9 résumé-boosting skills you can learn online for cheap

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By StackCommerceMashable Deals2019-06-20 09:00:00 UTC

Summer has a reputation for being the most relaxing time of year. School’s out, vacations begin, and you basically shut off your brain for a few months. Even when you are working, you’re daydreaming of being on a beach. Probably. It’s chill, sure, but it’s definitely not the most productive season.

Turns out there’s another option for how to spend your time this summer: learning. Rather than shutting down your brain, why not fuel it instead? That way, while everyone else is daydreaming, you can climb up the career ladder and eventually take over the world.

Check out these nine massively-discounted online training bundles that will help you stuff some new knowledge into that big ol’ brain of yours and help you get ahead. They’re all on sale for a limited time.

If you want to begin or further a career in tech, learning to code is hands-down the best thing you can do. And whether it’s Java, Python, C++, MySQL, Ruby, or PHP you choose, this 11-course bundle has the training you need to get up to speed in all of those languages and beyond.

Typically on sale for $59, you can get lifetime access to all 11 courses for just $25. That’s over 98% off.

ICYMI, machine learning and big data rule the world in 2019. Want to get in on the fun? This bundle breaks down all the confusing concepts into more digestible lessons, so you can slowly begin to understand things like TensorFlow, Neural Networks, Clustering In R, and way more. And fortunately, you’ll have lifetime access to all eight courses, so you can keep returning to them over and over again until they actually make sense.

Typically on sale for $35, you can pick up this eight-course bundle for $25.

Knowing your way around Excel could honestly be the key to unlocking that salary bump you’ve been asking for. And this 45-hour course bundle could be the secret to earning that key. Across eight courses, you’ll learn all the ins and outs of the spreadsheet software the business world knows and loves. Advanced formulas, data visualization, PivotTables, and more will come as second nature by the time you finish every course.

Typically on sale for $49, you can pick up this training bundle for $39 for a limited time — over 96% off.

Project management professionals rely on Lean Six Sigma and Minitab to successfully manage a project from start to finish. No idea what that means? You can learn through this 10-course collection and kickstart a much more lucrative career. With each course, you’ll be working your way toward Six Sigma certification.

Usually $45 on sale, you can pick up this comprehensive course collection for just $29.

If you’re trying to earn a six-figure salary come 2020, this project and quality management course bundle is your ticket. And there’s no time like the present to get started. Learn Agile, Scrum, Six Sigma, and other popular project management methodologies across eight courses and 114 hours of content. Besides exploring key concepts, you’ll also get the training you need to ace the certification exams that’ll add some stellar bullet points to your résumé.

This course bundle is usually on sale for $39.99, but you can knock off another $10 and get it for $29.99.

There’s a good chance Amazon Web Services (AWS) is going to take over the world. So being well-versed in it could get you far. This set of seven courses (spanning 51 hours) will expose you to the inner workings of the tech giant’s cloud computing platform so you can leverage it in your own projects. Heck, maybe you can use your newly-acquired skills to launch a six-figure career. You’ll also get prepped for key certification exams.

Usually, on sale for $35, you can pick up this training for $21.

Speaking of cloud computing, Microsoft Azure is another important platform out there. If Microsoft is calling your name instead of Amazon, this training can help you earn some of the most valuable certifications in the field — through four in-depth courses spanning 23 hours.

Usually, this prep bundle is on sale for $29, but you can save over 95% and snag it for just $19.

Rather than just focusing on one platform, this 9-course training helps you dive into and get certified in top platforms like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. Plus, you’ll get some practical instruction on the evolution of the cloud and finally wrap your head around the whole thing.

Usually on sale for $59, you can get this certification bundle for just $29.

Not everyone was blessed with musical talents, but that doesn’t matter anymore, thanks to Logic Pro X. All you need is a laptop. This production bundle will get you started through eight courses and 45 hours of video instruction focusing on Apple’s music suite. 

Typically this production bundle is on sale for $29, but you can knock off a few more dollars and get it for $19.