Strategies on How to Build Skills with Online Learning?

February 08, 2023

Learning and teaching were more bent on offline classes, programs and courses until the country's pandemic hit. The pandemic has undoubtedly pushed instructors and learners to online learning platforms. And thus, we are in an era where learning new skills online is the new landscape.

Here, through the article, we will go through the details of how a learner or a student can learn and take advantage of online learning to acquire new skills that will boost their professional growth.

What is the Need for a Skill Development Program?

Before moving forward with the discussion, a question would come to your mind; why is skill development needed? The wisest answer I could give you is nowadays, having a degree is not just enough to make you stand out in the crowd of millions of competitors. Thus having that extra element in terms of skills can be very helpful for your future development.

Several online graduate and post-graduate degree programs, language courses, and many more are provided by multiple universities. However, one can quickly go through a particular course by choosing the appropriate one that will benefit one to gain the required skill. But this would be challenging as. In addition to the advantages, there are disadvantages to online learning.

How to Build Skills With Online Learning?
Below are the pointers that will help you understand how students can develop online learning skills.

Research for the Course
To prepare for any skill development program or course, be sure that you have done enough research to step into the study.

Here research means knowing about that particular course, its benefits, and the pattern for learning, practice and assignment that is followed in the study. In addition, the site's originality in providing online learning skillshare is equally essential.

Time Management
Now, if you are all set for an online learning experience, the foremost phase is to become orientated to how online learning functions.

The online classes can be either self-paced or instructor-led. In a self-paced course, you can manage to complete the course according to your availability. Thus, time management is vital as real learning is done via the course material, assignments, and projects if present.

In the instructor-led course, there is a fixed schedule that needs to be followed. However, these courses are much more interactive and engaging. But in both cases, time management plays a significant role.

Self-Discipline And Self-Motivation
The standard benefit of online learning is that you can also choose any suitable time, location and place for an online class to take part. All you need is the internet and a laptop or PC. However, self-discipline and self-motivation are necessary to make the most of the benefits.

Study Environment
Always choose some peaceful and quiet environment space to study for less distraction. In addition, turn off or turn on the silent mode of your cell phone. Also, provide good lighting and comfortable seating space for better concentration.

Active Learner
In traditional or offline learning, there is straightforward and person-to-person communication. However, in an online mode, communication is restricted via forums, chat, and email. Thus be an active learner and always ask for help.

Constantly try to make the most of online conversations by taking notes during a video session, asking questions, communicating with the lecturer, answering the questions asked and completing the assignments and projects on time.

You can also explore some of the finest online education courses from the most prestigious universities in India like;

D.Y. Patil University provides courses in Marketing, Management, Finance, IT, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Digital Marketing, and many more.

Dr M.G.R University provides various Bachelor's and Masters's degree courses in Commerce, Arts, English, Political Science, Economics, Journalism and Mass Communication.

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) offers courses in Data Science, Business Analytics, Supply Chain, Cloud Computing Management and more. In addition to the three, there are other different universities as well that provide online courses in diverse disciplines.

Summary: There are multiple online learning benefits but some drawbacks as well. In an online learning course, losing motivation and concentration is very common thus, staying focused and interactively studying the course is what one needs to do. Schedule timely breaks, and take theory and practice together for a change of mindset. There are best of the best online learning platforms available, thus, take a step ahead and add a skill to your resume.

By Usha Saha

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