New Free Upskilling Courses for Disabled Jobseekers, in Partnership with Indeed!
Applying for jobs can feel like yelling into the abyss - sending endless applications, only to be ghosted. 😭
That’s why we partnered with Indeed to offer free courses led by industry experts, to help you stand out from the abyss with the skills hiring managers actually want. Introducing…
✅ AI Prompt Engineering – 71% of employers would rather hire a less experienced candidate with AI skills than a more experienced candidate without them. Equipping you with one of the most in-demand tech skills on the job market today, this course will teach you how to ask AI learning language models like ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot questions to get the most useful answers.
🔗 Start the AI Prompt Engineering Course Now
✅ Collaborative Product Design – Thinking about a career in UX or product design? This course will teach you how to turn your lived experience into transferable design skills and the fundamentals to start creating your own designs.
These free, bite-sized courses offer insights from industry experts, practical applications, and skills you can start using right away. Whether you’re looking to stay ahead of AI trends or make your mark in Product Design, these courses are for you.
Jump in and start learning today!
🔗 Start the Product Design Course Now
What You Need to Know:
- Time commitment: each course is ~15 minutes total (4-5 short episodes)
- Online & self-paced—learn from your soft office (bed/couch). 💻
- 100% free
- Available globally. 🌍
- Accessible—includes captions & ASL interpretation
- Disabled-led. ♿
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Course 1: Prompting Power: AI Skills to Advance Your Career
Why Learn AI Prompt Engineering?
AI is transforming the way we work—and knowing how to write effective prompts can unlock productivity, efficiency, and innovation. That’s why jobs with AI skills have up to 25% wage premium in some markets.
What You'll Learn:
* The fundamentals of large language models and how AI works.
* How to structure prompts to get accurate, useful responses.
* The ethics of AI, including bias and responsible AI use.
* How professionals use AI to enhance productivity and automate tasks.
Enroll in the AI Prompt Engineering Course Now
Course Breakdown:
Episode 1: Welcome to AI Prompt Engineering
Discover how AI and prompt engineering can help you optimize your energy and attention. Learn the basics of crafting prompts and how this skill is becoming essential in today’s workplace.
Episode 2: Your Introduction to Large Language Models
Learn how AI models like Microsoft Copilot work, explore key terms, and gain confidence using AI-powered tools.
Episode 3: Creating Effective Prompts
Discover the art of prompting - structuring tasks, refining responses, and improving AI-generated outputs.
Episode 4: Guidelines on Ethical AI
Understand AI biases, ethical considerations, and how to write prompts that encourage inclusive and responsible AI use.
Ready to level up your AI skills?
📌 Start Learning AI Prompt Engineering Today!
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Course 2: Stand Out: Collaborative Product Design
Why Learn Product Design?
According to Designlab, 54% of product designers say collaboration is the top soft skill hiring managers look for. This course goes beyond visuals, diving into collaboration, accessibility, and consistency—key skills for thriving in product teams. You'll learn how to reframe your lived experiences as transferable skills and discover ways to apply new design skills that you can flaunt in your portfolio.
What You'll Learn:
* The role of a Product Designer and how to work effectively in teams.
* Best practices for consistent, accessible design that meets WCAG standards.
* The tools & techniques used by top designers (Figma, Miro, Slack).
* How to give & receive constructive feedback and iterate on designs.
* Strategies to stand out in job applications and interviews.
Enroll in the Product Design Course Now
Course Breakdown:
Episode 1: The Role of the Product Designer
Understand how Product Designers bridge user needs and business goals while working with teams to create impactful software products.
Episode 2: Creating Consistent and Accessible Designs
Explore design systems, WCAG principles, and best practices for building accessible and cohesive designs.
Episode 3: Tools and Techniques for Team Collaboration
Learn about tools like Figma, Miro, and Slack, how to document design decisions, and best practices on collaborating efficiently.
Episode 4: Feedback, Iteration, and Inclusive Communication
Refine your designs through constructive feedback and learn how to communicate ideas clearly across teams.
Episode 5: Standing Out as a Product Designer
Discover how to highlight your skills, collaboration, and accessibility-focused work in your portfolio, interviews, and beyond.
Ready to build your Product Design career?
📌 Start the Collaborative Product Design Course Today!
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We’re excited to announce the launch of two new courses in partnership with Indeed—designed to equip you with practical, career-boosting skills in two high-demand fields: AI Prompt Engineering and Product Design.