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1. Software Developers/Software Quality Analysts & Testers
2. Registered Nurses
3. General & Operations Managers
4. Financial Managers
5. Medical Health Service Manager 
6. Nurse Practitioners 
7. Marketing Specialist (Digital) & Marketing Analyst
8. Management Analyst
9. Computer & Information Systems Managers
10. Project Management/Business Operations Specialists

Many of these careers require a specialized degree, but skills through online coursework and certification in many of these areas, specifically the Information Technology (IT), Computer Programming/Digitization, Graphic Design, and Management, as well as Marketing and Customer Service, can be enough to get started on a new career path and secure an entry-level position.  

These curricula are currently offered for Free on Coursera, providing certification for some of the most in-demand skills in the workplace:

• Leading People & Teams Specialization from University of Michigan

• Google IT Support Professional Certificate

• IBM Data Analyst Professional Certificate

• Salesforce Sales Development Representative Professional Certificate

Online learning is not ideal for everyone, but it is a growing method of education in the modern world.  The opportunity to quickly and cheaply train yourself in a new field, or add to your skill set in a field you are already working should not be ignored.  The job market is competitive, and anything you can do to help yourself improve your chances of a promotion, a raise, or a chance to start a career doing something you enjoy will pay off professionally and personally in the long term.  The perfect “FREE” course for you is out there; go find it!