Tuesday, May 13, 2025

The Complete SQL Bootcamp: Go from Zero to Hero

Colleagues, in the “The Complete SQL Bootcamp: Go from Zero to Hero” training program you will learn to use SQL to query a database, use SQL to perform data analysis, bee comfortable putting SQL and PostgreSQL, perform GROUP BY statements and replicate real-world situations and query reports. [12 sections • 83 lectures • 8h 51m total length]. Skill-based training modules include: 1) SQL Statement Fundamentals, 2) Group by Statements, 3) Joins, 4) Advanced SQL Commands, Creating Databases and Tables, 5) Conditional Expressions and Procedures, and 6) PostGreSQL with Python.

Enroll today (teams & execs are welcome): https://tinyurl.com/yc37wx2y 


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For your reading pleasure consider: 


1 - JavaScript Full Stack Developer: Capture the Job Offer and Advance Your Career (Audible) (Kindle)


2 - AI Software Engineer: ChatGPT, Bard & Beyond (Audible) (Kindle

 

3 - The Upskill Gambit - Discover the 5 Keys to Your Career and Income Security in the Digital Age (Audible) (Kindle


Much career success, Lawrence E. Wilson - Online Learning Central (share with your team)

Saturday, May 10, 2025

Python Development - 10 Career Success Strategies & Top Certifications (2025)

Colleagues, whether you are seeking advancement in your current company or looking to make a change in your career path, here are 10 strategies that will accelerate your Python Development professional goals and earnings potential along with top industry-recognized certifications that will give you a competitive edge.

#1 - Leadership: Demonstrating leadership is key to your upward mobility. Leading projects within your department is a good starting point. Leading more complex inter-departmental/interdisciplinary programs is the next step. And third, leading strategies initiatives involving customers, ecosystem partners and the analyst community is a quantum step toward success.


#2 - Creativity: Creative, innovative, outside-the-box thinking is vital. Your development of creative problem-solving skills will set you above and beyond your colleagues.


#3 - Volunteer: Be proactive - anticipate needs before they become mainstream. Be the first to raise your hand when an executive identifies a mission-critical challenge that needs to be resolved. Show initiative. Taking on new responsibilities may require you to negotiate with your management the delegation of some of your current responsibilities. 


#4 - Portfolio: Build a robust project portfolio of your greatest achievements. Make this accessible to your current management hierarchy (secure internal portals) and your industry at-large (LinkedIn and Github are great places to start).


#5 - Subject Matter Expert: Become a recognized SME in your domain (job function and/or industry) both within your company and externally with customers, business partners and industry analysts.


#6 - Publishing & Networking: Publish a weekly or monthly series on best practices, lessons learned or future industry trends. Engage with colleagues across disciplines and organizations within your business. Also build an online networking via professional associations, forums and events. Public speaking opportunities are an excellent means for gaining recognition.


#7 - KPIs (Key Performance Indicators): Understand how your senior management (e.g. Director, Vice President, General Manager) measure success and explicitly link your deliverables to their highest priority needs.


#8 - Interviews (internal or external): Always keep in mind the three most fundamental industry questions any hiring manager-executive is seeking to answer. First - Can you do the job? This question focuses on your skills, certifications and accomplishments. Second - Will you do the job? This question addresses your motivation and passion for doing the job at hand. And third - Will you fit in? Management wants to know that you are a team player, work well with others and are flexible.


#9 - Adding Value is Supreme: Boost revenue, reduce costs and enhance customer satisfaction-retention. You are not just performing a job, you are fully committed and contributing to the overall success of your company.


#10 - Top Certifications, Master Classes, Bootcamps and Specializations: Will bolster your Python Development career growth and income - adding an extra 5%-10% to your compensation. Industry-recognized certifications keep you abreast of industry trends and boost upward mobility. Don’t wait, enroll today!



Our analysis indicates that obtaining an industry-leading professional certification that increases your annual compensation by 5%-10% could potentially lead to an additional income of $250,000 to $500,000 over a 40-year career, not even accounting for the compounding effect of future salary growth on that initial percentage increase. When you factor in job promotions - perhaps every 5 years - this increases the net compensation increase two fold over the base case above. This highlights the significant long-term financial benefits of investing in professional development.


Begin your path to success today, Lawrence E. Wilson - Online Learning Central (share with colleagues & friends)

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

AWS Cloud - 10 Career Success Strategies & Top Certifications (2025)

Colleagues, whether you are seeking advancement in your current company or looking to make a change in your career path, here are 10 strategies that will accelerate your AWS Cloud professional goals and earnings potential along with top industry-recognized certifications that will give you a competitive edge.

#1 - Leadership: Demonstrating leadership is key to your upward mobility. Leading projects within your department is a good starting point. Leading more complex inter-departmental/interdisciplinary programs is the next step. And third, leading strategies initiatives involving customers, ecosystem partners and the analyst community is a quantum step toward success.


#2 - Creativity: Creative, innovative, outside-the-box thinking is vital. Your development of creative problem-solving skills will set you above and beyond your colleagues.


#3 - Volunteer: Be proactive - anticipate needs before they become mainstream. Be the first to raise your hand when an executive identifies a mission-critical challenge that needs to be resolved. Show initiative. Taking on new responsibilities may require you to negotiate with your management the delegation of some of your current responsibilities. 


#4 - Portfolio: Build a robust project portfolio of your greatest achievements. Make this accessible to your current management hierarchy (secure internal portals) and your industry at-large (LinkedIn and Github are great places to start).


#5 - Subject Matter Expert: Become a recognized SME in your domain (job function and/or industry) both within your company and externally with customers, business partners and industry analysts.


#6 - Publishing & Networking: Publish a weekly or monthly series on best practices, lessons learned or future industry trends. Engage with colleagues across disciplines and organizations within your business. Also build an online networking via professional associations, forums and events. Public speaking opportunities are an excellent means for gaining recognition.


#7 - KPIs (Key Performance Indicators): Understand how your senior management (e.g. Director, Vice President, General Manager) measure success and explicitly link your deliverables to their highest priority needs.


#8 - Interviews (internal or external): Always keep in mind the three most fundamental industry questions any hiring manager-executive is seeking to answer. First - Can you do the job? This question focuses on your skills, certifications and accomplishments. Second - Will you do the job? This question addresses your motivation and passion for doing the job at hand. And third - Will you fit in? Management wants to know that you are a team player, work well with others and are flexible.


#9 - Adding Value is Supreme: Boost revenue, reduce costs and enhance customer satisfaction-retention. You are not just performing a job, you are fully committed and contributing to the overall success of your company.


#10 - Top Certifications, Master Classes, Bootcamps and Specializations: Will bolster your AWS Cloud career growth and income - adding an extra 5%-10% to your compensation. Industry-recognized certifications keep you abreast of industry trends and boost upward mobility. Don’t wait, enroll today!



Our analysis indicates that obtaining an industry-leading professional certification that increases your annual compensation by 5%-10% could potentially lead to an additional income of $250,000 to $500,000 over a 40-year career, not even accounting for the compounding effect of future salary growth on that initial percentage increase. When you factor in job promotions - perhaps every 5 years - this increases the net compensation increase two fold over the base case above. This highlights the significant long-term financial benefits of investing in professional development.


Begin your path to success today, Lawrence E. Wilson - Online Learning Central (share with colleagues & friends) 


Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Explore the “Learning Wizard” Amazon Audible & Kindle Book Series

Explore  the “Learning Wizard” Amazon Audible & Kindle Book Series 

Learning Wizard (https://tinyurl.com/yrpuzfyf)   


1 - Productivity for Everyone: Your Journey to Greater Achievement and Well-Being (Audible) (Kindle


2 - Creative Problem Solving: Root Cause Analysis, 5 Whys, Feynman Technique and Beyond (Audible) (Kindle


3 - The Upskill Gambit - Discover the 5 Keys to Your Career and Income Security in the Digital Age  (Audible) (Kindle)


4 - Transformation of the Global Education System - The Disruptive Impact of AI, Mixed Reality and Next Gen Knowledge Workers (Audible) (Kindle


5 - Gifted - Transform your life with lessons learned from the world’s most creative people (Audible) (Kindle


6 - The Art and Science of Learning - Ordinary Gifts … Exceptional Results (Audible) (Kindle


Order today, Genesys Digital (Amazon Author Page) https://tinyurl.com/yrpuzfyf 


Tuesday, April 29, 2025

Mobile App Developer (iOS & Android) - Discover Your Path to Career Success (2025)

Colleagues, did you know that according to Grand View Research “The global mobile application market size was valued at $252.89B in 2023 and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.3% from 2024 to 2030”. For more insights read the “Mobile Developer Career Guide” article from Jobicy and Coursera’s “What Is an Android App Developer? Your 2025 Career Guide” (January 2025).

Job Titles: Mobile Application Developer, Mobile Engineer, iOS Developer, Android Developer, Senior Mobile Developer, Full Stack Mobile Developer, React Native Developer, Flutter Developer, Mobile UI/UX Developer, Lead Mobile Developer


Salaries: BuiltIn, Coursera, Glassdoor, Indeed, PayScale, Salary.com, Talent.com, ZipRecruiter (will vary by experience level & location)


Career Opportunities: BuiltIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, LinkedIn, StartUp Jobs, Wellfound, ZipRecruiter 


Certification and Training programs - add an extra 5%-10% to your compensation (enroll now):



Your path to success begins today, Lawrence E. Wilson - Online Learning Central (share with colleagues & friends)