The Best Free Training

Reviews of Some of the Best Free Tutorials, Classes, Self-Study Materials, Videos, Audios, and More.

January 31st, 2008

Picasa Photo Editor Software Training

Topic: How to use Google’s free photo editing (organizing) software, Picasa
Format: Short videos (animated slides) with audio narration, screen shots & guidance with menu choices
Reviewer/email: Mike G – greers_pm@yahoo.com

Are you swimming in photos that need organized & edited? Then maybe you need Google’s free photo organizing & editing software, Picasa. But next… you’ll need good free training to learn how to use Picasa. According to LearningElectric.com, “Our free Picasa software tutorials explain how to organize, edit, share photos and more.” This training is clear, comprehensive, and easy to use! (Continued in Comment.)

January 30th, 2008

Accounting Coaching & Training

Topic: Accounting concepts and practices (USA)
Format: printed explanations, practice drills, crossword puzzles, glossary, discussion forum
Reviewer/email: Mike G – greers_pm@yahoo.com

From the website: “AccountingCoach.com provides FREE online educational material to help you learn the accounting concepts practiced in the United States. The site provides hundreds of pages of explanations, drills, exams, crossword puzzles, and a glossary of over 1,000 terms.” It’s true! This site is loaded… and amazing!

Review of AccountingCoach.com

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January 29th, 2008

Develop a Business Plan

Topic: How to develop a business plan
Format: Audio with animations, printed summaries, text pop-ups, rich case studies, tools & references
Reviewer/email: Mike G – greers_pm@yahoo.com

This multi-media training will help you develop a solid business plan. From CIT Small Business Lending, the course was “developed for the customers of CIT and the SBA [Small Business Administration].” It’s loaded with good stuff, including interesting case studies that bring the concepts to life. (Continued in Comment.)

January 28th, 2008

Free Training, Free Wi-Fi, Free Security

Topic: Free Wi-Fi hotspots, free Wi-Fi security
Reviewer/email: Mike G – greers_pm@yahoo.com

Yes, you can have it all — and for free! After you sign up for your free online training and you’re on the road with your Wi-Fi enabled computer, wouldn’t it be great to find a free internet connection? And when you do connect, wouldn’t it be better if your Wi-Fi connection is safe and secure? AnchorFree is a great resource that can help you find Wi-Fi hotspots anywhere in the world and secure your PC while you’re connected. (Continued in Comment.)

January 25th, 2008

RSS Revisited

Topic: RSS feeds, newsreaders
Reviewer/email: Mike G – greers_pm@yahoo.com

Get an RSS reader and let your favorite blogs and websites automatically notify you when they post new articles! [This blog sends out a new RSS feed almost every day!] My Yahoo, My MSN and many other web “home pages” allow you to customize them with links (RSS feeds) to your favorite blogs, news sites, and other websites that you regularly visit. This way, the new items come to you as clickable headlines on one page, instead of your needing to visit each site separately. I’ve found some sites that will gently introduce you to RSS feeds and show you how to get started using them. (Continued in Comment.)

January 24th, 2008

As a Man Thinketh

Topic: self help (how to achieve success and peace)
Format: Audio download (*.mp3) [free registration required]
Reviewer/email: Mike G – greers_pm@yahoo.com

This is an audio reading of James Allen’s 1902 classic little book As a Man Thinketh. Listening to this, in an active way… with your problems and goals in mind, you may discover that you are “the master gardener” of your own soul, the “director” of your life. And you may be inspired to take charge of the thoughts that shape your being. (Continued in comment, including specific, practical suggestions for use.)

January 23rd, 2008

iPlayMusic Guitar Training

Topic: basic guitar, beginner’s guide to playing the guitar
Format: videos, print articles, photos, diagrams
Reviewer/email: Mike G – greers_pm@yahoo.com

If you are an absolute guitar beginner — you just bought your new guitar and need to learn how to hold it, tune it, pick it, and get started making music — then this training is for you. Clear, simple, professionally produced videos and supporting info make getting started easy! (Continued in Comment.)