Toronto web-courses?
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- Dodecahedron0
i heard lynda puts out
- MSTRPLN0
Go to one of those intensive programs at an institute?
Not from Toronto, but I just did a search and found this:
http://calendardb.humber.ca/LIS/…
- jacklalane0
Thinking about Lynda.com and searching previous threads looks like there is some positive feedback on these vids.
- lukus_W0
Why not just learn from self-study online.
1 -> You decide you want to be able to do something in particular
2 -> You find out the stages involved
3 -> You read-up (tutorials, blog posts, books, manuals) to equip yourself with the skills to complete each stage.
4 -> You have a go ... and refine yr methods as you learn more.Most importantly, constantly ask yourself 'WHY' - I've found I don't understand something completely until I know the reasons / story behind the process. Many tutorials are purely instructional - by adding your own layer of questions (and research-led answers), the effectiveness of a tutorial can be greatly magnified.
For web / CSS, try this course (http://www.opera.com/company/ed...
BTW; almost everyone I know who's chosen to take part in an expensive web course, didn't continue afterwards. I've even heard of people paying a great deal of money for a certified course, and the syllabus has taught them layout using tables (which obviously isn't current best practice); so make sure that your instructor knows his or her stuff before you hand over money.
I think the most important characteristic for successful learning might be an innate curiosity and desire to figure stuff out independently - it's definitely possible to get ahead without tuition.
- jacklalane0
I agree lukus_W.
I already practice the steps you've listed. My company is offering to pay for the course so not worried about money so much. I am concerned about wasting my time by being taught out-dated web standards. So that's why I put the question out here. Thx I'll check out that link.
- maybe get them to send you to a conference instead?lukus_W