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Christmas and Hanukkah and all their merriment has come and gone, but what you do with your holiday bonus, whether from your employer or your grandmother or both, has yet to be determined. Since the New Year is coming up, it might be time to start thinking about your resolutions for 2016. If you want to use the upcoming 365 days to learn a new skill or improve one you already have, Udemy probably has an online course tailored to that goal.
Additionally, Udemy is celebrating Boxing Day with a massive sale: Thousands of online classes are discounted over 90% and are now available for just $15 with the promo code COZY15. We highlighted some of our favorite courses below. See if any of them catch your eye and get your 2016 off to a roaring start.
For those who’d like to start designing their own websites and mobile applications, this is the place to start. With more five-star ratings than any other course offered on Udemy, this course is a proven winner. Even those brand new to web development will be able to get their own sites onto the web within just six weeks of classes.
Excel is an extremely powerful tool when wielded by a skillful user. If you’ve passed through the basics of the program and wish to obtain a deeper understanding of how it can be used to create and manipulate data, this class might be for you. You’ll learn about IF statements, sparklines, macro operations, and loads more.
If you’re tired of seeing simple apps become worldwide sensations while you think to yourself, “I could’ve thought of that,” this is the course for you. Learn to design and build apps for iOS9 even if you have no previous coding knowledge. With over 200 lectures and 20 hours of content, you can learn at your own pace as you work toward creating the next Candy Crush Saga.
Turn your photography hobby into a side business as a freelancer by learning advanced techniques in every aspect of the art, from shooting to editing. Take your DSLR off of autofocus and master shooting in manual mode. This course is designed for aspiring photographers of all experience levels, whether you fancy yourself an Instagram expert or have just started getting the hang of your Holga.
For those with a basic knowledge of JavaScript, this course takes you under the hood to show you the tricks and tips you need to become a more efficient coder. Learn to find bugs in your code faster and gain a deeper understanding of frameworks such as jQuery and Underscore.
Python is one of the more simple coding languages to learn, as it places less of an emphasis on syntax than other languages. If you forget your parentheses or misplace a few semicolons, it shouldn’t trip you up as much as it might if you were coding in another one. It can also serve as a stepping stone toward learning other languages, such as C++ and JavaScript. By the end of the course, users should have a comfortable working knowledge of Python and the ability to apply it to developing applications.
Writing is an essential skill regardless of your industry. Whether you’re an aspiring blogger or simply want to add a little more nuance to the emails you send out everyday, this course will teach you the tips and tricks used by professional writers to keep your work clear and concise.
While you might not realize it, body language and non-verbal communication can be even more important than the words we say during a pitch or business meeting. This class aims to teach you how to perfect every aspect of an important interview that doesn’t involve the words coming out of your mouth.
Ethical hacking or “penetration testing” is the act of attacking a computer system in order to look for security weaknesses. Essentially, ethical hackers are asked to attempt to hack systems before they are live so that by the time a system is released the weaknesses that those hacking with malice would normally exploit are already addressed. This course aims to take you through the process of learning how to hack systems for good.
If you are running a business today, you need to have a strong social media presence. Knowing how to present yourself and engage with your audience on different platforms is essential to promoting your visibility and growing your network of clients. This course aims to take those with little knowledge of social media — beyond personal use — and get them to a point where they can manage a page for their business with confidence.
