Ruben Santana

Hello, my name is Ruben Santana, and I’m asking for help with something that means a lot to me. Over the past several months, I have been working hard to improve my future through online education and career training. My goal is to build the skills I need to apply for remote work, data entry, Excel-related jobs, and other work-from-home opportunities. I have already completed several courses through Alison, including Python for Beginners, Data Entry Tools and Techniques, Microsoft Excel Training for Beginners, Mastering Data Analysis Using Microsoft Excel, and a Diploma in Microsoft Excel for Beginners and Experts. My Alison learner record shows over 112 hours of study time, with completed course scores ranging from 84% to 90%. I have also completed a Python Certification Course through Programming Hub. The issue I am facing is that I cannot currently afford to pay for the official digital certificates and diploma connected to these completed courses. These credentials would help me prove my training on my resume, job applications, LinkedIn profile, and career portfolio. I am raising funds to help cover the cost of my official digital certificate and diploma, along with continued Alison learning access so I can keep building skills in Excel, Power BI, SQL, Python, data entry, and remote work readiness. I am choosing the digital credentials first because they are more affordable, but they still provide the official proof I need to move forward. The current costs include $39 for a digital certificate, $100 for a digital diploma, continued Alison premium membership at €7.99 per month, and a small buffer for transaction fees and currency differences. I am not asking for help to avoid the work. I have already done the work. I am asking for help turning my completed education into official credentials so I can continue building a better future and begin applying for better opportunities. Any support, no matter the amount, would truly help. Even sharing this fundraiser would mean a lot to me. Thank you for taking the time to read my story and for supporting my effort to keep moving forward.