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Start skill-maxxing your career

Traditional degrees are one of the ways to grow your career. In this AI era, we’re also looking at skill-stacking or micro-certifications. These are short-term, competency-based courses that validate mastery of a highly specific skill or knowledge area. Try these apps to upskill yourself and boost your career.

Earn professional and widely-recognized micro-credentials

LinkedIn: Community & Network
LinkedIn
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LinkedIn Learning helps you stay competitive with bite-sized courses taught by industry experts. Think generative AI for marketing, data analytics, etc. Whether you have ten minutes before a meeting or a long commute, you can build your skill stack and showcase new credentials. Best feature: Audio-only mode lets you learn screen-free while on the move.

Earn top-tier qualifications from anywhere

Coursera: Grow your career
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Coursera brings university and tech company programs right to your fingertips that you can access on the go. It removes the friction of traditional degrees by letting you download video modules offline, ensuring your learning continues even when you drop off Wi-Fi.

Sharpen your math and logic daily

Brilliant: Learn Math & Coding
Brilliant.org
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Brilliant replaces passive video watching with active, hands-on problem solving. It trains your brain to think critically about data and computer science through game-like puzzles that perfectly fit into the small gaps of your day. Best feature: Interactive visual concepts that make abstract ideas easy to grasp.

Write real code during your lunch break

Sololearn: Learn to code
Sololearn - Learn to Code
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Sololearn transforms coding from a daunting classroom subject into a fun, daily habit. By breaking down complex languages into interactive lessons, it empowers you to practice real code from your phone whenever you have a few minutes. Best feature: The built-in mobile code editor to run and test scripts.