This Remote Work short course on SkillTiles breaks down everything you need to know into 10 structured milestones, each packed with bite-sized learning tiles you can swipe through in under 15 seconds each.
Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refresh your knowledge, this online remote work course uses AI-powered content to adapt to your learning pace. Each tile delivers a focused concept, example, or quiz — making it perfect for commutes, coffee breaks, or quick study sessions.
Covering 70 key topics across 10 milestones, this course takes you from foundations to practical application. Earn badges as you complete each milestone and track your progress on your learning dashboard.
Course Curriculum
1
Remote Work Skills
Communication, focus, and collaboration
async communication best practicesvideo call etiquettetime zone managementbuilding remote cultureavoiding isolationhome office setupmanaging up remotely
2
Remote Setup
Create your ideal workspace
ergonomic home officeessential equipmentinternet and backup solutionslighting and background for callsnoise managementmulti-monitor setupmobile office options
3
Async Communication
Communicate without meetings
writing clear messagesdocumentation cultureLoom and video messageswhen to go async vs syncreducing meeting loadSlack/Teams best practicestimezone-aware communication
4
Remote Productivity
Stay focused and productive
time blocking techniquesdeep work at homemanaging distractionsaccountability without oversightenergy managementbreak strategiesend-of-day routines
5
Virtual Collaboration
Work effectively with distributed teams
collaborative document editingvirtual whiteboardingpair programming remotelyproject management toolsknowledge sharing systemsteam decision-making asyncvirtual team building
6
Effective Meetings
Make remote meetings worthwhile
meeting agendas and notescamera-on culturefacilitating inclusive meetingsstand-ups and check-insone-on-ones remotelyall-hands meetingsmeeting-free days
7
Remote Well-being
Stay healthy and connected
combating isolationsocial connection strategieswork-life boundariesmovement and exercise breaksmental health awarenessdigital detox practicesbuilding remote friendships
8
Remote Leadership
Lead distributed teams
trust-based managementperformance measurementremote onboardinggiving feedback remotelycareer development for remote reportshybrid team challengesbuilding team culture remotely
9
Remote Work Tools
Master the remote toolkit
communication tools comparisonproject management platformstime tracking optionsfile sharing and storagepassword managersVPN and security toolsautomation tools (Zapier)