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11 amazing things that Google employees can learn for free

If you work for Google, you can take part in some pretty interesting classes. We take a look at 11 of them, from beekeeping to how do to do your taxes.

18/03/12 13,115 Views 4 Comments
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GOOGLE IS KNOWN for its employee perks like free food, beer on Fridays, amazing working environment and on-campus massages, but there’s even more to working there than that.

One of the most valuable perks to working for the young company is a set of free classes known as Google EDU.

The subjects are broad, interesting, and bound to increase the usefulness of employees. We take a look at just some of the ones on offer.

11 amazing things that Google employees can learn for free
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  • CSI: Lab

    CSI: Lab isn't a crime fighting class -- "CSI" stands for "Creative Skills for Innovation." It teaches Googlers how to solve a design problem under a very quick deadline, using non-programming tools like pipe-cleaners and modeling clay. Pic: Google Jobs on Picasa

  • How not to dance

    How Not To Dance Like A Middle-Schooler At Weddings. This is taught by a Googler, and includes basics like how to do the foxtrot. Pic by: Martin Cathrae on Flickr

  • DIY: Intro to taxes

    DIY: Intro To Taxes. It won't make you an accountant, but it will teach you enough to file your own returns. Pic by 401K on Flickr

  • Search Inside Yourself

    Search Inside Yourself (SIY) teaches Googlers how to be mindful and emotionally intelligent. It was developed in part by early Googler Chade-Meng-Tan, seen here with President Obama. Pic via Chade Meng Tan

  • Advanced Negotiations

    Advanced Negotiations is a one-day version of the Wharton class taught by Stuart Diamond. Pic by The Next Web on Flickr

  • Fiscally Fit

    Are You Fiscally Fit? Buying A Home. This class for Googlers in New York and the San Francisco Bay Area explains what they can afford, how to qualify for a loan, and other basics. Pic by images of Money on Flickr

  • Superhero Play

    Superhero Play: What Does It All Mean? This is a parenting class that explains what your children are thinking when they act like Spiderman. Pic by JMV on Flickr

  • Introduction to Programming

    Introduction To Programming (I2P). New employees -or Nooglers, identifiable by their beanie hats - are encouraged to take this class to get a sense of Google's DNA. Pic by Google

  • Data visualisation

    Data Visualization shows employees how to tell stories with data, beyond the typical pie charts. Pic by Google

  • Marketing Academy

    Marketing Academy. This one's a little more serious - it is a two-quarter long "master level" marketing program taught in conjunction with the Wharton School. Pic by toprankonlinemarketing on Flickr

  • Beekeeping

    Admittedly, this actually isn't a class taught through Google EDU: it's group started by enthusiastic employees in Mountain View. But it now has more than 100 members, and the honey is served in the Google cafeterias. Pic by Google

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