Title: Courses and Certifications
Slug: courses-and-certifications
Author: Kartones
Lang: en
Description: A list of technical courses and certifications taken, most linking to a review post.



<h2 id="courses-technical">Courses - Technical</h2>

- [Apache Kafka Series: Learn Apache Kafka for Beginners (Udemy)](https://blog.kartones.net/post/course-review-learn-apache-kafka-for-beginners-udemy/)
- [Apache Kafka Series: Kafka Connect Hands-on Learning (Udemy)](https://blog.kartones.net/post/course-review-kafka-connect-hands-on-learning/)
- [Apache Kafka Series: Kafka Streams for Data Processing (Udemy)](https://blog.kartones.net/post/course-review-kafka-streams-for-data-processing/)
- [AWS Certified Developer Associate (Udemy)](https://www.udemy.com/course/aws-certified-developer-associate/)
- [AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate (Udemy)](https://www.udemy.com/aws-certified-solutions-architect-associate/)
- [Bazel Fundamentals (Pluralsight)](https://blog.kartones.net/post/course-review-bazel-fundamentals-pluralsight/)
- [Become a Data Analyst (LinkedIn Learning)](https://blog.kartones.net/post/course-review-become-data-analyst-linkedin-learning/)
- [Building Java Microservices with gRPC (LinkedIn Learning)](https://blog.kartones.net/post/course-review-java-microservices-with-grpc-linkedin-learning/)
- [Building with Bazel](https://blog.kartones.net/post/course-review-building-with-bazel/)
- [Clean Architecture: Patterns, Practices, and Principles (Pluralsight)](https://blog.kartones.net/post/course-review-clean-architecture-pluralsight/)
- [ChatGPT Prompt Engineering for Developers (DeepLearning.AI)](https://blog.kartones.net/post/course-review-cahtgpt-prompt-engineering-for-developers-deeplearningai/)
- [Data Analytics on Google Cloud (Pluralsight)](https://blog.kartones.net/post/course-review-data-analytics-google-cloud-pluralsight/)
- [egghead.io courses](https://blog.kartones.net/post/egghead-courses-initial-review/):
    - Abstract Syntax Trees
    - Advanced Typescript Fundamentals
    - Async/Await using Typescript
    - CSS Fundamentals
    - CSS Selectors in Depth
    - End to end testing with Google's Puppeteer and Jest
    - Flexbox Fundamentals
    - Learn about slices and arrays in Go
    - Modern Javascript Tooling with React
    - Practical Advanced Typescript
    - Recreating popular Javascript utility methods from Lodash
    - Refactor a React application to Typescript
    - Testing JavaScript with Jest
    - Typescript: Tips and Tricks
    - Up and Running with Typescript
- [Go Essential Training (LinkedIn Learning)](https://blog.kartones.net/post/course-review-go-essential-training-linkedin-learning/)
- [Google Cloud Platform: Cloud Architect (Udemy)](https://blog.kartones.net/post/course-review-gcp-cloud-architect-udemy/)
- [iOS 17 Development Essential Training (LinkedIn)](https://blog.kartones.net/post/course-review-ios-17-development-essential-training-linkedin/)
- [Java Memory Management (LinkedIn Learning)](https://blog.kartones.net/post/course-review-java-memory-management-linkedin-learning/)
- [Learn Redux (Wes Bos)](https://blog.kartones.net/post/course-review-learn-redux-wes-bos/)
- [Learning Docker (LinkedIn Learning)](https://blog.kartones.net/post/course-review-learning-docker-linkedin-learning/)
- [Learning Kubernetes (LinkedIn Learning)](https://blog.kartones.net/post/course-review-learning-kubernetes-linkedin-learning/)
- [Learning Typescript (LinkedIn Learning)](https://blog.kartones.net/post/course-review-learning-typescript-linkedin-learning/)
- [Modern Software Architecture: Domain Models CQRS and Event Sourcing (Pluralsight)](https://blog.kartones.net/post/course-review-modern-software-architecture-ddd-cqrs-event-sourcing-pluralsight/)
- [Microservices Architecture (Pluralsight)](https://blog.kartones.net/post/course-review-microservices-architecture-pluralsight/)
- [Monorepos: A Beginner's Guide (Udemy)](https://blog.kartones.net/post/monorepos-beginners-guide-udemy-course-review/)
- [Node.js Essential Training (LinkedIn Learning)](https://blog.kartones.net/post/course-review-nodejs-essential-training-linkedin-learning/)
- [The Complete Splunk Beginner Course (Udemy)](https://blog.kartones.net/post/complete-splunk-beginner-course-udemy/)
- [TypeScript Essential Training (LinkedIn Learning)](https://blog.kartones.net/post/course-review-typescript-essential-training-linkedin-learning/)
- [React for Beginners (Wes Bos)](https://blog.kartones.net/post/course-review-react-for-beginners-wes-bos/)
- [Swift 5 Essential Training (LinkedIn Learning)](https://blog.kartones.net/post/course-review-swift-5-essential-training-linkedin/)
- [UX-driven Software Design (Pluralsight)](https://blog.kartones.net/post/course-review-ux-driven-software-design-pluralsight/)
- [Vagrant Quick Start (Udemy)](https://blog.kartones.net/post/course-review-vagrant-quick-start-udemy/)
- [Webpack 2: The Complete Developer's Guide (Udemy)](https://blog.kartones.net/post/course-review-webpack-2-complete-developers-guide-udemy/)


<h2 id="courses-miscellaneous">Courses - Miscellaneous</h2>

- [300+ Phrasal Verbs (Udemy)](https://blog.kartones.net/post/course-review-300-phrasal-verbs-udemy/)
- [50 English Phrases, Idioms, and Expressions for ESL Students (Udemy)](https://blog.kartones.net/post/english-course-reviews-february-2020/)
- [Adam Grant on Developing Original Ideas (Udemy)](https://blog.kartones.net/post/course-review-adam-grant-developing-original-ideas-udemy/)
- [American English Pronunciation (Udemy)](https://blog.kartones.net/post/course-review-american-english-pronunciation-brain-udemy/)
- [Building Your English Brain (Udemy)](https://blog.kartones.net/post/course-review-building-your-english-brain-udemy/)
- [Business English: Easy English for Meetings (Udemy)](https://blog.kartones.net/post/english-course-reviews-february-2020/)
- [Business English Course for ESL Students (Udemy)](https://blog.kartones.net/post/course-review-business-english-course-esl-students/)
- [Business English Vocabulary: Learn Essential Business Words (Udemy)](https://blog.kartones.net/post/course-review-business-english-vocabulary-udemy/)
- [Communication Fundamentals: How To Communicate Better (Udemy)](https://blog.kartones.net/post/course-review-communication-fundamentals-udemy/)
- [English Fluency Master (Udemy)](https://blog.kartones.net/post/course-review-english-fluency-master-udemy)
- [English for IT Professionals (Udemy)](https://blog.kartones.net/post/english-course-reviews-february-2020/)
- [English Grammar Launch (Udemy)](https://blog.kartones.net/post/course-review-english-grammar-launch-udemy/)
- [English Grammar Launch Advanced (Udemy)](https://blog.kartones.net/post/course-review-english-grammar-launch-advanced-udemy/)
- [English Idioms Launch (Udemy)](https://blog.kartones.net/post/course-review-english-idioms-launch-udemy/)
- [English Vocabulary Launch (Udemy)](https://blog.kartones.net/post/course-review-english-vocabulary-launch-udemy/)
- [Essential Business English (Udemy)](https://blog.kartones.net/post/course-review-essential-business-english-udemy/)
- [Learning How to Learn (Coursera)](https://www.coursera.org/learn/learning-how-to-learn/)
- [Master 120 common phrasal verbs (Udemy)](https://blog.kartones.net/post/course-review-master-120-common-phrasal-verbs-udemy/)
- [Master 320 Common English Phrases (Udemy)](https://blog.kartones.net/post/course-review-master-320-common-english-phrases-udemy/)
- [Master English (Udemy)](https://blog.kartones.net/post/course-review-master-english-udemy/)
- [Master English: 100 Phrasal verbs for IELTS (Udemy)](https://blog.kartones.net/post/course-review-master-english-100-phrasal-verbs-ielts-udemy/)
- [Master The English Verb Tenses (Udemy)](https://blog.kartones.net/post/course-review-master-english-verb-tenses-udemy/)
- [Perfect English Pronunciation: British English (Udemy)](https://blog.kartones.net/post/perfect-english-pronunciation-british-english-udemy/)
- [Public Speaking for Non-Native English Speakers (LinkedIn Learning)](https://blog.kartones.net/post/course-review-public-speaking-for-non-native-english-speakers-linkedin-learning/)
- [Speaking Patterns Mastery (Udemy)](https://blog.kartones.net/post/course-review-english-speaking-patterns-mastery-udemy/)
- [Unconscious Bias (LinkedIn Learning)](https://blog.kartones.net/post/course-review-unconscious-bias-linkedin-learning/)


<h2 id="certifications">Certifications</h2>

- MCP - Microsoft Certified Professional (2005)
- MCAD - Microsoft Certified Applications Developer (2005)
- MCP 70-340 Implementing security for Applications with C# (2006)