Free Training Doesn’t Work? Here’s Why You Should Avoid This Kind of Advice

You may have heard people say: “Don’t waste your time on free training — if it’s free, it has no value.”
But the reality is this is one of the worst pieces of advice you could follow.

Here’s why:

Knowledge Has No Price Tag
The value of a skill is not in how much you pay to learn it, but in how much you practice and apply it. Many world-class professionals started with free resources before growing into global experts.
Free Doesn’t Mean Useless
Organizations, NGOs, and passionate trainers often sponsor free programs to give people opportunities they could never afford otherwise. What matters is the quality of the training — not the cost.
It’s About What You Do With It
Even the most expensive training won’t work if you don’t put it into action. On the other hand, free training can change your life if you use it wisely.

The Real Truth

Free training works — but only for those who are ready to take it seriously. If you treat it casually, it will remain just another certificate in your drawer. If you treat it like gold, it can open doors to income, opportunities, and empowerment.

That’s why at 9jaFoodFiesta, we’ve seen people who had zero experience come into our free empowerment programs and walk out with life-changing skills in ICT, Agriculture, Fashion, and Culinary Arts.

The bottom line? Never avoid free training — avoid wasting it.