Free Online Courses to Launch Your Work-at-Home Career

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By Holly Reisem Hanna

When I started my work-at-home search, I had no clue what I wanted to DO. What's funny is, I knew all the things I didn't want to do, like, work in the nursing field, talk on the phone. or any occupation with a set schedule. And from the emails that I receive on a daily basis, this is a very common theme among moms who want to work from home.

If you’re ready to make money from home this year, but you're not sure what direction you should take, there is a solution. There are a bunch of free resources, guides, and mini-courses that can help you take the guesswork out of the what should I do?

Best of all, these courses are 1oo percent online, so you don't have to worry about taking time away from you family.

Here are a bunch of FREE online courses that can help you determine which is the right path for you.

Affiliate Blueprint – Do you want to make passive income from your blog?

Have you heard about passive blogging income, but you're not sure what it is or how to execute it? In this free 4-Day Email Course. successful six-figure blogger, Addi Ganley will show you how to make your first affiliate sale and share her proven strategies for bigger affiliate commissions.

Blogging Success – Do you want to make money blogging?

Have you thought about blogging, but you have no idea how to get started? Then grab a copy of my free e-book, Blogging Success. This 28-page course will guide you through setup and writing to tips and tactics for getting traffic and monetizing your blog. It also includes four case studies from four superstar bloggers who will let you in on their secrets and best tips for making money.

Business Bookkeeper Academy – Are you a numbers person?

Want to make up to $60 an hour working as a bookkeeper? The Business Bookkeeper Academy offers a free 3-Part Online Training Series that tells you characteristics of good bookkeepers, income potential, costs to get started, how to market your business and the next steps for getting started.

CEO of Me – Is direct selling your work-at-home calling?

Are you involved with a direct selling company, but you feel like you're spinning your wheels? Want to jump into direct sales. but you're not sure you have what it takes? In Misty Kearn's free 8-Day Online Mini Success Course. you'll learn how to set goals, create systems, generate an authentic marketing plan for your direct sales business, how to overcome fear and tons more.

Elite Blog Academy – Want to keep readers on your blog?

The foundation of your blog is its structure, and all too often this important step gets overlooked in the blogging process. If your blog needs some organizational help, check out The Blog Structure Blueprint ( from one of my favorite bloggers, Ruth Soukup ). This free online course will teach you how to organize your blog in a logical manner that can set you up for success. This simple template will help you map out a clear organizational structure that you can use to plan content and improve navigation, so your readers have an easier time finding what they're searching for — which keeps them on your blog longer!

Horkey Handbook – Do you have a way with words?

Have you ever dreamed of being a freelance writer? In Kickstart Your Freelance Writing Biz. the spunky and successful, Gina Horkey shares five free lessons that will help you break into the freelance writing field. You'll learn how to uncover your niche, how to put together writing samples, how to set up a free portfolio, where to find writing gigs, and how to pitch clients. Besides running a successful freelance writing business, Gina also does virtual assistant work, and has written a free 5 Lesson Course on how to kickstart your own VA business (does this girl ever sleep?!)

Internet Scoping School – Would you like to edit court reports?

Not sure what a scopist is or what they do? Want to know how much a scopist can earn? In Linda Evenson's free 7-Day Mini Course. you'll learn what scoping is, how to get started, what skills you need, the earning potential, and much more.

Learn to Blog – Trying to get traffic to your blog?

Is your search engine traffic not what you'd like it to be? In Kelli and Crystal's free 5-Day Email Course, you'll learn how to set up your Google Webmaster Tools and Search Console so you can take actionable steps to improve your search engine traffic organically. I haven't taken this course, but I have purchased another one of their courses and it's awesome! I never knew how much you could do within Google Analytics and Search Console — these are some smart ladies!

ProofreadAnywhere – Do you have an eagle eye?

Do grammatical and spelling errors drive you crazy. In Caitlin Pyle's free 7-Day Intro Course. you'll learn what transcript proofreading is, how much you can earn, if this career is it right for you, how to market your business and lots more. You'll also get access to videos, printables, case studies, templates and other valuable freebies.

Have you been working on your social media manager business, but you're not getting the results that you think you should? Then check out Phyllis and Andrea's free Social Media Consultant Starter Kit. This kit will teach you how to break into the field, how to get new clients, three steps to earn an extra $1,000 a month, and lots more.

Staging Diva – Do you have a creative flair?

Do you love watching HGTV? Then home staging may be your calling. Debra Gould. also known as the Staging Diva, has developed a free Home Staging Business Email Course which will help you decide if home staging is the right career for you. In this course, you'll also learn how much you can earn, what you need for your portfolio, how to market your business, how to recommend color and tons more.

TranscribeAnywhere – Are you a fast and accurate typist?

Would you like to transcribe audio files into text? In this free 7-Lesson Mini Course. veteran transcriber, Janet Shaughnessy explains the industry, how much you can earn as a transcriber, where to find clients, and what you need to get started. She also includes nine signs that transcription is not a good fit for you.

VA Networking – Want to help others with administrative tasks?

Have you ever thought about becoming a virtual assistant, but you're not sure where to get started, how much to charge, or what steps to take first? Founded by Tawnya Sutherland, VA Networking has a bunch of free training tools for aspiring and new virtual assistants, such as their free Kickstart Your VA Business eBook. VA Networking is the place to go if you want to become a virtual assistant. It's been in operation since 2003 and has over 28,000+ professional members.

Still not finding what you're looking for?

Here are some more free resources to check out:

At Lynda. com you can test-drive courses in business, technology, and creative skills free for ten days. After the trial period is over, it's only $19.99 a month. What I like about Lynda is it's a branch of LinkedIn (so you know it's reputable), and they have learning paths which can teach you a whole new career, such as graphic design.

Another place to search for free online courses is Udemy. Many of their online instructors offer free courses in development, business, IT, personal growth, design, marketing, and more. I've never tried Udemy, but their website boasts more 42,000 different courses and all you need to do is search for the keyword free.

Looking for online courses that can be completed in as little as ten weeks? The Muse has a great list of 43 free career-advancing courses, and all of them are free. The majority of the list contains tech courses, but there are also some courses for public speaking, email marketing, speech writing, and more. Definitely worth checking out.

Are you more of an artsy and crafty type? Then check outCraftsy. they have a bunch of free online classes that revolve around arts and crafts. So if you're interested in selling your wares on Etsy. this would be a good resource to check out.

The last resource I have for you is from Moms Make Cents. Her list contains 35+ free online courses for bloggers and business owners.

So there you have it, a bunch of free online courses to help launch your work-at-home career. Which ones sound interesting to you? Do you know of another good free course that should be on the list? Drop me a note below, I'd love to hear about it.

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