When a client's education section is thin, or their target field has moved, a current course is one of the fastest ways to add keywords and show they are still learning.
Class Central is a practical directory of courses, credentials, and degree programs. Many are free to enroll in, and most can be audited at no cost. Used well, a course can bulk up a meager education section, professionalize an interest, and put posting language onto the resume.
Do not assign a six-month certificate as the first move. Pick something short that matches the target role, start it, and put it on the resume as in progress if they have actually begun.
Examples that often map to workforce clients' next steps:
- Diversity and Inclusion for HR Professionals
- Google: Foundations of UX Design
- University of Maryland: Product Management Fundamentals
The test is simple: would a hiring manager believe this course belongs next to the jobs they already have? If not, pick a different one.