Software Development – Learn Programming, Application Development and Software Fundamentals

From 40 $ /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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Sun

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04-08

08-12

12-16

16-20

20-24

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

40 $ /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.

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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.

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Perhaps you can write code easily, but find it difficult to:

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• QA Engineers
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