Most Popular Online Courses of 2018

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We all are extremely lucky to be living in a time and age where knowledge and information are at our fingertips. You don't need to even leave home for your education. It comes as no surprise that online courses have received a lot more acceptance in the last few years. Online education has also become popular owing to the fact that people these days aren't just changing jobs and companies, but also industries. In the wake of these trends, this is the best time for women like you to make use of the free online courses being provided by the Glow & Lovely Careers (formerly known as Fair & Lovely Career Foundation) under a vast array of subjects. To add an interesting fact regarding education, research shows that lifelong learning will make you richer, happier and more popular.

So, here are some of the online courses that were taken by the maximum number of people in the year 2018:

Machine Learning

Machine learning is an application of artificial intelligence (AI) that equips systems to automatically learn and improve from experience without being programmed explicitly. With technology making way into our lives in such a substantial manner, it isn't surprising to know that machine learning has become so popular. There is a rich source of data available that can be used to build models that are capable of solving problems in a high dimensional space. Machine learning makes use of this data to support various systems in the industry. Jobs in this field has increased almost 10 times in the last 5 years.

Data Science

The data science field is one of the highest paid fields. We, today, have access to rich sources of data and all decisions taken in all industries are data-driven. There are 6.5 times more data scientists today than 5 years ago. There is a rising demand for people who have the understanding and ability to organize and leverage the vast amounts of information that is there at our disposal. This is the best time to takeonline course on data science and equip yourself with the skills as job growth in this field is expected to outstrip what it was in the previous years.

English Language

Feeling underconfident about speaking fluent English? You're not alone. There are millions of people out there who don't have the kind of fluency that it takes to impress the recruiters in a company. It is for such people that there are effective English language courses online on the Glow & Lovely Careers Foundation website. Companies push for having candidates that speak good English as most companies either try to expand globally, already have a global presence or have a global clientele.

Microsoft Excel

There is no business establishment that does not make use of MS-Excel. It is used for tracking sales trends, generating memos and tracking other business data. One of the main reasons why MS Excel is the most preferred and used spreadsheet in the world is that it has an extremely simple interface and even a beginner can pick up very quickly. They are mostly used for finance related activities as users can define custom formulas for calculating reports. They are also used for work scheduling, storing customer data, track ROI (Return On Investment), etc.Learn MS-Excel Online on the Glow & Lovely Careers website for free.

Financial market

Jobs in the finance department are on the rise. In any organization, it is the finance professionals that helps it stay on top and hence, they are very much in demand, especially those whose work is associated with the financial market. This includes job roles like market makers, brokers, asset managers, hedge fund managers and more. They play a pivotal role in predicting the company's financial future and hence the demand for skilled people on this front is rising. Learn the basics on this subject with theonline course on fundamentals of market structure on the Glow & Lovely Careers website.

Whenever you choose to learn a course online, make sure you strike the right balance between your interest and what's trending in the job market. This will help you to constantly refine yourself and stay ahead in the game. The Glow & Lovely Careers supports all aspiring women to learn as much as they wish and also help them make the right career choices. In addition to providing free online study material, we also provide expert career guidance to all women.

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Time To Get Influenced by An Influencer: Social Influencer As A Career Option

25-year-old Anushka is an MBA in HR. She is also a social media influencer who is into make-up and beauty. She shares her journey and everything you need to know before taking up a career as an influencer. So let's get some influencing done!

Hello Anushka! It's very nice of you to speak with us. Please tell us about yourself.

Hi, I am Anushka; I completed my MBA in Human resources in 2020. I am currently doing a corporate job and simultaneously working as a social media influencer.

How did you start your career as a social media influencer?

I had got very interested in makeup and beauty some five-six years ago. Even during my MBA, I often used to think whether I should start my makeup vlog on social media, but I was pretty much uncertain about it.

When the covid pandemic happened, I could not get placed at any job. I was very stressed, and at that point, I decided to step into social media influencing.

At first researched video editing, presentation, etc., and then uploaded just 2-3 videos. I had fun doing them. And was happy with the way they turned out.

Surprisingly I got a good response from the people. I got motivated by the people's support and appreciation. So I continued doing it and gradually became known as a beauty influencer.

Very interesting! Anushka, if someone did not know about this field, how would you educate them?

If you want to start a career as an influencer, proper research and practice are essential.

For example, if you are a girl who does not know anything about makeup, you must watch YouTube videos and start practising. Makeup is an art. And you master it by practising. Even I was terrible at makeup earlier. But I practised a lot.

You don't need to enrol for expensive courses or training

If you are determined to do, you can also train yourself at your home! Consistency and patience are required; that's it!

You have a full-time corporate job as an HR professional. And now you also work as a social media influencer. So tell me, how do you manage and organise your day?

On the weekdays I am busy with my office work.

But on the weekends, I shoot and edit my vlogs. This way, my weekends are all about shooting and content creation which, of course, I love!

Tell us more about being a social influencer as a career opportunity

Being an influencer is like a dream job! You can work from anywhere and at any time. There are no restrictions.

Also, many people support and praise us, which pushes us to work harder.

In fact, you get paid for what you love, and you need not take any particular degree or course to get into this career.

You need to make a bare minimum investment while starting as an influencer. A ring light, an android phone, or a camera if you have and you are done!

I have always wanted to work with big brands. This dream of mine is accomplished by being an influencer! I have collaborated with the brands like Nykaa, Purplle Mac cosmetics, etc.

Also, the support of my social media followers is immense! So these are the things I will never forget.

In my view, being an influencer is not always very happy-go-lucky!

There will be hatred; there will be negative comments flowing out in the comment section of your page. A courageous person who can take all this more realistically can choose this career.

Also, if you only love doing something and start your vlog page and then stop when you get bored, it will not help. Continuation and the will to inspire people should be there inside you.

Moreover, you need to learn skills like editing, presentation, shooting, etc. You should have that spark to learn things. Even I handle all the things by myself. In the end, people will watch you for 2-3 mins, and you should stand out and stick to their attention!

What is your message to the young girls out there?

I see a lot of girls getting confused about their careers. I would say that go slow, analyse what you love.

It could be dancing, singing, acting or anything! At some point in life, I loved makeup...I followed my passion, and today I am happy with what I do rather than being stressed out.
Anushka is genuinely inspiring, and this is why she is a successful influencer today.
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