Level Up Your Skills: Free Online Courses for Real-World Projects

Often, projects require working across multiple, overlapping topics – whether in work, school, or personal endeavors. Tasks today are frequently multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary, and transdisciplinary, meaning that a broad skill set is valuable both for producing successful results and for strengthening your profile when applying to jobs or academic programs.

For instance, if you’re working on a Marine Protected Area networks project, it’s helpful to be familiar with fields like marine ecology, spatial planning, economics, commercial fishing, statistics, coding, culture, environmental politics, and more.

Ways to Build a Broad Knowledge Base:

Taking free courses and honing your skills is an excellent way to reinforce areas where you feel less confident or to broaden your understanding of your field. Many services provide free online courses and skills training across a variety of topics, such as:

Being well-rounded is increasingly essential for both students and professionals. Expanding your skill set will prepare you for the multidisciplinary nature of many modern projects.

Gabriella N. Giannone
Gabriella N. Giannone
I am a dedicated biologist with a master’s degree in biodiversity and systematics from NTNU and a strong foundation in environmental studies. My passion lies in creating impactful solutions for biodiversity conservation and sustainable development, which I explored extensively in my master’s thesis, where I conducted a gap analysis on Marine Protected Areas in coastal Norway. I bring a versatile skill set, including expertise in ecological research, data analysis, and project coordination, complemented by experience in volunteering and writing. As a contributor to Passion for Ocean, I engage audiences by sharing insights on ocean-related careers and sustainability, combining my scientific background with a flair for communication.
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