Learning Resources

Learn UI Design

UI (User Interface) design is a field of design focused on the appearance of a digital product to its users. UI Designers ensure that mobile apps and websites look attractive and are laid out in an aesthetically pleasing way.

Learn AutoCAD

AutoCAD is a CAD (computer-assisted design) software commonly used for drafting. AutoCAD is common in fields like engineering, architecture, interior design, and 3D printing.

Learn Typography

Typography is the arrangement of text to make it easy to read and attractive for viewers. Text size, typeface selection, and kerning are all elements of typography.

InCopy

InCopy is an Adobe application that writers and editors use to create, edit, and publish content in a collaborative environment. InCopy is often paired with Adobe InDesign for digital publishing.

Learn Illustrator

Illustrator is a design application that uses vector graphics to create scalable images. Graphic Designers use Illustrator to create logos, icons, infographics, fashion patterns, and other types of graphics. Since Illustrator is part of Adobe Creative Cloud, it works well with other Adobe design apps, including Photoshop and InDesign.

Learn Graphic Design

Graphic design is a broad term that encompasses all forms of image-based design. Both print and digital media employ graphic design to grab attention, create interest, and communicate a message to the people who see them.

Learn Web Design

Web design refers to the process of creating functional, good-looking websites. Web Designers use HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Git, and other coding tools to build websites. To create the website interfaces, they use design tools like Figma or Sketch.

Learn UX Design

UX (User Experience) design is a type of user-centered design most commonly used for digital products, such as apps or websites. UX design focuses on making the experience of a product enjoyable for its target audience.

Learn Visual Design

Visual design refers to the application of traditional design principles to digital products such as websites, mobile and tablet applications, and web-based graphics.

Learn InDesign

InDesign is a design application used to create layouts for print and web publications. Designers can create books, brochures, magazines, business cards, menus, and other products with InDesign. As part of Adobe Creative Cloud, InDesign integrates easily with other Adobe design apps.

Learn Photoshop

Photoshop is the industry standard software for photo editing. This app can make virtually any adjustment you can think of, and you can add or remove almost anything you want to create your perfect final image. Besides photo editing, Photoshop is used to create, edit, and combine custom images for graphic design and digital design. Photoshop is part of Adobe Creative Cloud and integrates seamlessly with other Adobe design apps.

Learn Lightroom

Adobe Lightroom is a photography application that helps enhance and edit photo libraries. With Lightroom, you can organize and sort your photos, create customized presets, and make edits to multiple files at the same time.

Learn Adobe Acrobat

Adobe Acrobat is the most common software application for reading, editing, and utilizing PDF files. Released by Adobe in 1993, Acrobat has become one of the world's most ubiquitous professional software applications and is utilized in almost all professional industries. There are two versions of the application, one freeware and the other a part of the Adobe Creative Cloud. Learning the functions of either version can improve your professional development. In this overview, you’ll learn more about Adobe Acrobat, what it can do, who uses it, and how to learn it to determine how to add this skill to your professional toolbox.

Learn Photography

Photography is the art of producing an image by recording light with a camera. Digital cameras and editing software create lots of possibilities for the photos you’ll be able to produce if you choose to study photography. In this overview, you’ll learn more about what photography is, what it can do, who uses it, and how to learn it so you can determine how to add this skill to your professional toolbox.

Learn Design Theory

Every choice that a designer makes has a specific effect on the audience. Design theory is a system that explains how and why this happens. It gives designers a deeper understanding of how the different design elements can communicate a specific message. Designers who understand design theory can easily create compelling work. In this overview, you’ll learn more about what design theory is, what it can do, who uses it, and how to add knowledge of design theory to your professional toolbox.

Learn Adobe

Adobe is the leading producer of design software. Best-known for Adobe Creative Cloud (a suite of creative apps), Adobe is the company behind popular apps like Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, and After Effects.

Learn Design

Design refers to the large category of skills and tools utilized in mass visual communication. This includes photo manipulation, logo design, page layout design, user interface design, and digital animation. Given visual communication's importance in advertising, branding, and persuasive rhetoric, design skills are versatile and highly in demand.

Learn Adobe Captivate

Adobe Captivate is a productivity tool for creating eLearning content, such as interactive videos, virtual reality walkthroughs, screencasts, and multi-module courses. Adobe programs are used worldwide by creative professionals across industries. In this overview, you’ll learn more about what Adobe Captivate is, what it can do, who uses it, and how to learn it so you can determine how to add this skill to your professional toolbox.

Learn Full-Stack Web Development

Full-stack web development is the process of developing both the front-end and back-end of a website to create a complete, functional web application. It combines coding languages such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript and server-side languages such as PHP, Ruby, and Python with databases and frameworks to create a user-friendly and dynamic web experience.

Learn GreenSock

GreenSock is a popular JavaScript library used for creating HTML5 animations for web and mobile applications.

Learn R Programming

R is an open-source programming language that’s commonly used as a tool for data analysis and statistical functions. R is an implementation of the S programming language. It is available on many popular platforms, such as Linux, macOS, and Windows. In this overview, you’ll learn more about what R Programming is, what it can do, who uses it, and how to learn it to determine how to add this skill to your professional toolbox.

Learn PHP & MySQL

PHP is an open-source, server-side coding language first developed in 1994. Commonly it is used with MySQL, an open-source database management system first developed in 1995. PHP and MySQL help power over 80% of the websites on the web today. Developers still value these back end languages for their simple and compatible syntax. This overview will teach you more about PHP and MySQL, what you can do with it, who uses it, and how to learn this language to add this skill to your developer toolbelt.

Learn React

React, also called React.js or ReactJS, is a JavaScript library created by Meta (formerly Facebook). It’s mainly used to make reusable user interface (UI) components without reloading the webpage or app.

Learn Dreamweaver

Dreamweaver is an Adobe software program created in 1997 and used for designing websites. It allows users to create a website without knowledge of HTML or other programming languages. Popular when it was first released, Dreamweaver is now only used by a small percentage of Web Designers, with most people favoring other design applications. However, it can be a valuable tool for those who want to stay within the Adobe ecosystem. In this overview, you’ll learn more about what Dreamweaver is, what it can do, who uses it, and how to learn it so you can determine how to add this skill to your professional toolbox.

Learn WordPress

WordPress is a popular CMS (Content Management System) used to create dynamic, responsive websites and blogs. While you don't need coding or web development experience to make websites with WordPress, knowing basic HTML and CSS can allow you to use WordPress to a fuller extent.

Learn Python

Python is one of the world's most popular coding languages. Used primarily for web development and data science, Python is well-known for its simple syntax and numerous open-source libraries, which have helped it develop a rich user community.

Learn Git

Git is a distributed version control system that lets you track changes made to files and folders in your project’s source code, giving you the flexibility to go back and view older versions of code. Code stored on your computer will be tracked by Git with each commit representing a change in a file or folder that has been made leading up to that point.

Learn JavaScript

JavaScript is a popular programming language used in various fields, including web development and application development. In particular, Developers use this language to add dynamic elements to websites and apps. Because JavaScript is the only scripting language that’s supported by every single browser, it is a prerequisite skill for just about anyone who plans to work with websites. In this overview, you’ll learn more about what JavaScript is, what it can do, who uses it, and how to learn it to determine whether to add this skill to your professional toolbox.

Learn Ruby

Learn iOS Development

iOS development is the development of apps for Apple's iOS mobile devices, including iPhones and iPads.

Learn Developer Tools

Developer tools are supplement efficiency tools that computer programmers use to make their lives easier. These include tools like Git and Emmet and programming libraries like Node.js or Django. Each of these tools serves a niche function for making programming more accessible and anyone with professional development aspirations will want to learn some of these tools. In this overview, you’ll learn more about what developer tools are, what they can do, who uses them, and how to learn them so you can determine how to add this skills to your professional toolbox.

Learn Code Editors

Code editors are text editors that are specifically designed to write and edit computer code. Examples include Visual Studio Code, Sublime Text, and Visual Basic Studio.

Learn Node.js

Node.js is among the most popular and versatile framework libraries for the JavaScript programming language. It facilitates requests between applications and servers, allowing software applications to run JavaScript code outside a web browser.

Learn JavaScript & jQuery

JavaScript is a programming language that allows individuals to make web pages interactive and control media, and jQuery is a JavaScript library that helps individuals use JavaScript to simplify web tasks. All code written in jQuery is converted to JavaScript internally. jQuery is one of the longest-running JavaScript libraries, and 98% of websites use JavaScript as a client-side programming language. In this section, you’ll learn more about JavaScript and jQuery and how to understand them. Once an individual understands jQuery and JavaScript, they can decide how to add these skills to their professional toolbox.

Learn Coding

Coding is the way that people communicate with computers. Through coding languages such as Python, JavaScript, Java, and SQL, you can tell a computer what to do. Coding is essential for careers in web development, data science, software engineering, machine learning, and many other technology-oriented fields.

Learn Java

First developed in 1991, Java remains extremely popular and widely used today. It is both an object-oriented programming language and a software platform. Developers value Java because it is portable across platforms and adaptable to various contexts. Businesses appreciate Java developers because of the versatility of their skills. Java is the standard for enterprise computing, employed by 90% of Fortune 500 companies. Several key technologies of today, such as the Android mobile operating platform, run on Java. Learning Java can help one become qualified for several careers, including Web Developer, Data Scientist, and User Experience Designer.

Learn Front-End Web Development

Front-end web development refers to the user-facing side of web development. Using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, Front-End Web Developers build responsive and functional websites.

Learn Computer Science

Computer science is among the broadest fields, predating narrower fields like data science and artificial intelligence. Computer science focuses on developing and implementing complex tools, platforms, and software systems. While the main themes of data science are statistics, algorithms, and analysis, the main themes of computer science are more likely to be software engineering, development, and administration.

Learn Back-End Web Development

Back end web development is the part of web development that focuses on the back end, or “server-side,” functions of websites. Python and JavaScript are key programming languages for this subject, but most programmers can start on back end web development with JavaScript alone. In this overview, you’ll learn more about back end web development, what you can do with it, and how to approach learning it to help determine how to add this skill to your professional toolbox.

Learn HTML & CSS

HTML & CSS are the programming languages that tell a web browser how it should display the visual elements of a web page. While basic, they are some of the world's most commonly used programming languages. All modern web pages are built off of a base of HTML & CSS, so anyone looking to develop web applications will need to learn these languages. In this overview, you’ll learn more about what HTML & CSS is, what they can do, who uses them, and how to understand them to add this skill to your professional toolbox.

Learn Software Engineering

Software engineering is the application of engineering principles to the design, development, maintenance, testing, and evaluation of software and systems that use software. It is a systematic approach to the analysis, design, implementation, and maintenance of software, taking into account the constraints of cost, performance, reliability, and security.

Learn .Net Programming

.NET (pronounced “dot net”) is an object-oriented framework used to create reusable code. Microsoft developed it for their programs, but now it’s an open-source tool that anyone can use. The .NET framework encompasses 32 programming languages, including C++ and C#, commonly used to create mobile and desktop apps, including most games you’ve played. In this overview, you’ll learn more about how you can use .NET programming for your projects and how you can add it to your skill set.

Learn Mobile Development

Mobile Development is the process of programming applications for dedicated mobile devices. As mobile devices, particularly smartphones, are becoming more and more common in our everyday lives, industries and institutions from almost every professional field are making greater use of mobile applications. This broad usage includes private-sector venture-capital start-ups, more traditional commerce industries, and public-sector agencies. In this overview, you’ll learn more about mobile development, what it can do, who uses it, and how to learn it to determine how to add this skill to your professional toolbox.

Learn Programming

Computer programming is a process that involves writing code that’s intended to perform a specific action on a software program, application, or computer. This code provides instructions on how the device should perform. A programmer’s job is to write these instructions, which involves creating and testing code the software program, app, or computer will use to operate successfully. In 1843, Charles Babbage and Ada Lovelace created the first programming language. In the time since, nearly 9,000 programming languages have been created. In this overview, you’ll learn more about what programming is, what it can do, who uses it, and how to learn it to determine how to add this skill to your professional toolbox.

Learn Python Programming

Python is a high-level, open-source, interpreted programming language designed to be easy to learn and use, and powerful enough to handle complex applications. It supports multiple programming paradigms such as object-oriented, functional, imperative, and procedural, and features a comprehensive standard library.

Learn Python for Finance

Python is widely used in finance to develop quantitative trading strategies and analyze large datasets. It is also used to create financial models, create automated trading systems, and develop risk management and portfolio optimization solutions.

Learn Django

Django is a free, open-source Python web framework that streamlines web development. In 2003, a small team of developers at the daily news company Lawrence Journal-World invented Django to help manage the company’s multiple news sites. Today, this Python framework standardizes web design, security, and website navigation.

Learn the MERN Stack

“MERN stack” is the colloquial name given to the full stack JavaScript framework made up of MongoDB, Express.js, React, and Node.js. This set of frameworks lets developers build front end, back end, and server infrastructure for web applications entirely in the JavaScript programming language.

Learn Web Development

Web development is the process of coding websites. It is a large field that can be split into two main categories: front end web development (client-side programming) and back end web development (server-side programming). Full stack web development covers both front end and back end processes.

Learn SQL

Short for Structured Query Language, SQL is a programming language commonly used for organizing and managing relational database systems. Data professionals use SQL to group large amounts of data into databases and retrieve it for various functions.

Learn Business Analytics

Business analytics is a subset of business intelligence. This management solution relies on methodologies like statistical analysis, data mining, and predictive analytics to analyze data so that important trends and patterns can be spotted. These data insights are then communicated to decision-makers within an organization so they can use this information to make better data-driven business decisions.

Learn FinTech

FinTech (short for Financial Technology) is a field of technology centered on financial transactions and services. FinTech professionals use data science and coding to reinvision traditional financial processes and products. Some examples of FinTech are banking apps, stock trading automations, and cryptocurrency.

Learn Data

Data is defined as facts and statistics gathered for analysis and reference. In this overview, you’ll learn more about what data is, what it can do, who uses it, and how to learn it to determine how to add these skills to your professional toolbox.

Learn Power BI

Power BI is a powerful business intelligence and data visualization tool offered by Microsoft. This widely used software converts data from various sources into BI reports and interactive dashboards, which help members of an organization to help inform their decision-making process. If you’ve always wanted to learn Power BI but can’t figure out how to get started, this guide is for you. Here, you’ll learn more about the various ways to learn Power BI, free resources to take advantage of, and the types of careers that commonly use Power BI.

Learn Data Science

One of today’s fastest-growing fields, data science involves organizing large quantities of unstructured data into simpler sets of information and then analyzing this information for patterns. Identifying trends leads to actionable insights for businesses in virtually every industry.

Learn Data Analytics

Data analytics describes the process of organizing raw data so patterns emerge and predictions can be made. Businesses across a wide range of industries use these predictions to make educated decisions regarding essential operations, from opening a new location to focused targeting of advertising dollars.

Learn Data Visualization

Data visualization is an interdisciplinary field involving graphically depicting information or data. For hundreds of years, data visualization has been integral in helping people understand the insights in large datasets.

Learn SQL Server

SQL Server is a relational database management system (RDBMS) created by Microsoft to facilitate a range of transaction processing, analytics applications, and business intelligence tasks. In this overview, you’ll learn more about what SQL Server is, what it can do, who uses it, and how to learn it so you can determine how to add this skill to your professional toolbox.

Learn Machine Learning

Machine learning (ML) is one of the most important branches of artificial intelligence or AI. Voice assistants like Siri, product recommendations on popular websites, and even medical diagnostic tools rely on machine learning algorithms to provide information.

Learn Python for Data Science

Python is one of the most popular programming languages worldwide, especially for data science. Web Developers and Software Engineers use Python, but so do Data Scientists, Business Analysts, and Cybersecurity Analysts.

Learn Python for Machine Learning

Python is a general-purpose, open-source programming language that has been in use for over 30 years. It is one of the most popular and commonly-used programming languages for machine learning. In this overview, you’ll learn more about Python for machine learning, what it can do, who uses it, and how to learn it to determine how to add this skill to your professional toolbox.

Learn Tableau

One of the world’s most popular data visualization tools, Tableau allows users to create graphs, charts, and other illustrations to share their analytical findings with others. These eye-catching visuals can communicate important details to a large audience and ensure that the information is understandable, even to those with a limited background in data analytics.

Learn UX & UI

UX & UI Design involves the development of digital applications with focuses on visual aesthetic, functionality, and user experience. It is a career path that combines creativity with technical acumen and customer research. In today’s digitally reliant world, UX & UI Designers are in high demand by any industry that uses digital applications to engage and communicate with customers. Individuals who pursue UX & UI design as a skill find it can apply to a variety of creative and technical fields, such as graphic design, front-end coding, and marketing. In this overview, you’ll learn more about what UX & UI design is, what it can do, who uses it, and how to learn it so you can determine how to add this skill to your professional toolbox.

Learn Adobe XD

Adobe XD is a design tool that is used to create prototypes for websites and mobile apps. It has functions for all stages of the UX and UI design process, from the planning stage to sharing prototypes with clients, coworkers, and developers.

Learn Sketch

Sketch is a macOS user interface design tool that lets users build vibrant and interactive web layouts and designs for user interfaces.

Learn Figma

Figma is an application that can create clickable prototypes of apps and websites. Professionals such as UX Designers, UI Designers, Web Designers, and Digital Designers use Figma to test the interactive aspects of a web or mobile app and make certain that it works well for its users.

Learn Adobe Audition

Adobe Audition is an audio editing application. Often used as part of the video editing process, Audition is also helpful for audio-only projects like podcasts.

Learn Adobe Animate

Adobe Animate is an Adobe application used to create 2D animation and interactive vector graphics. Before it became Animate, it was known as Adobe Flash Professional, a popular program in the late 1990s and 2000s. With it, Animators can produce content for various media, including television, gaming, apps, and the internet. In this overview, you’ll learn more about what Adobe Animate is, what it can do, who uses it, and how to learn it so you can determine how to add this skill to your professional toolbox.

Learn Animation

Animation is the technical art of creating the illusion of motion in a still image. Most modern animation is computer-animated, and these skills are used in hundreds of industries across the globe. If you’ve always wanted to learn animation but can’t figure out how to get started, this guide is for you. Here, you’ll learn more about the various ways to learn animation, free resources to take advantage of, and the types of careers that commonly use animation.

Learn Motion Graphics

Motion graphics is the art of building animated digital assets for web applications, page layouts, film and television, or other online content. Using tools such as Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro, Motion Graphic Artists can bring life to otherwise static designs, opening up a new way to express themselves creatively. Motion graphics skills are increasingly in high demand across various industries, mainly digital advertising and web design. In this overview, you’ll learn more about what motion graphics is, what it can do, who uses it, and how to understand it to determine how to add this skill to your professional toolbox.

Learn Final Cut Pro

Final Cut Pro is a tool professional and amateur filmmakers use to edit video clips, cut and combine video files, and otherwise add or remove elements from film. Final Cut Pro is a versatile video editing tool, useful for both elaborate editing projects and personal video productions.

Learn Cinema 4D

Have you ever watched a movie where the special effects were so realistic that you weren’t sure which effects were computer generated? If you are a fan of computer-animated features, superhero movies, or science fiction sagas, you have likely encountered the power of 3D animation, modeling, and simulation technology. While a vital tool in the film industry, Cinema 4D is also a favorite of architects, advertisers, construction workers, and game developers. Use the following article to learn how Cinema 4D can take your career to new heights and give you a competitive edge in any job market.

Learn After Effects

Adobe After Effects is commonly used in the post-production phase of film and television development. Industry professionals use this program to add motion graphics, special effects, and animations to enhance their videos and captivate their audience.

Learn Premiere Pro

Premiere Pro is one of the most popular video editing applications for professional Video Editors. Part of Adobe Creative Cloud, Premiere Pro includes tools allowing users to organize and manipulate film clips for all types of projects. It can be used for YouTube videos, commercials, short films, and full-length movies.

Learn Video Editing

Video editing is the process of cutting together film clips to create a cohesive narrative. Video Editors use software like Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, and After Effects to tranform raw footage into commercials, films, YouTube videos, TV shows, and other types of projects.

Learn Content Marketing

Using high-quality, relevant content to attract customers is the essence of content marketing. Social media posts, emails, and blog posts are all examples of this useful field. In this overview, you'll learn more about what content marketing is, what it can do, who uses it, and how to learn it to determine how to add this skill to your professional toolbox.

Learn Google Analytics

Google Analytics is part of the Google Marketing Platform. GA collects and tracks user data, compiles it into useful reports, and provides valuable insights to improve your website or app’s performance. The program works by installing a tracking code onto each page of your website, allowing Google to collect information about how visitors interact with it. Integrating Google Analytics into your website or app can help you understand what’s working and what isn’t regarding your digital marketing strategy, and the best part is it’s free!

Learn Social Media Marketing

Social media marketing is a form of digital marketing that relies on reaching a target audience through popular social media platforms. Brands and individuals utilize social media marketing strategy to create engaging content for social apps and websites such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitter, and TikTok.

Learn Email Marketing

Email marketing is a type of digital marketing centered on using targeted email campaigns to promote a product or service. The process of email marketing also involves tracking and gaining insights from statistics such as open rate, bounce rate, and audience demographics.

Learn Facebook Marketing

Facebook marketing is a type of social media marketing centered on Facebook, the most popular social media platform in the world. Marketers use Facebook to announce news, share special deals, help people connect with their products or services, and increase digital awareness of their brand.

Learn SEO

SEO (Search Engine Optimization) is a form of organic search marketing. Digital Marketers use their knowledge of SEO to create written content that performs well in search engine rankings and drives traffic to websites.

Learn Google Ads

Google Ads is a popular form of paid search marketing. Marketers use this platform to make highly targeted advertisements that show up in Google search results. Google Ads also provides tools to keep track of conversions.

Learn Digital Marketing

Digital marketing is a type of marketing that utilizes social media, websites, email, and other digital platforms to reach its audience. Digital marketing professionals collect and analyze data to measure the success of their campaigns.

Learn Office 365

Office 365 (also known as Microsoft 365) is a cloud-based subscription service that includes Microsoft Office’s suite of workplace productivity programs along with online storage and hosting services. These programs offer a variety of functions, such as word processing, spreadsheet creation, promotional material design, and team management.

Learn Financial Modeling

Financial modeling uses real-world data to create projections for a business's or other entity's financial future. Finance professionals traditionally use spreadsheet applications such as Microsoft Excel to make financial models.

Learn Business Writing

Business writing denotes a specific type of writing – with its rules and (unfortunately) jargon – designed to accelerate and facilitate business communication. Business writing turns up everywhere in the professional world and, in the contemporary linguistic landscape, follows many of the same patterns from industry to industry.

Learn Finance

Finance is a broad field encompassing the management and transaction of money and assets. Investing, banking, financial analytics, financial modeling, and financial technology (FinTech) are all under the umbrella of finance.

Learn Accounting

Accounting is considered a popular major, and the demand for accountants is growing. It involves recording financial transactions and is necessary for decision-making and cost planning. Businesses use accounting to reflect on their financial positions and plan future tasks accordingly. Future projections can ensure a company's success, making a well-structured accounting process vital.

Learn Investing

Investing is the practice of purchasing assets that are expected to grow in value over time. While investing is most commonly associated with the stock market, it also includes the purchasing of bonds, real estate, and much more.

Learn Server Administration

Server administration manages information on a company’s servers, updates hardware and software, and protects against cyberattacks. Server administration is crucial in maintaining and securing a company’s digital services and information. In this overview, you’ll learn more about server administration, what it can do, who uses it, and how to learn it to determine how to add this skill to your professional toolbox.

Learn Project Management

Project management is the practice of organizing and tracking projects with the goal of completing them under established guidelines. Project Managers may specialize in fields such as software development, construction, IT, or manufacturing.

Learn Product Management

Product management is at the intersection of tech, business, and design. A Product Manager oversees a product's development, design, marketing, and launch, including physical products, software programs, and other digital products.

Learn CAPM Certification

The CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management) certification provided by the Project Management Institute (PMI) is a globally recognized credential that validates a professional's knowledge and understanding of project management principles and processes. It is ideal for those starting out in project management as well as those already working in the industry who want to advance their skills and demonstrate their commitment to high-quality project management practices.

Learn IT

Information Technology (IT) is at the intersection between business and technology. IT has many job roles, but they all have in common: using technology to solve business problems. In this overview, you’ll learn more about what IT is, what it can do, who uses it, and how to learn it to determine how to add this skill to your professional toolbox.

Learn AWS

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a distributed cloud computing platform that allows individuals and organizations to rent Amazon server space and computing power. Released to the public in the mid-2000s, AWS has become the most commonly used distributed computing service in the world. AWS is used by industry leaders ranging from Bloomberg and Netflix to organizations like the NFL and NASA. Whether used for data storage, processing, machine learning technology or any of the hundreds of services offered, AWS is becoming a vital part of the digital infrastructure that undergirds our economy. In this overview, you’ll learn more about what AWS is, what it can do, who uses it, and how to learn it to determine how to add this skill to your professional toolbox.

Learn Amazon

Know best for its online shopping services, Amazon is a tech giant that produces their own line of tablets, smart home devices, and many other products. Amazon owns Amazon Web Services (AWS), a cloud computing platform used by businesses around the world.

Learn Cloud Computing

Cloud computing is a type of computing that involves delivering hosted services over the internet. It typically involves leveraging a combination of hardware and software to deliver various services, such as storage, networks, databases, software, analytics, and more.

Learn Microsoft Project

Microsoft Project is the world’s most popular project management software. Released in 1984 as part of the Microsoft Office family of products, Microsoft Project still maintains a 66% share of the project management software market.

Learn VBA

VBA, or Visual Basic for Applications, is a programming language used across Microsoft Office programs, such as PowerPoint, Word, and Excel. Microsoft launched VBA in 1993 as a replacement for Excel’s macro language. Since then, it has become a widely used language for automating various Excel tasks and customizing other Office applications.

Learn Microsoft Word

Microsoft Word is primarily used as a word-processing program for creating professional-looking documents and reports. Authors use it to write novels, job seekers create resumes, and students write essays. In the workplace, Microsoft Word is used to create a host of documents, including letterheads, reports, templates, training manuals, calendars, invoices, and promotional materials, among others. Businesses also use the mail merge feature that outputs created documents to a mailing list or newsletter

Learn Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Outlook is among the most used email services on the planet. However, Outlook provides more than simply email access. It also serves as a web app manager that coordinates and integrates with other Microsoft Office applications like Word, PowerPoint, and Excel for the workplace or home use. Outlook facilitates email communication, organizing contact lists as well as using the calendar feature for setting up meetings and other events. Also, Microsoft Outlook does not share the data collected to integrate its assortment of applications.

Learn Microsoft Access

Microsoft Access is a database management software. Access is part of the Microsoft 365 suite and is common among business and enterprise users. It’s used across industries by businesses wanting to manage data, databases, applications, and client/server interfaces. In this overview, you’ll learn more about what Microsoft Access is, what it can do, who uses it, and how to learn it so you can determine how to add this skill to your professional toolbox.

Learn Excel

Microsoft Excel is the most popular spreadsheet app in the world. Professionals in all fields rely on Excel to store, sort, organize, and analyze data.

Learn Microsoft Office

Microsoft Office is a bundled software suite developed by the Microsoft Corporation. Office provides services and applications that allow people to perform everyday or high-level tasks at home, in the workplace, or for running a business.

Learn PowerPoint

PowerPoint is an application used to create slideshows. As part of the Microsoft Office software family, PowerPoint is used by professionals across industries to design and give presentations, often for meetings and classes.

Video & Animation Resources

Adobe Bridge

HTML Email

Visual Studio Code