Non Credit Classes on resume?

I've heard that non-credit online courses can help "boost your resume." But how exactly should they be listed on a resume? Under the education section? And then what school and class title is? Thanks for any help!

In the United States we do not put hobbies, references or languages on the resume. Hobbies are not part of job search, references are on a separate page and are given when an offer is on the table, not at the early states with the resume. Languages can be discussed in the interview if the job requires you to be bi-lingual to communicate with customers who don't speak English or English is difficult and speaking Spanish would be better for the customer to understand.

Well, I guess you're not realizing the full potential of your strengths if you're not intending to put in hobbies, references or languages in your resume.

You see, if you're passionate about a certain sport and you've done well in that sport (eg won tournaments/state player/national representative etc), it brings upon you great credibility as a person who is self disciplined and committed to your endeavours. That directly puts you a cut above the rest in terms of personality and achievements.

Regarding command of languages, stating that you're bilingual or multi-lingual upfront in your Resume gives you the cuttng edge over the rest of your competition who knows just one language. This is especially important and critical if the position requires you to venture to overseas markets where a good grasp of the local language is crucial in securing busines deals.

Last of all regarding refrences, it is mentioned at the end of the Resume for a few reasons. One of which being showcase who you have been working with or worked for. Having worked with or worked for someone of a certain prestige adds credibility to you almost immediately. It subtly tells the Hiring Manager a lot more about you when you stated that you worked for someone of that prestige. Take for example if you're applying to be a research officer at a research institution and you worked for a Professor who was previously awarded the Nobel Prize. Assuming you had his blesesings for him to be your reference, what would be your chances of beating your other job contenders? Pretty good right?

In any case, it is the individual's choice whether or not to include those 3 aspects in their resume. The choice might be to exclude them because of a specific of reasons but in my opinion, that would've done him a disservice.

Best,
Raiden.