SQL is one of those facets that never ends. Once you start it, you’re bound for life until you can get to a point you’re satisfied with. This fact alone scares away a large number of would be SQL learners because it’s daunting. Because of this, the common question that a lot of people will…
If you’ve ever dabbled into learning Javascript libraries on your own, you know it’s not always so cut and dry. Some libraries are enough to make your head spin with the minute details. And above all the most infamous of them all is React. Even the most experienced Javascript user will find that it’s not…
Hans Zimmer is an award-winning film score composer and a record producer. He has managed to compose for many famous movies such as The Dark Knight trilogy, Inception, Interstellar, and many others. His list of awards includes four Grammy Awards, three Classical BRIT Awards, two Golden Globes and an Academy award. He won the Academy…
Introduction: Before diving into the details of Gordon Ramsay’s MasterClass, a little background on the site itself might be helpful. MasterClass is an online learning platform with instructors that are experienced, skilled and recognized in their fields. It offers more than 35+classes on different subjects such as photography, poker, cooking, producing, writing etc. How Does…
Annie Liebovitz is an award-winning and a very promising portrait photographer. She is best known for her interactive portraits that are often shot in intimate settings. Annie strives to achieve perspective through her photographs. In one of her interviews, she said that she gains a point of view and a voice through her work. In…
Aaron Sorkin is a remarkable writer, producer, director and screenwriter who has not only worked for cinema and TV but is also an excellent playwright. He has won many awards including an academy award for ‘Best Adapted Screenplay’ for his film ‘The Social Network’. Some of his notable works for theatre are ‘The Farnsworth Invention’…
Who wouldn’t want to expand their talents to include computer coding? With a heavy reliance on computer technology, coding has become a valuable skill that prospective employers are looking for. This has led to many online services dedicated specifically to offering coding lessons for those who want to make themselves more employable. We make some…
The DataCamp website in the last two years has become my favorite destination for learning coding. It is not publicized as much as other places that offer coding classes. However, its courses are extremely effective and make the learning process very smooth and efficient. I have given a few hours each week to learn a…
Every person is different, and every career path is different, so it follows that every educational experience is different. If that’s the case, then why are all students expected to progress through university in the same way? Coursera believes that there should more than just one way to attend a university. That’s why they’ve partnered…
If you have ever considered delving into full stack JavaScript, there are a couple of different options for you. However, for the most part you’ve been pointed towards a few different sources. There’s always that pesky friend or professor that’ll swear by a certain book or course. But the common thread among all of them…
Are you interested in learning the technology behind today’s self driving cars? Do you want to get involved in the industry and make your mark in a new sector? Then you’re probably interested in Udacity’s Self-driving car nanodegree. The big question is, is it worth it? Are there better opportunities to learn out there? Well,…
Zenva Academy is an online learning platform that provides a host of different courses to train professionals in various technical disciplines and help them become proficient programmers in their field of choice. They provide you with a unique opportunity to learn everything you need to know without any subscription fees. This Zenva Academy review is going…
If you’re reading this, you’re probably wondering if Pluralsight is worth it? Will your money be well spent if you invest in a Pluralsight subscription? Well, you’re about to find out. Welcome to this pluralsight review where we go over the pros and cons of Pluralsight and let you know everything you need to know.…
Udemy Vs Coursea – The showdown! Which is better? It’s tough to say generally speaking as both have their pros and cons, but in this post we’ll be going over the features of both platforms and highlighting the good and the bad bits to help you make an informed decision on which platform to use!…
Welcome to my review of the Coursera Data Science Specialization. The Data Science Specialization course provided on Coursera in partnership with John Hopkins University consisted of 9 courses. Each course focused on a different element of data science. I’ve taken many MOOC courses, including quite a few on Coursera and I have not yet been…
Welcome to this episode in our series of Course Wars! We put the world’s most popular online course websites to the test and compare them to help you decide on which one is worth your time, effort and money. In this post we’ll be pitting Skillshare vs Lynda and putting both of them to the…
This post is written by a guest author, Jessica Crawley, who is a data science enthusiast and who has hands on experience with DataQuest. Here is her honest review. Hi! My names Jessica and I’m 24 years old and in the past few years I’ve been looking at getting into computer science and more specifically…
This post is written by one of our guest writers James Mckenzie. Are you considering a high paying job in the IT field? Now a days it’s possible even without a college degree. What really matters is your skill set and level of expertise. With just a few tests you can earn IT certifications which…
Thanks to the internet, people can gain knowledge from sources beyond universities and school. Online education is becoming increasingly more important as aspects of our society shift. Learning in this manner is easily accessible. Anyone from around the globe can learn new things. The first wave of online education mimicked the more traditional ways of…
Cognitive Class is an online school offering courses which teach data science, AI, and computing. As a prior student who’s completed multiple courses I would like to share my experience with potential newcomers. Perhaps you’re interested in Cognitive Class for its data science curriculum. Especially, because they’re formerly known as Big Data University“, so data science…
The saying goes that an old dog can’t learn new tricks, but that point of view is being challenged as online platforms for education continue to evolve. Online learning is no longer limited to simply downloading materials, going through them, and taking tests or demonstrating proof of understanding and application. There are now more dynamic…
Has the job hunt gotten you down? Do you find yourself in need of some stellar resume boosters? Are you interested in learning, but not spending hours upon hours in a cramped classroom? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you might want to consider an e-learning environment. You might be wondering…
Everyone dreams of learning an entirely new skill set, especially if this will lead to a higher paying employment opportunity in the future. However, most programs that teach new skills are expensive, time-consuming, or really just not that effective. This is why Team Treehouse seems too good to be true. With over 1,000 videos that…
How convenient would it be to bring the classroom environment into the comfort of your home? Udemy and Lynda (recently absorbed into LinkedIn Learning) are online providers that take common learning techniques such as lectures and practice exercises out of the classroom to people globally via the internet. These classes can be accessed anywhere internet…
Anyone interested in taking online courses to strengthen their knowledge in a specialty area knows that there are hundreds of online platforms to choose from. Users can expand language learning, computer programming, or knowledge of web design without leaving their house. Of course, each program comes with benefits, drawbacks, and ultimately some variation of a…
The development of the internet has resulted in exponentially more options that were not available before. Its accessibility has changed lives in every way imaginable, and while this often means an influx of available goods and services to choose from when one is in need, it also refers to a highly available access to education…
Data Science is becoming an extremely attractive field in this day and age. Not only is it extremely profitable, it also offers great utility to various other fields. In and of itself, data science can be used for predicting possibilities, prescribing behaviour, determining trends and making predictions based on hidden patterns. Among students and researchers,…
The internet has a plethora of options when it comes to learning the art of programming and web development. It is easy to get confused among the choices and ultimately select a poor service, which only wastes your time and money. After looking for such an online service for quite a few days, I had…
What is Codecademy? Codecademy is an online learning platform hosted on the cloud and has become quite popular nowadays. Codecademy is able to provide what before the advent of the internet, could only be achieved through a full university education or through multiple books. This platform is quite competitively priced, of almost no cost and…
Online courses are the best option if you are already too busy to learn, or if you’re juggling too many things at once. Since online courses are super flexible, you get the opportunity to fix your own schedules and learn at your own pace. Online courses also allow you to learn without having to spend…
We live in a truly remarkable technological age where anything is possible. Our advancements in technology have made it possible for us to easily overcome large physical barriers. This has granted us the ability to communicate and interact with people all over the world. One of the benefits of living in such a technological age…
