The Best Free Training

In its brief existence, this blog has posted reviews of more than 70 great free training opportunities. There’s a good chance that at least one of these represents a body of knowledge or set of skills that would be a challenge for you to attain. So… have you accepted any of these challenges? I have. And maybe you should too! Let me explain…

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Topic: Watercolor painting (tools, techniques, projects)
Format: printed step-by-step instructions lavishly illustrated with color photos
Reviewer/email: Mike G – greers_pm@yahoo.com

Greg Conley’s watercolor tutorials are packed with basic information, step-by-step instructions, practice, and projects that are designed to take you from absolute watercolor beginner to highly-skilled semi-pro! These tutorials are clear, easy-to-follow, and filled with beautiful photos.

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It’s been 100 days or so since I began searching for the best free training to launch this blog. To be honest, I wasn’t sure if I’d find enough good stuff to keep me going for more than a couple of months. Was I ever wrong! I’ve found a wealth of good free training and I’m discovering more freebie-providing websites and organizations every day. Looking back over the last 100 days, there are a few amazing standouts. In the Comment below, I’ve got links to my 10 Best of The Best Free Training reviews. If you haven’t seen these, you should check them out. They are definitely worth your time! (Continued in Comment.)

Topic: Strengthen your back; help improve a “bad back”
Format: printed step-by-step instructions and photos with comments
Reviewer/email: Mike G – greers_pm@yahoo.com

These step-by-step instructions will help you “achieve a well-defined, beautiful back by following this Pilates workout four times a week.” As someone suffering from a “bad back,” I know this particular workout has helped me. It could help you, too! (Continued in Comment.)

Topic: Basic computer skills and business applications
Format: Narrated slides with animations, software screen shots, interactive practice, and quizzes [free registration required]
Reviewer/email: Mike G – greers_pm@yahoo.com

This is well-designed, visually-appealing, and fun training all about computers and common business software. No computer experience is needed. Bonus: It will help you prepare for the European/International Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) certification exam. (Continued in Comment.)

[UPDATE: SINCE THIS REVIEW WAS PUBLISHED, THIS COURSE HAS BEEN REPLACED AT THE ALISON WEBSITE BY "ALISON ABC IT." For our review of that course, please go to:
Alison ABC IT (1-2-3) [Basic Computing & IT Skills]

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Topic: meditation, peace of mind, self help
Format: Audio download (*.mp3) [free registration required]
Reviewer/email: Mike G – greers_pm@yahoo.com

This free training consists of two guided meditations by Mi Ka El: “Awareness in the Now” and “A Change of Mind.” Find a quiet place to sit, close your eyes, play these guided meditations, and learn to quiet your mind. (Continued in Comment.)

Topic: Basic cooking techniques for kids
Format: Videos, video-slide shows, photo-illustrated & printed guides, recipes
Reviewer/email: Mike G – greers_pm@yahoo.com

Here’s a great collection of step-by-step guides and suggestions for helping kids learn to cook… and enjoy it! The Food Network’s Cook with Your Kids is an online resource that you can return to again and again to teach your kids (or any newbie cook in your family) how to cook.

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