Software Development – Learn Programming, Application Development and Software Fundamentals

From 35 € /h

Learn practical software development skills through structured lessons tailored to your current experience, learning goals and interests.

These lessons are designed for beginners and developing learners who want to understand how software is planned, developed, tested and improved.

Topics can include programming fundamentals, application development, problem-solving, program logic, working with data, databases, APIs, version control with Git and GitHub, debugging, testing and understanding the software development lifecycle.

Depending on your goals, lessons can also introduce technologies used in modern software development such as JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Node.js and working with front-end and back-end applications.

The focus is on learning through practice rather than simply studying theory. We can work through coding exercises, small applications, software challenges and portfolio projects to help you understand how the different parts of software development work together.

Lessons can also support students who want help understanding an existing project or want to strengthen particular areas of their development knowledge.

No previous programming experience is required for beginner lessons.

Extra information

Students should have access to a laptop or computer and an internet connection. No previous programming experience is required for beginner lessons. Guidance will be provided on installing or accessing any development tools required.

Location

Online from United Kingdom

About Me

I am a technology professional and the founder of MacDonald Digital Solutions, a digital learning business focused on making practical technology skills more accessible.

My own journey into technology involved developing skills through structured training and hands-on projects, which has given me a strong understanding of what it is like to learn technical subjects from the beginning.

Through MacDonald Digital Solutions, our aim is to help people develop practical digital skills that they can use for personal development, education, career progression or their own projects.

My teaching style is friendly, patient and practical. I believe people learn technology best by understanding the fundamentals and then applying them through real exercises and projects rather than simply memorising information.

Lessons are adapted to the learner's current ability and goals, whether they are completely new to technology or looking to strengthen skills they have already started developing.

Education

Full Stack Development Traineeship – IT Career Switch
AWS re/Start Cloud Computing Programme - Generation UK
CodeYourFuture – Software Development Training
Generation UK – Data & Technology Training

Experience / Qualifications

Experience across technology, software development, service delivery and business environments.

Practical experience building web applications and websites using technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, TypeScript, Node.js, Git and GitHub.

My background also includes more than 15 years of experience in retail management and customer-focused environments, giving me experience in communication, coaching, problem-solving and supporting people with different levels of knowledge and confidence.

I have completed technology training through programmes including IT Career Switch, AWS re/Start, CodeYourFuture and Generation UK.

Age

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

30 minutes

45 minutes

60 minutes

90 minutes

120 minutes

The class is taught in

English

French

Skills

Computer programming

Software engineering

Computer science

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -04:00)

New York

Online via webcam

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Tue

Wed

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04-08

08-12

12-16

16-20

20-24

Data & Business Analytics – Excel, Data Analysis, Reporting and Business Insights

35 € /h

Learn practical Data and Business Analytics skills through structured, hands-on lessons designed around your experience and goals.

These lessons are suitable for beginners and developing learners who want to understand how data can be collected, analysed, interpreted and used to support business decisions.

Lessons can cover Excel, data cleaning and preparation, spreadsheets, formulas and functions, data analysis, data visualisation, dashboards, reporting, KPIs, business requirements and turning raw data into useful business insights.

Depending on your goals, we can also explore tools and concepts used within real business environments, including Power BI, databases, data quality and business reporting.

Lessons are practical rather than purely theoretical. We can work through exercises, datasets, business scenarios and projects so you understand not only how to use the tools but also why particular approaches are used.

Lessons can be adapted for people starting from scratch, students developing their analytical skills, professionals wanting to improve their confidence with data, or people considering a career in Data or Business Analytics.

Digital Marketing – Social Media, Content, SEO and Online Business Marketing

35 € /h

Learn practical digital marketing skills and understand how businesses use online channels to reach customers, build their brand and grow their digital presence.

Lessons are tailored around your current knowledge and what you want to achieve, whether you're learning digital marketing for the first time, developing your professional skills, promoting your own business or exploring a career in digital marketing.

Topics can include social media marketing, content creation and planning, brand positioning, understanding target audiences, customer journeys, digital advertising, SEO fundamentals, website marketing and developing a digital marketing strategy.

We can also explore how different digital channels work together and how businesses measure the effectiveness of their marketing using analytics, engagement, conversions and other key performance indicators.

Lessons focus on practical learning using examples, exercises and real-world business scenarios rather than simply studying marketing theory. Where appropriate, we can work on creating marketing plans, content strategies and campaigns that allow you to put what you learn into practice.

No previous digital marketing experience is required for beginner lessons.

Gaëlle

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(3)

Most kids think coding is for "smart kids" or "future programmers."
It's not. Coding is how real people solve real problems.
In this class, we skip the theory. Your child creates real things.

What they'll do:
✓ Build real projects in Scratch: a working game, an interactive animation, a story they coded
✓ Program virtual robots: solve real-world challenges (navigate a maze, automate a task, build a system)
✓ Create in Minecraft Education: design worlds, automate constructions, solve logic problems
✓ Experiment with different languages: not just learn "the right way," but understand that there are many ways to think about a problem
✓ Collaborate and share: work with other kids, get feedback, improve their work
✓ Develop logical thinking: not just for coding, but for anything: solving math problems, science challenges, real-world situations

Why this is different:
We don't teach syntax. We teach how programmers think.
Most children's coding courses say "here's the code, copy it." We teach "what problem are we trying to solve? How could we break it into steps? What options do we have?"
When your child learns to think like a programmer, they can learn any language afterward.

What they take home:
A portfolio of 3–4 completed, working projects. The ability to say "I built this." And the deep understanding that code is a tool to make real things happen.

Format: Online or Barcelona | 60–90 min sessions | Flexible pace, no prior experience needed
For curious 8-12 year olds who want to build.

5.0

(3)

Engineer and senior professor of engineering sciences provides support courses in analog and digital electronics at all levels, engineering schools. having a scientific and technical knowledge, five years of experience in the field of teaching, teaching and a sense of listening and analysis, I am able to help pupils and students and train them in the chapters of which they have difficulties. for more info please contact me

Matías

5.0

(3)

Python is one of the best, if not the best, language to start learning programming. It is also one of the most widely used languages today, especially in cutting-edge areas such as machine learning.

This popularity means that Python is constantly evolving. It offers a wide range of tools and libraries, which are free and very varied.

As an aeronautical engineer, I like to share my knowledge and derive satisfaction from it by teaching and motivating others.

I'm used to working with people of different ages. I believe in the importance of segmenting learning, visualizing progress, setting concrete goals and practicing regularly.

Beyond these general principles, there is no magic rule or method. Some approaches work with some students but not with others. Adaptation to individual needs is therefore the main objective of private lessons. So I will do my best to find what motivates and helps my student.

Robert

5.0

(3)

As a Franco-Belgian management teacher, I give Excel lessons with passion!
Whether remotely or face-to-face, I offer many examples and exercises to accompany you.
I travel without problem throughout the region of Brussels and its surroundings, for lessons of at least 2 hours. For France, courses are only given remotely.

Here are some key words that will be covered in my classes:
Scenario analysis, Year, Rounding, Today, Bdnb, Bdnbval, Bdsum, Search, Column, Copy/paste in values, Copy/paste with transposition, Consolidation, Date, Datedif, Determat, Dollar, Right, Righterg, Equiv, Esterror, Estna, Frequency, Filter (simple and advanced), Format of cells, Left, Large.Value, Printing of documents, Index, Indirect, Inversemat, Day, Weekday, Line, Matrix, Max, Maxa, Max.Si, Min , Mina, Mina.If, Formatting of cells and ranges, Month, Average, Average.If, Nb, Nb.If, Nbval, Naming of cells and ranges, No, Small.value, Product, Productmat, Protection of cells, Lookup (Lookup), Lookupv (VLookup), Lookuph (HLookup), If (If), If.Not.Disp, If.Conditions, Iferror, Sum, Sumproduct, Sum.If, Sum.If.Set, Substitute , Pivot tables, Sorting, Cell locking

Do not hesitate to contact me to organize your lessons according to your needs and availability. Together, we will develop your Excel skills in an efficient and personalized way.

Khalil

5.0

(3)

If you’ve ever felt that science and math are difficult, it’s probably because no one showed you how to think like a problem solver.
In my classes, you’ll learn not just formulas or code but how to truly understand concepts, apply them, and build strong logical intuition.

I teach:
• 🔢 Mathematics: From algebra and calculus to applied problem-solving for real-world use.
• 💻 Computer Science: Coding fundamentals (Python, C++), algorithms, and logical thinking for beginners and intermediate learners.
• ⚛️ Physics: Mechanics, thermodynamics, and practical examples that make abstract ideas simple and visual.

As a Software Engineer and Master’s student in Engineering at Nagoya University, I bring both academic knowledge and hands-on experience from real projects. My teaching approach is interactive, visual, and deeply focused on understanding over memorization.

Let’s turn complex problems into clear, step-by-step insights — and make learning something you genuinely enjoy.

Adam

5.0

(3)

doctoral student in engineering sciences provides support courses in analog and digital electronics at any DEUG level and engineering schools. having scientific and technical knowledge, three years of experience in the field of teaching, pedagogy and a sense of listening and analysis, I am able to help pupils and students and train them in the chapters of which they are having difficulty. for more info please contact me

Amin

5.0

(3)

Are you a university student, engineer, or professional who needs to actually use data — not just learn theory about it?
This course is built around real problems and real code. We skip the textbook formulas and go straight to applying statistics and data science the way professionals do: with Python (pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, matplotlib) and R (RStudio).
What we cover, adapted to your level and goals:
- Descriptive and inferential statistics (the ones that actually matter)
- Data cleaning, exploration, and visualization
- Regression, classification, and intro to machine learning
- Time series and forecasting basics
- R for statistical analysis and academic research

Who this is for:
- University students in statistics, economics, engineering, or biology
- Professionals wanting to move into data analysis or data science
- Researchers who need to process and present data properly

I use Python and R professionally as a working engineer — everything I teach comes from real application, not just academic exercises.

Reza

5.0

(3)

You will learn Systematic Reasoning & Logical Thinking which is a requirement for entering Computer Science program in many universities.
The book “Delftse Foundations of Computation” especially its second chapter will be the main source of our lesson, but other more in-depth books will be also covered if you want to improve even further on logical thinking.
The topics in our lesson include:
• Propositional Logic: Logical operators; Precedence rules; Logical equivalence; Implications in English; Exclusive or; Universal operators; Classifying propositions
• Boolean Algebra: Substitution laws
• Logic Circuits: Logic gates; Combining gates to create circuits; From circuits to propositions; Disjunctive Normal Form; Binary addition.
• Predicate Logic: Predicates; Quantifiers; Tarski’s world and formal structures;
• Deduction: Valid arguments and proofs; Proofs in predicate logic

If you have any additional questions before starting a class, please feel free to ask me. I am here to assist! :)

Salah

5.0

(3)

Master Python with Personalized Courses

Discover the art of programming with Python courses tailor-made to meet your specific needs. Whether you are a beginner, intermediate or professional, my lessons are suitable for all levels.

Why Choose My Courses?

Personalized Teaching Approach: Each course is tailored to your skill level and individual goals.

Practical Experience: Learn by doing with real-world projects that build your understanding and skills.

Ongoing Support: Get unlimited email support for any questions you have between sessions.

As a Python expert, I have a passion for teaching and sharing my knowledge. My goal is to guide you effectively in your learning journey.

Book Your First Lesson:

Start your journey to Python mastery now by booking your first lesson. Whether you aspire to enter the development field or hone your existing skills, these courses are designed for you.

Florian

5.0

(3)

Experienced and patient teacher of logic for computer science.

I have taught logic, formal languages and automata theory to undergraduates for six years. My tutoring is adapted to the student's level and goals. Whether you need to learn logic for your studies, or you would simply like to know more about the subject, I will be more than happy to help you improve your understanding and skills.

Logic
The sciences presuppose a certain standard of rationality. An ability to distinguish between correct reasoning and claims that do not follow from the assumptions. In this class we study the basic principles of logic and apply mathematical techniques to the study thereof.
Topics include:
Propositional and Predicate Logic
Syntax and semantics
Natural deduction
Semantic tableaux
Correctness and soundness
Completeness

Formal languages and automata
A formal language is an abstraction of general characteristics of programming languages. Such a languages consists of a set of symbols together with some rules to determine whether a string made up out of those symbols is a member of the language.

Topics include:
Regular languages, context-free languages
Finite automata, pushdown automata, Turing machines
Regular expressions
Regular grammar, context-sensitive grammar
Pumping lemmas for regular and context-free languages

Dr.Ibrahim

5.0

(3)

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and its role in modern society. Topics include computer hardware and software, digital communication tools, internet technologies, data management, cybersecurity, and emerging trends. Students will gain practical skills in using productivity software, conducting online research, and understanding the ethical and responsible use of digital resources. The course emphasizes both technical proficiency and digital literacy, preparing learners to confidently navigate and contribute to a technology-driven world.

Raouf

5.0

(3)

Objective: To understand AI without fear, to use it to simplify one's life, to know how to identify digital traps, and to use Word, Excel, etc. without difficulty.

1: Demystifying AI (What exactly is it?)
AI is not a movie robot: Difference between fiction and reality.

How it works (simply): The image of the "giant library": AI has read billions of books and uses them to predict the continuation of a sentence or create an image.

Where is it already present? Spell checkers, Netflix/YouTube suggestions, GPS, and voice assistants (Siri/Alexa).

2: Using AI to make life easier
Conversing with AI (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini):

Ask him to write an administrative email or a complex letter.

Summarize a long newspaper article or document.

Plan a travel itinerary or find recipe ideas with what's left in the fridge.

AI for creativity and memory:

Generate images to illustrate a birthday card (Midjourney, DALL-E).

Using AI to restore or colorize old family photos.

3: Learning to "talk" to AI (The Art of the Prompt)
The context method: Why "Give me a cake recipe" is less effective than "I am allergic to gluten and I am hosting 4 people, give me a simple chocolate cake recipe".

The expert's role: Learning to tell AI "Act like a travel guide" or "Act like an expert gardener".

4: Precautions and Critical Thinking (The Survival Guide)
"Hallucinations": Understand that AI can make false claims with complete certainty (never take medical or legal advice from AI without verification).

Privacy protection:

Never give sensitive data (social security number, passwords, bank details) to an AI.

Knowing that everything we write to the AI is potentially used to train it.

Spotting "Deepfakes":

How to recognize a doctored image or video (details on the hands, strange reflections, slightly metallic voice).

Verify the information: the golden rule of cross-referencing sources.

5: Ethics and Impacts (To go further)
Copyright: Who owns an image created by AI?

The environmental impact: The water and energy consumption of AI servers.

The future: Will AI replace us or assist us?

Laroussi

5.0

(3)

Session 1: Revolutionizing your Scientific Writing with LaTeX & AI
Duration: 2 Hours | Level: Beginner | Tools: Overleaf + AI**

First Hour: Foundations and Cloud Environment (60 min)

1. Introduction to LaTeX Philosophy (15 min)

- The "WYSIWYM" concept:** Explain the difference between Word (*What You See Is What You Get*) and LaTeX (*What You See Is What You Mean*). Why content takes precedence over form.
- Key advantages:** Unrivaled typographic quality, automatic reference management, stability on long documents (theses), and free of charge.
- The structure of a file:** Distinction between the **preamble** (the brain: settings and packages) and the **body of the document** (the heart: text).

2. Immersion in Overleaf (25 min)

- Configuration:** Creation of an account and first project "Blank Project".
- Exploring the interface:** The file panel (left), the code editor (middle) and the PDF preview (right).
- Real-time collaboration:** How to share a project and leave comments (like on Google Docs).
- History and versions:** How to revert to a previous version in case of a compilation error.

3. Practical Workshop: My First Document (20 min)

* Writing basic commands: `\documentclass`, `\usepackage[french]{babel}`, `\title`, `\author`.
* Compilation of the document and observation of the result.
* Structuring: Use of `\section` and `\subsection`.

Second Hour: Mathematics and the Magic of AI (60 min)

4. The Power of Mathematics (20 min)

- Mathematical modes:** Difference between the text (`$...$`) and the centered block (`\[...\]`).
- Essential syntax:** Fractions `\frac{}{}`, exponents `^`, indices `_`, and roots `\sqrt{}`.
- Introduction to AMS packages: Why amsmath and amssymb are essential for professional rendering.

5. From hand to screen: AI at the service of LaTeX (30 min)

- Presentation of OCR tools:** Use of **Mathpix Snip** (the leader) or models like Gemini/ChatGPT to transform a photo into code.
- Concrete demonstration:
1. Take a picture of a complex handwritten formula (e.g., an integral with matrices).
2. Use AI to generate the corresponding LaTeX code.
3. Correction and insertion: Learn to check the AI-generated code before copying and pasting it into Overleaf.

6. Conclusion and Q&A (10 min)

* Summary of achievements.
* Resources for further exploration
* Definition of the exercise for the next session.

Baia

5.0

(3)

I'm a working MEP engineer, currently building Python automation for Revit workflows daily - plan checks, model coordination, and repetitive drafting tasks. I teach other engineers, architects, and BIM professionals how to do the same, using pyRevit and real project workflows, not toy examples.

Topics include:
pyRevit fundamentals and setup
Automating repetitive Revit tasks (model checks, plan generation, data extraction)
Writing custom scripts for your firm's specific workflows
Applying Python automation to real MEP/BIM projects

Shraddha

5.0

(3)

Additional materials + practice qs | Lesson plans + regular feedback | Recording + session notes available

A common theme running through our lessons will be to simplify - even topics like electromagnetic induction can be reduced to small bits :)

Together, we'll:
1. Find learning gaps
2. Break concepts into small bits
3. Apply to real world and exam questions
4. Work on exam technique - like the difference between "explain" and "describe" questions
5. Build mark-scheme friendly language

“It's not that I'm so smart, it's just that I stay with problems longer”
- Albert Einstein, while studying superposition of waves, I’m sure :)