Life skills can be learnt at any time and at any age. Here are five basic skills that you can learn online and that will come in handy for you, always!
Sewing 101 – The Basics
This basic course on sewing encompasses both machine and hand sewing for beginners. Whether you learn it as a hobby or just want to learn something new, sewing will always come in handy, especially when you want a quick fix for your clothes. The course will need you to sign up on the platform Skillshare, which costs about ₹149 per month, with a free first month subscription.
Basic Car Maintenance:
This one will save you both money and time. This course is available on Udemy for ₹1,600, and includes a certificate of completion, three hours on-demand video, three downloadable resources, full lifetime access, and can be accessed on the phone as well. The course will teach you the basics of how to take care of your car, how to check fuel, engine oil and transmission fluid levels as well as how to change a tire or fix a flat tire and a lot more.
Hand Embroidery For Beginners
If you’re someone who likes to spruce up your clothes or loves DIY makeovers, this one’s for you! Hand embroidery is also a great new skill to learn if you want to channel your sartorial creativity. This course on Udemy is priced at ₹1,280, and includes a certificate of completion, on-demand video, downloadable resources, full lifetime access and phone accessibility.
Indian Vegetarian Cooking for Beginners
If the lockdown has taught us anything, it’s definitely how important a skill cooking is. If you’re a beginner, this course is perfect for you to start with. While the course is priced at ₹1,280 on Udemy, there are a few lessons available for free as well. The course includes easy and basic recipes that can be made in under 30 minutes. The course also includes 12 downloadable resources, lifetime access to the lessons, access on mobile and a certificate of completion.
Technology Basics
In today’s age of smartphones and laptops, technology has become a life skill. Whether you have a parent that wants to get acquainted with the basic workings of a phone or a computer, or you’d like to get your hands on some tech skills yourself, here are two free courses that will help you get there.
Total Beginners' Guide: How to use an Android Smartphone
This course helps understand the basics of using any Android smartphone including common features, downloading and using apps, understanding the use of a Google account and how to manage it.
Intro To Computers - How To Use Them, Websites & Keep Safe!
This course is great for anyone who is a beginner at using a computer. It helps learners understand how to use basic Windows Operations, connect to different network connections and also how to use Facebook.
Both of the above courses are free and include a certificate on completion.
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