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best certifications that are free! And can get you remote work!
Many people, even those with families, are moving to safe and cheap locations abroad that are more in line with their personalities. Me, I am thinking of heading to Panama or Costa Rica or Curacoa. Belize is another place I have traveled to. It is full of all kinds of expats, including Amish, Mennonites, Taiwanese, etc. It is very welcoming for Blacks from all over the Diaspora as well. I loved it when I was there!
You don’t have to have citizenship, with Airbnb you can stay 6 months at a time, believe me your money goes far in these places. Just check to make sure the rush of Americans hasn’t driven up the prices.
Sharon Sonya: career matchmaker.
Now, let’s get to those certifications. Let’s dive in, shall we?
1. Python Programming
Oh, Python — sounds like a snake, but it’s actually the Beyoncé of programming languages. This free certification covers everything from syntax (fancy word for grammar) to algorithms (fancy word for math). It takes 4–6 weeks, and once you’re done, you can strut into jobs like junior developer or data analyst. Average salary? $60K to $90K a year. That’s a lot of Mai Tais and massages.
