The top courses to help you get hired January 2017

The top courses to help you get hired January 2017 by Michael Cheary New year, new you (and other, generic January-related statements)…OK, so we can’t help you make the most of your gym membership this month. But with over 10,000 courses available, and discounted qualifications in everything from accounting to acupuncture, we can help you learn something new this year. And, let’s face it, the treadmill is overrated anyway.To help you make 2017 your best year yet, here are three of the top courses you could be taking right now:Language bundle Is one of your resolutions to learn a new language? We’ve got you covered.OfCourse are offering an amazing 96% off of their language bundle to start the year, helping you get fluent in a new dialect quicker than you can say ‘ne comprennent pas‘.And it’s not just limited to French. The course also covers conversational Spanish and German, and tests your listening and writing skills as part of the package. So whether it’s asking for directions, travelling on public transport or just ordering a side of sauerkraut with your schnitzel, you’ll have it sorted.And the best part? All of this is on offer for just £12 in January, so there’s officially no excuse not to start going multilingual this month.Because ‘Kummerspeck’ sounds the same in any language…*What do I need?  No previous experience necessary.How long will it last?  Course is part-time, taken at your own pace.Perfect for:  People who think speaking louder and slower does the trick.Language bundleForex Learning Forex is pretty much just like learning a new language. Just much, much more lucrative.Essentially, it stands for foreign exchange, the global marketplace where people trade currencies. The idea is that you sell a weakening currency and buy one that’s on the rise. That way, when you go to buy your old currency back, you’ll be able to get a lot more â€" making yourself a healthy profit in the process.If making substantial amounts of money sounds like something you’re interest ed in, Learn to Trade are offering free workshops all this month to find out more.  You’ll learn all the Forex fundamentals, as well as risk management techniques and how to automate trading.Did we mention that Learn to Trade were founded by a millionaire, who made his money in foreign exchange? And that you don’t need any previous finance experience to attend?It’s basically just like that time you came back from Magaluf with a bit of cash, and changed it back into pounds. Only scaled up, and with a lot fewer hangovers.What do I need?  Ambition, and a good level of business acumen.How long will it last?   Two to three hours.Perfect for:  People who have stopped waiting for Drachma to make a comeback.Forex coursesFree coursesStill strapped for cash after Christmas?Taking a course doesn’t always have to be costly. In fact, there are a range of options out there for people looking to gain new skills, who might lack the funds right now to pay for it themselves.Aside from the af orementioned Forex, free courses are available in everything from teaching, tech and customer service, right through to healthcare, dealing with dementia and dentistry.And with both online, distance learning options and classroom courses available, there’s something out there for everyone â€" no matter what your previous experience and situation is.Whoever said there’s no such thing as a free lunch?(N.B. no food will be served as part of these courses).What do I need?  Yourself.How long will it last?  Varies â€" but can be fit around your own schedule.Perfect for:  People who like learning (but don’t like their bank balance).Free courses*May not be true.Not sure which course is right for you? View all available courses now.