This used to be true several years ago but nowadays the opposite is true. As technology evolved along with study platforms its learning materials got better, course engagement and especially grading processes improved. If you are aiming to learn a new skill/hobby or upgrade an existing one (for example digital marketing or photography) what is the price you are willing to pay in order to reach this goal?
New skill or hobby for 11$ only?
What if you can learn this skill from professionals for as low as 11$ (Find out more on Udemy)? (I am not talking about one 30 minutes video but for 11$ you can get full professional course containing even over 30 hours of content) If an online course will help you to accomplish your goal, does it have value for you? Earned certificate doesn't usually have any value for employers (in this course price range) but it has a valu for you. If you consider how much you would pay for attending a class in person?
Accreddited certificate from university
If you are aiming at certificate recognized by employers then you can learn from quality content made by top universities on EdX. Courses include assignments, proctored exams and essays. Course length can be up to 80 hours of learning time for an individual course. Your assignments are graded and during a final exam you are being monitored by webcam, microphone and your screen is recorded to secure that you truly gained knowledge presented in the course. All of these security measurements are in place to guarantee credibility of issued certificate. A certificate earned this way has a value for employers and its Worldwide recognition is increasing every month.
Other Options
EdX is not the only option as there are other alternatives. If you would like to gain accreddited leadership or management award, certificate or diploma you can study through ICS Learning. After each module in order to pass you have to write an essay which is reviewed by your tutor. But it doesn't end there. You have a clear guide what and how to write an essay and graded essays are randomly picked and reevaluated by a higher authority which secures a high credibility. If you are looking for a credible certificate with focus on hands on skills then Udacity can be a good choice for you.
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