10 Skills You Can Master During IsolationGet back to work with some new skills under your belt.

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Claudio Schwarz
Much of the American workforce is now working from home due to self-isolation. Most of that group will feel complacent, as they're being just productive enough to get by. But you're not "most of the American workforce," you're an entrepreneur, and it's in your DNA to go above and beyond. That said, why not use this time to learn some new skills that can help you start climbing the career ladder when you return? Here are 10 of the top in-demand skills worth your time.
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1. Excel

Microsoft Excelis one of the most important office programs on the planet. But how well do you actually know it? This extensive bundle includes nine in-depth courses that will teach you how to get the most out of Excel, including how to use VBA to automate time-consuming tasks.

The Course:The Complete Microsoft Excel & VBA Bundlefor $29.99

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2. Data Science

Data Scientistis one of the top jobs in America for good reason. The pay is great, and you get to solve interesting, challenging problems every day. Learn some of the core technologies you'll need to become one in this seven-course bundle that focuses on Microsoft Power BI, Python, MATLAB and more.

The Course:The Dynamic Data Scientist Bundle Ft. Power BI, Python & MATLABfor $29.99

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3. Copywriting

Copywritingis an essential component to any digital marketing team. So, if you're in isolation, why not try to brush up on some of these key skills? This 11-course bundle, taught by a 30-year veteran copywriter with agency experience, will show you how to craft copy that sells, and create a career that lasts.

Course:The 2020 Complete Digital Copywriting Master Class Bundlefor $38.99

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4. Quickbooks

Tax season is extended, which means you have a little more time to get your books in order. (You still have to file by April 15, though.)Quickbooksis the world's leading bookkeeping and accounting software, and learning it can be a huge boon to your business. This eight-course bundle will teach you how to use Quickbooks to track your finances and will help make future tax seasons a breeze.

The Course:The Quickbooks Pro Desktop Certification Bonus Bundlefor $24.99

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5. Video Editing

Final Cut Prois one of the top video editing programs in the world. If you've ever wanted to shoot and produce videos, this course is your entry to working with Final Cut Pro. You've got time on your hands; why not make a movie? Get over four hours of instruction that works for anyone from beginner to expert.

The Course:The Complete Final Cut Pro X Course - Beginner to Intermediatefor $14.99

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6. Languages

Want to learn a new language?Beelinguappuses an innovative approach that puts identical texts side by side while giving you an audio reading of them. This way, you can follow with your eyes while hearing the words, reinforcing what you're learning. This innovative approach has earned Beelinguapp awards from the App Store and Google Play.

The App:Beelinguapp Language Learning App: Lifetime Subscriptionfor $39.99

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7. Adobe Creative Cloud

Interested in photography and design? Then you have to get familiar with theAdobe Creative Cloud. This eight-course comprehensive bundle introduces you to Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro and more of Adobe's leading creative programs.

The Course:The All-in-One Adobe Creative Cloud Suite Certification Bundlefor $34

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8. Public Speaking

Why not use this time to get over your fear ofpublic speaking? This bundle is led by experts who have founded companies, lead motivational speaking programs and more. These are the tried-and-true strategies they've developed to make presenting easier and less scary over four in-depth courses.

The Course:The 2020 Public Speaking Bundlefor $19

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9. Digital Marketing

Now is as good a time as any to start a side hustle, and数字营销is a great place to focus your efforts. In this five-course bundle, you'll learn how to start a blog and monetize it through content marketing strategies and SEO strategies. All five courses are taught by CEO and marketing expert Brad Merrill, who has conducted marketing trainings for prominent startups and Fortune 500 companies.

The Course:The Digital Marketing Side Business Certification Bundlefor $29

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10. Project Management

Project managersare in near-constant demand as companies aim to be leaner and more efficient. That demand will only go up after this economic downturn. This bundle will prepare you to ace certification exams in Agile, PMP, Scrum, Six Sigma and more, putting you on the path to a lucrative project management career.

The Course:The Premium 2020 Project & Quality Management Certification Bundlefor $45.99

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