In a study last year by one of the collaborating universities, on people who have taken its classes, 72% of survey respondents reported career benefits, with 43% reporting improved candidacy for a new job and 26% actually landing a new gig. And it makes sense: Besides helping you learn new skills, the fact that you’ve taken a course tells hiring managers something about you. “When everyone else is using all the same old tactics to land their next job, you have to do something different. Self-directed learning shows potential employers that you take initiative and are curious about things beyond your 9-to-5,
