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[QLD] 398 Free Courses from Queensland Government: Java, Python, Angular, Excel, Xero, Bookkeeping etc @ Skillsfocus

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[QLD] 398 Free Courses from Queensland Government: Java, Python, Angular, Excel, Xero, Bookkeeping etc @ Skillsfocus
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AssociatedPSazzar83 on 24/09/2020 - 09:38 skillsfocus.com.au (4503 clicks)
Last edited 05/02/2021 - 01:02 by 2 other users

Hi all,

Note: For Queensland residents only.

Not for everyone but I came across www.skillsfocus.com.au from Queensland Gov with 398 free online courses.

Key courses of note:

  • Programming (beginner courses): JavaScript , Angular, Python
  • MS Office: Excel, PPT, Word
  • Finance: bookkeeping for beginners, Certificate in Xero , Financial forecasting

There are other courses on communication and hospitality skills but not my thing.

I’m doing the cert in Xero to help beef up my resume. It’s not bad and it’s free.

Edit: apologies title originally said 399 actually 398. Fat finger!

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  • alvian on 24/09/2020 - 09:48

    Is that 399 (in title) or 398 (in description) courses?

  • AssociatedSazzar83 @ skillsfocus.com.au on 24/09/2020 - 09:53

    Oh thanks! Meant 398 which showed when I searched. Fat Finger!

    Thanks for pointing out:)

    amended

    • frewer on 24/09/2020 - 12:17
      +2

      I like fat finger order in crypto

  • naru6705 on 24/09/2020 - 09:54
    +1

    Do I have to be QLD resident or <any google> address will do?

    • yadq on 24/09/2020 - 10:20
      -3

      yes

    • chickenchipsgravy on 24/09/2020 - 10:23
      -2

      Front page in size 72 front:
      Eligibility:
      The Skills Focus Queensland training hub is free of charge for any Queensland resident.
      Sorry you missed it….

      • exa on 25/09/2020 - 08:19

        Haha, new on OzBargain?

    • chaoman01 on 24/09/2020 - 11:04
      +3

      Google address worked for me :)

      • naru6705 on 24/09/2020 - 14:18
        +1

        1 No Street Name 4000 also worked :)

        • Brodo Faggins on 28/09/2020 - 12:45

          Good idea to use a fake name etc as well since it's a Gov website? or does that not matter LOL

    • wazbiz on 24/09/2020 - 10:38
      +38

      Not a bad idea. We wouldn't let anyone in who can't spell separate.

    • bradenpd on 24/09/2020 - 10:47
      +4

      What makes you say that? By offering free online courses? Hardly.

    • anglais on 24/09/2020 - 10:55
      -6

      Given Queensland has one of the lowest education rates it's more just a step towards parity.

      • dogboy on 24/09/2020 - 11:03
        +3

        Where are you getting this from? Are you including all our indigineous communities in rural Qld in this statement?

    • bargainhunter on 24/09/2020 - 10:56
      +1

      We can only dream.

    • bigbadwolf21 on 24/09/2020 - 11:09

      If I remember correctly, in May 2019 all the ALP / Green supporters outside QLD were wanting it to become a separate country. Rember the #quexit hashtags?

      https://www.sbs.com.au/news/quexit-some-australians-want-to-…

  • mysterybox on 24/09/2020 - 10:38

    Thanks

  • DemocracyManifest on 24/09/2020 - 11:33

    What’s the difference between this and say udemy? I was thinking about doing one of those Harvard uni IT courses for free as well

  • Geo0608 on 24/09/2020 - 11:52

    Can I register if Im still working? Im trying to improve my excel skills.

    • slacktech on 24/09/2020 - 11:55

      On the page itself - The Skills Focus Queensland training hub is free of charge for any Queensland resident.

      So I assume, yes, you can.

      • davidl820 on 24/09/2020 - 12:35

        But there is a question asking if your work is impacted by COVID-19, and there is no "No" option…

        • slacktech on 24/09/2020 - 12:40

          In that case the statement on the front page is, basically, wrong. This strikes me as very odd design and the ambiguity is enough to dissuade me from taking up the offer.

  • ph81 on 24/09/2020 - 12:09

    Lol I worry about any RTO that offers a course and can't even spell the name correctly. Block Chain? Really? It's Blockchain.

    • railspider on 24/09/2020 - 12:44

      I'm more worried that an education platform for getting people work-ready thinks teach Blockchain is a good idea.

      • abadacus on 24/09/2020 - 12:47
        +3

        Why is blockchain not a good idea?

      • anglais on 24/09/2020 - 12:48

        I don't necessarily think it's a good idea, but there is an extraordinary amount of money flowing into blockchain businesses. Must be some jobs somewhere.

        • railspider on 24/09/2020 - 12:53
          -4

          Yeh sure, jobs as snake oil salesmen getting more cash pumped in before the bubble inevitably pops.

          • Ononono on 24/09/2020 - 13:31
            +7

            @railspider: Blockchain is just a technology, you seem to be confusing it with cryptocurrencies

            • railspider on 24/09/2020 - 13:42
              -2

              @Ononono: The only (non-trivial) active use case of Blockchain I've seen is cryptocurrencies. Maybe I should do the course and figure out what else it is currently being used for

              • SlickMick on 24/09/2020 - 19:30

                @railspider: I used to think this way, until I heard that asx intened implementing the technology, and I've been hearing of other use-cases since.

                Obviously what I first heard of it was incorrect: that it requires an ever-growing transaction file to be distributed to everyone who has a transaction, and if you lose the file you lose ownership of that electronic asset. Clearly neither of those things could be true for there to be real business cases for blockchain.

              • Ononono on 24/09/2020 - 19:32
                +2

                @railspider: It's still new so you're right to say that cryptocurrency is the main use case however most of the big banks and central banks around the world are investing heavily into developing blockchain products. In my opinion, it's just a matter of time before we start seeing a gradual shift where most digital transactions will be done using blockchain. It makes transactions more efficient, faster, more secure, easier to trace, etc. There are also applications outside of banking, although I believe most of them are still in research stages. If you're interested I would recommend
                just watching a crash course on YouTube to learn more without getting into all the maths behind it

  • Associatedtrevbreak @ skillsfocus.com.au on 25/09/2020 - 00:07

    The Government is also providing tools for small businesses to develop their staff under a similar program: https://www.qldskills.com.au/

    My association: I work for Go1, who are providing the technology to support the initiative.

  • coolsteps on 25/09/2020 - 01:37

    do you get a Certificate at the end and is it recognised?

    • Coastgirl on 25/09/2020 - 08:19
      +1

      At the bottom of the page :
      "Do the courses come with qualifications?
      Given the diversity and short nature of the courses provided in this hub, training provided does not come with a recognised qualification (e.g. diploma, certificate or bachelor level qualifications). For this we recommend visiting the Queensland Skills Gateway for a great range of learning options. "

  • NightDigger on 25/09/2020 - 09:53

    I never saw that a government body provides online courses~!

    Great move, SA ~! Hopefully, the other states and even the national government bodies would also provide free online courses.

    Just for curiosity, has anyone done these gov online courses and Cousera, Udemy, Udacity, eduX etc.?

    What are the differences between the courses provided by the government bodies and online education providers?

  • 10muscat on 23/10/2020 - 03:38

    Are these courses (Java script etc)good - better than the freeudemy / you tube ones?

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