These 13 online classes will help you learn something new in 2017 — and they’re all $10
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The new year is officially upon us, and with it comes both the hope and expectation that we can change our lives for the better.
There's no better time than the start of the year to set goals for yourself; everyone is beginning 2017 with a blank slate. Because of this, Udemy is offering more than 17,000 classes on their site for $10 each. The deal runs through January 10.
Below we've collected some of our favorite online courses Udemy has to offer — both best sellers from last year as well as a few perennial options.
Whether you want to learn to code, read faster, take better photographs, or speak with more confidence, there should be something that can help you stick to your resolutions.
An Entire MBA in 1 Course
A former Goldman Sachs employee has taken the lessons he's taught at universities in the past, and condensed them into one course that he describes as "an entire MBA."
Through the class students will learn macro and micro economics, how to value companies, and the basics of how investment banks and management consulting firms work. In addition to the nuts and bolts, instructor Chris Haroun aims to teach his students about the importance of personal connections, and professional presentation — how to identify and pitch venture capitalists, and communicate your ideas clearly and concisely.
The Complete Web Developer Course 2.0
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 certainly well-liked. Even those brand new to web development will be able to get a site onto the web within just six weeks of classes.
Writing With Flair: How To Become An Exceptional Writer
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 their work clear and concise.
The Ultimate Excel Programmer Course
Excel is probably the most powerful tool on your computer, if you know how to wield it. This course is for those with a basic understanding of the program, who want to learn how to make spreadsheets do more of the legwork for them. Students will learn how to work with VBA, the coding language of Excel, allowing them to create their own Macros and set up automations.
The Complete Ruby on Rails Developer Course
Ruby on Rails is a web-application framework written in Ruby, an object-oriented programming language. Many top sites including Hulu, Twitter, Airbnb, and Groupon use Rails in building their web applications. This course is aimed at beginners, and starts by teaching you the basics of coding in Ruby, and then takes those skills and applies them to understanding the framework of Rails.
Building a Personal Brand by Gary Vaynerchuk
In many industries, creating a strong personal brand to showcase on social media is integral to catapulting your career forward. Instructor Gary Vaynerchuk is a three-time New York Times best-selling author, and has his own media company, so you can bet his course is full of sage advice.
The Complete iOS 10 Developer Course - Build 21 Apps
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 iOS 10, 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 towards creating the next Candy Crush.
Become a SuperLearner 2: Learn Speed Reading & Boost Memory
This class focuses on “hacking” your reading and memory skills, in order for you to work smarter not harder. Students will first learn to read faster, and follow that up with exploring how to retain and comprehend all of the new information they're capable of taking in.
JavaScript: Understanding the Weird Parts
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.
Photography Masterclass: Your Complete Guide to Photography
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.
The Ultimate Python Programming Tutorial
Python is a scripting language like JavaScript, but the two still have differences between them in terms of syntax and execution. Python is considered by many to be 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 won't trip you up as much as it would if you were coding in a more strict coding language. This course is focused on getting you comfortable with the concepts of Python, and directly applying it to applications.
Social Media Marketing 2016 - Complete Certificate Course
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.
Master Web Design in Photoshop
While it's never been easier to have your own website, there are still plenty of sites out there that don't look good enough to present as a professional. This course will help those looking to either build their own website or start a career in web design learn to develop impressive pages by providing you with a knowledge of graphics, style, and typography.
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