Digital skillsBeginner
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
CV tipAdd it under Courses or Certifications if you complete the modules, especially for admin, marketing, sales, or small business roles.
Open courseOffice workBeginner
Microsoft Learn Training
Microsoft Learn
Free Microsoft modules for Excel, Power BI, cloud, AI, developer basics, business apps, and productivity tools.
- Time
- Short modules and learning paths
- Cost
- Free training
CV tipList the exact module or learning path you complete, then mention the tool in your skills section only if you can use it.
Open courseTechBeginner
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
CV tipAdd completed projects to your CV and link to a small portfolio or GitHub profile if you have one.
Open courseCareerBeginner to intermediate
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
CV tipUse IBM digital credentials to support entry-level tech, support, admin, and career-change applications.
Open courseCybersecurityBeginner
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
CV tipUseful for IT support, helpdesk, junior analyst, compliance, admin, and any role handling customer or business data.
Open courseAIBeginner
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
CV tipMention it only if you can explain how you used AI responsibly for productivity, research, customer support, or documentation.
Open courseAIBeginner
Career Essentials in Generative AI
Microsoft and LinkedIn Learning
A short learning path on generative AI concepts, workflow automation, responsible use, and productivity use cases.
- Time
- About 4 hours
- Cost
- Free availability may vary by region/account
CV tipGood for showing AI literacy, but pair it with a real example of how you used AI to improve work quality or speed.
Open courseCareerBeginner to intermediate
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
CV tipIf 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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