7 Skills to learn online

 You always wanted to learn something new but didn't know where to start? With the engulfment of the third wave, we're likely to get quarantined again. Here's how you can be productive at home.

1. Learn knitting

Knitting doesn't primarily make you a grandma, it is a fun activity and can make you feel productive. Knitting tutorials on youtube are relatively beneficial. You can consider starting a small scale business on Instagram or any other social media platform. Post the pictures of your products; keep up with the latest trends, know your audience and once you start getting a good number of orders you can start customising your products to the client's demands.

2. Digital marketing course by Google

The world is transforming and everything is becoming digital. Learning digital marketing will open several doors to internships and job opportunities. If you own a business you can bring it online where you can get a larger audience and can collaborate with other businesses. The digital marketing course offered by Google is free and certified; it'll give you a complete insight into the world of digital marketing.

3. Write an ebook

You have a sci-fi story in your mind but you don't know how to start writing it or how to break the story into different chapters? I got you. You can take up the "how to write a novel" course offered by Coursera.com; the instructor guides you from writing your first chapter to publishing your ebook online. 

4. Make DIY products

Making DIY birthday cards and home decor products enhance your creativity. YouTube is a good platform to learn how to make various DIY products at home. 

5. Learn to code

Coding is the most important skill everyone should embrace in 2022. Learn the basics of coding from kodewithklossy.com. Through coding you can create new mobile apps, websites etc. it also opens up job opportunities.

6. Learn video editing

Video editing is in demand. Everyone now has their own YouTube channel where they upload videos based on their interests. Some YouTubers hire video editors to edit their videos before uploading. You don't have to be a professional editor to get hired; knowing the basics of editing, transition, etc will do. You can learn editing from YouTube.com or use Adobe.com to learn it on your own. Kinemaster is a mobile app that makes video editing easy and simple for beginners.

7. Drawing and painting

If you're good at drawing; amplify your skills by trying something new every day. You can put YouTube videos of yourself making and giving bits of advice on painting. Make an Instagram account for your art and let the world embrace your inner artist.

There are a lot more skills that you can learn from a single Google search. Coursera.com, udemy.com,Alison.com, skillshare.com and YouTube.com of course are amazing platforms where you can learn and get certificates.