Learning new skills is never a bad idea. It helps you in making your future bright. Always try to learn as much as you can so you have enough knowledge to survive in this competitive world. Learn different skills, execute them and earn money for your hard work. You can take up a full-time job or work as a freelancer from your home. So, which skills are actually helpful in making money or getting a job easily in 2019.
There isn’t any good or bad skill, All skills have their own benefits. But as I’m also learning new skills and making money from that, I can tell you which one’s are the best option for earning money. So, without wasting any more time, let’s get started —->
1. Website Development
Website Development is not an easy skill which you can learn in just a few days. It takes months or years some time to become a full-fledged website developer. But that time you invest in learning this skill will definitely be going to pay you back. No matter what you are currently studying. You might be not from a technical background just like me but you can become a website developer if you have that spark in you that you can do it.
Now, there are two types of website developers. Front End developers and Back End developers. For more about front end and back end website development you can click here.
If you want to become a website developer then you can get a course online from Udemy or any other online course portal which costs you way lesser than any offline course.
And as per my experience, learning online is more efficient than learning offline. For example, you can actually start learning whenever you want to and stop whenever you want. And for me, Udemy is the best online course portal as it has millions of courses and the price of very low.
And if in case you want to learn it for free, YouTube is there for you. Just search Website Development on YouTube and you get thousands of free tutorials.
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2. Android App Development
App Development is one of the best skills the hardest skills on this list. You have to learn some of the programming languages like Java.
Now that our world revolves around our mobile phone, no wonder why the mobile market is growing at a rapid speed! Mobile app development skills are in great demand, as more and more companies are preferring a mobile-first approach to build their applications.
So, there are a few skills that you need to have if you want to build a career as an Android app developer.
- First of all, learn Java. Not only learn, but also be a master in that. An Android app developer must be well aware of some of the most complex Java syntax and its programming syntaxes.
- You must have a good understanding of XML. In the Android world, developers use XML to create layouts that serve as the foundational UI definition for Android applications.
- You must be proficient with hands-on experience in Android Studio, Android SDK, APIs, and other required tools.
- As a developer, one must possess a decent understanding of design details. User-friendly apps will definitely enjoy more popularity.
- Consider Material design seriously. Google has released a set of forward-thinking interface guidelines and standards called Material Design, that is being rolled out across all of its products. Google recommends that Android developers use these guidelines as a foundation for their own user interfaces.
- You must have the ability of spatial reasoning. When a developer designs interfaces for a device, he must be aware of how users will interact with the application. Here, he/she needs the ability to think in 3D or visualize spatial relations between objects. One needs to understand the types of controls/inputs for different platforms. These are the learned skill and can be mastered with practice, and through developing real-life projects.
Last but not least, before jumping into developing an app, one must have a good idea! Ask yourself, for whom you are making the app and what problem will it solve? Good execution is only possible when you have a killer idea.
So, it is recommended to go through proper professional training if you want to build your career as an Android Developer. You can take up an online course from Udemy, Udacity or any other platforms or you can just check out the best offline institutes for App Development in your city.
3. Social Media Marketing
Social media marketing takes place when somebody creates and shares content on social media networks to promote his brand and accomplish marketing goals. It involves posting short texts, pictures or videos which would bring publicity and attract potential customers to the company.
A career in social media is not just about messing around on Facebook, and it is not something that anyone can just “pick up”.
Social media marketing roles require specific skill and knowledge sets that involve psychology, sociology, statistics, analytics, and a strong understanding of marketing principals.
Again, if you are interested in this skill, you can learn it online form Udemy or learn for free from YouTube else you can take up an offline classroom course. The choice is Yours 🙂
4. Graphic Designing
As of Now, when I’m writing this article. I’m also learning Graphic Designing and believe me this is one of the best skills you can opt for in 2019.
Every business needs a Graphic Designer who designed their banners, Social Media Posts, Logos, and so on. This is one of the broad markets which is not going to end in the near future like some others.
I’m currently learning Graphic Designing online from Udemy. You can take up this course for starting up your career in Graphic Designing or you can take up an offline graphic designing course in your area.
5. Computer Languages
Computer Languages like Java, C++, Python, PHP and so on are also a good option to learn in 2019. In this modern world where we are surrounded by new technologies make our lives easier. And if you want to get updated with the technologies around you.
You can learn a few of the programming languages which can help you in developing your own software or you can work as a freelancer or get a full-time job as a programmer. In fact, You also need to learn Programming Languages in App and Website Development and if you know programming language then it will easy to learn App and Website Development.
I’ve taken up Java with Data Structures offline classroom course last year and according to my experience, I’ll recommend you to take up an online course as you can watch it as many time you want to not like an offline class which happens and that’s it.
Also, as of now, I’m learning Python. And I’m not taken up any course for it. I’m just watching videos from YouTube and that’s it. In fact, Python is the easiest programming language I’ve ever seen. Here is the video link from which I’m currently learning.
So, these are the top 5 skills which you can learn now in 2019 and start earning money from it. This is only the first part of this article. The second part will come soon which have more interesting skills which you can easily learn in just few days. So, stay tuned with me by subscribing Startup Sutra.
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