Special Collections of Reviews from The Best Free Training
For your convenience, I’ve compiled several collections of reviews from The Best Free Training. These have been updated to include all related reviews from 2009. Enjoy!
- 2009 Update: Business & Professional Collection – Focus on enhancing career or professional skills and knowledge
- 2009 Update: Mental & Spiritual Health Collection – Free tools & training to enhance mental & spiritual health
- 2009 Update: The Kid Stuff Collection - Free classes, study guides, tutorials, and more for kids of all ages, from pre-school through college
- My 12 Favorite Posts from 2009 – My 12 favorite posts from 2009. These were either 1) fun to research & write, or 2) particularly useful discoveries that I was eager to share.
List of All Reviews
Below is a complete list of all items reviewed to date in The Best Free Training. The most recent reviews are listed first. This list is updated frequently. To see the most recent reviews look at the right column under “Recent Posts.” (Tip: Use the “Search” box [right column] to search for reviews by tags or keywords.)
[Last update: February 7, 2010]
February, 2010
January, 2010
- Haitian Creole: Free Pimsleur Method Language Training
- Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn: Free Training & More
- Guide to Online Schools’ Listing of Free Online Classes
December, 2009
- My 12 Favorite Posts from 2009
- 2009 Update: The Kid Stuff Collection
- 2009 Update: Mental & Spiritual Health Collection
- 2009 Update: Business & Professional Collection
- My Gift to You: Free Tools & Training to Help You and Your Family Become Happier
- Free Business & Professional Short Courses from LatitudeU & Global Mindset
- Stocking stuffers? Why not stuff an iPod or MP3 player with free learning challenges?
- How to Teach Yourself About Project Management… Without Spending Any Money on Training or Consultants!
November, 2009
- Free Kindle Software + 1000s of Free Downloads = Free Kindle Books on Your PC!
- Tutorial: H1N1 Flu or Swine Flu
- eduFire Business Channel: Attend or Teach Free Online Business & Career Classes
October, 2009
- Halloween Safety Tips Mini-Course
- Personal Workspace… A Handbook for Entering the Workforce
- Critical Condition: How Health Care in America Became Big Business and Bad Medicine
- The US Healthcare Debate: Teach Yourself the Facts & Ignore the Ranting Media Talking Heads
September, 2009
- Over 6000 Free Math Worksheets!
- Study Skills Guide from Education Atlas
- Celebrating Labor Day and the Labor Movement
August, 2009
- 2009 Back to School Guide: Useful Free Resources for Students
- GED for Free (Online GED Prep Course)
- Free Live Project Management Class for Teams on eduFire: August 14, 2009
July, 2009
- The Best Free Training Named One of “100 Best Self-Education Sites for Switching Careers”
- ProCon.org: Learn the Facts About Controversial Issues
- One Dozen Free Yoga Classes to Go!
June, 2009
- A Bunch of Boredom Breakers for Kids on Summer Vacation
- WordPress.tv: Free Tutorials & More for WordPress bloggers
- Beginner’s Guide to Meditation: Part 2, Free Tools from Jet City Orange
- Beginner’s Guide to Meditation: Part 1, Jon Kabat Zinn & Mindfulness
May, 2009
- Get Organized: Managing Time, Space and Paper
- Proposed: National “Take an Unemployed Friend to Work” Day [editorial]
- Common Craft: Tiny Videos, Powerful Explanations
- Worth a Second Look: The Science of Happiness
- Cancel Your Cable & Get Full HDTV Educational Content!
April, 2009
- E-Books Directory
- Online Environmental Training: Four Short Courses
- Microsoft’s Office Online Training
- Visualizing Cultures: Image-Driven Scholarship [Japan after Perry arrived]
- Marriage and Family Relationships
March, 2009
- Bankrate’s Guide to Financial Literacy
- Tipping Point: Team Builder & Project Management Trainer
- Producing Films for Social Change
- Project Management Team Training on iTunes & eduFire
- Our Courts: 21st Century [United States] Civics
- Anxiety or Rotting Fish? Retool & Give Something New to the World!
February, 2009
- LearnOutLoud’s Free Resource of the Day Newsletter
- Get Ready for Spring: Resources for Learning About Gardening & Landscaping
- The Millennials: The Dumbest Generation or the Next Great Generation?
- eduFire: Absolute Freedom to Teach and Learn!
- SafetySkills Direct: Sixty Free Workplace Safety-Related Courses
- Inspired Project Teams Podcasts: Inspiration for Project Managers & Project Teams
- Train Yourself for a Right Brain Workplace: Part 2, Tools & Training
- Train Yourself for a Right Brain Workplace: Part 1, Background
January, 2009
- The First Annual Business & Professional Collection: 170 Page Ebook, Absolutely Free
- Inspired Project Teams Podcasts
- Learn How to Engage the New Obama Administration
- Learn CPR: You Can Do It!
- Overview: Business Models and Strategy
- Top 40 Free Motivational Resources from LearnOutLoud
- Science from Superheroes to Global Warming
- Resolution: Keep Learning Something New, Pay It Forward
December, 2008
- Happy Holidays! Two Free Gifts Loaded with Free Training Reviews & Links!
- How to Inspire Your Project Teams
- Promote Your Business with Social Networking
- VARK: How to Take Advantage of Your Unique Learning Style
- Child and Family WebGuide (Tufts University)
- Hey, Team Obama: How About a Whole-Earth Free Training & Education Dashboard? [Editorial]
- Build Your Web Business 20 Minutes at a Time
- Health U Collection of Video-based Basic Medical Courses
- Microfinance Distance Learning Course
- 8 Great Stand-Alone Freebies
November, 2008
- Best Free Training PDF Collections: Reviews To Go…
- Free to Get & Free to Give: Wisdom & Inspiration (25 PhilosophersNotes, 8 Hours of MP3/iPod Downloads, 150 PDF pages)
- Top 5 Favorite Sources of High-Quality Freebies
- Game Theory from Open Yale
- Alison ABC IT (1-2-3) [Basic Computing & IT Skills]
- Protecting Your Business with Patents, Copyrights, and Trademarks
- PhilosophersNotes Video Collection: Inspire Yourself, Motivate Yourself, Find Joy!
- RSS Feeds & Google Reader: Your Never-Ending, Customized Flow of Content
- Statistics and Probability Tutorial
- Public Speaking (Speaking with Confidence)
- Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
- Xeriscaping: Landscaping Without Irrigation
- McCain vs. Obama: Still Undecided? ProCon.Org has Side-by-Side Candidate Comparison on 37 Issues
October, 2008
- Spanish Steps [Beginner’s Course in Practical Spoken Spanish]
- Architecture on Air
- Zaadz Notes: Learned Optimism by Martin Seligman
- FastStone Capture: Tools & Training to Capture & Edit Anything On Your Computer Screen
- Internet for Electrical and Communications Engineering
- Reminder: Some Resources to Help You Keep Your Election Facts Straight
- Web Search Strategies in Plain English
- Training & Human Resources Development
- Internet Economist: Tour the Best of the Web for Economics
- The Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith
- Four Brain Games to Challenge & Train Your Neurons!
- [Aaron] Copland and the American Sound
- Investing for Your Future [Financial Security/Retirement Planning]
- Marketing Essentials [for Small Businesses]
- Funbrain: Educational Games, Blogs, & More Great Stuff for Kids Young & Old
September, 2008
- Identity Theft [& How to Prevent It]
- A New Earth: Are You Ready to be Awakened? [Eckhart Tolle & Oprah]
- Attend UC Berkeley This Fall by Podcast
- SparkPeople: Tools & Training to Support Nutrition, Health, & Fitness
- BBC Skillswise: Basic Adult Reading, Writing & Math Skills [English]
- McCain versus Obama: Don’t be spun! It’s easy to get the truth. [3 fact-checking websites.]
- How to Use Gmail [& Basics of E-mail]
- LearnOutLoud’s Back to School Special: Hundreds of Free Academic Intro Resources
- Media Education for the 21st Century
- Mission: Critical – Interactive Tutorial for Critical Thinking
- The New DTV: Four Times the Free Video Content!
- Back to School Guide: Useful Free Resources for Students
August, 2008
- Free Videos: Learn More about Biden, McCain, & Obama
- Basics of Multimedia
- Graphic Organizers: Tools for Instructors & Students [& Parents!]
- Health Issues for Aging Populations
- Abraham Maslow & His Self-Actualizing Individual
- How to Study
- Navigating the Digital TV Transition
- Fundamentals of Business Analysis [IT & Business Partnership]
- Behaviour-Based Safety [Workplace Safety]
- Time Management
- Images of Labor In Art
- Electing a US President in Plain English
- Math Tutorials for Chemistry, Economics, Political Science & Psychology Students
July, 2008
- Critical Analysis of Popular Diets and Dietary Supplements
- The Power of Small: Nanotechnology [and Ethical Issues]
- Introduction to Security
- Mastering Eckhart Tolle’s The Power of Now
- Introduction to Capital Markets (NIRI)
- Introduction to Spa & Hospitality Operations
- SAT Skills Insight: Get Ready for the SAT Exam
- Millard Lumber’s How to Series Online [Home Improvement & Repair]
- Understanding First Aid: Learn & Challenge Yourself
- Coral Reefs & Global Warming: Learn the Facts Behind the News
- Zaadz Notes: The One Minute Manager by Ken Blanchard
- McCain & Obama: Should We Prohibit Them from Learning & Growing? [editorial, not training]
- Energy Star Tools & Training: Save Money & Fight Global Warming
- My Own Business: A Course on How to Start Your Own Business
June, 2008
- Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT): Manage Pain, Balance Energy & Emotions
- ToxMystery: Find the Household Hazards
- Firefox + Add-ons = Power Tools for Learning! Part 3: A Personal ScrapBook for Your Training Stuff
- Offshore Drilling for Oil: Teach Yourself the Facts Behind the Arguments
- ZipRoad: “The Easy Street to Local Learning”
- Firefox + Add-ons = Power Tools for Learning! Part 2: Save & Share Research Results Online
- Firefox + Add-ons = Power Tools for Learning! Part 1: Faster Research
- Strength for Life by Shawn Phillips
- Project Management Templates – Learn WBS by Reverse Engineering!
- 40 Free Boredom Breakers for Kids on Summer Vacation
- CNET’s Performance Support for High Tech Products
- The Engineer as Problem-Solver
- Gyminee Exercise & Nutrition Training
May, 2008
- The Science of Happiness: Part 3, Train Yourself to Be Happier
- The Science of Happiness: Part 2, Some Fun Stuff
- The Science of Happiness: Part 1, A Little Theory
- Project Management Webinars: Charter & WBS
- Project Vote Smart – Learn About Your Candidates
- A New Earth [Eckhart Tolle]
- Stamina Typing Tutor
- 3 Key Features of The Best Free Training [blog post, not training]
- Free, Picture-Based Computer Tutorials
- It’s Not About the Money
- What’s On Your Free Training Wish List? [blog post, not training]
- Medline Plus Interactive Health Tutorials
- Free Educational Quizzes, Games & Puzzles
- The Habitable Planet [Environmental Science]
April, 2008
- Top 50 Free Resources from LearnOutLoud.com
- Researching Companies Online
- e-Citizen Basic Internet Training
- Modern Biology (Carnegie Mellon)
- 7 Habits of Highly Successful People (iPod, MP3, PDF)
- Good [video] Shooting Guide
- FREE – Federal Resources for Educational Excellence
- Windows Vista Learning Hub (from CNET)
- The First Fifty Years of American Cinema
- Drinking Water Treatment (Delft University)
- Free Spiritual Caffeine from Brian Johnson
- Financial Literacy
- Community Research & Development (Market Research)
March, 2008
- The Heavenly Life
- Elementary French 1 (Carnegie Mellon)
- Jodie Coston’s Free Online Photography Course
- Beginner Taekwando Techniques
- Easter & Passover Cooking Videos
- Culinary Technique Videos
- Computing in the Cloud (from Princeton University)
- Dan’s Online Motorcycle Repair Course
- Berklee Shares Music Lessons
- Inside the Global Economy
- Fundamentals of Physics from Open Yale
- Convert & Edit Home Videos with Your PC
- How to Be a Gardener
- Researching Your Family Tree
- Free Guidebooks to Best Online Degrees & Diploma Mill Police
- American Sign Language (ASL) and Signed English (SE)
- How to Use “High Density” Audios
- The Fundamental Principles of Personal Wealth
February, 2008
- Have You Accepted a Brain Challenge Lately?
- Watercolor Tutorials: Learn to Paint!
- 10 Best of The Best Free Training: The First 100 Days
- Strengthen Your Back with Pilates
- Basic IT (computer) Skills (ECDL/ICDL)
- Introduction to Your Mind
- Cooking for Kids
- Free Training for Brain-Injured Veterans
- Podcasting 101
- xyAlgebra and xySolver
- Painting Beyond Fashion
- How to Migrate to Open Source Software
- Technical Writing Courses from Wikiversity
- Introduction to Oceanography (Atmosphere & Weather)
- How to Train Your Baby or Toddler
- Who Qualifies for Veteran Aid & Attendance Senior Care Benefits?
- 50 Things I’m Going to Do Today
- Home Additions: Do-It-Yourself Project Help
- Build Your First Blog
- What People Think About When Searching
- Customized Fitness & Nutritional Plans
January, 2008
- Picasa Photo Editor Software Training
- Accounting Coaching & Training
- Develop a Business Plan
- Free Training, Free Wi-Fi, Free Security
- RSS Revisited
- As a Man Thinketh
- iPlayMusic Guitar Training
- BBC Guide to Sleep
- Wireless [computing] Basics
- What About Lean, “How To…” Articles? (not training)
- Golf.com Lesson Finder (Golf Lessons)
- Personal Protection Equipment [OSHA standard]
- BBC Real Chinese: Intro to Mandarin
- Tom Peters’ Top 50 Have Yous
- Mind Teasers & Brain Games from SharpBrains.com
- The World is Flat: Tom Friedman at MIT
- How to Build a Folding Shelf in Your Laundry Room
- Learn Spanish: A Free Online Tutorial
- Alpha Break
- Suggestions: Working with Free Training Sites
- Drawing Lessons at Drawspace.com
- Hybrid Car Buying 101
- Website Creation Tutorial for Beginners
- Reptiles & Amphibians of Everglades National Park
December, 2007
- ProProfs Online Free SAT Exam Study Center
- Landscape Sprinkler Irrigation Design Tutorial
- How to Get Everything Done
- Social Bookmarking in Plain English
- Open Yale Courses from Yale University
- Introduction to Political Philosophy from Open Yale
- Digital Music in the Home
- Google Guide: Making Searching Even Easier
- Social Networking in Plain English
- Free Online Typing Course
- Listen for Understanding
- CNET PC Troubleshooting Tips, Tutorials, & Classes
- How to Be Creative
- Drawings that Will Change Your Life
- Cookin’ up a Holiday Kitchen
- Fix Your Flat Screen: LCD TV Calibration
- The Tongue Untied: A Guide to Grammar, Punctuation, and Style
- Free iPod [and iTunes] Training
- HDTV 101
- How Do I Pick a Hybrid Car to Purchase?
- Cookin’ Up a New Kitchen with Melinda Lee
November, 2007
- RSS in Plain English
- Violent Crime Prevention – Don’t be a Victim
- Get to Know Your Outlook Calendar
- Cops N Robbers Soccer Drill
- GNU Solfege – Smarten your ears
- Make Classroom Posters with Microsoft Excel
- How To Make a Watermelon Basket
- Ceramic Tile: Installing Wall Tile
- Blogs in Plain English
- Free Pool Lessons: Bridges
- Google Docs in Plain English