IDG Contributor Network: Online courses become effective for building technical skills, earning certifications

For picking up a quick Excel tip or even a primer on programming, a quick YouTube search may provide the self-starter a push in the right direction. Moving up the sophistication ladder, through, a range of on-demand online programs provide a means for IT professionals to gain new skills or certifications. However, they come with a wide mix of tradeoffs.Online providers of technical education courses include Udemy, a marketplace in which virtually anyone can offer instruction, and sites such as&n