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SkillsCommons is an online workforce development library of work-related open educational resources sourced from community colleges across the United States. It was created by the US Department of Labor as part of its Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training (TAACCCT) program.

The SkillsCommons team of professional librarians, educators, developers and technologists have leveraged the expertise of community colleges across the US to develop and deliver innovative workforce development programs with an aim of upskilling learners for free.

All SkillsCommons courses are reviewed by subject matter experts and developed in partnership with real industry and business leaders so that they provide learners with the actual skillsets required by employers. With a focus on pharmacy and physical therapy, these courses open up career paths into fields in which jobs are plentiful and can be highly lucrative.

Free, Online Courses Created by SkillsCommons

  • Certificate

    Pharmacotherapy: Nervous, Sensory & Genitourinary Systems

    1.5-3 hrs
    Study the central nervous system, sensory disorders, and the reproductive system with this free pharmacotherapy course.
  • Certificate

    Pharmacotherapy: Cardio, Respiratory, Gastro & Endocrine Systems

    1.5-3 hrs
    Learn about the functions of the different systems in the human body with this free online pharmacology course.
  • Diploma

    Diploma in Pharmacy Technician

    6-10 hrs
    Learn the principles of pharmacy practice and how to recognize common physical disorders with this free online course.
  • Certificate

    Introduction to Pharmacy Practice

    1.5-3 hrs
    This free pharmacy course teaches about the principles of pharmacy practice, drug development, and medication safety.
  • Certificate

    Community and Institutional Pharmacy

    1.5-3 hrs
    Learn about the principles of community pharmacy and institutional pharmacy with this free online course.
  • Certificate

    Introduction to Physical Therapy Aides

    1.5-3 hrs
    Learn about the history of physical therapy and the role of physical therapy aides with this free online course.
  • Certificate

    Treatment and Movement of a Patient in Physical Therapy

    1.5-3 hrs
    Learn how to provide pain relief, improve strength, increase range of motion and perform types of physical therapy.
  • Diploma

    Diploma in Physical Therapy Aide

    5-6 hrs
    This free online diploma course shows you how to support the treatment of physical therapy patients as an assistant.
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