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“One of the most liberating aspects of taking free online courses is being able to drop a course without penalty if it’s too hard, too basic, or just doesn’t grab my interest. All I’ve lost is a bit of time. For instance, I took four of the five courses in Michigan State University’s Become a Journalist Specialization, which taught me research and writing techniques. I didn’t complete the capstone project because I was scared of interviewing sources. Having that Specialization certificate didn’t matter to me. The course had already offered me something valuable—my writing had improved.”

“I also expanded my interests and opened up to modern times. I took courses on using AI, creating useful prompts, and streamlining processes. I found I didn’t have to limit the use of AI to my professional life, and used it to plan a vacation. As my knowledge of varied subjects increased, so did my self-confidence.”