Online courses for working adults

Learn a job skill in minutes a day

700+ micro courses on leadership, communication, sales, and more. Each one takes 5 to 20 minutes, so you can get better at work without giving up your evenings.

Courses from $5.99. Or every course for $249.99 a year. Free courses come with a free account.

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700+

micro courses

39

categories

5 to 20

minutes each

Certificates

download one for every course you finish

Good places to start

Four courses, under 10 minutes each

Two are free with a free account. The other two cost less than a fancy coffee.

Free with a free account

Customer Service

Customer Service Skills: How to Improve Your Customer Service Skills

Six strategies for growing your skills as a customer service pro.

6 minutesFree
Start free
Free with a free account

Communication

Communication Fundamentals: Professional Success and Communication

What great communicators do differently, and how it helps you at work.

7 minutesFree
Start free

Leadership

Leadership Fundamentals: What Makes a Good Leader?

What leadership really means, plus the five critical functions of business leaders.

6 minutes$5.99
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Business Ethics

Business Ethics Fundamentals: Business Ethics 101

How ethics differ from the law, and the four principles ethical companies uphold.

7 minutes$5.99
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Browse by goal

What do you want to get better at?

Pick the goal that sounds most like you. Each one starts with three short courses, so you know exactly where to begin.

The Accidental LeaderGot promoted before anyone taught you how to lead? Start here.See where to start
  1. 1Leadership Fundamentals: How to Become a Better Leader
  2. 2Leadership Styles: Democratic Leadership
  3. 3Leadership Fundamentals: How to Lead with Vision
New Manager, No ManualNew title, new team, zero training. Let's fix that.See where to start
  1. 1Fundamentals: Essentials for Effective Teams
  2. 2Fundamentals: How to Communicate with Your Team
  3. 3Letting an Employee Go: How to Mitigate Legal Risk
Sell Without the SleazeNeed to sell but hate sounding pushy? Same. This helps.See where to start
  1. 1Sales Fundamentals: Sales Basics
  2. 2Sales Fundamentals: Sales Ethics and Why They're Important
  3. 3What is a CRM System?
Say What You MeanClearer emails, better meetings, fewer "per my last message" moments.See where to start
  1. 1Communication and Why It Sometimes Fails
  2. 2How to Choose the Right Communication Method
  3. 3Removing Common Communication Barriers
Service That SellsTurn tricky customer moments into customers who come back.See where to start
  1. 1Customer Communication: Excellent Customer Service Over the Phone
  2. 2Omnichannel Customer Service
  3. 3How to Write Outstanding Emails
Job Ready, Day OneStarting a new job? Walk in knowing how to make a great first impression.See where to start
  1. 1New Professional: What to Do Your First Week on the Job
  2. 2How to Create Your 30/60/90-Day Plan
  3. 3How to Ask for Help at Work

Three ways to learn

Buy one course, a bundle, or the whole library

Start small with one skill, go deeper with a bundle, or unlock everything for a year. Your call.

Single courses

From $5.99

per course, most are $5.99 to $9.99

One topic, one micro course, 5 to 20 minutes. Buy only the skills you need.

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Course bundles

$29.99 to $59.99

per bundle, 39 topic bundles to choose from

10 to 25 related courses on one subject, like Leadership, Time Management, or The Process of Selling, for far less than buying them one at a time.

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Full Access

Best value

$249.99

per year, every course in the library

Every micro course in all 39 categories for a full year, with downloadable certificates. Saves $4,988 over buying each course individually.

Get Full Access

Pick a topic. Learn for 5 to 20 minutes. Done. (You're smarter.)

  1. 1

    Pick a skill

    Search the library or start with a goal. No prerequisites, no syllabus, no group projects.

  2. 2

    Learn in 5 to 20 minutes

    Short videos, a few interactive questions, and a resource to keep. Fits in a lunch break. Maybe even a long coffee.

  3. 3

    Earn a certificate

    Finish a course and download your certificate. Add it to your resume or your LinkedIn profile.

What a coach sees

"The real value of microlearning isn't what people learn. It's what they do differently afterwards."

"Clients appreciate that the learning is delivered in manageable segments and doesn't require people to spend hours away from their work."

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Rick Drumm, executive coach and founder of Peak Growth Solutions, who uses our courses with his clients

For small teams

Buying for a few people on your team?

If you run a company with fewer than 50 employees, we can set up course access for the people who need it, without a big-company contract.

Talk to us about small teams

Questions learners ask

How long do I have access?

One year. Every purchase, whether it is a single course, a bundle, or Full Access, gives you a full year of access from the day you buy. Plenty of time to rewatch the good parts.

Do I get a certificate?

Yes. You can download a certificate for every course you complete. Add it to your resume or LinkedIn profile.

What devices can I use?

Any of them. The site is mobile friendly, so you can learn on any computer, tablet, or phone. Desk, couch, or waiting room, your call.

Can I get a refund?

We don't offer refunds. Not sure a course is right for you? Create a free account and try a free course first, so you know exactly how our courses work before you buy.

Where should I start?

Pick the goal above that sounds most like you, or create a free account and start with a free course. Each course takes 5 to 20 minutes, so the risk is low and the payoff is real.

Ten minutes from now, you could know something new

Pick one course and give it a try. Worst case, you spent a coffee break learning something useful.

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