course: introduction to sql
Learn SQL from scratch and master practical database querying, including using Generative AI tools. Whether you need SQL for data analysis, software development or anything else, this course covers everything you need for the fundamentals of real-world SQL skills.
course: generative ai foundations
In this fast-paced, pragmatic introduction, quickly ramp up on the current state of generative AI, including how to get better results from tools like ChatGPT, Anthropic Claude, and Google Gemini.
course: generative ai in action
Move past basic GenAI chatbot interactions to explore practical, real-world applications, explore use cases and ideas like Generative AI Agents and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), giving you tools to implement more sophisticated AI solutions.
course: AI & generative ai explained
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is everywhere—but the fundamentals are often misunderstood. In this fast-paced introduction, quickly ramp up on the current state of AI, understand where it came from and how it developed, and where it is now: including Generative AI tools like ChatGPT.
course: quantum computing Explained
Quantum Computing is one of the most talked-about technologies of recent years–but often misunderstood. Here, quickly get up to speed on quantum computing, and explore the ideas, the benefits—and a few hazards—of this new technology.
course: Software Development Explained
A fast-paced, practical introduction to software development—explaining core concepts, programming languages and the entire software development lifecycle.
course: 5G & IOT Explained
5G may get a lot of hype—but it deserves to. In this course, get up to speed on this generation of mobile communications, explore how the technology works, and explore the new applications it will enable.
course: Cloud Computing Explained
This is a practical, pragmatic introduction to Cloud Computing: how best to think about it, and how to recognize where and when to use it—whether that’s for yourself, your team, your organization, or your clients.
course: automation Explained
Automation affects every business and every role. In this course, get up to speed on ideas like RPA, Intelligent Automation and Hyperautomation, explore the tools and techniques, define approaches and strategy, and cover the automation marketplace.
course: Extended Reality (XR) and the Metaverse: Executive Briefing
There’s a lot of hype around Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality and “The Metaverse”. In this course, we’ll quickly break down the terminology, cover current and forthcoming devices, see how it’s being used right now—and where it’s going.
course: Blockchain: Executive Briefing
A short, pragmatic, business-focused introduction to blockchain.
course: Data: Executive Briefing
We all work with data — but often don’t consider the big picture around it. In this fast-paced, practical introduction, quickly get up to speed on multiple ideas, tools and technologies around “data” in the business world today.
course: Automation: Executive Briefing
Automation affects every business and every role. In this course, get up to speed on ideas like RPA, Intelligent Automation, and Hyperautomation, explore the tools and techniques, define approaches and strategy, and cover the automation marketplace.
course: sustainability & technology: Executive Briefing
Most organizations see an ever-increasing focus on Sustainability. Here, explore the most important ideas and terms, see how to define and manage sustainability goals, and how current technologies help—or even harm—sustainability efforts.
course: enterprise platforms: Executive Briefing
Technology “platforms” are everywhere, but often poorly understood. In this course, get clear on the most important ideas, explore how they add value to an organization, evaluate different types of platform, and cover the current marketplace.
course: TYPESCRIPT: THE BIG PICTURE
A fast, high-level (but still technical) introduction to TypeScript — a language that improves the experience writing JavaScript apps.
course: 1969 Moon landing: the code of the apollo guidance computer (AGC)
For the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing, I take you on a quick tour of the code of the Apollo Guidance System.
course: machine learning: executive briefing
A practical, pragmatic, jargon-free—and fast (just 39 minutes) — introduction to Machine Learning. Quickly cover the most important ideas and concepts — and learn approaches and techniques to apply Machine Learning in your own career.
course: swift fundamentals
Updated for Swift 4: Swift is the modern, fast, and safe programming language that has rapidly become the first choice for building iOS and macOS apps. This course serves as a firm foundation in Swift, including core syntax, best practices, working with data, and more.
course: databases: Executive briefing
Databases are ubiquitous in business and life, but they're often misunderstood and underestimated. Quickly ramp up on the reasons, features, the terminology and jargon around databases, the current marketplace, and the skills you need.
cOURSE: What Is Programming?
I think this is my best content ever on the Fundamentals of Programming! A fast-paced and (hopefully!) entertaining course, you'll learn the fundamentals, the essential ideas, and the concepts for success in any programming language. First, you'll learn how to write a computer program and learn how to get the computer to understand it. Next, you'll learn all about the syntax - the rules - of programming languages. Finally, you'll explore how to make real-world programming easier, from libraries to frameworks, SDKs and APIs. By the end of this course, you will not only be on your way to becoming a software developer, but you'll also understand how to work with them, manage them, or live with one.
course: iOS 11 Fundamentals
An introduction to iOS 11 development, using Xcode 9 and the Swift programming language. Building for iOS is an incredibly valuable skill for any developer. In this course, you'll use Xcode and Swift to make iOS apps with adaptive user interfaces that work on multiple devices, explore iOS app architecture, and more.
course: Microsoft Azure Developer: Aligning Functional and Non-functional Requirements
Effective and relevant across many software development methodologies, defining functional and non-functional requirements can help you get clear on exactly what you need to build in an application or system, and what qualities you expect from it.
course: cloud patterns and architecture for microsoft azure developers
A slightly different one for me: this is a language-neutral course explaining how to using Microsoft Azure resources to design complex systems, such as load balancing, caching, partitioning, content delivery networks, and performance testing. , Designing apps in the cloud requires a certain way of thinking—this course focuses on the different architectural options and patterns most useful in the cloud.
course: Microsoft Azure for Node.js Developers - Cloud Patterns and Architecture
Microsoft Azure isn't just for .NET apps—it supports multiple technologies and languages. This course focuses on using Node.js in Microsoft Azure for building scalable and resilient cloud applications. This course covers the main Azure services including load balancing, caching, partitioning, content delivery networks and performance testing.
course: Microsoft Azure for Node.js Developers - building secure services and applications
This course explores implementing Node.js applications in Microsoft Azure, with a focus on the security-oriented Microsoft Azure services, including software containers, role-based access control, and more.
course: iOS 9 Fundamentals
An introduction to iOS 9 development, using Xcode 7 and the Swift 2 programming language. This course first covers the basics of the Swift language, and dives into creating flexible iOS user interfaces that work on multiple devices, seeing how software patterns like Target-Action, Delegation, and Model-View-Controller are implemented in iOS, and exploring best practices for iOS application architecture.
