What's your go-to professional development platform?

11 Comments

1. Barb HansenMarch 22,2024 at 8:59PM UTC

   Here are some low/no cost options that I have used (and continue to use). I know you didn't specifically ask about low/no cost options so I'm sharing these for others reading this post :)

   YouTube is a great way to learn new software and skills. You won't get certification but you'll get skills.

   Coursera offers free /low cost options (paid options provide a formal record that you took the class)

   My public library offers free access (with a library card) to Udemy and I'm guessing that other library systems also offer this access.

   LinkedIn is also an option if you have a paid account. If you have never purchased a paid account on LinkedIn, they offer a 30 or 45 days free and you can bang through a bunch of course in a month.

   If anyone is interesting in AI training, deeplearning.ai has really good courses, many of which are free.

2. AnonymousMarch 23,2024 at 12:05AM UTC

   I'm not OP, but interesting with library card and uDemy! I need t9 check this out--

3. Barb HansenMarch 23,2024 at 2:40AM UTC

   Hopefully your local library system offers a connection to Udemy. I live in Denver and the Denver Public Library has a connection to Udemy through "Gale Presents: Udemy" and it's worth a search on your public library site or a quick call to your local library. Librarians are wonderfully helpful :)

4. AnonymousMarch 23,2024 at 4:26AM UTC

   I'm in Knoxville, TN and definitely looking into it. Libraries are awesome!!

5. Melissa McHughMarch 26,2024 at 1:58PM UTC

   Low cost options are always welcome! Thank you!

6. Donna RichardsonMarch 23,2024 at 1:30PM UTC

   I’m in the same situation. I recently discovered that my local library app offers Universal Class courses for free. Most of them are certificate courses, too. I’ve completed 4 so far this year. You may want to see if your local library offers free access to any online courses. Good luck!

7. Life BeckonsMarch 24,2024 at 1:36AM UTC

   Udemy

8. AnonymousMarch 25,2024 at 8:55PM UTC

   I always default to top industry conferences and formal programs.

9. Anthony HallAugust 19,2024 at 1:46PM UTC

   For those interested the Development team beat Chesham United 2-1 tonight. First goal was scored by that Luton legend A Trialist and the second a great finish by Brainey. Decent game

10. Owen ColtAugust 16,2025 at 7:37AM UTC

    The FCP_FAZ_AD-7.4 Exam Questions is designed to test your comprehensive knowledge of FortiAnalyzer 7.4, covering key topics such as system installation, log and archive management, reporting, and high availability. Successfully navigating this exam requires a deep understanding of these complex subjects and their real-world applications. With the structured study materials and practice questions available on pass4early, you can systematically build your expertise, ensuring you are well-versed in all the technical details needed to pass. The platform's resources are crafted to help you focus on the most critical concepts, making your study time highly efficient.

    https://www.pass4early.com/FCP_FAZ_AD-7-4-questions.html

11. Alex AlexeeevSeptember 18,2025 at 12:55AM UTC

    For me, professional growth often comes not just from platforms but from working with teams on real projects. Collaboration exposes you to different pipelines, tools, and artistic approaches that no course can fully replicate. In game development, this is especially true when dealing with character creation, since it combines art direction, modeling, and technical setup. That’s why I’ve found 3d games art outsourcing valuable — it gives a chance to see how specialists handle complex tasks and maintain quality across various styles