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OpenCourseWare

Definition of OpenCourseWare = Free Online University Courses (generally, that now includes any free online training). OpenCourseWare is also commonly referred to as MOOC's — Massive Open Online Courses

Free Online Training Material

Hint: Some OpenCourseWare sites contain a combination of free and fee-based courses. A good practice is to search a specific site for "free" or "open" courses.

Note: Consider creating an "employee development plan" (in coordination with your manager) and furthering your professional skills using the following online resources. Employees may also utilize commonly-known learning sites that include online books, podcasts, or videos. Significant learning can be achieved by focusing on one or two topics and using various methods for "deep learning"


AlisonSign up (Some courses are only a few hours of videos.)
BYU-Idaho Open Resources (Textbook Library)Explore the many textbook resources that BYU-Idaho has to offer.
BYU-Idaho Training and DevelopmentBYU-Idaho Training and Development site. Most resources are free.
Canvas NetGreat courses. Fixed class schedule.
CourseraChoose self-paced courses or courses up to 10 weeks.
FranklinCovey—On LeadershipWeekly interviews, tools, articles, and podcasts to help you become a better leader.
Master ClassInstructional readings. Topic: Leadership Development.
Mind ToolsInstructional readings and some videos. No sign up required.
TED EdFrom the creators of TED Talks.
UdemySign up (Get access to several free courses.)

Academic EarthOffers free online video courses and academic lectures from the world's top universities.
Carnegie Mellon UniversityOpen Learning Initiative from Carnegie Mellon University.
Class Central#1 search engine for free online university courses and MOOC's.
Duke OnlineOpenCourseWare from Duke University. 
EdXChoose courses from various universities (e.g., Harvard, Stanford, etc.)
MIT OpenCourseWareFree courses from MIT.
The Open UniversitySign in and go at your own pace.
Open Yale UniversitySearch by courses. Contains videos.
Stanford OnlineA few self-paced courses, but most are 1 week long or more.

BluePoint LeadershipLeadership development training videos.
HarvardContains a variety of lectures and videos from classes.
Knowledge at WhartonUniversity of Pennsylvania — Wharton School of Business.
Microsoft Office 365MS Office training videos.
Stanford Graduate School of BusinessBusiness videos. 
TedTalks15-20 minute informational videos.
YouTube LearningHome page for YouTube Learning.

Google BooksSearch the world's most comprehensive index of full-text books.
Project GutenbergA library of over 60,000 free eBooks.
SparkNotesMore than 500 study guides.
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