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Microsoft Office Specialist Certification Training for $29

Master Word & Excel (Plus Either Access or Outlook) And Impress Recruiters with Hard-Earned Certifications
Expires December 25, 2016 23:59 PST
Buy now and get 85% off

KEY FEATURES

The cornerstone to any successful career in business is a strong foundation in Microsoft Office. Where to start? Excel and Word. If you’re not a wiz at these programs yet, this course will make sure you get there as quickly as possible. And it will prep you for the certification exams that will prove your mastery in the process.

  • Master Word & Excel w/ 49 hours of training
  • Prepare to ace the following exams: Excel 2013 Expert Part One certification exam 77-427, Excel 2013 Expert Part Two certification exam 77-428, Word 2013 Expert Part One certification exam 77-425 & Word 2013 Expert Part Two certification exam 77-426
  • Learn to create, edit & format Word documents
  • Use formulas & edit Excel worksheets
  • Work w/ tables, macros & more

To learn Access or Outlook in addition to Word & Excel click below
ACCESS
OUTLOOK

PRODUCT SPECS

Details & Requirements

  • Length of time users can access this course: 12 months from time of redemption
  • Access options: web streaming, mobile streaming
  • Certification of completion not included
  • Redemption deadline: redeem your code within 30 days of purchase
  • Experience level required: all levels

Compatibility

  • Internet required

THE EXPERT

Webucator Training is a global training company founded in 2003 that has since trained over 65,000 students. They provide technical and business training, and are a Microsoft Certified Partner for Learning Solutions (CPLS). Why choose them? They care about delivering great training to the comfort of your own home.

For more details on this course and instructor, click here.

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Lytro Illum Camera for $299

The First High-End Camera to Capture the Entire Light Field
Expires December 31, 2016 23:59 PST
Buy now and get 76% off

KEY FEATURES

Most cameras capture the position of light rays, producing your average static 2D image. But the Illum’s cutting-edge technology records the direction of these rays, generating images you can later refocus, change perspective within, or view in 3D. You can essentially revisit the scene of the photo–meaning you’ll never miss snapping the perfect shot again.

  • Take “living pictures” you can adjust afterwards
  • Refocus your shots, change their perspective & view them in 3D, even in post-production
  • Use familiar digital camera features: auto focus, exposure mode, etc.
  • Capture the angle of every light ray in a scene
  • Easily carry it anywhere: design is compact, durable & lightweight
  • Shoot photos at an optimal resolution for sharing online
  • Access an array of tools including photo filters & uploading software

PRODUCT SPECS

Details & Requirements

  • Dimensions: 3.4”L x 5.7”W x 6.5”H
  • Weight:
    • 2.07 lb (without battery)
    • 2.27 lb (with battery)
  • Snapdragon 801 Image Processor
  • Focal length: 9.5-77.8mm (30 – 250mm equivalent)
  • Aperture: Constant f/2.0
  • Zoom: 8x optical
  • Magnification: 1:3
  • LCD display: 4” back-lit rear screen with dual hinge tilting up to 90°/down to 10°
  • Format: Light Field Picture (.lpf)
  • Aspect ratio: 3:2
  • 2D export resolution: 2450×1634 pixels
  • File/picture storage: SDXC/SDHC memory card slot
  • Shutter speed: 1/4000-32 sec
  • ISO range: 80-3200
  • Exposure compensation, bracketing & lock
  • Touchscreen & live view
  • Built in Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n/ac)
  • Battery: removable 3.7V, 3760 mAh lithium ion (rechargeable)
  • Illum Camera Manual

Includes:

  • Lytro Illum Camera (black)
  • Rechargeable lithium ion battery
  • Quick charger
  • Lens cap
  • Lens hood
  • Shoulder/neck strap
  • Neutral density filter (ND8)
  • Micro-USB 3.0 cable
  • Lens cleaning cloth
  • Note: SD card not included

Compatibility

  • Mac:
    • Mac OS X 10.9 or later
    • 4GB RAM
    • Intel Core 2 Duo or newer
    • Intel HD Graphics 4000
  • Windows:
    • 64-bit Windows 7 or newer
    • 4GB RAM
    • Intel HD Graphics 4000 or newer, or DirectX 10.0
  • Micro-USB 3.0
  • Free Lytro Desktop app (for importing, processing, applying filters & interacting with Lytro pictures)
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‘Game of Thrones’ Poster for $19

Deck Out Your Entertainment Center with a Serious Ode to the Screen
Expires December 31, 2016 23:59 PST
Buy now and get 23% off

KEY FEATURES

What better way to spice up any room than with a rendition of this now-iconic image straight from the TV hit Game of Thrones? Adorn the wall of your choice with this artistic silhouette of Lord Eddard Stark sitting pensively on the Iron Throne. Featuring a minimalistic yet dynamic composition, this archival-quality piece is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

  • Printed on 100 lb polar white photo paper
  • Features 100-year archival quality
  • Details a silhouette of Eddard Stark sitting on the Iron Throne

PRODUCT SPECS

Details & Requirements

  • Dimensions: 18″L x 24″W

Includes:

  • Game of Thrones Poster
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Mega Graphics Bundle for $19

It’s All in the Details: 1,260 Unique Elements, Icons, Badges & More for All Your Design Projects
Expires March 24, 2017 23:59 PST
Buy now and get 98% off

KEY FEATURES

This immense bundle—filled with nearly 10GBs worth of graphics—includes 1,260 premium resources. You can customize any of the elements for your client mock-ups and pet projects alike. And you won’t lose any details of the great designs since they scale to size. Packing everything from icons to textures, and available for just $19, this is one steal of a graphics bundle.

  • Make mock-ups & finalize projects w/ 1,260 unique graphic elements
  • Files have an extended License & can be used in an unlimited number of personal or commercial projects
  • Reselling, sharing, redistributing & giving away is not permitted
  • Download a PDF file via Dropbox to access all of the elements
  • Scale up the vectors to any size without losing a detail
  • Use icons, textures & more for your designs
  • Download in file formats AICS6, EPS10, JPEG & PNG

PRODUCT SPECS

Details & Requirements

  • Licenses Offered: Extended
  • File Types: PDF
  • File Size: 5.8GB KB
  • Tileable: Yes
  • Requirements: Adobe CS6+
  • Layered: Yes
  • DPI: 300 DPI
  • Vector: Yes

Includes:

  • 32 love patterns
  • 31 speech bubbles
  • 68 comic book elements
  • 26 eco nature elements
  • 28 flat concept illustrations
  • 47 summer elements
  • 128 cloud shapes
  • 106 Christmas elements
  • 70 badges
  • 220 unique icons
  • 228 vector backgrounds
  • 25 halftone textures
  • 180+ watercolor Christmas elements, cards, patterns & backgrounds
  • 30 logo designs
  • All vector elements are provided in the following file formats: AICS6, EPS10, JPEG, PNG
  • PDF file accessed via Dropbox download link
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ExoMount Touch Air Vent Car Mount for $16

Click In & Drive Off Hands-Free with This Versatile Car Mount
Expires December 31, 2016 23:59 PST
Buy now and get 31% off

KEY FEATURES

Stay focused on the road with the ExoMount Touch Air Vent Mount. Your smartphone mounts with just one touch, and it clips onto your air vents so it’s always within a quick glance. Thanks to its 360˚ rotation and swivel, you can even choose to view your phone in portrait or landscape mode depending on your needs.

  • Mount your phone to your air vent w/ just 1 touch
  • View your phone in any orientation w/ 360˚ rotation & swivel
  • Keep your phone stable w/ non-slip rubber grip
  • Use w/ smartphones, MP3 players & more
  • Pop in a thick card to use it as a phone stand on your desk

PRODUCT SPECS

Details & Requirements

  • Dimensions: 2.31”W
  • Maximum phone size: 3.46”W x 0.7”deep

Includes:

  • ExoMount Touch Air Vent Car Mount (black)

Compatibility

  • Phone 6s
  • iPhone 6s Plus
  • LG G4
  • Galaxy S5+
  • Galaxy Note 4+
  • and more
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Ultimate Web Developer Bundle for $10

Go Beyond the Code–13 Courses to Master Tools, Frameworks & Techniques That’ll Streamline Your Coding Workflow
Expires December 24, 2016 23:59 PST
Buy now and get 98% off

Mastering Git

KEY FEATURES

A powerful source control management program, Git will allow you to track changes and revert to any previous versions of your code, helping you implement an efficient, effective workflow. With this course, you’ll master everything from setting up your Git environment, to writing clean code using the Reset and Revert features, to ultimately understanding the entire Git workflow from start to finish.

  • Work in parallel on different parts of your project & manage diversions using branching in Git
  • Manage conflicts in your Git app using Merge, a developer’s “magic missile”
  • Easily eliminate errors w/ features such as Reset & Revert
  • Make your code linear and better control it using features like Rebase & Blame
  • Effortlessly control code changes using Patches
  • Integrate external software into your project without affecting your app, w/ the help of SubModules

PRODUCT SPECS

Details & Requirements

  • Length of time users can access this course: lifetime
  • Access options: web streaming, mobile streaming
  • Certification of completion included
  • Redemption deadline: redeem your code within 30 days of purchase
  • Experience level required: beginner, intermediate, advanced, all levels

Compatibility

  • Internet required

Mastering CSS

KEY FEATURES

Build your knowledge of CSS, master one of the most valuable tools in modern web design, and take your development skills to the next level. You’ll review important CSS foundations, dive into responsive design, and more, becoming adept at creating sleek, feature-rich apps in less time than it takes for you to say “Cascading Style Sheets” three times fast.

  • Dive into all things CSS w/ 4 hours & 44 minutes of content
  • Master CSS fundamentals: the box model, anatomy of a rule set, types of style sheets, etc.
  • Create page layouts w/ floats & eliminate issues using techniques like the clearfix hack
  • Build a main navigation menu, drop-down, buttons & other interactive page elements
  • Craft a responsive design using a fluid grid, flexible images, etc.
  • Implement web fonts to great effect using the @font-face property
  • Display the workflow for HiDPI (Retina) devices w/ 2x images, 1.5x images, JavaScript approaches, etc.

PRODUCT SPECS

Details & Requirements

  • Length of time users can access this course: lifetime
  • Access options: web streaming, mobile streaming
  • Certification of completion not included
  • Redemption deadline: redeem your code within 30 days of purchase
  • Experience level required: all levels

Compatibility

  • Internet required

THE EXPERT

Rich Finelli is a husband and a father living in Piscataway, NJ, working as a front-end developer. He’s truly passionate and excited for all front-end technologies and enjoys learning about web design and development. He also teaches two courses on CSS at Mercer County Community in NJ, and writes about web design on his blog, richfinelli.com. For more details on the course and instructor, click here.

This course is hosted by StackSkills, the premier eLearning destination for discovering top-shelf courses on everything from coding—to business—to fitness, and beyond!

Responsive Web Design from Concept to Complete Site

KEY FEATURES

When developing for today’s web user, you have to consider devices of varying screen sizes: tablets, smartphones, and more. Here, you’ll learn to craft responsive websites that provide an optimal viewing experience on them all. Utilize HTML5 and CSS3 to convert fix-width layouts, format layouts that adapt to different browser sizes, and more, and acquire the skills you need to quickly and efficiently create your own responsive website.

  • Build a responsive site from mockup to HTML & CSS implementation w/ over 2 hours of content
  • Understand the pros & cons of responsive web design compared to other techniques
  • Build a fluid layout starting from a digital mockup
  • Create breakpoints in a layout & write the code to modify your site layout at each breakpoint
  • Test & maintain your responsive code on different devices
  • Format headers, footers & column layouts that adapt to different browser sizes
  • Target specific viewports to present an optimized view of your site for a given device

PRODUCT SPECS

Details & Requirements

  • Length of time users can access this course: lifetime
  • Access options: web streaming, mobile streaming
  • Certification of completion included
  • Redemption deadline: redeem your code within 30 days of purchase
  • Experience level required: all levels

Compatibility

  • Internet required

THE EXPERT

Joshua Miller is a freelance web designer, college professor, and interactive artist living in eastern Pennsylvania. He has taught animation, web/graphic design, game design, and programming at various colleges, and currently holds a tenure-track position at Kutztown University. He also teaches part-time at Lehigh University, and runs a successful freelance design business on the side. His true interests lie in the intersection of design and programming, specifically the creation of digital interactive work. For more details on the course and instructor, click here.

This course is hosted by StackSkills, the premier eLearning destination for discovering top-shelf courses on everything from coding—to business—to fitness, and beyond!

jQuery UI Development

KEY FEATURES

Why reinvent the wheel by building oft-used components and functionalities from scratch? Turn to jQuery UI, and benefit from this suite of official plug-ins for the jQuery library. Utilizing features such as the ThemeRoller app (which allows you to quickly skin components), you’ll save hundreds of hours in development and benefit from a solid platform on which to build rich, engaging interfaces.

  • Master jQuery UI development w/ over 2 hours of content
  • Set up a custom jQuery UI library & make it more efficient to use
  • Understand how components work & how to quickly skin them
  • Use the ThemeRoller to quickly create custom themes
  • Understand how events work in jQuery UI
  • Utilize hands-on demonstrations w/ detailed explanations & code
  • Build drag-and-drop elements
  • Work w/ over 9 key components

PRODUCT SPECS

Details & Requirements

  • Length of time users can access this course: lifetime access
  • Access options: web streaming, mobile streaming
  • Certification of completion not included
  • Redemption deadline: redeem your code within 30 days of purchase
  • Experience level required: all levels

Compatibility

  • Internet required

THE EXPERT

Ben Fhala discovered his passion for data visualization 6 years ago, while he was working at Parsons’ data visualization department in New York. He is the owner of the online video training school, 02geek.com, and is an an Adobe ACP to boot. He enjoys spending most of his time learning and teaching, and generally loves visual programming and visualization. Ben has had the honor of developing apps and interactive experiences for companies such as Target, and even heads of state around the world. For more details on the course and instructor, click here.

This course is hosted by StackSkills, the premier eLearning destination for discovering top-shelf courses on everything from coding—to business—to fitness, and beyond!

Learning Git

KEY FEATURES

Bump your development skills up a notch by mastering Git. This distributed version control system allows you to batch track the history of your file edits, and to identify when and where your code has changed. You’ll learn how to initialize your first repository, manage your commit history, and more, gaining the tools you need to quickly and efficiently handle any development project.

  • Create a Git repository to start tracking versions of your projects
  • Contribute to different projects by making commits to Git repositories
  • Secure your repository with the help of SSH keys
  • Work with multiple people on a project using Branch and Merge commands
  • Link to the online remote copies of a repository & stay updated w/ the changes
  • Add tags to mark the deployed versions of the project
  • Resolve the bugs by tracing code changes to its origin

PRODUCT SPECS

Details & Requirements

  • Length of time users can access this course: lifetime access
  • Access options: web streaming, mobile streaming
  • Certification of completion not included
  • Redemption deadline: redeem your code within 30 days of purchase
  • Experience level required: all levels

Compatibility

  • Internet required

THE EXPERT

Packt’s mission is to help the world put software to work in new ways, through the delivery of effective learning and information services to IT professionals. Working towards that vision, it has published over 3,000 books and videos so far, providing IT professionals with the actionable knowledge they need to get the job done–whether that’s specific learning on an emerging technology or optimizing key skills in more established tools. For more details on the course and instructor, click here.

This course is hosted by StackSkills, the premier eLearning destination for discovering top-shelf courses on everything from coding—to business—to fitness, and beyond!

Introducing AngularJS

KEY FEATURES

AngularJS is a Google-backed JavaScript framework that simplifies development of single-page apps. Add this modern framework to your repertoire, and you’ll automate the coding of repetitive tasks such as rendering and event binding. This will free you to work on the actual logic of your code, equipping you to build rich, quality apps faster than ever–and without cutting any corners at that.

  • Delve into AngularJS w/ over 2 hours of content
  • Scaffold your app entirely w/ the Yeoman tool
  • Build a dynamic page & render lists of items in one line of code
  • Program Reactions on user-interactions such as clicks, selection change, blur & more
  • Easily validate data present in forms, from simple required fields to complex custom form validation
  • Efficiently handle routing between different pages of an app
  • Load data from external sources in the background using AJAX calls w/ Angular
  • Master the use of performing actions asynchronously by creating worker threads

PRODUCT SPECS

Details & Requirements

  • Length of time users can access this course: lifetime access
  • Access options: web streaming, mobile streaming
  • Certification of completion not included
  • Redemption deadline: redeem your code within 30 days of purchase
  • Experience level required: all levels

Compatibility

  • Internet required

THE EXPERT

Mathieu Chauvinc is a Managing Director at Red Ape Solutions and works on keeping the company at cutting edge of web technologies. He leads a tech team of 15 and collaborates with them in building complex single page applications and neat hybrid mobile apps. He has been involved in web technologies for over a decade, from Django to Go, SQL to NoSQL, and Mootools to Angular. For more details on the course and instructor, click here.

This course is hosted by StackSkills, the premier eLearning destination for discovering top-shelf courses on everything from coding—to business—to fitness, and beyond!

Learning Grunt

KEY FEATURES

Grunt, an industry-standard JavaScript task runner, is used by professional developers to automate the most repetitive parts of their workflow. It’s loaded with a wealth of plugins to expedite your development process and reduce human error. You’ll learn to build an entire workflow, progressing towards utilizing advanced configurations and even creating your own plug-ins by course’s end.

  • Use the command line to lint & build source files, run unit tests, and preview your site in a web server
  • Utilize Node.js to create scalable & real-time applications
  • Configure Require.js to accelerate your code performance
  • Minimize your work time by adding multiple configurations for a single task
  • Test your code like a pro using Karma & Jasmine
  • Integrate Git into your Grunt workflow for powerful source control management
  • Identify common issues & problems in Grunt and learn important troubleshooting skills

PRODUCT SPECS

Details & Requirements

  • Length of time users can access this course: lifetime access
  • Access options: web streaming, mobile streaming
  • Certification of completion not included
  • Redemption deadline: redeem your code within 30 days of purchase
  • Experience level required: all levels

Compatibility

  • Internet required

THE EXPERT

Dan Wellman is an author and front-end engineer living on the South Coast of the UK and working in London. By day, he works for Skype and has a blast writing application-grade JavaScript. By night, he writes books and tutorials focused mainly on frontend web development. He is also a staff writer for the Tuts+ arm of the Envato network, and occasionally writes for .Net magazine. For more details on the course and instructor, click here.

This course is hosted by StackSkills, the premier eLearning destination for discovering top-shelf courses on everything from coding—to business—to fitness, and beyond!

Introducing Grunt: The JavaScript Task Runner

KEY FEATURES

Web developers today are looking to create reusable workflows and development tools in JavaScript that will dramatically streamline development. In addition to being able to run custom commands easily, Grunt makes your web development experience very rewarding by reacting whenever a file is changed and performing the actions needed. This course will help in all aspects of development, from writing better code to deploying compact production packages.

  • Start with a simple Grunt file and move on to building a fully functional workflow and deployment system.
  • Deal w/ simple tasks like renaming, moving & combining files
  • Create concise & compact deployment packages
  • Create a basic file then build upon it to achieve various levels of automation
  • Use a range of plugins to achieve concatenation, image minification, responsive image creation
  • Compile many types of languages
  • Test your code using multiple testing frameworks such as JSLint, PhantomJS, and Beha
  • Get introduced to advanced uses of Grunt involving custom command-line commands

PRODUCT SPECS

Details & Requirements

  • Length of time users can access this course: lifetime
  • Access options: web streaming
  • Certification of completion not included
  • Redemption deadline: redeem your code within 30 days of purchase
  • Experience level required: all levels

Compatibility

  • Internet required

THE EXPERT

Daniel Linn has been into technology since 1992 when his father brought a modem home from his work at the cable companies for testing and he saw his first rollover image. His career has spanned all aspects of the software development life cycle, and over that time he’s fulfilled many different roles including Designer, Developer, Project Manager, Database Admin, and Front End Architect, with some Dev Ops thrown in from time to time. He is currently the Director of Development at Metal Toad, a Portland-based technology consulting firm specializing in mobile, desktop, and web applications and solutions.

For more details on this course and instructor, click here. This course is hosted by StackSkills, the premier eLearning destination for discovering top-shelf courses on everything from coding—to business—to fitness, and beyond!

Rapid Gulp

KEY FEATURES

Modern web development is filled with an abundance of tools and technologies, but it’s difficult to know where to begin. You want to both work efficiently and build high performance sites–Gulp delivers both. With its rising popularity, you don’t want to leave Gulp out of your toolbox. This course will teach you to use the tools needed to create better websites through clear examples and step-by-step instructions.

  • Learn to set up Gulp & write basic tasks
  • Study common use cases to create a plugin from scratch
  • Get hands-on experience w/ practical examples
  • Optimize files & automate the process of testing code
  • Gain a deeper understanding by looking at how streams work & how to define custom plugins
  • Learn to create your own apps & test them

PRODUCT SPECS

Details & Requirements

  • Length of time users can access this course: lifetime
  • Access options: web streaming
  • Certification of completion not included
  • Redemption deadline: redeem your code within 30 days of purchase
  • Experience level required: all levels

Compatibility

  • Internet required

THE EXPERT

Matthew Brandly is an experienced web developer with over a year of experience using Gulp on a variety of projects. He’s helped build sites for a number of start-ups and has contributed to open source projects on GitHub. If he’s not at his keyboard, you’ll find him making music on his guitar or playing pickup basketball.

For more details on this course and instructor, click here. This course is hosted by StackSkills, the premier eLearning destination for discovering top-shelf courses on everything from coding—to business—to fitness, and beyond!

Rapid LESS

KEY FEATURES

This course will take you through all the essential tools to begin writing better CSS with LESS. You’ll start with the basics, as the course highlights all of the key features in easy-to-follow, step-by-step chunks, ending with some existing scenarios. You’ll not only learn how to write smart code, but you’ll learn why LESS is a beneficial addition to your existing workflow.

  • Learn about additional publications to further your education
  • Study variables
  • Learn LESS’ way of storing repetitive data such as color values, font sizes & more using customized names
  • Study mixins, a CSS type function in LESS that
  • Learn how to write shorter, cleaner CSS
  • Get to know various functions & operations available within LESS
  • Simplify your CSS & perform impressive actions

PRODUCT SPECS

Details & Requirements

  • Length of time users can access this course: lifetime
  • Access options: web streaming
  • Certification of completion not included
  • Redemption deadline: redeem your code within 30 days of purchase
  • Experience level required: all levels

Compatibility

  • Internet required

THE EXPERT

Reme Le Hane is a front-end web developer with many years of experience. His expertise primarily includes HTML, CSS, LESS, and jQuery. He also has experience with JavaScript, AngularJS, BackgoneJS, and NodeJS. Some of his other experience also includes Facebook application development, SEO and CMSs such as Joomla! and WordPress. Since March 2014, he has been employed at TAG Worldwide as a frontend Web Developer. TAG is a global brands service agency that is based in Century City. Primary responsibilities include developing and maintaining clients’ access portals, as well as developing new functionality and features as per clients’specifications.

For more details on this course and instructor, click here. This course is hosted by StackSkills, the premier eLearning destination for discovering top-shelf courses on everything from coding—to business—to fitness, and beyond!

Rapid SASS

KEY FEATURES

This course will not only help you become a better front-end developer, but make your life easier with its explanation of this powerful tool.
You’ll begin with a bang, getting your first SASS files up and running within the first 10 minutes. You’ll then then move on to understanding and implementing more advanced SASS concepts.

  • Learn how to include variables & nesting
  • Make your life easier w/ simpler code
  • Gain insight into the Bourbon library for cross-browser compatibility
  • Review the website
  • Enhance your CSS workflow

PRODUCT SPECS

Details & Requirements

  • Length of time users can access this course: lifetime
  • Access options: web streaming
  • Certification of completion not included
  • Redemption deadline: redeem your code within 30 days of purchase
  • Experience level required: all levels

Compatibility

  • Internet required

THE EXPERT

Brock Nunn is a front-end web developer from Tulsa, Oklahoma. Over the past six years, Brock has taken part in web projects big and small. Self taught, Brock has a passion for teaching others with a simple and personal approach. Brock married his wife in June of 2009. When he is not neck deep in code, Brock enjoys making great food for his family, including his puppy Sugar.

For more details on this course and instructor, click here. This course is hosted by StackSkills, the premier eLearning destination for discovering top-shelf courses on everything from coding—to business—to fitness, and beyond!

Mastering JavaScript

KEY FEATURES

JavaScript is the browser language that supports object-oriented, imperative, and functional programming styles, focusing on website behavior. JavaScript provides web developers with the knowledge to program more intelligently and idiomatically—and this course will help you explore the best practices for building an original, functional, and useful cross-platform library. At courses’ end, you’ll be equipped with all the knowledge, tips, and hacks you need to stand out in the advanced world of web development.

  • Get a foundational knowledge of OOP coding
  • Explore naming convention best practices for primitive variables, constructors, methods & properties
  • Learn about creating global namespace & pure JavaScript onload script
  • Walk through cross-browser compatibility
  • Learn how the onload & DOMContentLoaded events are triggered
  • Use querySelectorAll method & dynamically load scripts using a script loader
  • Build up the instructor’s library by integrating code, methods & logic

PRODUCT SPECS

Details & Requirements

  • Length of time users can access this course: lifetime
  • Access options: web streaming
  • Certification of completion not included
  • Redemption deadline: redeem your code within 30 days of purchase
  • Experience level required: all levels

Compatibility

  • Internet required

THE EXPERT

Ben Fhala discovered his passion for data visualization six years ago while he was working at Parsons, New York in their data visualization department, PIIM. He is the owner of the online video training school, 02geekcom, and an Adobe ACP. He enjoys spending most of his time learning and teaching, and has a love for visual programming and visualization in general. Ben has had the honor of developing applications for members of the US Congress, Prime Ministers, and Presidents around the world.

For more details on this course and instructor, click here. This course is hosted by StackSkills, the premier eLearning destination for discovering top-shelf courses on everything from coding—to business—to fitness, and beyond!

Rapid UnderscoreJS

KEY FEATURES

UnderscoreJS is a library of utility functions for JavaScript that helps to simplify JavaScript code. It can be used with any other library or framework, and works great as an addition to jQuery, AngularJS, BackboneJS, or any other framework you might be using. Rapid UnderscoreJS is a quick introduction to making the most of the UnderscoreJS library. Using a practical example project, it shows you not just how but why you would want to use UnderscoreJS’s methods.

  • Learn what the UnderscoreJS library is & why you would want to use it
  • Discover how to incorporate UnderscoreJS into an existing browser or NodeJS-based project
  • Dive deeper into UnderscoreJS concepts to deal with arrays & objects
  • Learn to filter, group & sort
  • Explore JavaScript’s “this” context to manage binding
  • See how new functions can easily be made by partially applying the existing functions
  • Use debounce, throttle, once & after

PRODUCT SPECS

Details & Requirements

  • Length of time users can access this course: lifetime
  • Access options: web streaming
  • Certification of completion not included
  • Redemption deadline: redeem your code within 30 days of purchase
  • Experience level required: all levels

Compatibility

  • Internet required

THE EXPERT

Thomas Parslow is a Brighton-based freelance developer specializing in JavaScript and Python. He has been writing software for over almost two decades, and has worked in both the IT industry and academia. Thomas is a co-organizer of the successful learn-to-code workshop Coding For Humans and regularly speaks at technical events.

For more details on this course and instructor, click here. This course is hosted by StackSkills, the premier eLearning destination for discovering top-shelf courses on everything from coding—to business—to fitness, and beyond!

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Pay What You Want: ‘Start a Side Business’ Bundle for $1

10 Courses to Source & Brand Products, Master Importing Tactics, Market to Consumers & More
Expires February 23, 2017 22:59 PST
Buy now and get 99% off

Private Label Products: Create Brands & Sell with Amazon FBA

KEY FEATURES

Fancy yourself a top-seller of goods on Amazon? The process isn’t complex to learn. Source and rebrand products from Alibaba, sell them via the Fulfilled By Amazon program, and use marketing tactics to increase sales. You’ll position yourself to launch a lucrative venture, and learn valuable skills applicable to other businesses you may start later on.

  • Effectively sell private label products on Amazon w/ 14 hours of content
  • Identify & import products that will sell for large margins
  • Use Alibaba as a product sourcing platform: find suppliers, obtain samples, etc.
  • Utilize the Amazon FBA program: get your product approved, list it for sale, etc.
  • Drive sales using Twitter posts, Amazon reviews & other marketing techniques
  • Deal w/ trademark/copyright issues, understand how to navigate customs, etc.

PRODUCT SPECS

Details & Requirements

  • Length of time users can access this course: lifetime access
  • Access options: web streaming, mobile streaming
  • Certification of completion not included
  • Redemption deadline: redeem your code within 30 days of purchase
  • Experience level required: all levels

Compatibility

  • Internet required

THE EXPERT

Anthony Monfet is an entrepreneur who has been selling online professionally since 2001. He formed his first real business just a couple years afterwards, becoming an eBay Titanium Powerseller within his first year of business. Shortly thereafter, he sold that business and became an Amazon retailer, peddling sporting goods online. Today, he runs a consulting business, helping as many as 100+ clients at a time effectively sell wares on Amazon. For more details on the course and instructor, click here.

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Alibaba ✈ Import Guide to Making Huge Margins

KEY FEATURES

Fiending to enter the online retail game–and win? Familiarize yourself with Alibaba, a comprehensive e-commerce platform on which you can source goods for resale. You’ll learn to use the site like a pro, find suppliers, negotiate terms, set up payment, and more, setting up the foundation for a business that’s as lucrative as it is sustainable.

  • Import, rebrand, produce & sell products w/ 2 hours of content
  • Navigate the Alibaba site: find suppliers, verify their credibility, etc.
  • Negotiate favorable terms w/ suppliers, send payments, organize shipping & more
  • Choose a product for resale, create a prototype or CAD drawing for manufacturing & calculate profit
  • Use Amazon’s FBA services to list items for sale & fulfill orders
  • Build a profitable, sustainable business

PRODUCT SPECS

Details & Requirements

  • Length of time users can access this course: lifetime access
  • Access options: web streaming, mobile streaming
  • Certification of completion not included
  • Redemption deadline: redeem your code within 30 days of purchase
  • Experience level required: all levels

Compatibility

  • Internet required

THE EXPERT

Kurt Bihelek has over 8 years of experience importing products from Alibaba, and has helped launch and consulted for multiple startups. His passion lies in helping startups succeed, particularly those founded by brilliant and passionate entrepreneurs who still struggle to make their business profitable and sustainable due to a lack of experience and funding. For more details on the course and instructor, click here.

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Alibaba Import Business Blueprint: Build Your Import Empire

KEY FEATURES

The word “import” can seem imposing, conjuring up images of cargo ships crisscrossing the Atlantic. But it’s also a process as tangible as finding products on Alibaba and reselling them via Amazon’s FBA program. You’ll master the art of communicating with suppliers, branding your offerings, and more, boosting the chances your items will sell like hotcakes.

  • Learn to source products from Alibaba & sell them w/ 2.5 hours of content
  • Easily navigate the Alibaba platform
  • Find products that will perform: know where to look, perform cost analyses, etc.
  • Do business w/ suppliers, import products, create your own brand, etc.
  • Build your brand by conducting competitive research, using high-quality product images, etc.
  • Differentiate your product from similar ones to gain a competitive advantage
  • Utilize bonus resources: email templates, discount coupons samples, product ideas, etc.

PRODUCT SPECS

Details & Requirements

  • Length of time users can access this course: lifetime access
  • Access options: web streaming, mobile streaming
  • Certification of completion not included
  • Redemption deadline: redeem your code within 30 days of purchase
  • Experience level required: all levels

Compatibility

  • Internet required

THE EXPERT

Juan Galvan has been an entrepreneur since grade school. He’s started several companies, created many products, and sold on various online marketplaces with great success. He is the founder of The Dominant SEO, an agency based out of Seattle, Washington, and is excited to share his business expertise with his online students. For more details on the course and instructor, click here.

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Work from Home: My $20,000 per Month Amazon FBA MasterPlan

KEY FEATURES

Whether you want to be your own boss or launch a side venture, this course will prove invaluable to you. Learn from an instructor with years of e-commerce experience, and follow his tried-and-true techniques for selling physical products on Amazon. By course’s end, you’ll have mastered the process of setting up your own Amazon-based venture from start to finish.

  • Utilize a proven masterplan for selling physical products on Amazon w/ 4 hours of content
  • Master every stage of selling on Amazon, ranging from product research to packaging
  • Research Amazon to find profitable product opportunities
  • Find & contact reliable, professional suppliers
  • Create your product brand, build your website & Amazon listing, etc.
  • Understand how to order inventory & prepare your promo material
  • Use Facebook to build a list of buyers, generate sales w/ Amazon-sponsored ads, etc.

PRODUCT SPECS

Details & Requirements

  • Length of time users can access this course: lifetime access
  • Access options: web streaming, mobile streaming
  • Certification of completion not included
  • Redemption deadline: redeem your code within 30 days of purchase
  • Experience level required: all levels

Compatibility

  • Internet required

THE EXPERT

Tim Godfrey has founded and run a number of successful online businesses over the past 10 years, including an e-commerce business and a successful Amazon business that currently serves as his primary focus. He also founded an app business building social games for iOS and Android, and co-created a series of top selling online business information training courses with over 10,000 students and counting. For more details on the course and instructor, click here.

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The Ultimate Guide to Selling Private Label Products

KEY FEATURES

A big key to driving sales for any product? Branding (as Apple customers can attest to). Because even great items won’t appeal to consumers unless effectively packaged and marketed. Luckily, this course has you covered: you’ll learn to craft a brand name that’s memorable and keyword friendly, emulate the successes of leading online sellers, and much more.

  • Turn products into fully branded selling machines w/ 4.5 hours of content
  • Pick products most likely to sell quickly
  • Effectively differentiate your product from the competition
  • Choose a memorable brand name, create customer-focused packaging, etc.
  • Conduct keyword research for private labeling
  • Learn from the successes of leading online sellers
  • Reduce marketing costs & increase conversions

    PRODUCT SPECS

    Details & Requirements

    • Length of time users can access this course: lifetime access
    • Access options: web streaming, mobile streaming
    • Certification of completion not included
    • Redemption deadline: redeem your code within 30 days of purchase
    • Experience level required: intermediate

    Compatibility

    • Internet required

    THE EXPERT

    Danny Guerin is an importer and online entrepreneur. He has been sourcing products from Alibaba for resale for nearly 10 years, and is an e-commerce web developer who is very experienced with Magento, Shopify and Wordpress. For more details on the course and instructor, click here.

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  • How to Import From China – The Professional Guide

    KEY FEATURES

    This course demystifies the process of importing goods from China for resale, offering insights teased from the experience of real professionals. You’ll master everything from negotiating prices with suppliers to fulfilling orders, and will even get a crash course on conducting travel to China to bolster your business acumen.

    • Dive into a professional guide to importing from China w/ 3.5 hours of content
    • Negotiate the best prices for your sourced products
    • Effectively navigate Alibaba, negotiate w/ suppliers, etc.
    • Easily navigate the logistics of fulfillment
    • Conduct research to increase your competitive advantage
    • Track your payments, invoices, expenses, etc.
    • Learn how to conduct travel to China: handle visa issues, book hotels, etc.

    PRODUCT SPECS

    Details & Requirements

    • Length of time users can access this course: lifetime access
    • Access options: web streaming, mobile streaming
    • Certification of completion not included
    • Redemption deadline: redeem your code within 30 days of purchase
    • Experience level required: all levels

    Compatibility

    • Internet required

    THE EXPERT

    Manuel Becar has over 10 years’ experience working with the world’s biggest retailers on developing, sourcing, and finding new products. These retailers included the likes of Amazon, Walmart, Home Depot, and more. In the process, Manuel gained valuable knowledge of retail standards and product requirements, and even worked with factories in China. He now runs an import/export company based in Hong Kong. For more details on the course and instructor, click here.

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    Simple & Effective: Create Your Own $9,765 eBay Business

    KEY FEATURES

    If you’re an aspiring online seller but have only used eBay to bid on items, you should rethink how you approach the site. Go from buyer to seller on this expansive e-commerce platform, and build a profitable business in no time. You’ll learn to gain valuable selling experience, find a reliable drop shipper, source quality items at wholesale prices, and much more.

    • Build a profitable business on eBay w/ 5 hours of content
    • Choose items to sell w/ high profit margins
    • Accrue valuable, hands-on selling experience
    • Find a quality drop shipper for free, avoid the “middleman” scam, etc.
    • Effectively wholesale by finding products on Alibaba, sampling items, etc.
    • Avoid making beginner mistakes that lead to lost money

    PRODUCT SPECS

    Details & Requirements

    • Length of time users can access this course: lifetime access
    • Access options: web streaming, mobile streaming
    • Certification of completion not included
    • Redemption deadline: redeem your code within 30 days of purchase
    • Experience level required: all levels

    Compatibility

    • Internet required

    THE EXPERT

    Eric Campbell is an eBay PowerSeller with 6 years of experience. He has been hooked on starting home-based businesses ever since he started his first on eBay at 13 years old. In the 7 years since, he has successfully sold completed websites to other entrepreneurs, learned how to effectively drop ship and wholesale products online, and more. For more details on the course and instructor, click here.

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    No Sales B.S. | The Most Simple & Honest Amazon FBA Course

    KEY FEATURES

    While crafting a successful venture on Amazon’s FBA platform is far from impossible, it still can be challenging. This course is honest with you from the start as to the challenges you’ll face. Whether creating an Amazon seller account and listing items, or sourcing items and obtaining samples, you’ll come to understand and effectively navigate any issues that may arise in setting up an FBA-based business–ultimately priming yourself for success.

    • Get the lowdown on building a successful Amazon FBA business w/ 5 hours of content
    • Avoid the sales hype typical of comparable courses
    • Fully understand the challenges of starting an Amazon FBA business
    • Position yourself to earn money by avoiding rookie mistakes
    • Understand whether an item will be profitable
    • Create an Amazon seller account, list & ship your item, etc.
    • Source items, communicate w/ wholesalers, obtain samples, etc.

    PRODUCT SPECS

    Details & Requirements

    • Length of time users can access this course: lifetime access
    • Access options: web streaming, mobile streaming
    • Certification of completion not included
    • Redemption deadline: redeem your code within 30 days of purchase
    • Experience level required: all levels

    Compatibility

    • Internet required

    THE EXPERT

    Eric Campbell is an Ebay PowerSeller with 6 years of experience. He has been hooked on starting home-based businesses ever since he started his first on Ebay at 13 years old. In the 7 years since, he has successfully sold completed websites to other entrepreneurs, learned how to effectively drop ship and wholesale products online, and more. For more details on the course and instructor, click here.

    This course is hosted by StackSkills, the premier eLearning destination for discovering top-shelf courses on everything from coding—to business—to fitness, and beyond!

    How to Import From China – The Beginner’s Guide

    KEY FEATURES

    Want to hone your business skills or make some side cash? This course has you covered. Learn how to import products from Chinese suppliers and list them for sale through Amazon FBA. On top of that, you’ll get practical tips on how to conduct business with Chinese contacts, find reliable drop shippers, and more, maximizing the likelihood your venture takes off.

    • Earn a profit importing & reselling Chinese products w/ 3 hours of content
    • Master a proven 6-step import process to easily deal w/ logistical issues
    • Easily navigate the world of Chinese business
    • Validate product ideas, test samples, build a relationship w/ manufacturers, etc.
    • Understand the pros & cons of drop shipping
    • Place, monitor & receive your order from manufacturers
    • Know your way around the Alibaba & Amazon FBA platforms

    PRODUCT SPECS

    Details & Requirements

    • Length of time users can access this course: lifetime access
    • Access options: web streaming, mobile streaming
    • Certification of completion not included
    • Redemption deadline: redeem your code within 30 days of purchase
    • Experience level required: beginner

    Compatibility

    • Internet required

    THE EXPERT

    Manuel Becar has over 10 years’ experience working with the world’s biggest retailers on developing, sourcing, and finding new products. These retailers included the likes of Amazon, Walmart, Home Depot, and more. In the process, Manuel gained valuable knowledge of retail standards and product requirements, and even worked with factories in China. He now runs an import/export company based in Hong Kong. For more details on the course and instructor, click here.

    This course is hosted by StackSkills, the premier eLearning destination for discovering top-shelf courses on everything from coding—to business—to fitness, and beyond!

    eBay for Profits: Make $2,000 a Month Drop-Shipping Products

    KEY FEATURES

    Conducting business on eBay can be highly profitable. The key? Finding and working with drop-shippers, which will enable you to sell their products without paying upfront for inventory. Effectively work with wholesalers, list and sell their products on eBay, and more. You’ll be glad you took this course next time you take a look at your revenue numbers.

    • Profitably sell drop-shipped products on eBay w/ 3.5 hours of content
    • Obtain retail products at wholesale prices & drop ship them to customers
    • Get a tax ID & business license to conduct business w/ US wholesalers
    • Source, sell & market products internationally
    • Offer top-notch customer service to gain customer loyalty
    • Increase sales w/ new & repeat customer email signups
    • Master selling practices to increase profits

    PRODUCT SPECS

    Details & Requirements

    • Length of time users can access this course: lifetime access
    • Access options: web streaming, mobile streaming
    • Certification of completion not included
    • Redemption deadline: redeem your code within 30 days of purchase
    • Experience level required: beginner

    Compatibility

    • Internet required
    • Business license & tax ID (to show wholesalers you are a legitimate business)

    THE EXPERT

    While studying communications at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, Matt Bernstein also ran a business on eBay that generated $24,000 per year. He realized that he had a passion for passing on his knowledge to students, and currently teaches people how to start and grow a part-time venture. For more details on the course and instructor, click here.

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    VPN Shield: 3-Year Subscription for $34

    Simple, Reliable, Complete Online Protection Across All Your Mobile & Desktop Devices
    Expires November 22, 2016 23:59 PST
    Buy now and get 41% off

    KEY FEATURES

    If your biggest roadblock to using a VPN is complexity, VPN Shield is for you. This reliable service prides itself on its easy-to-use user experience across all devices. It’ll keep your Internet activity safe from hackers and surveillance, no matter if you’re logging on at the airport, the library, or your own living room.

    • Automatically connect to a VPN server when a potentially unsafe network is detected
    • Connect manually to any multiregional server
    • Enjoy fast, reliable connections w/o bandwidth limitations
    • Use on up to 5 devices (iOS, Android, Kindle, Mac & Windows)
    • Get the very best encryption technology
    • Easily install, set up & start using it
    • Connect to protected servers in the USA, Australia, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, France, Netherlands, Sweden, Singapore, Hong Kong & Japan

    PRODUCT SPECS

    Details & Requirements

    • Use on up to 5 devices

    Compatibility

    • iOS 7.0 or later (iPhone, iPad & iPod touch)
    • Mac OS X 10.7 or later, 64-bit processor
    • Android 4.0.3 or later
    • Amazon Kindle
    • Windows 7, 8, 10

    SOFTWARE LICENSE DETAILS

    • License redemption deadline: redeem by 08/01/2016
    • Updates included
    • Length of access: 3 years
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    6-Port USB Charging Station for $19

    Keep All Your Electronics Charged with This Family-Size Charging Hub
    Expires December 31, 2016 23:59 PST
    Buy now and get 77% off

    KEY FEATURES

    These days, electronic devices outnumber outlets by the handful. Set this handy USB charging hub up at home or the office and you’ll always have outlets ready and available for all your power-hungry devices.

    • Perfect for charging at home or an office
    • Charges 6 devices at once
    • Charges any & all USB-compatible devices

    Also available in more colors. See drop-down above to view.

    PRODUCT SPECS

    Details & Requirements

    • Dimensions: 2.5” (L) x 3” (W) x 4.8” (H)
    • Weight: 5 oz
    • Total output: 8A

    Includes:

    • 6 Port USB Charging Station (black)

    Compatibility

    • Charges USB-compatible devices (iPhone & Android phones, Bluetooth speakers, headsets, digital cameras, and more)
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    iMyfone Umate Family License for $15

    The World’s #1 iOS Space Saver: Free Up Space on Your Devices in One. Single. Click.
    Expires December 31, 2016 23:59 PST
    Buy now and get 67% off

    KEY FEATURES

    Rather than go file-by-file, image-by-image, looking for ways to free up space on your iPhone or other iOS device, let technology do its thing. iMyfone is the number one iOS space saver tool available, and will help you reclaim the storage that is rightfully yours with very little effort on your part.

    • Release tons of space on your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch
    • Integrate 25+ analyzing technologies & remove 30+ junk types
    • Reclaim up to 75% of your space occupied by photos w/ Lossless Photo Compression
    • Manage & delete unnecessary apps to reclaim storage
    • Automatically back up all original photos before compression
    • Get more space for apps, music, photos & more
    • Use w/ up to five iOS devices

    Also available for PC. See drop-down above.

    PRODUCT SPECS

    Compatibility

    • Mac 10.7 or later
    • Supports all iOS devices running on iOS 7.0 or later

    SOFTWARE LICENSE DETAILS

    • License redemption deadline: redeem within 30 days of purchase
    • Minor updates included
    • Restrictions: use w/ a maximum of five devices
    • Length of access: lifetime
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    SNK RFID-Blocking Canvas Card Holder for $24

    Protect Your Cards & Their Data with This Slim, Sleek Wallet
    Expires December 31, 2016 23:59 PST
    Buy now and get 35% off

    KEY FEATURES

    Most credit cards and IDs now boast an embedded chip for wireless data transfer. While this chip expedites things like verifying your identity or making purchases, it also exposes your personal data to anyone with an RFID reader. Fortunately, this handy wallet does double duty–safeguarding both your cards and the data they contain, and ensuring you have all your bases covered, period.

    • Boasts a slim, lightweight & portable design
    • Offers 4 slots for credit cards, ID cards, etc.
    • Prevents RFID skimming to protect your personal data
    • Made of 100% cotton canvas
    • Features a red & white stripe lining

    PRODUCT SPECS

    Details & Requirements

    Includes:

    • SNK RFID Blocking Canvas Card Holder (Black)
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    Deadpool Mercenary Poster for $19

    Deck Out Your Entertainment Center with a Serious Ode to the Screen
    Expires December 31, 2016 23:59 PST
    Buy now and get 23% off

    KEY FEATURES

    What better way to spice up a room than with an action shot of everyone’s favorite antihero? Adorn the wall of your choice with this artistic montage of Deadpool, caught in the act of flooring villains and causing mayhem. Featuring bold, striking colors and intricate brushwork, this archival-quality piece is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

    • Printed on 100 lb polar white photo paper
    • Features 100-year archival quality
    • Details a montage of Deadpool in the act of crime fighting

    PRODUCT SPECS

    Details & Requirements

    • Dimensions: 18″L x 24″W

    Includes:

    • Deadpool Mercenary Poster
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