7 Free Online Courses in September

Are you ready for the new school year? Well, I don’t think so, that’s why I found some courses that will help you unwind. Wine tasting, beer making, the art of sleeping, mindfulness, yoga, dancing, resilience – did you know you could learn more about these fascinating things at home and for free?

Well, now you know. So pick something that makes you interested and try to learn something new… and not connected with work!

1. Wine Tasting: Sensory Techniques for Wine Analysis by University of California, Davis

Start date: 
Duration:  5 weeks
For whom: teachers who feel like they need more wine
You will learn:

• about types of wine and setting up own tasting
• about the various faults and defects that can appear in wine as well as techniques for spotting problems
• how to apply the knowledge and sensory techniques you have developed throughout the course

2. The Science of Beer by WageningenX

Start date: 8/08/2022 or 4/10/2022
Duration:  6 weeks
For whom: teachers who feel like they need more beer
You will learn:

• about the steps involved in the supply chain of beer
• about production processes for different beer styles
• about the pathway of beer through the human body

3. The 28-Day Mindfulness Challenge by Mindfulness Exercises

Start date: self-paced
Duration:  28 days
For whom: teachers who feel like working on mindfulness
You will learn:

• how to start or end your day with mindful clarity
• how to build your mindfulness habit
• about various techniques helping you develop mindful approach

4. The science of sleep and dreams by New Scientist Academy

Start date: self-paced
Duration:  3 weeks
For whom: teachers who want to sleep better
You will learn:

• about  the latest scientific research into sleep science and why we sleep and dream
• tips and strategies on how to sleep better
• how to reduce cognitive decline, increase memory reactivation and to decouple emotions from memories

5. Free Resilience Tools & Training Online by Tougher Minds

Start date: self-paced
Duration:  –
For whom: teachers who want to develop mental resilience so they can thrive or at least survive
You will receive for free:

• Audio Masterclass: Well-being & Performance Habits
• Ebook: How to be your best more often: An introductory guide by Dr. Jon Finn
• Me Power® Resilience Planner

6. Dancing courses with Battery Dance Tv

Start date: self-paced
Duration:  –
For whom: teachers who want to unwind
You will have access to:

• various exercises on video
• video with instructions on various kinds of dance
• interesting artists talk

7. Yoga with Adriene

Start date: self-paced
Duration:  –
For whom: teachers who want to try yoga
You will have access to:

• instructional videos
• practices on yoga and mindfulness
• activities that can be practised in homes, offices, and schools

I hope you’ll have some time to start a course and just chill a bit.

Have a great September nonetheless!