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Free Online Courses & Learning Platforms
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Coursera – Free and low-cost courses from universities and businesses.
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edX – Online courses from Harvard, MIT, and more.
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LinkedIn Learning – Professional development courses (free with some library cards).
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Udemy – Affordable skill-building courses in various industries.
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Harvard Online Learning – Free online professional courses from Harvard.
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MIT OpenCourseWare – Free courses in leadership, business, and technology.
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Khan Academy – Business, economics, and financial literacy courses.
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FutureLearn – Online professional development courses.
Certifications & Skill-Based Learning
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Google Career Certificates – Free and low-cost certifications in tech and business.
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HubSpot Academy – Free marketing and sales certifications.
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IBM SkillsBuild – Free IT and business certifications.
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Harvard Business School Online – Professional development in management and leadership.
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Microsoft Learn – Free training and certifications in Microsoft products.
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Alison – Free courses and certifications in various industries.
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Project Management Institute (PMI) – Project management certifications.
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AWS Training & Certification – Free Amazon Web Services certifications.
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CompTIA Certifications – IT and cybersecurity training.
Leadership & Management Training
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Dale Carnegie Training – Leadership and business communication training.
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Toastmasters International – Public speaking and leadership development.
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Center for Creative Leadership (CCL) – Leadership training programs.
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MIT Leadership Center – Leadership courses and executive education.
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Harvard Leadership Development – Leadership courses from Harvard.
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Google’s Leadership Development Program – Free leadership training from Google.
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McKinsey Academy – Leadership and business strategy training.
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Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) – Leadership development for young professionals.
Networking & Professional Associations
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LinkedIn Groups – Professional networking and industry groups.
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Meetup – Local networking and industry events.
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Chamber of Commerce – Business networking and policy resources.
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National Association of Professional Women (NAPW) – Women’s networking and mentorship.
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Rotary International – Leadership and networking for professionals.
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American Management Association (AMA) – Leadership training and networking.
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Bumble Bizz – Networking for professionals and entrepreneurs.
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Professional Industry Associations – Directory of professional associations by
Mentorship & Career Coaching
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Score Mentorship – Free small business and career mentoring.
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Ten Thousand Coffees – Mentorship and networking platform.
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Climb Hire – Career coaching and peer mentorship.
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American Corporate Partners (ACP) – Free mentoring for veterans and career changers.
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Find a Mentor – Mentorship matching platform.
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MentorCity – Free online career mentorship programs.
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LinkedIn Career Advice – Mentorship and career development discussions.
Resume & Job Search Assistance
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Indeed Career Guide – Resume tips and job search tools.
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Zety Resume Builder – Free resume templates.
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Resume.com – Free resume and cover letter builder.
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Glassdoor Interview Prep – Job interview questions and salary insights.
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Jobscan – Resume optimization for applicant tracking systems.
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The Muse – Career advice and job search tools.
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CareerOneStop Resume Guide – Government-backed job search resources.
Financial & Business Development Resources
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SCORE – Free small business mentoring and resources.
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U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) – Funding, grants, and business training.
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Kauffman FastTrac – Entrepreneurial training programs.
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StartOut – Business support for LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs.
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National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) – Networking and support for women entrepreneurs.
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Hello Alice – Business grants and startup resources.
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Grants.gov – Government funding opportunities.
Industry-Specific Professional Development Resources
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Udacity – Tech and AI career advancement.
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GitHub Education – Coding and software development training.
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Google Digital Garage – Free digital marketing and business courses.
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Salesforce Trailhead – CRM and business operations training.
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Poynter Institute – Journalism and media training.
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American Psychological Association (APA) – Continuing education for psychologists.