After finishing my 100-hour ce…
After finishing my 100-hour certificate, I moved to Vietnam. I was thrilled to start experiencing life abroad and meeting new people. Honestly, I’m so grateful for the skills I gained there.
Just wrapped up the course. It…
Just wrapped up the course. It feels good to be done and I’m pleased with how it went. Seeing my own progress was really encouraging. Mostly, I wanted this for the freedom it could give me.
I recently finished the self-p…
I recently finished the self-paced program. The course gave me a solid foundation to start with. I’m very happy with what I learned. My main motivation was to live somewhere new. As someone who learns by doing, I liked the practical parts. I’m excited about what comes next.
Just finished the certificate …
Just finished the certificate online. It was good. I liked meeting peers from different places, that was a real motivator. Overall, I’m satisfied. The whole experience actually left me feeling pretty inspired.
After finishing their microcre…
After finishing their microcredential, I took the short course. Honestly, I feel pretty content with what I learned. It gave me the international perspective I was looking for. The course material was solid and the practicum was useful. You need to be good at managing your own time, though.
Just wrapped up the 100-hour p…
Just wrapped up the 100-hour program. I feel pretty good about it overall. My main goal was to be able to travel and work. The instructor ******* was really helpful and clear. I’m proud to have finished the certificate.
Just wrapped up their professi…
Just wrapped up their professional refresher course. Honestly, I’m really proud of what I achieved. Getting to meet peers from so many different backgrounds was a big part of it for me. Some others in my group were less happy, but my own experience was completely positive.
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