14 days to practise real work skills
Learn a little each day, complete one small task, and keep your own work sample. You can start with paper or a phone. No expensive device or course fee is required.
This is self-study guidance, not an Academy-certified course. No account is created and no financial or identity information is requested.
Day 1 of 14
Choose a direction
Understand one entry-level role.
Today's activity
Choose sales, support, marketing, office work or technology. Write why it interests you.
Keep as evidence of practice
One role and three reasons.
Day 2 of 14
Spot required skills
Learn what actual employers expect.
Today's activity
Read two genuine job descriptions. List three common tasks. Ignore listings asking you to pay to secure a job.
Keep as evidence of practice
Three useful skills to practise.
Day 3 of 14
Make a digital note
Organize work using your phone or paper.
Today's activity
Create a note titled My Skill Plan. Add your goal and today's date. Do not write passwords or personal ID numbers.
Keep as evidence of practice
A simple, organized note.
Day 4 of 14
Track tasks
Practise basic operations skills.
Today's activity
Create a five-row table with Task, Due date and Status. Use imaginary small-business tasks.
Keep as evidence of practice
A five-row task tracker.
Day 5 of 14
Write a clear message
Build professional communication.
Today's activity
Draft a polite message asking a customer or colleague for a missing detail. State the reason and next step.
Keep as evidence of practice
One concise professional message.
Day 6 of 14
Introduce yourself
Explain your abilities confidently.
Today's activity
Practise a 45-second introduction: your background, what you are learning and a truthful example of your work.
Keep as evidence of practice
A short introduction script.
Day 7 of 14
Review week one
Notice progress without comparing your income to others.
Today's activity
Review your notes, tracker and message. Pick one item to improve. Ask a trusted person for feedback if possible.
Keep as evidence of practice
One improved work sample.
Day 8 of 14
Understand a customer need
Practise listening before suggesting solutions.
Today's activity
Write five respectful questions to understand a customer's needs. Do not ask for private banking information.
Keep as evidence of practice
Five customer-discovery questions.
Day 9 of 14
Plan a tiny campaign
Try a basic digital marketing task.
Today's activity
Choose a local shop (imaginary is fine). Draft three social post ideas with audience and purpose. Do not pretend it is paid client work.
Keep as evidence of practice
A three-post practice content plan.
Day 10 of 14
Check information carefully
Use online sources and AI tools responsibly.
Today's activity
Find an answer to a simple industry question, verify it against a trustworthy source and note what you checked.
Keep as evidence of practice
One source-checked research note.
Day 11 of 14
Build a portfolio sample
Show evidence, not just course names.
Today's activity
Polish your task tracker, message or content plan. Add the problem, your approach and what you learned.
Keep as evidence of practice
One documented, clearly labelled practice project.
Day 12 of 14
Draft an honest resume
Present verified achievements.
Today's activity
Create a one-page resume using real education, skills and practice projects. Never invent certificates or employment.
Keep as evidence of practice
A draft resume.
Day 13 of 14
Practise an interview
Answer questions with examples.
Today's activity
Prepare answers: What did you build? What changed after feedback? Why are you interested in this work?
Keep as evidence of practice
Three honest interview answers.
Day 14 of 14
Plan your next step
Move from practice into a realistic career path.
Today's activity
Choose one real course, adviser conversation or verified internship/job to explore. Confirm eligibility; no interview or job is guaranteed.
Keep as evidence of practice
A next-steps list with one specific action.
What can you do next?
Use your own work samples to decide what to learn next. Explore real programs and verify the eligibility and availability of internships or jobs separately.
Free self-study only: no admission, teacher-assessed grade, certificate, scholarship award, salary or guaranteed job. Keep your work locally; this page does not collect or save it.