Free training for top 10 in-demand jobs

This week Microsoft announced an initiative “to help 25 million people worldwide acquire the digital skills needed in a COVID-19 economy.”

They’ve identified the top 10 most in-demand jobs and are offering relevant training courses for free on LinkedIn Learning.

Here’s the list:

• Become a Software Developer
• Become a Sales Representative
• Become a Project Manager
• Become an IT administrator (Prepare for CompTIA Network+ Certification)
• Become a Customer Service Specialist
• Become a Digital Marketing Specialist
• Become IT Support / Help Desk (Prepare for the CompTIA A+ Certification)
• Become a Data Analyst
• Become a Financial Analyst
• Become a Graphic Designer

They’re also offering some “soft skills” training free of charge:

• Job seeker – Finding a Job During Challenging Economic Times
• Critical soft skills – Master In-Demand Professional Soft Skills
• Digital transformation – Digital Transformation in Practice: Virtual Collaboration Tools
• Allyship and inclusive conversations – Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging for All