A guest essay argues that it’s time to use warning labels to steer people away from food that is unhealthy. Do you agree?
Laughing Emojis
What do you think this image is communicating?
Word of the Day: aphorism
This word has appeared in 20 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
How to Choose What You & Your Team Should Learn Next
We’re thrilled you’ve chosen Codecademy to further your learning journey! We’ve got a wide range of languages and skills in our curriculum. If you’re feeling a bit unsure about where to begin, no worries at all. We’re here to help you find the perfect courses that match your team and role.
We have a large catalog of courses, skill paths, and career paths to choose from — and we’re always adding new content. Courses focus on teaching you a specific programming language, like Python 3, or skill, like Deploying with Netlify and Heroku. Skill paths string together a series of courses to offer a clear path to learning everything you need to know to build a larger skill — like analyzing financial data or building a chatbot. Career paths offer a track that helps you go deeper in a domain and learn everything you need to know to get started in a specific technical career, like Data Scientist or Full-stack Engineer.
If you’re onboarding as part of Codecademy for Teams, you might need some direction to figure out which technologies and skills are the most useful for your team members. Whether you’re on a technical team or a non-technical one, you can learn something valuable from our 600+ courses.
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Choose your path
Ready to choose your path? Click through the links below to find a course, skill path, or career Path that’s right for you based on the type of team you work on and your individual role.
Non-technical teams
Technical teams
Recommendations for non-technical teams
Marketing and sales teams
If you are a member of a growth team like marketing, sales, or SEO, there are a variety of technical skills — which mainly fall under web development-related skills or data skills — that can help you with your job.
If you regularly use a content management system in your role or you’re tasked with website ownership, you can benefit from learning in-demand front-end skills like CSS, HTML, and Javascript. These skills can equip you with the tools to adjust website parameters in response to data like impressions, click-through rates, and page load speed.
Additionally, technical skills like SQL and Python can help you make the most of sales and marketing funnel data and boost the effectiveness of lead generation efforts.
Check out the suggestions below and click through to learn more:
- Code Foundations – Learn to write your first lines of code with an introduction to basic programming concepts.
- Learn how to Build Websites – Get an introduction to HTML and CSS, which teaches learners how to build a website with Github Pages.
- Learn JavaScript – Introduction to JavaScript, a flexible front-end skill in high demand.
- Create Front-End Apps w. React – Build a foundation in JavaScript and React and learn how to create an interactive web application.
- Analyze Data with SQL – Gain a thorough understanding of SQL, one of the most popular tools for analyzing data.
- Intermediate SQL for Marketers and Product Managers – Learn to work with data and frameworks to investigate user churn metrics, interpret usage funnels, and analyze marketing attribution methodologies.
- Learn HTML – An introduction to HTML, the foundation of all web pages.
Product teams
If you’re on a product team, technical skills are a valuable asset that can help you communicate effectively with engineers and gain a better understanding of a product and its requirements. These skills can also be leveraged to interact with a technical product to gain better insight into end users’ experiences.
Check out some of the courses and Skill Paths we recommend for product teams and click through to learn more:
- Analyze Data with SQL – Learn the basics of SQL, one of the most popular tools for analyzing data.
- Intermediate SQL for Marketers and Product Managers – Learn to work with data and frameworks to investigate user churn metrics, interpret usage funnels, and analyze marketing attribution methodologies.
- Learn how to Build Websites – Learn the basics of HTML and CSS, and apply those skills to build a website with Github Pages.
- Create Front-End Apps w. React – Build a foundation in JavaScript and React and learn how to create an interactive web application.
- Learn JavaScript – An introduction to JavaScript, a flexible front-end skill in high demand.
- Code Foundations – Learn to write your first lines of code with an introduction to basic programming concepts.
- Learn Git – An introduction to Git, the most popular version control tool used by programmers.
- Learn Python 3 – An introduction to the most up-up-to date version of Python.
Business teams
If you’re on a business, operations, consulting, or finance team, you’re probably aware that data is critical in driving decisions. Developing technical skills like SQL, Python, and R can help you make the most of your datasets so that you can extract valuable insights to inform business strategies.
Here are some courses that can help you build the skills to organize, analyze, and communicate your data more efficiently in your day-to-day work:
- Analyze Data with SQL – Learn the basics of SQL, one of the most popular tools for analyzing data.
- Analyze Data with Python – Learn how to visualize data and interpret large datasets using NumPy, a Python library for Statistics.
- Master Statistics w. Python – Learn how to summarize data and run hypothesis tests using Python. Then, grow your knowledge to work with the pandas and NumPy libraries.
- Analyze Financial Data w. Python – Learn how to use Python to analyze financial data and optimize portfolios.
- Analyze Data with R – Learn the basics of R to conduct statistical analyses and data visualization, and dip your toes in Machine Learning in R.
- Build a Machine Learning Model – Learn how to build on Python skills to create predictive models based on past data.
- Data Analyst Career Path – Learn SQL, Python, and data visualization.
- Data Scientist Career Path – If all of the above interests you, dive into this Career Path to learn SQL, Python, data visualization, and machine learning.
Recommendations for technical teams
Data teams
If you’re currently on a data, business intelligence, or analytics team, our courses can help you build on your existing technical skills for handling and analyzing data.
Here are a few courses that can help you get up to speed on a new language or stay up to date on the most important topics:
- Analyze Data with SQL – Learn the basics of SQL, one of the most popular tools for analyzing data.
- Analyze Data with Python – Learn how to visualize data and interpret large datasets using the NumPy and pandas libraries.
- Analyze Financial Data w. Python – Learn how to use Python to analyze financial data and optimize portfolios.
- Master Statistics w. Python – Learn how to summarize data and run hypothesis tests using Python. Then, grow your knowledge to work with the pandas and NumPy libraries.
- Analyze Data with R – Learn the basics of R to conduct statistical analyses and data visualization, and dip your toes in Machine Learning in R.
- Build a Machine Learning Model – Learn how to build on Python skills to create predictive models based on past data.
- Data Scientist Career Path – If all of the above interests you, dive into this career path to learn SQL, Python, data visualization, and machine learning.
Engineering teams
Whether you’re a front-end, back-end, or full-stack engineer, we’re here to help you combine your knowledge and continue building on your technical skill set. We’ve broken things down with recommendations for building front-end and back-end skills.
If you’re a front-end or full-stack engineer, here’s a list of skill paths and career paths to check out:
If you’re a back-end or full-stack engineer, check out the following skill paths and career paths:
If you’re trying to get up to date on a specific language, library, or framework, we offer a variety of courses like Learn TypeScript, Learn Node.JS, Learn Express, Learn React, or Learn Redux.
Still haven’t made up your mind? Explore our full catalog to see all we have to offer and find the course that’s most relevant for you.
This blog was originally published in March 2021 and has been updated to include new details and purchase information for Codecademy Teams.
Should We Abolish the Penny?
Each year the U.S. Mint produces billions of pennies. Many are hardly ever used. Are these small copper-colored coins worth the trouble?
Hurricane Helene
What is your reaction to this image? What does it tell you about the impact of the storm?
Word of the Day: unscathed
This word has appeared in 180 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
Free October 2024 Wallpaper & Instagram quote
Free October 2024 wallpaper is here!
October is here, and with it comes the crisp autumn air, the vibrant colors of changing leaves, and the spooky spirit of Halloween. To celebrate this magical time of year, I’ve created a free monthly wallpaper featuring a delightful array of pumpkins in a spooky black and orange color palette.
Whether you’re looking to decorate your desktop, phone, or tablet, or simply want to add a touch of autumnal charm to your social media feed, this wallpaper is sure to brighten your day. Inside, you’ll find three different versions of each wallpaper: plain, with a calendar to help you keep track of your spooky activities, and with the enchanting quote “Hocus Pocus” to set the mood.
Each wallpaper download from October 2024 includes the following:
- Desktop wallpaper x3 (plain, with the calendar, and with a quote)
- Phone wallpaper x3 (plain, with the calendar and with a quote)
- Tablet wallpaper
- Instagram ready quote
A Spooky Quote for Your October Wallpaper
Want to add a little spooky spice to your digital life? Our “Hocus Pocus” wallpaper and Instagram post are just the thing! This classic Halloween spell will cast a magical spell on your screen and help you get into the spooky spirit. Whether you’re chilling at home or haunting the ‘gram, these designs are sure to be a hit.
Hocus Pocus
P.S the square image is also included as a larger file in the download package below! Feel free to post it on your Instagram.
Looking for more? Check our previous wallpapers!
You can get three different desktop options with the free download – one with a calendar, one without the calendar, and another with a quote. Additionally, there’s a wallpaper available for tablets and three phone options too. You’ll also find an Instagram-ready square that features the weekly quote.
FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY.
NOTE: This wallpaper is available as a free download through October 31, 2024 only. After that, a $5 download fee applies.
Looking for more?
Browse all wallpapers from this series.
Loving your new wallpaper! It really sets the tone, right?
Speaking of setting the tone, have you considered giving your website or blog a makeover too? A visually appealing design can grab attention and keep visitors engaged, just like a killer wallpaper. Check the designs below and find the perfect fit to elevate your online presence!
Blogger templates
WordPress Themes
Your voice matters!
If you have your favorite quotes or lyrics and would like them to appear on the next free wallpaper, make sure to post them in the comments below or send us your ideas via email.
Enjoy!
University of Texas System and Coursera Expand Micro-credential Program Partnership to Include UT’s Health Institutions
By Jeff Maggioncalda, Coursera CEO
Career paths are evolving, even for advanced healthcare professionals. In today’s competitive and fast-changing job market, those with specialized knowledge, high-demand professional skills, and a willingness to learn will stand out.
Today, we’re excited to announce the expansion of our partnership with the University of Texas System (UT System) to offer nearly 15,000 students enrolled at UT Health Houston, UT Health San Antonio, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, UT Medical Branch, and UT Southwestern Medical Center access to our high-demand Professional Certificates, free of cost.
In the U.S., Texas is ranked second for employment of healthcare professionals. With Coursera’s Career Academy, UT students can prepare for careers shaping the future of biotechnology and biosciences in public and private sectors, with training from the world’s top companies including Google, IBM, and Microsoft. As healthcare becomes more digital, many data and business credentials can enhance qualifications for healthcare positions, while software and IT skills will be required to manage patient portals, telehealth platforms, mobile apps, and AI integration into various administrative, diagnostic, and treatment processes.
The UT-Coursera “Texas Credentials for the Future” program remains the most extensive industry-recognized micro-credential program in the country. More than 255,000 students across UT’s nine academic institutions now have free access to over 45 Professional Certificates, equipping them with job-ready skills in a variety of fields without prior work experience. To date, students have spent more than 111,000 learning online and completing more than 18,300 courses.
In a recent Coursera global survey, 94% of university leaders said they believe micro-credentials can strengthen students’ long-term career outcomes. The report also found higher rates of satisfaction and engagement with students enrolled in these programs.
We’re excited to expand our partnership with the UT System to provide industry microcredentials to all students from all UT institutions, enriching the broad-based curriculum and preparing graduates to become future leaders in various industries.
Rollout schedules for students, faculty, staff, and alumni will vary by institution. For more information about Texas Credentials for the Future, visit utsystem.edu/sites/texas-microcredentials.
To learn more about Coursera for Campus, visit coursera.org/campus.
Weekly Student News Quiz: Lebanon, Batman, Baby Hippo
Defiant, sassy, slippery and chubby, a pygmy hippopotamus in Thailand has become a global sensation, stealing hearts across the internet and occasionally biting zookeepers. The baby hippo’s name, Moo Deng, was chosen by a poll held on the zoo’s Facebook page.
What does the young social media star’s name translate to?
