Summer slowdown? Not for you.
While everyone else is on OOO every other week until September, this is your sign to zig while they zag—and get ahead while it’s quiet. Fewer meetings. Slower inboxes. More room to breathe (and learn new tech skills you’ll actually use).
Here’s how to make the most of the summer slowdown by leveling up your career—with flexible learning options that fit your schedule and leave room for happy hour on a patio.
Why summer is the best time to build your skills
Summer isn’t just for PTO and patios (though we strongly suggest you don’t completely forego PTO and summer fun). It’s also the perfect time to reset your goals, audit your skills, and start investing in where you want to go next.
July doesn’t come with a pause button for your career. Fortunately, most of the time, it does come with fewer Zoom calls and to-do lists. And if you’re eyeing a promotion, a career pivot, or just trying to stay sharp while the industry rapidly shifts under your feet, a little effort now goes a long way later.
With fewer work demands and a bit more flexibility, summer gives you space to actually focus. And when you use that space to learn new skills this summer, you show up to fall hiring cycles stronger, sharper, and way more prepared than everyone who ghosted professional development until Q4.
Start small: Try a free class
Not sure where to start? That’s what our free classes are for. You’ll get a feel for our live online learning style, meet some instructors, and dip your toes into topics and tools like data analytics, AI, UX design, and Python.
No pressure, no long-term commitment. Just people like you learning real skills—without the sticker shock. Now that’s what we call a summer win.
Go deeper with a workshop
Got a couple hours? That’s all you need for a workshop. These quick-hitting deep-dives are perfect for exploring new tech tools or sharpening skills you already use on the job.
They’re live, led by expert instructors, and laser-focused. Bonus—you’ll get a digital badge you can pop on LinkedIn to prove you didn’t just read a Medium post.
Some fan favorites:
- AI for Data Analysis and Visualization
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Plus, now through September 30, 2025, get $100/?100 off (in your local currency) using code Summerskills25 at checkout. And since most employers offer professional development budgets, you may not even have to pay for the rest out of pocket. (Just saying—it’s worth asking.)
Go (mostly) all-in with a short course
Ready to make a real move? Outside of our full-time and part-time tech bootcamps, our short courses are your summer sweet spot for learning in-demand tech skills.
These are 40-hour, instructor-led, part-time courses that go deeper than a workshop but won’t hijack your whole summer. You’ll build projects, gain practical experience, and walk away with the kind of real-world skills that hiring managers actually care about.
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It’s your shortcut to real skills, real projects, and a resume that doesn’t sleep through summer—with enough structure to keep you moving and enough flexibility to still enjoy your Friday afternoons.
AI is everywhere. You should be too.
One of the biggest shifts this year? AI is no longer optional. Whether you’re in a traditional tech role or an industry like retail, healthcare, or hospitality—AI is touching everything.
If you want to understand how to use it responsibly (and avoid being replaced by someone who does), our AI Academy is a perfect starting place. It’s packed with free classes and practical workshops to help you get fluent in AI—no tech background required.
Learn what’s happening under the hood—and how to make AI work for you, not the other way around.
No one else is paying attention right now. That’s your edge.
You don’t need to overachieve your way through summer. You just need to be a little more intentional than the people who’ve already mentally (and maybe even physically) logged off until fall.
Whether you’re trying to impress your boss, move into a new role, or simply stop feeling behind on every new tech tool update, getting a head start this summer learning in-demand skills means you’ll step into fall with more clarity, confidence, and options.
Start with a free tech skill class, try a workshop, or make moves with a short course. Your fall self will thank you.