A new, free online class could help you land a job as an in-demand contact tracer.
The self-paced course,COVID-19 Contact Tracing, is available through Coursera, a popular online-education provider.
The class description estimates it will take you about six hours to complete.
More than 482,000 people have enrolled in her class.
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It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings.
But what if your car breaks down, or you have a sudden medical bill?
Certificates usually cost $49, but Coursera waived the fee for this course until December 31.
To enroll, you first need tocreate a Coursera account.
The registration process takes less than a minute.
Additional details about your job, industry and experience can be skipped.
Once youre signed in, follow the enrollment prompts on thecourse page.
More information is required to be eligible for the course certificate.
Coursera will need toverify your identityto protect against cheating or fraud.
Coursera says the verification process usually takes 24 hours or less.
Most of the jobs can be done remotely.
Although the popularity of contact tracing has ballooned as states reopen, the practice is longstanding.
As a result, findingcontact tracing jobscan be tricky.
Some state governments hire them, while in other areas local health departments do the hiring.
A state or local health department may partner with a private company, too.
Here are some places that hire or recruit contact tracers:
Unsure if the employer is legit?
Always verify the hiring company by looking for employee reviews on websites like Glassdoor or Indeed.
Requirements vary by employer, but several contact tracing job listings reviewed by The Penny Hoarder were entry level.
In many cases, a high school diploma and strong communication skills are the basic qualifications.
Some listings include completion of Johns Hopkins course as a requirement.
More senior positions require a background in public health and/or a bachelors degree in a health-related field.
Adam Hardy is a staff writer at The Penny Hoarder.
He covers the gig economy, entrepreneurship and unique ways to make money.
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When you log into your bank account, how do your savings look?
Probably not as good as youd like.
It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings.
But what if your car breaks down, or you have a sudden medical bill?
