several months if completed fully
- Cost
- Free trial or paid certificate options may vary
How to use it on your CVIf you complete modules or projects, mention SQL, spreadsheets, dashboards, cleaning data, and the business question you answered.
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Introduction to Generative AI and Agents
Microsoft Learn
A short official Microsoft module explaining generative AI, large language models, prompts, and AI agents.
- Time
- Short module
- Cost
- Free
How to use it on your CVMention it only if you can explain how you used AI responsibly for productivity, research, customer support, or documentation.
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Canva Design School
Canva
Design basics for presentations, social posts, simple marketing material, resumes, brand assets, and visual communication.
- Time
- Short lessons and tutorials
- Cost
- Free and free-to-start resources
How to use it on your CVUseful for social media, marketing, admin, education, and small business roles. Add examples of posters, presentations, or content you created.
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edX Free-to-Audit Courses
edX
University and partner courses where some learning content can be audited free, depending on the course and provider.
- Time
- Depends on course
- Cost
- Audit can be free; verified certificates usually cost money
How to use it on your CVIf you audit a course, add it as learning in progress. If you pay for and earn a certificate, list the certificate clearly.
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