🌈 5 ESSENTIAL DIGITAL SKILLS YOU NEED TO SUCCEED TODAY 🌈

1 FEBRUARY 2024

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1. DATA ANALYTICS ONLINE COURSES
   
   1. Intro to Data Analysis- Google
   Time to Complete–6 months at 10 hours a week
   Best For-Beginners
   
   ➡️ Throughout this course, you will learn the data analysis process, and the popular Python libraries Pandas and Numpy.
   🔗 https://lnkd.in/dNZ9uFUA
   
   2. Learn SQL Basics for Data Science Specialization
   Time to Complete–2 months at 10 hours a week
   Best For-Beginners
   
   ➡️ This SQL for Data Analysis course is also completely free and teaches SQL for Data Analysis. SQL is used for managing data and if you want to learn or brush up on your SQL skills, this is the best course.
   🔗 https://lnkd.in/dwD4bbRA
   
   3. Bayesian Statistics: From Concept to Data Analysis– Coursera
   Time to Complete–12 hours
   Best For-Intermediate
   
   ➡️This Bayesian Statistics: From Concept to Data Analysis is a Free to Audit course offered by the University of California, but this course is not for beginners.
   🔗 https://lnkd.in/dxz3WYC3
   
   4. Data Analysis with R Specialization
   Time to Complete-4 months at 10 hours a week
   Best For-Intermediate
   
   ➡️This Data Analysis with R is an intermediate-level free course to learn data analysis using R programming. I found that Udacity FREE courses don’t lack in quality compared to other platforms’ free courses.
   🔗https://lnkd.in/dYeF3_Qm!

2. AI COURSES BY AMAZON

   Amazon is offering free AI courses (no payment required)
   
   Master the field of AI now. 👇
   
   1. Generative AI Learning Plan
   
   - Introduction to Generative AI
   - Planning a Generative AI Project
   - Amazon Bedrock Getting Started
   
   Duration: 11 Hours | Courses: 5
   
   Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gmhRjQ-e
   
   2. Generative AI Learning Plan for Decision Makers
   
   - Introduction to Generative AI - Art of the Possible
   - Planning a Generative AI Project
   - Building a Generative AI-Ready Organization
   
   Duration: 3 Hours | Courses: 3
   
   Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gBVfAxsH
   
   3. Foundation of Prompt Engineering
   
   - Define prompt engineering
   - Identify the basic types of prompt techniques
   - Apply advanced prompt techniques
   
   Duration: 4 Hours
   
   Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g5aPiJgT
   
   4. Low-Code Machine Learning on AWS
   
   After completing this course, you will be able to build ML models to support proofs of concept (POCs).
   
   - Describe ML concepts
   - Describe metrics used for evaluating model candidates
   
   Duration: 4 Hours
   
   Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g29FSRNs
   
   5. Building Language Models on AWS
   
   After completing this course, data scientists can confidently build, train, and tune performant language models on AWS using SageMaker.
   
   - Course level: Advanced
   - Duration: 5.5 hours
   
   Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gBbVGVQP
   
   6. Amazon Transcribe Getting Started
   
   Amazon Transcribe is a fully managed artificial intelligence (AI) service that helps you convert speech to text using automatic speech recognition (ASR) technology.
   
   Duration: 1h 30m.
   
   Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gYx7arPQ
   
   7. Machine Learning Learning Plan
   
   If you’re a beginner looking for a clear starting point to help you build a career in machine learning, start with an AWS Learning Plan.
   
   Duration: 12h 13m | Total 10 courses inside.
   
   Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gWTz3p2W)

3. FREE ONLINE COURSES WITH CERTIFICATES from Google, IBM and Meta
   
   1. Google Data Analytics
   https://lnkd.in/gsTBANiy
   
   2. Google Project Management
   https://lnkd.in/ghe2-2px
   
   3. Google IT Support
   https://lnkd.in/ghBjg-zg
   
   4. Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce
   https://lnkd.in/gUfTfDR8
   
   5. Google IT Automation with Python
   https://lnkd.in/geeaFycK
   
   6. Google Business Intelligence
   https://lnkd.in/gqWdbzVV
   
   7. Google Advanced Data Analytics
   https://lnkd.in/g9R45CjN
   
   8. Google Cybersecurity
   https://lnkd.in/gDnfV9DP
   
   9. Meta Database Engineer
   https://lnkd.in/gETb7aBU
   
   10. IBM Data Science
   https://lnkd.in/gE8rWnmc

   11. IBM Cybersecurity Analyst
   https://lnkd.in/g9A9z-wD
   
   12. Meta Social Media Marketing
   https://lnkd.in/g8NXdsBg
   
   13. Learn SQL Basics for Data Science
   https://lnkd.in/gmeJAFB3
   
   14. The Science of Well-Being
   https://lnkd.in/g_eegNdA
   
   15. IBM Full Stack Software Developer
   https://lnkd.in/gwUFn_m7
   
   16. Introduction to Data Science
   https://lnkd.in/gryqUKZV
   
   17. Excel Skills for Business
   https://lnkd.in/g-pg4GeF

4. JOB SEARCHING WEBSITES

   Websites for remote jobs:
   
   
   1. Kickresume 
   
   ↪ Kickresume helps you from creating a resume to finding the perfect job for you.
   ↪ Kickresume helps you write a resume, AI cover letter, ATS friendly resume, giving you choices for international jobs.
   
   📎 https://lnkd.in/gqd5WxVF
   
   
   2. 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗛𝘂𝗻𝘁
   
   ↪ Al-powered Job Application Assistant to get hired faster.
   ↪ You can also build an Al Resume with Job Hunt resume builder.
   
   📎 https://www.job-hunt.org/
   
   

5. PROJECT MANAGEMENT COURSES

   #Free Project Management Courses 🔥
   
   𝟭. 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲
   Learn from Google employees whose foundations in project management served as launchpads for their careers.
   👉 https://lnkd.in/ghe2-2px
   
   𝟮. 𝗜𝗕𝗠 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲
   Develop the skills, knowledge, and portfolio to have a competitive edge in the job market.
   👉 https://lnkd.in/gbk29R9E
   
   𝟯. 𝗔𝗜 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
   In this course, you will learn to manage the Design & Development of ML Products.
   👉 https://lnkd.in/gigpNkEV
   
   𝟰. 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁
   Covers the key concepts of planning and executing projects. Identify factors that lead to project success, and learn how to plan, analyze, and manage projects.
   👉 https://lnkd.in/gbQh9t_8
   
   𝟱. 𝗦𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗺 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
   Learn about managing tasks and events within a Sprint, Scrum terminology and roles, Scrum reporting, and managing risks.
   👉 https://lnkd.in/gpGcEuiy
   
   𝟲. 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀, 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀, 𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀
   Covers the main project management approaches, the main tools and techniques to plan and control projects which will prepare you to successfully manage projects.
   👉 https://lnkd.in/gh3kQSFE

6. EXCEL YOUTUBE VIDEOS

   
   1. Excel for Accounting - 10 Excel Functions You NEED to KNOW!
   By Leila Gharani
   https://lnkd.in/eSs-F_d3
   
   2. The Ultimate LOOKUP Guide (XLOOKUP, VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP)
   By Kenji Farré
   https://lnkd.in/ePaYp5Qk
   
   3. 4 Mins. to MASTER Excel INDEX & MATCH formulas!
   By Mynda Treacy
   https://lnkd.in/eMGnNPym
   
   4. Monthly Budgeting & Forecasting Model [Template Included]
   By: Eric Andrews
   https://lnkd.in/en4XaMPB
   
   5. Excel Formulas YOU NEED for Business & Finance Roles
   By Kenji Farré
   https://lnkd.in/evUfpnna
   
   6. How to Create a Chart of Accounts in Excel
   By Tax Prep
   https://lnkd.in/eeE4PdKG

7. WEBINAR: PATH TO PUBLISHING YOUR FIRST BOOK

   Click below to secure your seat

   https://theauthorincubator.com/perfect-book-proposal/

8. TRENDING AI TOOLS

   • Chat2Design - Transforms your ideas into reality with your AI Design Assistant.

   • RewriterPro.ai - Rewrites your text with an AI spin.

   • Supa Doc - Creates documents instantly with AI.

   • JobDescriptionGenerator - Generates a unique and engaging job description instantly.

   • Inkey - Every student's personal AI tutor

9. eBOOK: MACHINE LEARNING YEARNING

   Machine learning is the foundation of countless important applications, including web search, email anti-spam, speech recognition, product recommendations, and more.

   
   Click the link below to read the book,

   https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ui=2&ik=9081d9623d&attid=0.1&permmsgid=msg-a:r8126064243102861854&view=att&disp=safe&realattid=f_ls1l6ifu0

10. TIPS

    Ask for Advice, Not Permission

    One of the most common anti-patterns I see that can create conflict in an otherwise collaborative environment is people asking for permission instead of advice. This is such an insidious practice that it not only sounds reasonable, it sounds like the right thing to do: “Hey, I was thinking about doing X, would you be on board with that?”

    Click below to continue reading,

    https://refind.com/links/149656735?t=pD3wM1rUzfLbF5dBmnD3Nw&picks=101411040&via=email-2402&ptid=72732297

    How to create a “culture of agility”

    Agile is often referred to as a project management methodology characterized by dividing tasks into short phases of work. In fact, according to the 15th State of Agile Report, created yearly by...

    Click below to continue reading,

    How to create a “culture of agility” →

11. PYTHON COURSES by Cybrary

    Let’s talk about the importance of Python to cyber pros.
    
    A versatile language, Python is great for anyone - from expert programmers to those who are entirely new to coding. Having at least a basic understanding of Python is an essential skill these days - check out our full offering of Python courses below and start learning now.

    INTRO TO PYTHON [FREE]

    Learn the basics with this free Python intro course. Complete this entire course to earn an Intro to Python Certificate of Completion and 3 CEU/CPE credits. LAUNCH FREE COURSE » IN

    INTERMEDIATE PYTHON FOR CYBERSECURITY PROFESSIONALS

    Get up and running with Python and create your first script in the first module. Quickly learn how to debug Python code and automate security tasks to improve your efficiency in your cybersecurity role. START LEARNING FREE »

    DEVELOPING ETHICAL TOOL WITH PYTHON [FREE]

    Learn how to build an automated process of information gathering, how to code a keylogger, as well as how to write a ZIP password bruteforcer in Python. LAUNCH FREE COURSE »

    INTERMEDIATE PYTHON [FREE]

    This course is ideal for students who already have basic knowledge of Python development and who want to expand that knowledge. LAUNCH FREE COURSE »

🌈 5 ESSENTIAL DIGITAL SKILLS YOU NEED TO SUCCEED TODAY 🌈

Five Essential Digital Skills You Need to Succeed in Today's Job Market.

In today's dynamic job market, mastering digital skills is essential for staying competitive and adapting to evolving professional landscapes.

Here are five fundamental digital skills that can significantly enhance your prospects for success:

1. Digital Literacy:

   Digital literacy encompasses navigating, understanding and effectively utilising digital tools and technologies.

   This includes proficiency in basic computer operations, internet usage and familiarity with common software applications.

   Understanding how to efficiently search for information online, critically evaluate digital content and protect digital privacy are also integral components of digital literacy.

2. Data Analysis and Interpretation:

   In an era driven by data, the ability to analyze and derive insights from large datasets is invaluable.

   Proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques, such as Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets and data visualization software, enables professionals to make informed decisions, identify trends and solve complex problems.

   Understanding statistical concepts and interpreting data accurately are key competencies in today's data-driven job market.

3. Communication and Collaboration Tools: 

   With remote work and virtual collaboration becoming increasingly prevalent, proficiency in communication and collaboration tools is essential.

   Familiarity with Slack, Microsoft Teams, Zoom and Google Workspace platforms facilitates seamless communication, file sharing and project collaboration across geographically dispersed teams.

   Effective virtual communication skills, including clear and concise writing, active listening and professional etiquette are critical for success in today's interconnected world.

4. Digital Marketing and Social Media Management:

   In the age of digital marketing, proficiency in leveraging social media platforms and digital channels for brand promotion and audience engagement is highly sought after.

   Understanding the principles of digital marketing, including content creation, search engine optimization (SEO), email marketing and social media advertising, empowers professionals to effectively reach and connect with target audiences in diverse online environments.

   Mastery of analytics tools, such as Google Analytics and social media insights platforms, enables measurement of campaign performance and optimization of marketing strategies for maximum impact.

5. Cybersecurity Awareness:

   With the increasing prevalence of cyber threats and data breaches, cybersecurity awareness is a critical skill for safeguarding personal and organizational assets.

   Understanding common cybersecurity risks, implementing best practices for data protection and recognizing phishing attempts are essential components of cybersecurity literacy.

   Staying updated on emerging cybersecurity threats and adopting proactive measures to mitigate risks contribute to maintaining a secure digital environment.

By cultivating proficiency in these five essential digital skills, professionals can position themselves for success in today's competitive job market, adapt to emerging technological trends and navigate the complexities of the digital age with confidence and competence.

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