10 skill based training courses

Cyber Security by Mitti (by SafetyCulture) is one of the many cybersecurity awareness programs and skill based training courses that emphasize the importance of cybersecurity and highlights the negative effects of cyberattacks. The first part of the course discusses the different types of cyber threats such as malware, phishing, social engineering, and a man-in-the-middle attack. It then goes into detail about various cyberattack scenarios and what to do in those situations. A great example is how to safely use emails by being wary of the links and attachments included and making sure we don’t click on any if they look suspicious.

Accessible through a desktop or mobile device, this 8-part microlearning course allows learners to complete lessons at their own pace. You can even send out notifications through the app to remind them when a new course update is available, ensuring higher engagement and completion rates.

• Scope: Types of cyberattacks, malware, social engineering, man-in-the-middle attack, and phishing, workplace safety practices

Hosted on Coursera, this Google SEO Fundamentals course is offered by UC Davis as part of their 5-part Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Specialization. Its main goals are to help learners understand the basics of search engine algorithms and how they can affect both organic search results and websites. The lessons delve deep into keyword theory and research, as well as technical SEO concepts like sitemaps, redirects, and site errors. Whether you’re an SEO beginner or an experienced digital marketing specialist, this training program will provide you with valuable insights regarding on-page and off-page SEO and different strategies that you can use for your organizations’ SEO campaigns. Overall, this course will take learners around 29 hours to complete but do note that the lessons are spread across 5 weeks to help them avoid information overload.

• Scope: Search engine algorithms, keyword theory and research, technical SEO, sitemaps, redirects, site errors, on-page SEO, off-page SEO

In this other course by Coursera, technical writers will learn how to sort relevant and irrelevant information, as well as factually accurate and unreliable subjective data points. By acquiring this knowledge, they can then write technical documents and reports that are guaranteed to be clear-cut, unbiased, comprehensive, and relevant. This skill based training course will also provide learners with general guidelines for organizing and documenting large quantities of information using visual strategies and tools, allowing them to deliver reliable information as quickly and efficiently as possible.

This 4-part course can easily be accessed via desktop or mobile devices and is made available in 9 different languages including English, Arabic, French, Portuguese, Italian, Vietnamese, German, Russian, and, Spanish. A certificate will also be issued upon course completion, which learners can share online or add to their resumes.

• Scope: Techniques to sort relevant and irrelevant information and acquire factual data, organizing and documenting a large amount of information, types of technical documentation

Mitti (by SafetyCulture)’s Digital Marketing course is perfect for anyone who wants to grow their business and expand their reach online. This skill based training program starts by defining what digital marketing is and compares it with traditional marketing. It then outlines the pros and cons of each marketing type. It also tackles the beginnings of digital marketing and how it has evolved through the years. As learners go through the lessons, they’ll also gain knowledge about the different digital marketing channels they can invest in, such as SEO, SEM, PPC, Social Media, and many more. Lastly, it teaches essential digital marketing terminologies that everyone should know about. This microlearning course consists of four bite-sized lessons complete with carefully selected topics to make sure that learners get all the relevant digital marketing knowledge they need. It’s also available for free across all devices including mobile phones and tablets, allowing learners to access it conveniently at no cost.

• Scope: Digital marketing, traditional marketing, digital marketing evolution, digital marketing channels, digital marketing terminologies

Hosted on Mitti (by SafetyCulture), the Food Safety & Document Control course gives workers in the food manufacturing industry a rundown of food safety management basics. This includes the importance of food safety management as well as its components and standards. In addition, employees will also learn about the difference between document control and food safety management records. More specifically, they’ll delve into topics such as site observance reports, non-conformance reports, and inspection and test plans.

With Mitti (by SafetyCulture)’s adaptable training software, you can import this quality control training program directly from the course library and customize its content according to your team’s training requirements. Accessible through a desktop or mobile device, this microlearning course allows learners to complete lessons at their own pace.

• Scope: Manufacturing food safety management, document control, records

360training’s Fall Protection Training course provides learners with comprehensive knowledge about different fall prevention methods used in the construction industry. Some of the topics covered in this 1-hour safety training include positioning device systems, safety monitoring systems, and types of active and passive fall protection systems including guardrails, safety net systems, and personal fall arrest systems. Your workers can also expect to learn more about proper personal protective equipment inspection, fall hazard identification, and risk management, which are all vital for passing OSHA’s working at heights safety standards. Insights from this course come in handy, especially when performing high-risk work such as roofing, scaffolding, and steel framework installation. Through 360training’s elearning platform, your workers can learn the lessons at their own pace and they’ll even have access to 24/7 customer support if they need assistance.

• Scope: Positioning device systems, safety monitoring systems, active and passive fall protection systems, personal arrest systems, equipment inspection, fall hazard identification, risk management

Government agencies like the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) require companies to provide training to all workers exposed to electrical safety hazards. The OSHA Electrical Certificate Course by OSHA Education Center helps workers like electricians, electrical engineers, technicians, and machine operators acquire the knowledge and skills needed to handle different types of electrical work and meet regulatory requirements. It also covers important topics like OSHA regulations, types of electrical equipment, hazards, grounding, and switchboard regulations. Your workers will also learn how to identify hazardous locations and determine necessary safety precautions. Learners can access this skill based training course anytime but do note that once they start, they’ll only have a limit of 180 days to complete their training.

• Scope: OSHA guidelines, types of electrical equipment, electrical hazards, switchboard regulations, identifying hazardous locations, safety precautions

Excavation and Trenching by Mitti (by SafetyCulture) is a skill based training course that provides learners with the knowledge needed to safely navigate around excavations and trenches. It highlights the different risks associated with working in excavation sites and confined spaces, like cave-ins and falling debris, which can lead to fatalities. The 4-part excavation training course also delves into the importance of different protective systems and proper preplanning, which includes sourcing OSHA-compliant materials and managing health and safety risks. With Mitti (by SafetyCulture)’s microlearning platform, you can quickly import, edit, and tailor-fit this free course to your heart’s content. It can be used as an onboarding or refresher, all up to your needs.

• Scope: Excavation standards, protective systems, preplanning, OSHA-compliant materials

Forklift Operation Safety is a skill based training course by Mitti (by SafetyCulture) that provides workers with basic forklift operation knowledge and skills. This 3-part program covers all of the essentials for appropriate and safe use of forklifts, including pre-operation checks, traveling and maneuvering, and load handling. More specifically, it highlights the different safety rules related to speed, mounting and dismounting, as well as starting, stopping, steering, turning, reversing, and parking the forklift. The course also focuses on the tips for handling loads safely, including knowing weight limits, centering loads, and securing loads. Through Mitti (by SafetyCulture)’s free automated training platform, you can ensure that your employees will learn forklift safety procedures in small, easy-to-digest increments, all at their own pace.

• Scope: essentials for appropriate and safe use of forklifts, tips for handling loads safely, different rules related to speed, mounting, and dismounting