Make yourself more marketable this summer and advance your career by adding a few in-demand skills. Below are five top skills we find clients are consistently looking for and the tools and resources that will help you obtain them. Everything from online courses to free trials that let you take the wheel, these links can help you feel prepared when looking to further your career.
1. Learn Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and brush-up on A&D industry specific programs like REVIT and AutoCAD
- Adobe Photoshop CS6 Essential Tools
- Mass Building using Autodesk Revit Udemy.com>>>
- Autodesk Software Updates and Resources Autodesk.com>>>
- AutodeskSoftware Free Trial and Demos Autodesk.com>>>
- AutoCAD Free Trial Autodesk.com>>>
- REVIT Free Trial Autodesk.com>>>
- Autodesk3DS Max 30 Day Trial Autodesk.com>>>
- 20/20 Design Free Trial 2020Spaces.com>>>
- 20/20 Design Free Webinars 2020Spaces.com>>>
- Microsoft Office Suite Free Trial Office.com>>>
- Microsoft Office Free Resources Microsoft.com>>>
2. Improve Presentation Skills & Become a Better Public Speaker
- Introduction to Public Speaking Coursera.com>>>
- Pitching Projects and Products to Executives Lynda.com>>>
- 10 Rules to Instantly Improve your Presentations Pinographics.
com>>>
3. Improve Communication & Negotiation Skills
- Successful Negotiation: Essential Strategies and Skills Coursera.org>>>
- Communication Tips Lynda.com>>>
- Communication in the 21st Century Workplace Coursera.org>>>
- High Impact Business Writing Coursera.org>>>
4. Understand Basic Programming and Internet Marketing
- Marketing in the Digital World Coursera.org>>>
- Programming for Everybody Coursera.org>>>
- Guide to learning SEO MOZ.com>>>
5. Stay creative and be able to hand draw/draft
- Intro to the Design of Everyday Things Udacity.com>>>
- Re-Enchanting the City – Designing the Human Habitat Coursera.org>>>
- 12 Essential Hand Drawing Tools for Architects Architizer.com>>>