These were the most popular workouts in 2021

Last year, nearly half a million trainees in the Netherlands and worldwide had access to SkillsTown's online learning platform. With more than 500 online courses anyone can develop themselves wherever and whenever they want. Are you curious which courses were popular with other students last year? In this top 10 we list the most followed courses of 2021. Read on, because there might be something interesting for you!

10. Digital security

For the past 1.5 years, many have suddenly had to do their work from behind their laptops at home. Therefore, it is now even more important for employees to learn all they can about digital security. It's good to be aware of the difference between devices you use for business or personal use. After all, with a business device it is extra important due to the presence of confidential information. In this training you will gain insights into the importance of digital security and get practical tools to work safely in this digital age.

9. Feedback

For manager, it is necessary to know how to properly give positive and negative feedback. This way you give the employee insight on what they do and don't do well, so he or she can grow within the position. Very good, then, that this one was taken so often in 2021! In fact, in this online training you will learn how to give feedback during, for example, performance reviews, but also outside of scheduled meetings.

8. Working in teams

Communicating and working in teams was again a challenge this past year. All the more important to pay attention to how your team works together. In this course you will learn how to build a strong team, how to work together effectively and what skills are involved.

7. Dealing with aggression

Did you know that aggression is much more prevalent during pandemics? Because in a period of crisis, people react differently to situations, and that does not work positively on the job satisfaction and mental health of employees. Not surprisingly, this was a popular training course this year. In this training you will learn, using the aggression model, how to deal with different types of aggression and you will practice, using cases, how to react adequately so that you and your colleagues can do your work safely.

6. Creative thinking

Society is changing at lightning speed, so creative thinking is one of the skills you must possess as a successful employee. In fact, along with skills such as critical thinking, this is one of the 21st century skills. Do you feel that you are not creative at all? Not to worry! Creative thinking is a skill you can develop. In this course we provide you with practical tools for all process steps to become a creative thinker.

5. Time Management

Some people struggle much more with time management while working from home than in the office. You often no longer have fixed working hours and there is a greater barrier to sparring with colleagues. No surprise then that this e-learning is on the list again this year. This training will give you practical tools to handle your time efficiently. This way you will work a lot faster!

Tip: Besides the Time Management e-learning there is also a Time Management Scan! This will give you more insight into the way you handle time, and how you can improve this for you personally.

4. Spanish in two weeks

We may be staying home as much as possible, but that doesn't mean we can't prepare for our vacation to the Spanish sun! This e-learning is even more popular this year than last! The course provides you with the opportunity to take the first step toward learning Spanish. The topics in Spanish in two weeks are based on everyday situations. This also makes this course perfect as a first language course for when you go abroad!

Tip: Also follow the podcast: Practice with Spanish. In it we cover the most common words and expressions so you can make yourself better understood.

3. Getting Started with Excel

Being able to work with Excel is always useful. Why? You save time, since you can display or calculate things clearly. You save money, because when you get the hang of it, you see how much you can do with it and are less likely to need to outsource it. Plus, there's a good chance it will be asked for when applying for a new job. So, are you not that handy with Excel yet? In this training you'll learn all the basics!

2. Communicating effectively

Do you ever have a conversation where you notice that what you want to convey is not understood the way you mean it? Or maybe you have trouble listening because you are easily distracted or quickly have an opinion about what the other person is telling you? Whatever field you work in, communication is one of the most important qualities you need to possess. In this training you get practical tools to deal with different situations, so you learn to communicate more effectively. So that you and the other person are understood.

1. Writing Dutch flawlessly

Did you know that about 1 in 6 people in the Netherlands have difficulty with the Dutch language? A growing group of young people even leave school with low literacy. But flawless writing is especially important in the workplace. It is a sign of diligence and quality. Plus, it allows you to leave a good impression with your contacts. Not surprising, then, that this training was so popular in 2021! After all, in it we list the most common mistakes. No more dt errors, all about capitalization and much more about stumbling blocks in the Dutch language!

Want to work on your skills?

Have you been inspired and would you also like to work on your communication, time management or collaboration skills, for example, in the coming year? On our online learning platform you will find more than 500 online training courses on a variety of subjects. Whatever skill you want to improve, you'll find it at SkillsTown!