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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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.

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

40 $ /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

5.0

(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.

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.

Amin

5.0

(3)

Python is the most in-demand programming language in the world right now — and one of the easiest to learn with the right guidance.
Whether you've never written a line of code or you're a student who needs to pass a programming course, this is a practical, no-fluff introduction that gets you writing real code from session one.
What we can cover depending on your goals:

Python fundamentals: variables, loops, functions, data structures
- Object-oriented programming (OOP)
- Data manipulation with pandas and NumPy
- Introduction to machine learning with scikit-learn
- Database management with SQL
- C and Java upon request
- MATLAB and R available for engineering/science students

Why learn with me?
I'm not a student teaching on the side — I'm a professional engineer who uses Python daily for data analysis, modeling, and automation. I know exactly which concepts matter in the real world and which ones you can skip for now.
Sessions are 100% personalized: I adapt the pace, the examples, and the exercises to your background and your goal — whether that's passing your university exam, building a project, or landing a job.

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

Vincent

5.0

(3)

With over seven years of experience in teaching Computer Science & Information Technology (ICT), I have developed a strong expertise in delivering high-quality education across multiple internationally recognized curricula, including Cambridge IGCSE, GCSE, A-Levels, O-Levels, and Checkpoint. My passion lies in equipping students with coding, cybersecurity, and digital literacy skills, ensuring they are well-prepared for the evolving demands of the digital world.

Expertise & Teaching Areas:
✅ Programming & Software Development: Python, Java, C++
✅ Cybersecurity: Ethical hacking, data protection, network security
✅ Digital Literacy: ICT applications, online safety, cloud computing
✅ Data Science & AI: Data analysis, machine learning fundamentals
✅ Web Development: HTML, CSS, JavaScript

Curriculum & Pedagogical Experience:
🔹 Cambridge IGCSE & GCSE ICT & Computer Science – Teaching core and extended syllabi, focusing on programming logic, databases, and networking.
🔹 Cambridge A-Levels & O-Levels Computer Science – Preparing students for advanced computing concepts, problem-solving, and algorithm development.
🔹 Cambridge Checkpoint ICT – Building foundational skills in digital technology and computer applications.

Professional Impact:
📌 Mentored students to achieve top grades in Cambridge ICT & Computer Science exams.
📌 Developed interactive lesson plans integrating real-world applications of technology.
📌 Conducted coding boot camps and cybersecurity workshops to enhance practical learning.
📌 Guided students in project-based learning, including app development and website design.

With a strong commitment to student-centered learning and technological innovation, I am dedicated to shaping future tech leaders and empowering learners with skills relevant to careers in technology, data science, and software development.

Hayat

5.0

(3)

This course is designed for anyone interested in learning data science using Python. It provides a hands-on introduction to fundamental data analysis tools such as NumPy, pandas, matplotlib, and seaborn. You'll learn how to manipulate datasets, create visualizations, and lay the foundations for statistical analysis and machine learning.

The course combines theory and practical exercises for effective, practical progress. No prior programming experience is necessary: we'll start with the basics to build solid, usable skills quickly.

Amr

5.0

(3)

Private Programming Lessons for you / your family / your company employees
Programming Tutor – IGCSE & Computer Science Subjects
Deeper understanding, stronger results

• Lecturer at the American University AUC
• Over 20 years of experience in training students for government employees, oil companies (BP), food companies (Nestle), banks (CIB), and telecommunications companies (Vodafone).

• Teaching curricula, syllabuses, courses:
o IGCSE (Computer Science 0478, ICT 0417)
o Programming and computer courses for all educational levels (from primary to university)
o Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, MS-Project
o Programming, C, C++, VB.NET, C#, Python, Database, SQL, MQL, VBA
o HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Angular
o Different database systems
o Data analysis using Excel
o Computer and Information Colleges Curricula
o Using artificial intelligence in life and work

• Master office applications to improve your job performance.
• Prepare yourself to work as a Front-End / Back-End / Full Stack Developer
• Theoretical and practical training for market requirements
• Don't miss out on technology. Lessons are designed for the elderly, in a simple and understandable way (use of computers and their programs, use of mobile phones, dealing with the Internet and social media).
• Lessons are available in person or online.

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.

Farouk

5.0

(3)

These courses are part of a structured and progressive training in Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) with JavaScript, designed for beginner or intermediate developers who want to understand in depth how the language works, write clearer, more maintainable code and prepare themselves calmly for modern frameworks like React ⚛️.

Object-Oriented Programming is often perceived as complex or abstract.

My goal is simple: to make it logical, concrete, and immediately applicable.

🎯 Training Objectives

Upon completion of this training, you will be able to:

Understanding what Object-Oriented Programming really is (and when to use it)
Create and manipulate objects in JavaScript in a clean and efficient way
Use ES6 classes, constructors, and methods with confidence
Mastering this, the prototype, and the instantiation logic
Apply encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism without confusion
Avoiding common mistakes made by OOP beginners
Structure your JavaScript code like a professional developer

📖 Training Plan – Object-Oriented Programming in JavaScript
1. Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming 🧠
Understanding the concept, objectives and benefits of OOP.
2. Procedural Programming vs. OOP
Why unstructured code quickly becomes unmanageable.
3. Objects in JavaScript
Properties, methods and representation of the real world.
4. The keyword this
Understanding the execution context (often poorly understood).
5. Limitations of simple objects
Why duplicating code is a bad idea.
6. Constructive functions
Create multiple objects from the same model.
7. The keyword new
What it's actually doing under the hood.
8. The prototype
Sharing methods and memory optimization.
9. ES6 Classes
Modern syntax and best practices.
10. The builder
Proper initialization of objects.
11. Data Encapsulation
Protect the internal state of objects.
12. Inheritance between classes
Reusing code intelligently.
13. The keyword super
Communication between parent and child in the classroom.
14. Polymorphism
The same behavior, several forms.
15. Composition vs. Inheritance
Choosing the right architecture.
16. Best practices in OOP
Write readable, scalable, and maintainable code.
17. Common mistakes made by beginners
Pitfalls to absolutely avoid.
18. Guided practical exercise
Creation of a concrete class (product, user, etc.).
19. Assessment Quiz (Multiple Choice Questions)
To validate the actual understanding of the concepts.

🛠️ Teaching method: Understand before writing

This training program is based on a progressive and pragmatic approach:
Clear and illustrated explanations
Concrete examples from real projects
Simple but effective exercises
Constant questioning to avoid rote learning
Adaptation to the learner's level and pace
Here, we don't "recite OOP" — we understand it.

🚀 Learner's result

At the end of the training, you will not only know how to write a JavaScript class.
You will know:

1- Why does it exist?
2- When to use it
3- and when not to use it

You will leave with:
a solid understanding of OOP
a cleaner and more professional code
an ideal foundation for learning React, Node.js or any other modern framework

Ali

5.0

(3)

I teach Python, C and C++ one to one, online or in person around Birmingham.

Most of my students fall into one of three groups. Some are at GCSE or A-Level and need to get comfortable with a language before an exam or a coursework deadline. Some are at university, usually on an engineering or computing degree, and have hit something specific that isn't clicking: pointers, memory, recursion, object orientation, or a project that won't compile. And some are adults starting from nothing, often because work has started asking them to automate things.

Lessons are built around code you can run. I'll ask what you're working on and where you got stuck, then we write something small together, break it on purpose, and work out what the error message is actually telling you. Reading error messages properly is half of programming and almost nobody teaches it.

Areas I cover regularly:

Python from the basics through functions, data structures, file handling, object orientation and libraries like NumPy and Pandas
C and C++, including the parts that cause most of the trouble: pointers, memory management, structs, classes and compilation
GCSE and A-Level Computer Science across all exam boards, including pseudocode, trace tables and written paper technique
A-Level NEA projects and university coursework, plus debugging sessions and code review
Embedded C for Arduino, ESP32 and microcontroller projects, which is the work I do professionally

After each lesson I send written notes covering what we did, worked through step by step, so you have something to revise from later rather than trying to remember what was on screen.

First session is free and lasts 30 minutes. We use it to work out what you need and whether I'm the right person for it. If I'm not, I'll say so and point you somewhere better.

Message me with what you're studying and what's giving you trouble, and I'll tell you honestly how I'd approach it.

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

Arkan

5.0

(3)

Python is one of the easiest and most in-demand programming languages in today's job market, used in artificial intelligence, data analysis, web development, and game development. As an IT teacher with experience in school teaching, I designed these lessons to be practical and interactive:

Programming basics (variables, conditions, loops)
Solve realistic exercises and small projects
A simplified approach perfectly suited for beginners with no prior experience.
Suitable for students who want support with their school curriculum (IGCSE/British/American) or anyone who wants to start programming from scratch

Abdul

5.0

(3)

I offer engaging and easy-to-understand online classes in Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science.
My lessons are designed to make difficult concepts simple through clear explanations and practical examples.
I adapt my teaching style to each student’s level, learning pace, and individual needs.
Whether you need help with school topics, homework, exam preparation, or building strong fundamentals, I’m here to help. My goal is to make learning enjoyable while helping every student improve their confidence and achieve better results.