Top Online Learning Resources for Construction Professionals
With the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, fierce competition on the job market, rising job insecurity and the necessity of spending more time at home, looking for ways to develop your skillset has never been more vital. Whether you’ve identified new skills that could benefit your current role, are looking to stand out in a job search, want to make a career change or are simply seeking ways to future-proof your career in the changing world of work, this could be the perfect opportunity to upskill.
The growing prevalence of online learning means there’s no shortage of study options that you can pursue at home, with choices ranging from informal workshops and short courses to formal qualifications.
To help you get started, we have put together a list of some of the top online learning resources for Construction professionals, with courses from both Australian and international sources.
Run by the UK’s Open University, FutureLearn hosts educators from top universities as well as cultural institutions such as the British Library and British Museum, who share their experience through articles, quizzes, videos and discussions. In addition to a variety of short courses, you can also enrol in a “microcredential,” which allows you to focus on an area of specialisation linked to your professional career, and you can even study towards a full online degree.
With courses on everything from “Sustainable Construction and Development” to “Technical Report Writing for Engineers” and “Global Issues in the Construction Industry,” there is no shortage of options to help you grow your career.
There are so many courses and providers to choose from online, and selecting the right option for you can often be overwhelming. Although not a provider in itself, TAFE Courses Australia allows you to browse and compare formal qualifications from a range of Australia’s best vocational education and training providers, providing you with assurances around course quality and removing the need to endlessly hunt through individual websites to find out about different study options.
You can easily search courses by subject, provider, qualification level and delivery method or just browse the full collection to find the course that’s right for you, with options including a Diploma of Building and Construction and a Diploma of Project Management, as well as various Certificate-level qualifications. Once you’ve selected your course, you can fill out an enquiry form directly on the TAFE Courses Australia website to receive further information and start the enrolment process.
Coursera lets you study a range of courses developed and delivered by renowned universities and organisations such as Stanford University and Google, allowing you to learn from prestigious providers at your own pace and completely online. You can choose from many free courses, as well as full university degrees at a breakthrough price. For example, Coursera offers several high-quality Construction Management courses delivered by the Ivy League Columbia University. During your studies, you will have the chance to apply what you learn with self-paced quizzes and hands-on projects, and receive feedback from a global community of learners.
Another platform linked to global universities, edX was founded by Harvard and MIT and is the trusted platform for education and learning, supporting more than 20 million learners worldwide. Whether you are entering the job market, changing fields, seeking a promotion or exploring new interests, edX delivers courses on numerous subject areas, including Architecture and Engineering. Among the notable options are free online Project Management courses where you can learn about fundamentals and key software tools at your own pace and get the skills you need to strengthen your career.
Upskilled provides a wide variety of flexible, affordable and self-paced online courses to suit every need and personal goal. They offer a huge range of qualifications, many of which are Nationally Recognised in Australia, as well as engaging short courses designed to supplement your knowledge.
Whether you decide to study Project Management or Workplace Health and Safety, you will enjoy the flexibility of studying from home at your own pace. Upskilled also has a dedicated team of support staff to answer any course-related questions and provide guidance on how to access government funding.
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It’s easy to feel powerless or stuck in such uncertain times, but online learning provides a productive way to reinforce your career and continue taking steps forward.
While you are upskilling yourself online, we can be looking to match you to opportunities in Architecture, Building, Construction, Engineering and Property. Reach out to our team of specialist Construction recruitment consultants and together we can plan your next career move.