The Best Online Course Websites for Scrappy Entrepreneurs
Even if you have ample resources, cutting costs as an entrepreneur is almost always a good thing. The beauty of the internet is that you no longer have to drop major cash to pick up a new skill. Thanks to the best online course websites, you can learn how to do something you would otherwise pay someone else to do. Whether it’s coding for your website, mastering SEO for more page views, or basic marketing tactics, these are just a few of the many topics you can find on some of our go-to learning platforms.
Some are free and some are low-cost but all of them are built for scrappy creators who want to learn more about everything that goes into building a sustainable brand. (Bonus: you can monetize your own skills by teaching a class on some of them, too.)
Masterclasses by Mattie
Former BlogHer speaker Mattie James is every influencer’s favorite influencer, thanks in part to her masterclasses that teach creators how to write, promote, and scale their very own platforms.
LinkedIn Learning
LinkedIn‘s video hub contains tutorials taught by leading experts in a wide range of industries. Just a few standout courses are: SEO for Social Media, Microsoft Excel Tips and Tricks, and How to Find Your Passion.
Make Traffic Happen
Skillshare
Plan, watch, play, and discover your way into almost anything on this platform, which hosts courses in animation, writing, business, photo/film, and more.
The Pink Pill
Christelyn Karazin’s self-improvement course and community for Black women is nationally renowned for its honest and no-nonsense approach.
Udemy
This platform offers over 130,000 courses where you can learn at your own pace, get personal recommendations, or become an instructor to monetize your own skills.
AstroTwins Shop
The AstroTwins are two of the most popular (and scary accurate) astrologers on the planet. They also have astrology-centric courses that cover reading birthing charts, parenting, and feng shui.
Coursera
Experts from world-renowned companies and universities teach the courses offered on this platform, where you can earn a degree or certification in addition to simply learning new skills.
The Scoop on Blogging
Ice Cream Convos founder Xaviera Bryant teaches everything a new blogger should know about choosing a name for their site, best hosting companies, must-have plug-ins, popular blog niches, and more.
MasterClass
For a low monthly cost, you can learn how to do seemingly anything; from the basics of content creation to arts and entertainment skills from Hollywood heavyweights.
Secrets to Succeeding as an Instagram Influencer
This social media-centric course will arm you with everything you need to start and grow a brand on Instagram. Topics covered include how the algorithm works, elements of a great caption, and how to attract brand collaborations.
Alison
Earn a diploma or certificate when you sign up for an account and pay absolutely nothing to take any of the 2,000+ courses offered on the platform (and new ones added weekly).
Thinkific
If you’re looking for an online course website to monetize your own skills, Thinkific’s seamless platform and affordable pricing make it one of the best places to set up shop.
General Assembly
Look no further than this platform if you want to level up your tech and design skills on a small budget.
Codecademy
From building websites to analyzing data, this website is where. you’ll learn all there is to know about coding without having to leave the house.
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