Got a brilliant idea for a mobile application or website? Even if you've never touched a code editor in your life, you can still make your concept a reality using one of the many no-code tools currently on the market. In this course, get a broad overview of some of the options available for designing and creating websites and applications without involving (much, if any) code and engineering. Instructor Jen Kramer explains what the current market of no-code website editors looks like, as well as the benefits and limitations of opting for a no-code toolset. She also breaks down the most popular platforms and tools that support no-code development. Learn how to build web apps with Bubble, generate mobile apps with Thunkable, make interactive content with Outgrow, and more. Tune in to get acquainted with some of the latest and greatest tools in the no-code universe.

If you have a website, you want visitors. And if you run a business through a website, you want those visitors to be customers. To do that, you need user registration and authentication. Authentication is the foundation of most web applications, letting you determine who is visiting your site and helping you connect them with privileges they should or should not have. In this course, Daniel Khan shows how to add user registration and authentication to an app built with Node.js and Express.js. He covers everything from simple logins using a username and password stored in a database to more complex login methods like single sign-on. Daniel teaches this hands-on course with realistic sample projects, so that you can apply this knowledge to your own work right away.

Most software engineers would agree that clean code is easier to maintain than messy code, but what exactly does that look like, and how do go about cleaning up messy code? In this course, Jon Peck shows how to measure quality, implement testing, and measure code coverage in your Node.js apps, using a complete but buggy restaurant booking application to illustrate the concepts. Jon first reviews JavaScript fundamentals and testing and code quality concepts. He then explains how to use linters to find suspicious code; explores different testing frameworks and their components; and shows how to isolate your code for testing using test doubles, then verify with spies and mocks. Jon wraps up the course by showing how to generate reports on code health across your entire codebase. Along the way, he provides challenge and solution videos so you can test your knowledge of each section before moving on.

As the shiny new object in the data world, you might have heard a lot of people talk excitedly about NoSQL and all the things it can do. It’s great in terms of flexibility, speed, and is easy to work with. It’s super scalable, so it can accommodate increased numbers of users as websites and applications grow. But will it replace SQL? Will it make relational databases obsolete? In this course, Mel McGee explains just exactly what NoSQL is, the pros and cons, and tradeoffs you’ll make when using NoSQL. Mel takes a high-level approach without delving into the details of any one NoSQL query language or solution, so if you’re a developer looking for a bigger picture of NoSQL, or an entrepreneur wanting to explore options for your product, or just plain curious about non-relational databases, this course is for you.

It’s not too hard to write functional code in Java. But to take advantage of its object-oriented features, it requires a leap in understanding. If you're ready to take your Java skills to the next level, join engineer and Java expert June Clark in this course. Brush up on the details of objects, and then how to leverage advanced concepts such as inheritance, polymorphism, and encapsulation to build more sophisticated and efficient web projects. June reviews getters and setters and static methods, and shows how to document your code with UML. By the end of this course, you’ll have the confidence and skills to go build great things with Java.

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Bloodborne pathogens are infectious microorganisms in human blood that can cause disease. These pathogens include, but are not limited to, hepatitis B (HBV), hepatitis C (HCV), and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The risk of developing the diseases caused by these pathogens occurs when you are exposed to blood that contains them. In this course, instructor Jim Rogers walks you through the various blood-borne hazards, ways to prevent infection, and some special considerations for various industries. Jim explains what a blood-borne pathogen is and what exposure means. He goes over several methods of prevention infection, including universal precautions, preventative vaccinations, PPE, and post-exposure procedures. Jim finished up with some special considerations for industries such as healthcare, first response, and construction.

Many workplaces around the world are subject to regulations requiring the employer to tell all employees about the chemicals they are working with or may be exposed to. This is often called "the right to know." Many common chemicals and products fall under these right to know requirements. In this course, instructor Jim Rogers shows you how to properly communicate this information to everyone in the workplace, so they understand what precautions to take and how to keep themselves safe. Jim begins by explaining the right to know, then goes into a detailed discussion of different hazardous substances in the workplace. He covers ways to categorize hazards, as well as pictograms that alert the user to the hazards and what precautions they need to take. After stepping through how to build and understand a hazard communication (HazCom) program, Jim concludes with special considerations for several industries such as construction, pharmacies, and chemical processors.

No workplace is immune from accidents. From worksites full of hazards like construction sites or warehouses, to seemingly benign places like your average office, accidents just happen. And while you may not spend your days worrying about slips, trips, or short falls, these are some of the most frequent injuries and can be serious enough to require medical attention and time off work.

In this course, construction safety consultant Jim Rogers covers slips, trips, and falls, where they tend to occur, and their impact on the employee and the workplace. Jim provides an understanding of how both working conditions and physical structure of the jobsite can present hazards, and details policies, practices, and technology (such as personal protective equipment) that can limit the danger.

Every year, as the seasons change and temperatures rise, people who work outdoors or in extreme heat—fields ranging from construction, agriculture, landscaping, and mining to the military and sports teams—succumb to various levels of heat illnesses, ranging from uncomfortable rashes and cramps, to possibly fatal heat strokes. In this course, construction safety consultant Jim Rogers explains techniques used by OSHA and NIOSH to mitigate the risks of working in heat. Jim has applied these techniques on client jobsites where temperatures have regularly exceeded 110 degrees, and knows firsthand how to calculate and assess the risks of extreme temperatures. This course also reviews the different types of heat illnesses, along with the signs, symptoms, and treatments. Whether you're a safety and health manager, you manage a group of people who work or train in the heat, or you work or train in the heat yourself, this course teaches you key practices to stay safe and healthy.

Microsoft Office is a staple set of tools for educators, and now includes education-specific functionality such as classroom notebooks in OneDrive and educator-specific collaboration tools in Teams. In education, learning to use these applications can help increase learning, empower students, and save teachers valuable time. This course dives into tips and tricks that will allow educators to get the most from the entire Office suite. Instructor Oliver Schinkten explores each of the Office tools: classics like PowerPoint, Excel, and Word, as well as new additions such as Sway, OneDrive, OneNote, and Teams. He demonstrates education-specific techniques and ideas to help educators create more dynamic lessons, assess student progress, share files online, and even save time. He also shares sample workflows that illustrate how Microsoft 365 Education apps can help you share key information with students and host both synchronous and asynchronous lessons.

In this course, Jason Osder explains what OmniGraffle is, how to create and export projects in it, and how to use OmniGraffle for general design thinking projects, as well as brainstorming, ideation, and collaboration. After briefly introducing OmniGraffle and its interface, Jason dives into org charts, covering topics like how to handle objects on the canvas, creating text elements, grouping objects, and much more. Next, he goes into a variety of techniques you can use to map content, as well techniques for process flows such as creating multiple use case scenarios and diagramming a complex online interaction. Jason discusses wireframes and different ways you can use them. Then he describes how to create mind maps, sketch visual design ideas, and design a rough logo with stencils. Jason concludes by highlighting several useful features that are available in the pro version of OmniGraffle.

Imagine this: it’s your first day at a new job, and someone from HR tells you to stand up against a wall and smile, as they simultaneously snap a picture of you mid blink. Congratulations—this is the ID photo that will live on in infamy on your badge for as long as you're employed at the company. As a professional headshot photographer for 15+ years, Kristina Sherk has heard all sorts of horror stories about this exact welcome-to-the-team ritual. In this course, Kristina addresses all the dos and (definitely) don’ts of corporate headshot photography. Whether you're the photographer or the subject, this course can show you how to make this experience as enjoyable as possible, while significantly improving the quality of your headshots. Learn how to get great results when taking both outdoor and indoor headshots, whether you're working without gear or with the best equipment on the market.

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Onboarding and adoption are two of the essential activities for new customers that CSMs are responsible for. Learn how to guide customers through these two important stages, and prepare them for the upcoming value generation and realization work that lies ahead of them if they are going to attain successful outcomes from using your company's solutions. This course takes customer success managers through the processes and steps needed to ensure that their customer's stakeholders are fully prepared and ready to proceed with making the customer's initiative successful. It then provides guidance on how to help those stakeholders to train and prepare their end users to adopt and use the solution that they purchased. This course can be taken on its own as an introduction to the topic, or as one in a series of courses from PracticalCSM.com that build upon each other to cover the entirety of CSM best practices in greater detail.

Success happens when you have the right mindset, skillset, and can reset. In this course, Scott Mautz helps you develop a mindset for success by showing you how to improve your self-confidence and mentally prepare yourself to thrive under pressure. As Scott explains, success comes from habits, and habits are more easily formed from simple, repeatable exercises. In each part of this course, Scott gives you short mindset, skillset, and reset habits to choose from to create your own tailored routine for success. After this course, you’ll have a wider skillset for success to help you to refocus, refresh, and avoid the procrastination that often comes with increased responsibilities and stress.

Get started with OneDrive for Business, the cloud-based file management system included with Microsoft Office. Follow along with Jess Stratton as she shows how to use OneDrive for Business to keep files organized and accessible. Covering both the desktop client app and the browser version of OneDrive for Business, this course shows how to upload, copy, delete, and download files and folders, and integrate with Office Online. Jess demonstrates how to share files using OneDrive and how to work on files collaboratively with colleagues.

OneNote is a robust note-taking app that allows you to jot down and save your ideas—from thoughts hastily scribbled on napkins to saved articles on the web—and cross tag them for easy recall. In this course, instructor Heather Severino—a OneNote MVP and Microsoft Certified Trainer—offers tips to help you be even more organized and productive with this powerful tool. Heather covers top power shortcuts, explains how to set up and organize your notebooks, shares tips for taking better notes and improving the look of your notes, and goes into how to import content from other apps.

While most people are up to speed on the basics of a Google search, there are a variety of more advanced strategies that can help you get even better results. In this short course, Jess Stratton walks through a handful of powerful search strategies that can help you find what you need quickly. Jess begins with the basics of Boolean operators and the differences between the top search engines. Next, she shows how to refine your search results using a number of different tools, as well as how to keep the scope of your search within a single site or page. Jess demonstrates how to find specific data quickly, including how to check your flight status or find movie showtimes with one click. She also steps through how to calculate data in a search engine, explaining how to convert units of measurement and calculate mathematical equations. Finally, Jess covers how to fix common errors in search results and extend your search skills with specialized search engines like Wolfram|Alpha.

Do you have a roadway project and don’t know where to start? Or do you want to learn the basics of roadway design? In this course, instructor Scott Urbas shows you how to use the OpenRoads Designer civil geometry tools to create horizontal and vertical geometry for a simple roadway project. Scott demonstrates how to utilize the civil geometry tools to create, edit, annotate, and review civil geometry elements. He also shows you how to attach an existing terrain model and aerial imagery, as well as define 2D and 3D views. After completing this course, you will be able to successfully utilize the civil geometry tools to create civil geometry for your own roadway project.

One of the best ways to reach people is by posting videos on social media. In this course, instructor Richard Harrington helps content creators of all skill levels make compelling videos that are easy to share online. Rich shares strategies for both capturing and editing videos to maximize impact, such as how composition strategies can impact the look and feel of your clips. He also goes over how to resize and compress videos for specific platforms, including how to reformat video from its traditional delivery aspect ratio to common social media aspect ratios. Plus, learn how to determine whether to post your content directly to a social network or use a hosted platform.

Mastering SQL is an essential skill for any Oracle Database professional. If you feel like you’ve got a firm handle on the basics and want to take your skills up a notch, this course is for you. Join Oracle Database administrator Bob Bryla as he covers the advanced features of Oracle SQL in an Oracle 19c Database environment. Bob explains advanced topics like database concurrency and isolation levels, Oracle-specific schema objects, data types, data models, and many more features you need to understand to become an Oracle SQL expert. At the end of this course, if you’re still hungry for more, Bob provides a list of resources to help you continue your learning.