The financial world and the world of coding are two different places. Both have different languages and understandings of how things work, but both require some form of synergy in an organization. Previously, a finance person was not required to know any sort of coding as that was primarily the job description of the developers.…
Pluralsight is a well-known and well-reputed online technology-based platform. It offers a high-end learning experience for programming enthusiasts and computer geeks across the globe. From simple C++ coding to Advance Machine Learning and business analytics, Pluralsight has the most experienced and qualified authors and instructors. With rich learning material, this digital ecosystem has the best…
Companies invest heavily in training their employees on being able to operate the basic Microsoft Office software. Excel is one such tool that handles much of the work of a company, be it financial statements or simple quotations. Excel is a powerful tool that can help automate pretty much all the data that you type…
As a programmer, much of your time is spent on handling various types of data that comes through. In the world of Python, you tend to deal with CSVs or Comma Separated Values files a lot. It’s one thing to be able to understand CSVs files and another to actually gain enough knowledge to start…
Programming has gained value over the years as the technological advances take humankind more towards a user-friendly working environment. People are more in tune with working with technology than they were ever before. Programmers are therefore in high demand and those with exceptional skills go out of their ways to develop unique software systems that…
If you have a background in animation, 3D modeling, visual art, motion graphics, or game development, then you’ve probably heard of Blender or come face to face with it at least once in your life. For decades now Blender has become the industry standard for powerful computer graphics work. But all this power comes at…
Christina Aguilera is one of the world’s best-selling artists with over 75 million records sold worldwide. She is known not only as a singer but as an actor and songwriter as well. Her works have given her not one but five Grammy Awards as well as a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Her…
Machine learning has been growing to increasing popularity as of late. With that in mind, many people are opting into machine learning and all that it can offer for them. If you’re like me and want to open a window into this world, you probably need some decent resources to back it up. This is…
Are you interested in starting a profitable career in the tech industry? Many Udemy and Skillshare students are learning the skills they need to get hired for high paying jobs, but who is it better to learn from? In my last review we compared Udemy vs Udacity and revealed that Udemy was the better choice.…
Did you know every year more self-taught professionals are finding extremely high paying jobs. We live in the information age, where knowledge is now easily accessible. People everywhere are learning from online courses the skill sets they need to find good careers. Gone are the days of needing college degrees, experience is what matters now.…
Introduction Python is a powerful, high-level, object-oriented programming language created by Guido van Rossum. It is one of the easiest languages to learn and a great way to start your programming journey owing to its simplicity and easy-to-use syntax. It originated as a scripting language to patch together or orchestrate code written in C. Basically,…
Master of Project Academy is an online training service with self-sufficient certificate courses. It is a place for professionals from all around the world to improve their skills and abilities through a variety of online courses. Master of Project Academy strives to share the knowledge they have with professionals around the world to improve their…
Overview There is no end to learning. Everyone is pursuing skills to improve their career growth. For this reason, many of us have searched online for courses and came across different top online learning sites. Whether you are looking to learn any technical skills or trying to improve your managerial skills, there is a lot…
Introduction David Mamet is known for his works like American Buffalo and Glengarry Glen Loss. He is an experienced author, playwright, film director and screenwriter. The notable highlights from his career are when he was awarded the Pulitzer Prize and got Tony nominations. David decided to share his knowledge of dramatic writing with everyone who…
Herbie Hancock is the most celebrated musician of our time. He is an actor, composer, a pianist and a keyboardist. He has won fourteen Grammy awards for his contributions to music. Herbie learned about his talents while playing along the tunes of records in his living room. He taught himself the basics and later became…
James Patterson is one of the highest paid authors in the world. Over the years, he has made a name for himself as a philanthropist as well as a script writer. Generally, his books can be categorized as thrillers, fiction, non-fiction and romance. His notable works include the Alex Cross series, the Michael Bennett series,…
Jodie Foster is a renowned American actress with two Oscars, three British Academy Film Awards and many more achievements under her belt. She has always wanted to influence people with her movies for the better. Taking her dream forward, Jodie has partnered with MasterClass to share her movie experience and acting wisdom with the rest…
Neil Gaiman is known for his famous works like American Gods, Coraline and The Graveyard Book. He writes not only fiction and short stories but has written scripts for movies and audio theatres as well. His comic books and graphic novels add weight to his esteem as a storyteller. MasterClass offers online classes through pre-recorded…
Shonda Rhimes is an award-winning writer who has written hit TV shows like Grey’s Anatomy and Scandal. Not only TV shows, she also has many books under her name. When it was announced that Shonda will be teaching on MasterClass, the buzz it created among screenwriters was amazing. MasterClass has been getting experienced and famous…
Steve Martin is an American actor, writer and comedian who made a name for himself by working in movies like All of Me, The Jerk, Little Shop of Horrors and Father of the Bride. People got to know him first as a writer of The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour. Then, he was recognized for his…
Thomas Keller is known for his exceptional cooking skills and innovative recipes. His many cookbooks and restaurants add weight to his capabilities and achievements. The award-winning chef has multiple 3-star ratings from the famous Michelin Guide. His culinary skills are unlike anything the world has seen. And now, Thomas Keller has joined his colleagues to…
Timbaland is an acclaimed rapper, an acknowledged record producer, talented singer, DJ and an exceptional songwriter. He is a recognized name in the R&B and Hip Hop music scene. He began his career in 1996 and produced singer Ginuwine’s album “Ginuwine…The Bachelor”. People started noticing him as he worked on successful albums like Aaliyah’s “One…
Usher is an award winning American singer, dancer and a voice actor. He has won eight Grammys throughout his 25+ years of musical career. Usher had debuted his first album in 1994 but his second album released in 1997 is what made him recognized in the mainstream culture. Usher collaborated with MasterClass to teach about…
Werner Herzog is an award-winning director, writer and producer. He touches every aspect of the cinema and his talents are extraordinary. Werner has started from the bottom and made his way to the top with films like Lessons of Darkness, Grizzly Man, Cave of Forgotten Dreams, etc. Werner is often dubbed as the “the most…
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…
