Learn a New Skill From Home With These 15 Online Classes

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If you're feeling a little stagnant from spending so much time indoors recently, there's no better cure than learning a new skill or picking up a hobby. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to go about taking an exciting new class without having to even leave your computer chair. So whether you want to learn the basics of computer programming, how to play guitar, or the science behind a top-shelf mixed drink, you've got plenty of at-home course options to choose from below—and each is currently available at a deep discount.

1. The Mixologist and Budding Bartender Bundle; $30 (93 percent off)

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It’ll take just 10 hours to master these nine courses about cocktails and professional bartending, all taught by a certified sommelier. Seriously, could a class be more fun?

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2. The Fundamental Drawing Bundle for Beginners; $40 (96 percent off)

If you’ve always envied people who could sit down and sketch anything, this course is for you. Score over 55 hours of easy-to-follow lessons for traditional and digital drawing.

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3. The Ultimate Beginner-to-Expert Guitar Lessons Bundle; $29 (98 percent off)

Learn to play classics, from bluegrass to blues, in this comprehensive guitar course bundle. A total of 218 lessons will take you from beginner to axe shredder in no time.

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4. Ableton Music Production Mastery Bundle; $29 (97 percent off)

For anyone looking to dabble in the DJ world, you can master the digital music workstation Ableton with this seven-part class that will take you from the fundamentals all the way through producing your own tracks.

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5. The Ultimate Artificial Intelligence Scientist Certification Bundle; $35 (95 percent off)

If you're looking to bolster your resume or change jobs completely, this course bundle will teach you what you need to know about one of the fastest-growing fields in technology. This five-star-rated course will train you in Python, Tensorflow, deep learning, and more, so you'll leave with a broad set of skills to your credit.

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6. The Three-Course Django Developer Certification Bundle; $26 (95 percent off)

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Learn to build web projects and execute web development yourself with this 14-hour training in Django, Python, TREST Framework, and more. It could make a solid side-hustle or even kickstart a brand-new career.

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7. The Complete 2020 Python Programming Certification; $50 (97 percent off)

This Python training course will strengthen your resume to get you that next job or promotion. The 12-course bundle dives into details like data mining and clustering analysis to help you stay on top of the ever-changing world of programming.

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8. Pianoforall: The New Way to Learn Piano and Keyboard; $20 (90 percent off)

This course bundle is the perfect, socially distant way to learn to play in your spare time. The innovative, fully digital approach will teach you everything from rhythm playing to jazz with 10 hours of instruction and plenty of exercises to practice on.

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9. The Green Thumb Gardening Bundle; $20 (98 percent off)

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Take organic living to the next level when you grow your very own garden. Learn how to plant vegetables and herbs, and get tips on how to keep them healthy and vibrant for longer. You’ll even get a bonus course to help you design your garden with custom woodworking.

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10. The Ultimate 2020 White Hat Hacker Certification Bundle; $40 (97 percent off)

Many businesses are using remote workflows, making the demand for quality cybersecurity high. In this bundle, you'll receive 98 hours of instruction on how to handle and prevent cyber attacks on remote networks, along with courses on IP address protection, password managers, and more.

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11. The Complete Beginner's Guide to Animation Bundle; $25 (95 percent off)

This course will get you prepared for work as an animator by using professional software like After Effects, Illustrator, and Premiere Pro to design your own characters, backgrounds, and even produce your own cartoons.

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12. Online Training and Certification: Customer Experience 101; $59 (90 percent off)

Customer service seems natural to some, but for others, they may need a little help. If you align with the latter, or perhaps just want to brush up on some service skills, this customer experience course will teach you the basic strategies to make and keep every customer happy. This course is a great fit for anyone looking to open their own small business where positive customer experiences are key.

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13. Craftsman Creative: Two-Year Subscription; $99 (95 percent off)

Creativity isn’t just about unique ideas; according to this course, it also takes a certain state of mind. Hone your skills with this structured coaching plan to take control of your life and pursue the creative endeavors you’ve always dreamed of.

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14. Funeasylearn: Lifetime Subscription (34 Languages); $69 (76 percent off)

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With the FunEasyLearn app, you'll get access to courses on how to speak 34 different languages. There are 10 difficulty levels to choose from and each language is broken down by topics like food, leisure time, business, and more.

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15. Zuitte 50+ Tools for Entrepreneurs: Lifetime Subscription; $199 (97 percent off)

A big part of being an entrepreneur is simply figuring out the basics on your own. Budgeting, staffing, and even some of your actual business operations can be based on trial and error. Get the support you’re looking for from this app suite that compiles tools like customer analysis, automated social media publishing, inventory management, and more.

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