Use online skill development and career building tools
Use online skill development and career building tools
The Career Centre Moodle
The Career Centre Moodle site offers site offers free, interactive, self-paced modules designed to support your career development. Explore modules on resumé writing, cover letters, and career exploration.
Here are some recommended online learning tools:
LinkedIn Learning: High-quality, video-based courses across business, technical, and creative fields, taught by industry experts. Access LinkedIn Learning through your York Passport, or with your Toronto Public Library card (and other local branches).
Coursera: Offers online courses from top universities and companies on a wide range of topics. Free courses available, with certificates for a fee.
edX: Provides free online courses from institutions like Harvard and MIT. Offers certificates and degrees for a fee.
Udemy: Online learning platform with thousands of paid courses on various subjects, often discounted.
Skillshare: Subscription-based platform focused on creative and entrepreneurial skills, with a free trial available.
FutureLearn: Partners with universities to offer free online courses, with paid certificates available.
Khan Academy: Free educational platform offering lessons in math, science, economics, and more.
Google Digital Garage: Free online courses focusing on digital skills like marketing, data, and career development.
Gale Courses: Offer instructor-led online courses focused on professional development, tech skills, and personal enrichment. Toronto Public Library card (or other local branches) is required for enrollment.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) offer free online courses across diverse subjects such as business management, computer programming, entrepreneurship, and data analysis. Certificates are available for a fee.
MANGO Connects: This free tool helps you master networking by guiding you through each step, from initial outreach to follow-up, ensuring effective relationship-building.
GCFLearnFree.org: Access free online courses to develop essential skills in technology, literacy, math, and more. These courses are designed to help you succeed in both work and life.
Cisco Networking Academy: Offers free, self-paced, interactive courses covering technology fundamentals.
Safari Tech & Business Books Online: Stay up-to-date with the latest books and videos from top technology and business publishers. Topics range from web and software development to management and marketing.
Contact Us
Virtual, 202 McLaughlin College
The Career Centre offers a hybrid service model for career advising and counselling services. You are welcome to schedule virtual or in-person appointments.
Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (virtually and in-person)
New Monday Virtual Evening Hours for Career Advising 5-7PM starting October 16, 2023!
Summer Fridays: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (operating virtually from May to August)
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