Dare County Library Launches Innovative Online Learning Platform for Adults

Dare County Library Unveils Online Learning Platform for Grown-ups

The esteemed Dare County Library has announced a game-changing development aimed at enriching the lives of adults in Dare County. The notable library has launched a revolutionary online learning platform called “Gale Presents: Udemy.” Patrons of the library now have the exciting opportunity to access thousands of on-demand courses designed to support the enhancement of work-related skills and cater to personal interests.

What is Gale Presents: Udemy?

In collaboration with Gale, an international provider of research and learning resources, and Udemy, the top online learning marketplace, the Dare County Library now offers the Gale Presents: Udemy platform. This cutting-edge tool connects users to video-based courses spearheaded by top experts in a wide array of fields including business and technology.

An Array of Learning Opportunities

From learning how to code, preparing for IT certifications, honing leadership competencies, producing a podcast, enhancing office productivity, to unlocking creativity, Gale Presents: Udemy provides users with access to a wealth of knowledge and skill-building opportunities. According to Dare County Librarian, Meaghan Leenarts Beasley, this unique online platform allows Dare County residents to continuously update their skill set and further their personal interests in line with current industry trends.

A Broad Range of Courses

With Gale Presents: Udemy, users can access courses across 75 categories, ranging from cloud computing, data science, design and development to finance and accounting, leadership and management, and many more. Catering to a global audience, it also offers 15,000+ courses taught in native languages such as Spanish, German, Japanese, Arabic, and Portuguese. The platform aims to meet the demands of an ever-changing job market where upskilling is key to staying competitive.

Convenience and Accessibility

The platform allows patrons to learn at their own pace, anytime, and anywhere. Courses can be downloaded for offline use or listened to podcast-style. They can also be streamed via Chromecast or Apple TV. To support diverse learning styles and preferences, most video courses have subtitles and/or transcripts.

Benefits For The Community

This free online learning platform, accessible via the Dare County Library’s website, provides top-tier instruction tailored to the needs of adults seeking to improve job skills, advance in their profession, or cultivate personal interests. “The Dare County Library is excited to offer our patrons this free online learning platform. This is an incredible opportunity for Dare County residents to learn about a variety of topics from world-class instructors. We hope our patrons take advantage of all the benefits Gale Presents: Udemy has to offer our community,” Beasley said.