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LearnSmart’s expert-taught training bundle outlines major techniques for managing projects like a pro. By detailing each step in the process, you’ll be fully prepared to sit for the PMP® and Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® certifications. The coursework even counts towards the 35 contact-hour requirement for the PMP®. Best of all, you gain access to all of the materials for life, so you can always continue to grow your arsenal of skills. Even if you just want a refresher after 12 months, LearnSmart will be there for you–and your career.

• Get lifetime access to 76+ courses & 35+ hours of training
• Become certified by one of the industry’s most respected & in-demand certification organizations
• Take lessons from a company that’s approved by Project Management Institute® to meet the strict educational criteria necessary to earn the PMP® & CAPM® certifications
• Access the material 24/7 so you can learn when you have time
• Meet the 35 contact-hour requirement for the PMP® exam & certification
• Maintain your certification by meeting the required Professional Development Units

*PMP, CAPM, PMBOK, PMI, PMI-ACP, and the PMI Registered Eduction Provider logo are registered marks of Project Management Institute, Inc.

PRODUCT SPECS

Details & Requirements

• Length of time users can access this course: lifetime
• Access options: web 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

LearnSmart has served the technology community with high-quality certification and skills training since 1997. LearnSmart has grown rapidly as a leading provider for individuals and corporations, serving clients from a broad range of Fortune 500 companies, as well as universities, government institutions, and the armed forces.

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

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Thanks to an influx of malicious hackers, security has emerged as the fastest growing segment of Information Technology. Due to the new, brand segmented, and always evolving nature of the business, IT certifications have become the golden tickets to success.

This bundle lays out a successful career path for you – starting with training for the new CompTIA Security+ exam, which verifies a strong security foundation. You’ll then move forward prepping for Cisco’s CCNA Security exam, and finish with advanced ethical hacking training. From protecting systems against attacks to preventing spyware, your skill set built in this bundle will prep you for a successful career in IT Security.

• Gain the skills to excel in IT Security w/ 50+ hours of advanced training & 48+ hours of courses
• Invest about 1-3 hours per week to pass all certification exams within 4-6 weeks
• Learn to secure Windows systems against attack
• Study passwords: how they’re created, how they’re restored & different methods used to crack them
• Discover methods for guessing passwords and breaking the different security methods used within the Windows operating system.
• Understand spyware: activities performed, different types & countermeasures needed
• Study different types of keyloggers: hardware, software & kernel/driver keyloggers
• Get help preparing for respected certification exams like CompTIA Security+ & Cisco’s CCNA Security

Note: Exam fees are not included. LearnSmart does offer discounted exam vouchers for many IT certification exams.

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Details & Requirements

• Length of time users can access this course: 12 months
• Access options: web streaming (24/7 unlimited access)
• Certification of completion included
• Labs, game & activities
• Printable study guides
• Social learning enable
• Pre & post assessment
• Redemption deadline: redeem your code within 30 days of purchase
• Experience level required: all levels
• Exam fees not included
• Visit www.vue.com and www.prometric.com for information on scheduling your exams at thousands of worldwide locations.

Compatibility

• Internet required

THE EXPERT

LearnSmart has served the technology community with high-quality certification and skills training since 1997. LearnSmart has grown rapidly as a leading provider for individuals and corporations, serving clients from a broad range of Fortune 500 companies, as well as universities, government institutions and the armed forces. LearnSmart is recognized by Microsoft, Project Management Institute, and CompTIA as a registered partner or authorized training provider.

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

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If you’re looking to make your business or personal life (or both) run in the most efficient way possible, this is the course for you. Expert instructor Joel Widmer will give you the behind-the-scenes look at his business and the tools he uses to both automate and grow. You’ll be in awe of the fact that Joel can leave work for a week and come back without anyone knowing–but that’s why you’re signed up for this course. Soak in his proven strategies for making your life run like a machine, so you finally have the time to stop and smell the roses.

• Learn to save more time & make more money w/ 5 hours, 30 lectures of training
• Determine what you’re spending time on each hour of the day
• Evaluate whether that time is actually making you money or not
• Create step-by-step systems to continue & grow your business without you being there
• Study the exact questions to qualify people you hire
• Leverage your strengths & delegate your weaknesses
• Start outsourcing projects for as little as $5
• Be a more effective communicator: close more deals, hold shorter meetings & master email
• Use a tool that stops you from writing the same email twice
• Learn the secret to starting every day off successfully

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

Joel Widmer is a digital marketing strategist who helps businesses make great marketing more predictable. He’s the the founder of Fluxe Digital Marketing, a marketing shop that specializes in content marketing and strategic consulting for businesses and authors. When he’s not working, he’s on the never-ending search for the perfect hamburger, snowboarding or longboarding.

He’s helped over 30 signed authors launch their books with guest blog tours, and worked with them to get hundreds of guest blog posts on some of the biggest blogs online. He’s also helped marketing and sales teams become more productive and save 4-8 hours a week!

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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What’s a lightning fast way to make instant connections, grow your social capital, and network like a boss? Simply put: public speaking. It’s the foundation for social skills, emotional intelligence, and people skills, and it’s not as difficult to learn as it’s made out to be. Steve Jobs owned every single conversation, presentation, and product-launch that he was a part of. As an amazing speaker, Steve Jobs conducted the audience like an orchestra through captivating speeches and conversations around the world. Now, with the aid of this course, you can too.

• Learn essential public speaking skills w/ 27 lectures & 3.5 hours of content
• Always know just what to say & how to say it
• Gain key research skills
• Create a simple, no-brainer strategy to cope w/ fear of public speaking
• Manage & lead w/ your authoritative voice
• Become a better listener
• Voice your ideas & take advantage of the influence you have
• Improve your job interviewing skills
• Develop strong presentation skills

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

Desmond Byram is the founder of sparkwords.com, and six year member of the National Speakers Association. He’s a recovering perfectionist who writes about Introverted-Entrepreneurial people-skills to rock the business world we’re in.

His quote: “Entrepreneurial-Introverts; no, we’re not mad, though our skills can be.”

He also loves saying: “words are worth a thousand pictures, so paint with your voice.”

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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No matter your age, occupation, or location, this course is here to set you on the right path to make your dreams come true. Just as you follow a map to reach your destination, you’ll use a map to gain clarity in your own life and career. Follow along with the instructor as you create your own personal map, and are able to fully visualize how to successfully achieve your goals.

• Get introduced to the Action Map System w/ 44 lectures, 3 hours of video content
• Study the included, high-res workflow chart
• Print the chart to quickly reference how to use any part of the system
• Study the ready-to-use Action Map template to get started quickly
• See real-world examples of how to use the system
• Manage all aspects of your life with care
• Set specific goals to reach

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

Derek Franklin is not only obsessed with teaching great ideas, but also explaining how to put those great ideas into action! Derek has a passion for making personal development visual, simple, and fun – something that will be clear to you as you progress through the course.

He has:

• Written 5 best-selling print books for Adobe Press that have sold over 250,000 copies in more than a dozen languages worldwide
• Worked as Creative Director for a nationally-recognized media company, with clients that included Adidas and Papa Johns
• Created several software products used by over 10000 satisfied users
• Achieved multiple 5-figure sales days for his products/services
• Launched more than 15 projects online – everything from software, to ebooks, to a membership site

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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Often times in life, we are our worst enemies. Learn to overcome these self-inflicted barriers and unlock your maximum potential by diving into the nitty gritty of your daily habits. This course will teach you to make small changes every day that will have a huge impact on your success. Start today and never say “I’m too busy” again.

• Improve your daily habits w/ 52 lectures & 5.5 hours of content
• Study ways to output great work in less time
• Learn to easily make hard decisions
• Get help managing your time
• Ask yourself the right questions to discover bad habits
• Overcome your biggest barriers to success

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

Jerry Banfield has been an online entrepreneur since 2011, having served hundreds of clients in over 20 countries and managed billions of Facebook ads. He has learned how to drive large amounts of organic Google and YouTube traffic to his website, and teaches online courses sharing his experience with students worldwide. A member of the MENSAsociety, Jerry holds degrees from the University of South Carolina and the University of South Florida.

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

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Learn to absorb new information faster by learning speed reading methods used by top universities and Guinness World Record holders. These skills will not only help you with your everyday tasks, but open doors to take on any new interest or career. Within minutes, you’ll have the skills to absorb pages of information without spending hours in front of a screen or book.

• Learn to speed read w/ 3 hours, 40 lectures of instruction
• Double your reading speed in less than 5 minutes
• Study classic speed reading techniques & technology hacks
• Learn the exact techniques top university academics use to speed through info
• Fly through university & school examinations
• Learn to super read: increase general reading speeds & advanced triage sorting systems

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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 Alexander Wong founded and ran a high-end medical clinic for 8 years in Sydney, Australia. There, he spearheaded the introduction of genomic testing to the public, and publishing house Penguin Books even commissioned a book documenting these exploits. He has done everything from creating a nut manufacturing business that makes ‘the best nuts on earth’ to training as a lawyer at the University of Technology Sydney. He believes one career is not enough, and that we have the ability to be much greater than we are; so don’t settle, grow!

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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Improve you physical, mental, and emotional health with the stress reduction techniques outlined in this course. Don’t just mask your stress with caffeine or alcohol, adopt these powerful, all-natural relaxation exercises to address stress at its core. Start with as little as 5 minutes per day, gradually build to about 20-30 minutes per day, and watch your relaxation and happiness levels rise.

• Study techniques for managing stress w/ 2 hours, 31 lectures of instruction
• Maintain composure in stressful situations
• Learn fast, simple ways to relax & avoid stress
• Use acupressure for stress management
• Trade in unhealthy stress management strategies for healthy ones
• Use meditation to relax & combat stress
• Create healthy habits & get more confident
• Use breathing techniques to control stress levels

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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

Ken Wells and Jakob Bargak have over 11,500 students in 137 countries. They teach forward thinking, open-minded individuals how to reshape their perception of themselves. This is so they can clearly identify and effectively reach their true goals while finding more meaning, joy, and personal freedom along the way. Whether your goals are more money, more happiness, better relationships, greater spiritual awareness or simply to experience less anxiety and frustration, these courses will get you there. Ken and Jakob use the same techniques and approaches used by professional athletes, world class business executives, and creative geniuses.

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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Often times the goals we set and the pressure we put on ourselves are simply unrealistic. This course will help you set goals based on actual human behavior and psychology. Learn to forge your life path and watch your dreams come true by following the instructor’s step-by-step guide.

• Successfully reach your goals w/ 44 lectures & 3 hours of content
• Set realistic goals & change your mindset
• Follow along w/ step-by-step, actionable guidelines to transform your life
• Get insight into psychology, motivation & human behavior
• Change the way you see your path to success
• Learn to focus on what’s important
• Practice more will power

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

Zach Obront is an entrepreneur, cowboy psychologist, and student of history. He writes about how to accomplish more, how the world’s changing, and his personal journey to put it all into practice–all seen through the lens of taking control of the complicated lump of gray goo in our heads.

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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Keeping organized is a struggle with that mess of tangled cords atop your desk, but the MOS Cable Organizer offers a simple, elegant solution to this issue. Simply place your cords on the surface of this sleek organizer, and they’ll latch onto the magnetic surface and stay in place. With a minimalistic and stylish triangular design, this handy organizer doubles as a decorative accent that will fit right into your workplace or living space.

• Keep your cables, earbuds, flash drives & other magnetic items in place
• Enjoy an elegant & minimalistic triangular design that complements any decor
• Take advantage of a scratch-resistant finish
• Secure to your desk using a microsuction-padded bottom
• Mount to a wall w/ the mounting circle to hold your cables vertically
• Use the included magnetic cable ties to give stubborn cables an extra stick
• Keep your workspace or living area clear & organized

Available in white! See drop-down above for details.

PRODUCT SPECS

Details & Requirements

• Dimensions: 4”L x 4”W x 1”H (product)
• Weight: 1.4 oz (shipping)

Includes:

• MOS Cable Organizer (Black)
• 3 magnetic cable ties
• Wall mount sticky

Compatibility

• Cables
• Earbuds
• Flash drives
• Other small magnetic items

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Next time your iPhone or iPad runs low on space, make sure Xtra Drive is there to save the day. This handy, MFi-certified drive plugs directly into your iDevice so you can easily store your music, videos, and photos. Quickly transfer files between your iPhone, iPad, and your desktop or laptop–all with the convenience of this pocket-size portable drive.

• Use any micro SD card up to 128GB
• Free up space on your Apple devices
• Back up your files safely
• Store up to 36,000 songs, 56 hours of video, or 64,000 photos
• Transfer files between your iPhone, iPad, or iPod w/ just the flip of a switch
• Easily fit it in your pocket
• Plug directly into your device w/ the Apple Lightning connector or USB 3.0 connector
• Use the included 16GB micro SD card

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Details & Requirements

• Apple-certified MFi-certified lightning connector
• Dual USB 3.0
• Sleek, laser-crafted aluminum
• Weight: 0.8 oz
• Dimensions: 1.2”L x .4”W x 2.2”H
• Color: silver

Includes:

• Xtra Drive Lightning Flash Drive
• Removable 16GB micro SD card

Compatibility

• iPhone 5 or later
• iPad Pro
• iPad Air+
• iPad mini+
• iPad (4th generation)
• iPad nano (7th generation)
• iPod touch (5th generation)
• Supports any micro SD card up to 128GB

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If you’re interested in designing and building your own wearables, the Arduino platform is perfect for you. With this e-book, you’ll learn to create your own wearable projects by mastering different electronic components–such as LEDs and sensors–then applying your learnings through practical projects. You’ll consolidate your new skills in your final project, utilizing all the concepts you’ve learned to create a smartwatch complete with fitness tracking, Internet-based notifications, GPS, and time-telling.

• Develop a basic understanding of wearable computing w/ 218 pages of content
• Learn about Arduino & compatible prototyping platforms suitable for creating wearables
• Understand the design process surrounding the creation of wearable objects
• Gain insight into materials suitable for developing wearable projects
• Design & create projects w/ various kinds of electronic components: interactive bike gloves, GPRS locator watch, etc.
• Dive into programming for interactivity
• Learn how to connect & interface wearables w/ Bluetooth & Wi-Fi
• Get your hands dirty w/ your own personalized designs

PRODUCT SPECS

Details & Requirements

• Length of time users can access this e-book: lifetime
• Access options: download for offline access
• Certification of completion not included
• Redemption deadline: redeem your code within 30 days of purchase
• Experience level required: all levels

Compatibility

• Internet required (for download)
• Basic knowledge of Arduino programming recommended

THE EXPERT

Tony Olsson is an Arduino enthusiast and author of this e-book. For more details on the course and instructor, click here.

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

KEY FEATURES

Whether you’re a seasoned developer or an Arduino newbie, you’ll find this book useful for building amazing smart electronic devices. Start by building a sound effects generator using recorded audio-wave files you’ve made or obtained from the Internet. You’ll then build DC motor controllers operated by a web page, slide switch, or touch sensor, and end by constructing an electronic operating status display for an FM radio circuit using Arduino.

• Build interactive electronic devices using the Arduino w/ 252 pages of content
• Learn about web page, touch sensor, Bluetooth & infrared controls
• Add SD & wave-file libraries to your Arduino code
• Get to grips w/ SD card SPI communications
• Interface an IR detection circuit to Arduino
• Wire an OLED LCD to Arduino
• Install the Nordic nRF8001 Bluetooth Low Energy code to Arduino
• Build an HMI (Human Machine Interface) from a web page using JavaScript
• Connect Arduino to a virtual server (Breakout.js)
• Wire a small DC motor driver to Arduino w/ a transistor & diode circuit

PRODUCT SPECS

Details & Requirements

• Length of time users can access this e-book: lifetime
• Access options: download for offline access
• Certification of completion not included
• Redemption deadline: redeem your code within 30 days of purchase
• Experience level required: all levels

Compatibility

• Internet required (for download)

THE EXPERT

Don Wilcher is an electrical engineer who also moonlights as an author, instructor, and entrepreneur. He has experience working in various fields, including the automotive, industrial, and consumer industries, and teaches electrical engineering courses at ITT Tech. Don also spends his time developing Arduino and Raspberry Pi projects, writing DIY electronics books, and blogging for Design News Magazine. For more details on the course and instructor, click here.

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

KEY FEATURES

Dive into over 50 step-by-step recipes to build virtually any Arduino project, whether simple or advanced. Topics encompass Arduino development essentials ranging from programming buttons to operating motors, managing sensors, and controlling displays. You’ll also find tips and tricks for troubleshooting any development problems and pushing your project to the next level.

• Master all principle aspects of integration using the Arduino w/ 246 pages of content
• Learn tools & components needed to build engaging electronics
• Make the most of your board w/ practical tips and tricks
• Read data from sensors & take action based on the environment
• Use the Arduino to turn on lights, write to screens, or play light shows
• Manipulate motors & other actuators to control different objects’ movement
• Set up electronic circuits on a breadboard to interact w/ the Arduino
• Explore hacks to push your project to the next level
• Make your projects wireless & have them communicate with the computer

PRODUCT SPECS

Details & Requirements

• Length of time users can access this e-book: lifetime
• Access options: download for offline access
• Certification of completion not included
• Redemption deadline: redeem your code within 30 days of purchase
• Experience level required: all levels

Compatibility

• Internet required (for download)

THE EXPERT

Cornel Amariei is a Romanian inventor and entrepreneur in the fields of Robotics and 3D printing. He has been working with the Arduino platform since 2007, and has built hundreds of Arduino projects ranging from quadcopters to levitating magnets and underwater robots. Currently, he splits his time between his undergraduate studies in electric engineering and computer science at Jacobs University in Bremen, Germany, and his startups and R&D job. For more details on the course and instructor, click here.

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

KEY FEATURES

Arduino is the ideal platform with which to experiment on Internet of Things projects, and this e-book the ideal medium through which to learn. You’ll work through eight projects that will teach you how to assemble devices that communicate with one another, access data over the Internet, store and retrieve data, and interact with users. These projects also serve as blueprints for any other IoT projects you hope to tackle in the future.

• Build Internet-based Arduino devices to secure your home w/ 210 pages of content
• Connect sensors and actuators to the Arduino & access Internet data
• Make a powerful Internet-controlled relay w/ an embedded web server to monitor & control home appliances
• Build a portable Wi-Fi signal strength sensor to give haptic feedback about signal strength to the user
• Measure water flow speed & volume w/ liquid flow sensors and record real-time readings
• Set up motion-activated Arduino security cameras & upload images to the cloud
• Implement real-time data logging of a solar panel voltage w/ Arduino cloud connectors
• Track locations w/ GPS & upload location data to the cloud
• Control a garage door light w/ your Twitter feed
• Control infrared enabled devices w/ IR remote & Arduino

PRODUCT SPECS

Details & Requirements

• Length of time users can access this e-book: lifetime
• Access options: download for offline access
• Certification of completion not included
• Redemption deadline: redeem your code within 30 days of purchase
• Experience level required: all levels

Compatibility

• Internet required (for download)
• Basic knowledge of electronics recommended

THE EXPERT

Pradeeka Seneviratne is a software engineer with over 10 years of experience in computer programming and systems designing. He loves programming embedded systems such as Arduino and Raspberry Pi, and is currently a full-time software engineer who works with highly scalable technologies. Previously, he worked as a software engineer for several IT infrastructure and technology servicing companies, and was also a teacher for information technology and Arduino development. For more details on the course and instructor, click here.

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

KEY FEATURES

Arduino by Example is a project-oriented guide to help you fully utilize the power of one of the world’s most powerful open source platforms, Arduino. This book demonstrates three projects ranging from a home automation project involving your lighting system to a simple robotic project to a touch sensor project. You will first learn the basic concepts such as how to get started with the Arduino, then develop the practical skills needed to successfully build Arduino-powered projects with real-life impact.

• Master use of the Arduino inside & out w/ 242 pages of content
• Integrate sensors to gather & effectively display environmental data
• Add Bluetooth, Wi-Fi & other modules to allow the Arduino to communicate & send data between devices
• Build automated projects to learn complex algorithms that mimic biological locomotion
• Create simple servers to facilitate communication
• Maximize the Arduino’s capabilities w/ Python, Processing & other programming tools
• Practice & learn basic programming etiquette

PRODUCT SPECS

Details & Requirements

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

Compatibility

• Internet required (for download)
• Working Arduino system required
• Some programming background required (ideally in C/C++)
• Basic knowledge of Arduino recommended

THE EXPERT

Adith Jagadish Boloor is a mechanical engineering student at Purdue University. He is passionate about robotics, computer-aided design, rapid prototyping, and the Internet of Things, and seeks to pass on his knowledge through his Arduino e-book. For more details on the e-book 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!

KEY FEATURES

Arduino has become a widely adopted platform for its easy usability and flexibility, and iOS devices are nothing if not ubiquitous. Dive into this comprehensive project-based book, master the art of integrating the two, and learn how to build devices that are highly useful in everyday life. You’ll learn how to control Arduino using an iPhone or iPad, understand the different components that interact with the Arduino–digital and analog I/O, Wi-Fi shields, and more–and master iOS development essentials in the process.

• Design circuits w/ Arduino using sensors & actuators w/ 240 pages of content
• Write code to handle analog & digital sensors w/ commonly used protocols: OneWire, I2C, SPI & more
• Store data on SD Card & in EEPROM
• Build iOS applications using the MCV pattern & the UIKit components
• Allow your applications to control Arduino and its hooked-up devices
• Manage TCP/IP, UDP, and Bluetooth BLE communication between Arduino & iOS devices
• Make your iOS application utilize the sensors available in iOS devices, including the accelerometer, gyroscope & compass
• Develop iOS applications that use iBeacons

PRODUCT SPECS

Details & Requirements

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

Compatibility

• Internet required (for download)
• Basic knowledge of Arduino & iOS development required

THE EXPERT

Fabrizio Boco started learning about electronics when he was a teen, and began programming in 1980. He holds a degree in electronic engineering and is currently a freelance IT manager and architect with over 20 years of experience consulting for private and public companies in Italy. He has been an iOS developer since 2009, and has designed and developed Arduino Manager–an iOS, Mac OS X, and Android application that can be used to control Arduino (and Arduino-compatible) boards. 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!

KEY FEATURES

This e-book starts with the fundamentals of turning on the basic Arduino hardware, then provides complete, step-by-step instructions on how to maximize its potential. You’ll learn by doing–building projects that can move using DC motors, walk using servo motors, and avoid barriers using its sensors. On top of that, you’ll also learn how to add more complex navigational techniques (such as GPRS) so that your robot won’t get lost.

• Develop a series of exciting robots that can sail, go under water, and fly w/ 240 pages of content
• Effectively control the movements of all types of motors using Arduino
• Use sensors, GPS & a magnetic compass to give your robot direction and make it lifelike
• Acquaint yourself with many different kinds of Arduinos to choose the right one for your app
• Unbox, power up & configure your Arduino
• Tweak Arduino to make wheels or legs move so your robot can be mobile
• Add GPS to your projects so your robots can know where they are
• Use RF signals to control your robot remotely
• Connect your robot to a display so you can see what it is thinking
• Build more complex robots that can move, swim, or fly

PRODUCT SPECS

Details & Requirements

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

Compatibility

• Internet required (for download)
• Some programming knowledge recommended

THE EXPERT

Richard Grimmett continues to have more fun than he should be allowed working on robotics projects while teaching computer science and electrical engineering at Brigham Young University-Idaho. He has a bachelor’s and master’s degree in electrical engineering and a PhD in leadership studies. This is the latest book, in a long series of books detailing how to use Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and BeagleBone Black for robotics projects, written by him. For more details on the course and instructor, click here.

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

KEY FEATURES

Learn to build interactive electronic devices controllable from any Android device by working through a series of projects. Each project is explained in a step-by-step fashion, starting with the required components and hardware assembly instructions, meaning following along is easy even for beginners. Whether you’re configuring an app to display tweets or controlling basic functions of the Arduino board, you’ll consolidate your knowledge of all things Arduino and get up to speed in no time.

• Build Wi-Fi or Bluetooth-controlled Arduino systems w/ 250 pages of content
• Make a weather measurement station that can be monitored from Android
• Build a smart power switch that can be controlled via Wi-Fi from Android
• Monitor your home remotely with a wireless security camera
• Control a servo motor w/ Bluetooth Low Energy using your phone’s gyroscope
• Open or close a door using voice controls or NFC
• Control a mobile robot using Bluetooth Low Energy

PRODUCT SPECS

Details & Requirements

• Length of time users can access this e-book: lifetime
• Access options: download for offline access
• Certification of completion not included
• Redemption deadline: redeem your code within 30 days of purchase
• Experience level required: intermediate

Compatibility

• Internet required (for download)
• Basic electronics & programming experience required

THE EXPERT

Marco Schwartz is an electrical engineer, entrepreneur, and blogger. His interests gravitate around electronics, home automation, the Arduino and Raspberry Pi platforms, open source hardware projects, and 3D printing. Meanwhile, Stefan Buttigieg is a medical doctor, mobile developer, and entrepreneur. He is currently pursuing a master’s degree in health informatics and is the founder of MD Geeks, an online community at the intersection of healthcare and information technology. For more details on the course and instructor, click here.

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The Wireless Arc Mouse is a unique take on an everyday necessity, and it’s already got much of the tech world ditching their trackpads. It’s incredibly compact, so it can slip into your laptop bag way easier than the average bulky wireless mouse. Not to mention, the sleek arc fits just right in your hand and the design completes any high-tech look.

• Folds into itself to become super portable
• Provides high accuracy & reliability
• Connects to your laptop at a long range wireless distance
• Works on a 16-channel, frequency-hopping spread spectrum
• Connects w/ combo & USB ports
• Includes nano mini USB receiver

PRODUCT SPECS

Details & Requirements

• Wireless frequency: 2.4GHZ
• Receiver: Ultra Mini Storable
• Hand orientation: left or right-handed
• Tracking resolution: 1600 DPI
• Mouse size: 3.35″ x 2.56″ x 0.91″
• Receiver: 0.71″ x 0.57″ x 0.26″
• Vertical scroll
• Scrolling capability
• 16-channel, frequency-hopping spread spectrum
• Uses 2 AAA batteries (up to 3 months), not included

Includes:

• Mini Foldable Wireless Arc Mouse (black)

Compatibility

• Bluetooth-compatible devices
• Windows 2000
• Windows XP
• Windows SP2
• Vista 32/64 bit
• Mac OS X 10.2.8 or later

KEY FEATURES

Upgrade your drinking game, and don’t water down a perfectly good drink in the process. These stainless steel bullets will cool your drink to perfection without changing its flavor one bit. Simply take them out of the freezer, enjoy your beverage responsibly, then return to the freezer to await tomorrow’s libations. Cheers to that.

• Includes an anodized, black aluminum cylinder for storage
• Chills any type of liquor or wine
• Made of flavorless stainless steel
• Easily rechills in freezer after use

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Details & Requirements

Includes:

• Set of 6 Whiskey Bullets
• Aluminium Carrying Cylinder

KEY FEATURES

You may have your everyday essentials down pat, but getting them from point a to point b is a different struggle. The Bomber Duffle is made for people like you. From its premium, weather-resistant materials to its carefully designed pockets to house the big and the small, this bag will take your organization to new heights. Plus the included travel kit will keep your even smaller essentials right where you left them.

Kickstarter’s most funded bag ever!

• Bomber duffle & travel kit included
• Adjustable premium quality, padded quick release shoulder strap
• Wraparound rivet reinforced carry handles w/ padded velcro grip
• Inner pocket for small essentials
• Outer pocket for small essentials
• Ultra lightweight design
• Military-grade clips
• Waterproof zippers
• Emergency paracord zipper pulls
• Weather resistant material

PRODUCT SPECS

Details & Requirements

• Duffel dimensions: 16″L x 10″W x 10″H
• Weather resistant
• Material: ultra quality ripstop nylon
• Duffle weight: under 1 lb
• Travel kit weight: 0.17 lb

Includes:

• Bomber Barrel Duffle Bag Complete Set (black)

KEY FEATURES

What appears to be a rugged keychain is actually 1.5 meters of 550lb military-grade emergency braided paracord. With this keychain on hand, you’ll be fully prepared for any survival situation. Plus Bomber and Company dishes out a lifetime guarantee with each keychain to prove their unwavering high-quality standards.

• Emergency paracord (4.9 feet)
• 550 Pound strength
• Type III military spec: 7 strand
• Firestarter flint & steel
• Military-grade carabiner

Also available in green. See drop-down above!

PRODUCT SPECS

Details & Requirements

• Weight: 2.1 oz
• Length of paracord: 4.9 feet
• Material: 100% Nylon Type III

Includes:

• Bomber Carabiner Paracord Keychain (black)

KEY FEATURES

If you’re watching a well-edited, polished video, it was likely made with Adobe Premiere Pro. The go-to video editing application for creative professionals, Premiere is an indispensable part of any videographer’s toolbox. You’ll learn how to edit audio, add transitions, and more, tapping into Premiere’s rich array of tools to turn out polished videos certain to impress.

• Get an overview of Adobe Premiere Pro w/ 5 hours of content
• Edit audio & add video effects
• Learn color correction & color grading
• Add text & titles: choose a font, format your titles and add motion to titles
• Add video effects & transitions
• Export & upload your videos to YouTube
• Create pro-quality footage
• Learn skills necessary for entering a career in video production

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

Phil Ebiner is passionate about inspiring people through online courses, of which 100,000 students have taken since 2012. He graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Film and Television Production from Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles. Over the past 5 years, he has shot and edited thousands of videos that have played everywhere from the movie screen and television to film festivals and YouTube. For more details on the course and instructor, click here.

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Who says you need pricey equipment to craft amazing videos? Tap into the potential of your DSLR as a video recording dynamo with this in-depth course. You’ll start with the basics of navigating your camera settings, then learn to set up great shot composition, accrue the right equipment, effectively light your shots, and much more.

• Learn to film amazing videos on your DSLR w/ 4 hours of content
• Shoot video in manual mode: configure shutter speed, white balance settings & more
• Learn video composition basics: the rule of thirds, close-up shots, etc.
• Get the equipment you need: camera body, lenses, tripods, etc.
• Illuminate your footage w/ ambient lighting, spotlights & more
• Utilize stabilization, composition & lighting
• Record crystal-clear audio: utilize lapel & boom mics, reduce background noise, etc.
• Shoot in slow motion, w/ multiple cameras & more
• Master video editing on a DSLR: edit a montage, ingest video, create sequences, 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

Phil Ebiner is passionate about inspiring people through online courses, of which 100,000 students have taken since 2012. He graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Film and Television Production from Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles. Over the past 5 years, he has shot and edited thousands of videos that have played everywhere from the movie screen and television to film festivals and YouTube. For more details on the course and instructor, click here.

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KEY FEATURES

If you want to shoot great films, or any video footage for that matter, crafting well-executed cinematography is a must. Learn everything from selecting the right equipment to effectively lighting your shots, master cinematography in no time, and capture amazing video no matter the device by course’s end.

• Dive into all things cinematography w/ 4 hours of content
• Shoot stunning video no matter your equipment of choice: DSLR, GoPro, iPhone, etc.
• Learn the fundamentals: choosing between a digital or film camera, understanding how resolution & frame rate work, etc.
• Properly expose your videos by configuring frame rate, ISO, shutter speed & more
• Coordinate camera movement w/ tripods, dollies, drones & more
• Effectively light your video shots w/ different styles & using lighting kits
• Work w/ the different departments on a film set
• Benefit from top-notch instruction straight from a pro cinematographer

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

Phil Ebiner is passionate about inspiring people through online courses, of which 100,000 students have taken since 2012. He graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Film and Television Production from Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles. Over the past 5 years, he has shot and edited thousands of videos that have played everywhere from the movie screen and television to film festivals and YouTube. 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!

KEY FEATURES

Whether you’re looking to be a YouTube guru or conducting a seminar via livestream, you should know how to create and upload online video. From setting up your lighting to mastering use of screencasting and recording programs such as Camtasia Studio and Final Cut Pro X, you’ll learn all you need to become an online video pro.

• Learn to create & export online videos w/ 6 hours of content
• Understand what video production hardware & software you need: the right computer, lighting setup, green screen, etc.
• Master Camtasia Studio to create screen capture video tutorials
• Use Final Cut Pro X to craft long YouTube video tutorials & talking head videos
• Craft online courses, live streams & more
• Tap into a potentially lucrative source of income

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

Jerry Banfield has been an online entrepreneur since 2011, having served hundreds of clients in over 20 countries and managed billions of Facebook ads. He has learned how to drive large amounts of organic Google and YouTube traffic to his website, and teaches online courses sharing his experience with students worldwide. A member of the MENSA society, Jerry holds degrees from the University of South Carolina and the University of South Florida. For more details on the course and instructor, click here.

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KEY FEATURES

The secret to filming stunning aerial videography? Drones. Capture dynamic footage formerly only possible via helicopter or plane, and more efficiently and inexpensively than you thought possible. You’ll master the essentials of drone-powered videography–ranging from drone flying safety measures to footage editing techniques–and will be ready to turn out polished videos guaranteed to impress viewers by course’s end.

• Use drones to capture aerial footage w/ over 2 hours of content
• Understand important FAA regulations & safety tips
• Learn how to maneuver a drone like an expert
• Choose the right drone
• Utilize first person view (FPV) to craft dynamic footage
• Understand important safety measures for flying drones
• Edit your footage in post-processing
• Effectively use your aerial imaging to craft a story
• Travel w/ your drone without any fuss

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

Mark Richardson is a full time photographer and videographer who has built custom multirotors and has been capturing aerial imagery for over two years. He’s traveled worldwide with his current quadcopter, (an Inspire 1) and has mastered the techniques for getting stunning aerial shots while maintaining safety. Mark has hundreds of hours of multirotor flight time under his belt, with a zero crash record on the Inspire 1. For more details on the course and instructor, click here.

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KEY FEATURES

This course will walk you through the entire filmmaking process for three award-winning indie films. From casting to choreography to audio and visual editing, you’ll learn valuable takeaways applicable to your own filmmaking aspirations. Best of all? You’re receiving top-notch film instruction while spending a fraction of the time and money required of a formal film school education.

• Learn proven techniques for shooting & marketing your indie film w/ 9 hours of content
• Dive into real world case studies on 3 award-winning films
• Get instruction from pros w/ credits in Jurassic World, Avatar & other blockbusters
• Learn pre-production essentials: rehearsing w/ actors, crafting your film’s look, casting, etc.
• Master production essentials: shooting action sequences, applying makeup & more
• Understand post-production essentials: color correction, title sequencing, 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

Alex Ferrari has been in the film industry for over 20 years, and has worked on over 1000 feature films, shorts, commercials, music videos, network promos, documentaries and webisodes. His personal films have been screened in 600+ film festivals around the world. He also runs Indie Film Hustle, a website offering instruction on how to survive and thrive in the film business. Alex has worked with Academy Award and Sundance winners, as well as beginning film students eager to learn from his expertise. For more details on the course and instructor, click here.

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KEY FEATURES

GoPro cameras may have made it easier than ever for users to shoot action video, but this course will teach you key principles to truly elevate your footage. From shooting on your GoPro’s manual mode to polishing your video in post-production, you’ll become adept at capturing and sharing your adventures hitting the trails, surfing, and more.

• Shoot & edit great video using any GoPro camera w/ 1.5 hours of content
• Easily maneuver the settings on your GoPro
• Shoot using a GoPro’s manual settings
• Utilize the right equipment to execute impressive shots
• Use GoPro Studio to edit video: add titles & music, export your video, etc.
• Use style presets to enhance the look of your video
• Export HD videos to share online

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

Phil Ebiner is passionate about inspiring people through online courses, of which 100,000 students have taken since 2012. He graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Film and Television Production from Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles. Over the past 5 years, he has shot and edited thousands of videos that have played everywhere from the movie screen and television to film festivals and YouTube. 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!

KEY FEATURES

Think of the words “green screen,” and you may envision a complex (and expensive) filmmaking setup. But that’s not necessarily the case. As you’ll quickly learn, green screens are a highly effective way of implementing special effects in smaller scale projects in addition to big-budget productions. You’ll learn the basics of using Adobe Premiere Pro and other popular video editing programs, mastering best practices for creating films with truly impressive visual effects.

• Master green screen editing w/ 4 hours of content
• Learn how to use Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects & Final Cut Pro X
• Implement color key effects
• Add a background to your footage
• Polish your footage using color correction
• Improve your footage by cropping it
• Master advanced green screen editing techniques: create a driving scene, enhance your workflow, 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
• Final Cut Pro X, FInal Cut Pro 7, Adobe Premiere Pro, and/or Adobe After Effects
• Free trial versions of Adobe Premiere & After Effects are available for download

THE EXPERT

Phil Ebiner is passionate about inspiring people through online courses, of which 100,000 students have taken since 2012. He graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Film and Television Production from Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles. Over the past 5 years, he has shot and edited thousands of videos that have played everywhere from the movie screen and television to film festivals and YouTube. 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!

KEY FEATURES

This unique course provides a thorough introduction to using Behavior Driven Development (BDD) to build web applications with Ruby on Rails. Why? The advantages go on and on– for example the feature specs used extensively in BDD read like plain English. This allows end users and developers to easily communicate with each other, and even allows end users to write the features themselves.

• Learn Behavior Driven Development w/ over 103 lectures & 13 hours of content
• Gain essential RSpec & Capybara experience for automated testing
• Emulate browser-based user behavior to complete a business process from beginning to end
• Give your resume a boost
• Build two complex & functional web apps
• Learn to work w/ external JavaScript libraries for charts & date pickers
• Study migrations, one-to-many & many-to-many associations
• Utilize Rails 4.2

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: intermediate

Compatibility

• Basic understanding of Rails suggested
• Internet required

THE EXPERT

Mashrur Hossain has been a technology professional for over a decade and holds degrees in both Computer Science and Economics. He has worked with Enterprise Software Systems throughout his career with roles in analysis, development, and management. He is very passionate about web application development, and believes Ruby on Rails has proven to be a very strong force in this field. Join him for his comprehensive Ruby on Rails Developer courses as he guides you through the world of web application development using Rails.

Emmanuel Asante studied mining engineering and information systems at the University of South Africa. While working in the mines, he developed various mining, rock mechanics, and geological applications using languages ranging from Perl, Turbo Pascal to C#, Java and Ruby. In particular, he developed a mining production information management system, as well as a pit crew performance management system, both for Thompson Creek Metals (Endako Mines). Also noteworthy was his client management application for Snowden Mining Industry Consultants.

For more details on this course and the instructors, 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!

KEY FEATURES

This in-depth course provides a thorough introduction to web application development using the Rails framework. Why Ruby on Rails? Since its introduction, it’s rapidly become one of the most powerful tools available. It’s even used by top sites like Basecamp, Twitter, Shopify, Github, Groupon, Hulu, Airbnb, and many more. This course takes an extremely hands-on approach, even the code you’ll use is created from scratch, limiting the use of shortcuts and generators. You’ll dive right in and use a pre-configured Ruby on Rails development environment to master essential skills.

• Practice & understand the fundamentals w/ 94 lectures & 15+ hours of content
• Study Rails 4 using cloud-based Integrated Development Environment
• Work w/ Git for version control & GitHub as a code repository
• Study Rails MVC structure in-depth: models, views & controllers
• Conceptualize & design using wireframing tools
• Building an authentication system using default Rails stack: admin feature, log in/logout & signup
• Work w/ Bootstrap for UI, Amazon Web Services for file/image hosting, file uploaders, Gravatars
• Test Driven Development (TDD) for certain features using Minitest
• Study model & non-model backed forms, implementing like/dislike voting feature
• Learn migrations, one-to-many & many-to-many associations

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: intermediate

Compatibility

• Internet required

THE EXPERT

Mashrur Hossain has been a technology professional for over a decade and holds degrees in both Computer Science and Economics. He has worked with Enterprise Software Systems throughout his career with roles in analysis, development, and management. He is very passionate about web application development, and believes Ruby on Rails has proven to be a very strong force in this field. Join him for his comprehensive Ruby on Rails Developer courses as he guides you through the world of web application development using Rails.

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!

KEY FEATURES

Projects in Ruby On Rails is for developers looking to upgrade their skills without enrolling in a full time coding institution. Primarily taught in Linux, this course also includes tutorials to help you get started in Windows if needed. The following projects have been selected and created for this course, and will not only help you understand the core concepts of Ruby on Rails, but also teach you essential best practices for web development.

• Upgrade your Ruby on Rails skills w/ over 47 lectures & 13 hours of content
• Install Ruby on Rails & MySQL to build a simple web app
• Create a complete blog management system like WordPress while mastering Ruby technique
• Explore professional Ruby techniques while creating a Ruby image gallery
• Extend your code to make a shopping cart
• Learn to use Ruby code effectively in commercial projects
• Study best software development practices

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
• Basic knowledge of Ruby and Rails & Linux suggested

THE EXPERT

Eduonix creates and distributes high-quality technology training content on the web! Their team of industry professionals have been training manpower for more than a decade, and aim to teach technology the way it’s used in the professional world. They have a professional team of trainers for technologies ranging from mobility to web to enterprise to database and server administration.

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!

KEY FEATURES

What does it take to become a full stack web developer? You need to know: server side coding, database design, HTML, CSS, algorithm development, file manipulation, routing, API integration, and the list goes on and on. This course walks you step-by-step through every skill you will need, and does so by showing you how to build an actual production application. Starting completely from scratch, you’ll learn how to set up your environment, create the application, build in advanced features, and finally deploy to the web!

• Learn to build applications w/ Ruby on Rails with 38 lectures & 6.5 hours of content
• Study Rails scaffold generators
• Learn how to use git repositories
• Build custom file uploaders & downloaders
• Understand database modeling & query generation
• Create & handle form data for input into the database
• Set up secure user logins
• Build a search engine for the app
• Learn HTML & CSS customization
• Use the Rails console
• Deploy the application to a live website
• See how the Model – View – Controller (MVC) framework works in action
• Study object oriented programming (OOP)

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

Jordan Hudgens has been a software engineer for the past decade and has traveled the world building applications and training individuals on a wide variety of topics ranging from programming techniques to Microsoft Office solutions.

With a Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Jordan focuses on project driven education, as opposed to pure theory based development. This style of teaching is conducive to learning how to actually build products in a short period of time.

Jordan currently develops projects for clients in a number of different industries utilizing a variety of programming languages and frameworks, including: Ruby on Rails, Java, PHP, Swift, and AngularJS.

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!

KEY FEATURES

Ruby on Rails can seem overwhelming at first, but it doesn’t have to be! In this course, you’ll follow along with step-by-step instructions for building your first web app in minutes. You’ll be amazed how quick and easy it is to create very professional looking websites, even if you have no programming or web design experience at all. You don’t even need to know the Ruby programming language to get started–so what are you waiting for?

• Learn to use Ruby on Rails for web development w/ 19 videos & 5 hours of content
• Watch the creation of a Pinterest website
• Follow along & build your own clone of the Pinterest site
• Get a solid understanding of Ruby on Rails & how to use it to build awesome web apps
• Watch the videos at your own pace
• Post questions along the way if you get stuck

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
• Some web programming knowledge such as HTML & CSS suggested

THE EXPERT

John Elder is a pioneer in Internet Marketing who created one of the first Internet advertising networks back in 1997. He sold it to a publicly traded company at the height of the dot com boom and then went on to create the best-selling Submission-Spider search engine submission software that’s been used by over 3 million individuals and small businesses in over 45 countries.

Today he teaches Web Development courses at Codemy the online code school he founded. John graduated with honors with a degree in economics from Washington University in St. Louis where he was an artsci scholar.

KEY FEATURES

Ruby on Rails allows developers to create fully interactive, flawless web applications in record time. It’s the framework of choice for most of the websites we visit because it has complex applications yet is simply to use. Ruby on Rails is optimized for simple, efficient programming, and is used to provide default structures for databases, web services, and web pages. Not to mention it facilitates the use of web standards in JSON, XML, HTML, and JavaScript among others. If you love solving problems and want to up the ante on your next job application, this course is for you.

• Create fully interactive Rails applications w/ 38 lectures & 5 hours of content
• Learn how applications are built
• Connect databases to Rails applications
• Complete a challenging course project
• Boost your employability with a valuable new skill
• Study requirements, installation & the basic setup and features
• Understand what Rails can do

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: beginner

Compatibility

• Internet required
• Some web programming knowledge such as HTML & CSS suggested

THE EXPERT

Stone River eLearning calls themselves the Online Technology Bootcamp because technology is all they teach. Whatever you’re interested in from programming to web and mobile development to graphic and web design – they have it covered. Join over 250,000 students currently taking Stone River eLearning courses, and start learning today!

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