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> The vast majority of classes are based on Google products: Learn to manage projects with Google Sheets; get your business online with Google My Business; disc
by bb88 8y ago
> The vast majority of classes are based on Google products: Learn to manage projects with Google Sheets; get your business online with Google My Business; discover new job opportunities with Google Search. In other words, Google is further entrenching their business monopoly under the pretence of helping entrepreneurs and job seekers.
I don't see this as any difference than any other company trying to promote their products by giving away free classes and tutorials.
When I was a kid, there was a huge push from Apple to get their computers into schools -- because people were more likely to buy Apple computers for the home.
- jayar95 8y agoI came here to say this. Literally every company ever does this. In marketing it's called a value-first proposition. I don't see it as evil by any means